Beyond the Calorie Count: Summary
In this introduction to FDN’s upcoming Science of Healthy Weight Loss Webinar, Detective Ev also introduces the Advanced Course on Weight Loss featuring guest speaker Dr. Lori Rose, a PhD and professor at a Texas community college. They discuss common misconceptions and flawed paradigms surrounding weight loss, specifically debunking the widely accepted calories-in/calories-out model and the use of BMI as a reliable health metric. The conversation emphasizes the importance of focusing on overall health rather than just weight loss, highlighting the mental and emotional aspects of well-being in the process.
Dr. Rose shares her expertise in the science of weight loss, pointing out that many accepted truths about dieting and exercise lack scientific substantiation. She explains how these flawed methods can often lead to an unhealthy obsession with weight and negatively impact overall health. The discussion also touches on the significant differences in individual responses to diet and exercise, emphasizing that a one-size-fits-all approach is ineffective. Instead, Dr. Rose advocates for a more personalized and scientifically-backed approach to achieving a healthy body composition.
The video serves as an introduction to a free upcoming webinar that will delve deeper into these topics, offering attendees valuable insights and practical advice for healthy weight management. The host encourages viewers to prioritize health over mere weight loss and to join the webinar for a more comprehensive understanding of how to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Beyond the Calorie Count: Topics
00:00 Introduction and Exciting Announcements
00:52 Introducing Dr. Lori Rose
01:17 The Weight Loss Paradigm
02:15 Debunking Weight Loss Myths
05:57 The Science Behind Weight Loss
09:11 BMI and Health Metrics
17:23 Mental and Emotional Aspects of Weight Loss
21:29 Upcoming Webinar and Final Thoughts
WEBINAR – Beyond the Scale: The Science of Healthy Weight Loss
December 4th, 2024 at 8:30 am PT/11:30 am ET
60-90 Minute Webinar Presentation by Dr. Lori Rose, FDNP, CNP, RH-AHG
Discover how to help your clients achieve a healthier body composition—without calorie-counting or restrictive dieting. Also, learn strategies you can apply to your own wellness journey.
Who should attend this Training?
– Anyone tired of fad diets and frustrated with traditional weight loss advice.
– Health coaches, nurses, holistic health and functional health practitioners, FDNP’s and any health professional who wants a scientifically backed, personalized approach to health and weight management to use with their clients.
– Health-conscious people who want to learn how to track and support their health journey beyond weight alone.
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