EP 159: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly ...

I met Dr. Christle at an event we were both speaking at in Edmonton, Canada and after listening to her presentation, I knew I needed to get her on the podcast and talk about weight loss drugs, the why, what, how, and the misconceptions, challenges, and stigma around them as well as when they make sense, when they don’t, and the upsides and downsides. I wanted to learn more as I have clients on them and wanted to better navigate the space (it’s also something every coach should listen to as these conversations will become more and more frequent). 

Dr. Christle Guevarra holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a Minor in Mathematics from San Francisco State University, a Master of Science in Organic Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Western University of Health Sciences. Passionate about education, she was awarded a Pre-Doctoral Teaching Fellowship at the Western University of Health Sciences, where she taught first- and second-year osteopathic medical students.
Christle completed her Family Medicine residency at Crozer Health in PA, where she was awarded “Resident of the Year.” She then completed her Sports Medicine fellowship at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, where she worked with Division I Football, professional (boxing, MMA, basketball), and recreational athletes. Currently, she maintains a telemedicine private medical practice and also serves as an official traveling Team Physician for US Figure Skating.

As a firm advocate of Exercise Is Medicine, Christle believes in “practicing what you preach.” A former champion competitive powerlifter, she now enjoys lifting for physique enhancement while also training for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

• What got Dr. Christle into medicine and the desire to be a doctor and jump to evidence based fitness.
• The shocking history of weight loss drugs and why theres a foundation of skepticism. 
• Semiglutide, Ozempic, and Wegovy, origins, do they work, how they work, and who should consider taking it. 
• What made Dr. Christle decide to start taking weight loss drugs herself and her thoughts, insights and experiences around it. 
• The stigma, judgement and sometimes shame of taking weight loss drugs. 
• The two missing ingredients that are a must when it comes to having success with weight loss drugs.
• Calorie restriction, hunger, and what the day to day is like when it comes to weight loss drugs.
• Is there a rebound weight gain after getting off the drugs, how much to expect, and how to battle it.

• Insights on dosages and whether the recommended dose is the right one for you specifically. 
• Side effects, both short and long-term, and the future of weight loss drugs (as well as other possible huger reducing drugs).
• Should the drugs be taken for a shorter period, for good, or not at all.
• Thoughts about calories and protein while on the drugs and how to improve your outcomes when you do not feel like eating. 

• How important strength training and exercise is when it comes to long term sustainable weight loss. 
• Why weight loss drugs may be the gateway for some to start exercising. 

LINKS & RESOURCES:

Dr. Christle Guevarra Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/dr.christle/

Vigor Life Podcast (iTunes)  h

Vigor Life Podcast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0gp1uXtwfRUcBkfS1P1uim?si=kcUu2vhPRwuxdV5kTzQrug

Luka Hocevar YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ29YcBh-g6onRujX3wD_XA?view_as=subscriber