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135. InBody and Body Composition Analysis with Sydney Ireland
🎉 Giveaway Alert 🎉 We’re giving one lucky listener an InBody Dial H30 Full-Featured Body Composition Scale!
With features like: ✔️ Body fat %, muscle mass, visceral fat levels, and more ✔️ 15-second tests with app-sync for easy tracking ✔️ Personalized insights to boost your health journey
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Deadline to enter Feb 21, 2025. Winner will be selected by Random Draw and contacted by DM or email. This Giveaway is only eligible for Canadian residents over the age of 18.
🎙️ Episode Highlights:On today’s episode of the High on Life podcast, I am joined by Sydney Ireland, Business Development Manager with InBodyCanada, to dive into the importance of body composition beyond the number on a scale. We explore:
Why understanding body fat and muscle mass matters for health.
How the InBody scale provides medical-grade accuracy.
Practical ways to use this data to stay motivated, optimize fitness, and set achievable goals.
🔗 Resources from the Episode:
InBody Dial H30
Find an InBody Testing Location
My guest: Sydney Ireland
Sydney Ireland is a Business Development Manager with InBodyCanada for the province of Ontario and works with all health and wellness professionals , as well as consumers to address their body composition analyzer needs. She has been apart of the team for 2.5 years and comes with a background of nutrition and human development from the University of Guelph. Her goal is to increase the awareness of the importance of body composition for improving our daily life and maintenance of good health as we age!
Tune in, learn more, and don’t forget to enter the Giveaway!
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134. I Want to Stop my GLP1 Medication
In this episode, we're tackling a question I’ve been hearing a lot: What happens if you want to stop your GLP-1 medication (like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound, or Saxenda)? Whether you’re making this decision voluntarily or because circumstances force it, I’ll walk you through evidence-based strategies to minimize weight regain and ensure the best outcomes.
Here’s what I’ll cover today:
What happens when you stop GLP-1 medications?
GLP-1s are not just weight loss tools; they treat a chronic disease—obesity.
Weight regain after stopping is common and tied to metabolic and hormonal adaptations.
What research tells us about this transition:
The STEP-1 Extension Trial showed patients regained about two-thirds of the weight they lost after stopping semaglutide, even with lifestyle interventions.
A Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism study highlights that weight regain is a natural metabolic response, not a failure of willpower.
Why long-term GLP-1 use is often recommended:
Think of GLP-1s like treatment for other chronic diseases, such as diabetes or hypertension. For most people, ongoing therapy is necessary for sustained benefits.
Evidence-based strategies for transitioning off GLP-1s:
Gradual tapering: Slowly reduce your dose under medical supervision.
Focus on nutrition: Increase protein intake and monitor your eating habits closely.
Prioritize physical activity: Incorporate resistance training to preserve muscle and support your metabolism.
Use psychological tools: Employ CBT or other techniques to handle emotional eating and cravings.
Consider adjunct therapies: Discuss options like metformin with your doctor.
Key takeaway: Transitioning off GLP-1s is not one-size-fits-all. It requires close collaboration with your healthcare provider, a strong emphasis on lifestyle habits, and ongoing psychological support. Whatever path you choose, remember this journey is about long-term health, not just weight loss.
🎧 If you’re looking for guidance on building resilience and consistency to create your healthiest lifestyle, whether you’re on or off GLP-1 medications, check out my coaching program, Best Weight, on my website: www.sashahighmd.com/bestweight.
References from today’s episode:
STEP-1 Extension Trial: Read more
SURMOUNT-4: Read more
Copenhagen study on tapering off GLP-1s: Learn more
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133. How to Handle the Return of Hunger on GLP-1 Medication
Welcome to another episode of High on Life! Today, we’re tackling a common challenge for people on GLP-1 medications like Ozempic or Wegovy: the return of hunger. If you’ve been enjoying reduced appetite and suddenly find hunger creeping back in, you’re not alone. It can feel frustrating, but here’s the good news—it’s not an emergency. In this episode, we’ll explore practical strategies to manage hunger in a calm, mindful way.
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132. Hidden Saboteurs: Top Nutrition Mistakes Wrecking Your Weight Goals with Tedi Nikova, RD
In this episode of High on Life, Dr. Sasha High welcomes registered dietitian Tedi Nikova to uncover common nutrition mistakes that sabotage weight loss goals. Tedi, the head coach of the Best Weight program and a dietitian at the High Metabolic Clinic, shares actionable strategies for overcoming these challenges and building sustainable habits.
Key topics include recognizing hidden sugars in drinks and foods, such as sauces, yogurts, and smoothies, and gradually reducing hidden sugars to improve metabolic health. Tedi explains the importance of balancing food tracking with intuitive eating and reconnecting with hunger and fullness cues for a healthier relationship with food. They also discuss the impact of alcohol on metabolism, sleep, and weight management, offering tips for reducing intake while enjoying social settings. Lastly, they explore how rigid diets often fail and highlight the value of tailoring nutrition plans to fit individual lifestyles for long-term success.
If you’re reading to join Best Weight to uncover blind spots and build intentional, sustainable health habits, check us out here: www.sashahighmd.com/bestweight
For additional resources, check out Virta Health: Names for Sugar https://www.virtahealth.com/blog/names-for-sugar
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131. Breaking Free from Diet Culture with Ina Benkova, RD
In this episode, Ina Benkova, a registered dietitian specializing in sustainable weight loss, dives into the world of diet culture—what it is, its historical roots, and its impact on our physical, mental, and emotional health. Learn how diet culture shows up in everyday life and discover actionable strategies to break free and build a healthier, more compassionate relationship with food and your body.
We cover:
- What Is Diet Culture? Understanding its beliefs and how it influences food choices, body image, and health behaviors.
- Symptoms of Diet Culture
- The History of Diet Culture: From calorie counting in the 1900s to today’s “clean eating” trends, explore how diet culture evolved.
- How to Break Free: Practical steps to reject harmful diet culture messages, reconnect with hunger cues, and embrace body neutrality.
- Simple actions you can take today to reclaim your time and energy from diet culture.
🎧 Tune in to challenge the status quo and start living a life that values well-being over weight.
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If you are in Ontario and you want to work with Ina for nutrition support, overcoming emotional or binge eating, or breaking free from Diet Culture, you can book a consultation with her on our clinic website https://www.highmetabolicclinic.com/nutrition
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WORK WITH ME
Join my Weight Loss Coaching Program for women, Best Weight https://www.sashahighmd.com/bestweight
Recover Strong for Binge Eating - https://www.sashahighmd.com/bed
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The High on Life Podcast explores everything Medicine and Mindset to help you healthfully lose weight and thrive beyond the scale.
Join obesity medicine physician and certified Life Coach, Dr. Sasha High, to learn the science behind appetite, cravings, body weight and habits so you can be empowered with the knowledge and practical how-tos to lose weight for good. We’ll cover way more than just weight loss, this podcast is about reclaiming control over your health, embracing your body, and stepping out of your comfort zone to live the bold life that you’re designed to live.
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Recover Strong for Binge Eating - https://www.sashahighmd.com/bed
Weight Loss for Men - https://www.sashahighmd.com/mens-weight-loss-coaching