Why Yo-Yo Dieting Fails & How to Break the Cycle with Kelly Springer

In this episode of American Glutton, Ethan sits down with Kelly Springer, a registered dietitian with over 25 years of experience in weight management and nutrition education. They discuss the impact of yo-yo dieting, the rise of GLP-1 medications, and the importance of personalized nutrition. Kelly shares insights on how proper education can transform health, her work in bariatrics and diabetes management, and the need for better nutrition policies in schools and healthcare. Don’t miss this eye-opening conversation on the future of dieting!SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:00:00 - Introduction00:24 - The evolution of weight loss and dieting05:16 - Kelly’s journey into nutrition and bariatrics08:05 - The lack of nutrition education in healthcare13:43 - Finding balance in different diet trends18:48 - The role of GLP-1 medications in weight management22:30 - The power of personalized nutrition26:28 - How food impacts mental health33:08 - Why one-size-fits-all diets don’t work39:22 - Using CGMs for better food awareness46:26 - Closing thoughts & future of nutrition policy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Actor Ethan Suplee was an aspiring plus size model long before it became trendy and now sets out to examine our current obesity crisis. On American Glutton, he’ll talk to everyone from experts to the average Joe, exploring all the diets he has been on over the last two decades, taking us on his journey from obese to svelte and back again, examining what worked and what made him gain everything back plus 50 pounds. Sharing his ever-lasting search for the next quick fix, we’ll delve into the joys of suffering, relativism, dogged determination, and the proper way to braise a pork belly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.