2: Learning About Sustainable Weight Loss From A Registered Dietician

In this conversation, Hala Barghout and I discuss various aspects of weight loss and healthy living. We emphasize the importance of approaching weight loss in a sustainable and respectful way, focusing on fat loss rather than weight loss.
The dangers of restrictive dieting are discussed, along with the benefits of intermittent fasting. This conversation covers various topics related to women's health and nutrition. It emphasizes the importance of nutrition for women's overall well-being and the specific dietary recommendations during the menstrual cycle.
The conversation also debunks myths about juicing and the keto diet, highlighting the potential dangers of these trends. It addresses the misconceptions surrounding cholesterol and the misleading claims on packaged foods.
We discuss the inaccuracy of daily weighing due to factors like food consumption and water retention. We highlight the importance of looking beyond weight as a measure of health and focusing on body composition instead. We also address the misconception that thinness equates to health and discuss the benefits of strength training for weight loss. We dispel the fear of bulking up and explain how strength training can increase muscle mass and boost metabolism. We caution against excessive HIIT workouts and stress the importance of a holistic approach to weight loss.
The conversation concludes by emphasizing the power of food as medicine and the limitations of supplements in replacing a healthy diet and lifestyle.
Links:
Hala’s Instagram: @halabarghout / halabarghout
@colourmyplatedubai www.instagram....
colourmyplate.ae/
Alya's Links:
Instagram: @wholesome_practice
Website: alyaalhamad.com