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#361: Are Fat Loss Drugs Cheating? Dr Hussain dives into the negativity around Fat Loss Drugs and if they really are a silver bullet!

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This week’s guest is Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi, a lifestyle medic, long-distance triathlete and UK Athletics Leader in Running Fitness whose philosophy centres on movement, community and nutrition.

He is also the Royal College of General Practitioners’ Lead for Lifestyle and Physical Activity, a clinical advisor to Swim England a holistic approach to physical, mental and social wellbeing.

Drawing on his own journey from a sedentary lifestyle to world class triathlete, he champions physical activity and nutrition as powerful tools for preventing and managing health conditions, sharing this message widely through public speaking, professional training and regular UK National TV appearances on Good Morning Britain & Steph’s Packed Lunch

In this episode, the conversation unpacks the complex and sometimes contradictory world of health, nutrition and weight management. It explores the rise in obesity across ethnicities even as physical activity increases and examines how the built environment shapes our wellbeing.

The episode also delves into the realities of weight-loss drugs, from side effects to research suggesting links to accelerated muscle ageing and reframes weight loss as a tool rather than a complete solution, highlighting the role of personalised guidance in achieving sustainable wellbeing.

04:50 – Obesity continues to rise despite increased physical activity (Dr. Haz explains)

10:46 – How conflicting advice leads to “paralysis by analysis”

19:50 – Understanding the “why” - reasons and desired outcomes

33:00 – Weight-loss drugs and their side effects – Is it cheating?

55:20 – Your relationship with food and the Six Pillars

1:10:03 – Why weight management and health coaching services matter beyond traditional healthcare

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This week’s guest is Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi, a lifestyle medic, long-distance triathlete and UK Athletics Leader in Running Fitness whose philosophy centres on movement, community and nutrition.

He is also the Royal College of General Practitioners’ Lead for Lifestyle and Physical Activity, a clinical advisor to Swim England a holistic approach to physical, mental and social wellbeing.

Drawing on his own journey from a sedentary lifestyle to world class triathlete, he champions physical activity and nutrition as powerful tools for preventing and managing health conditions, sharing this message widely through public speaking, professional training and regular UK National TV appearances on Good Morning Britain & Steph’s Packed Lunch

In this episode, the conversation unpacks the complex and sometimes contradictory world of health, nutrition and weight management. It explores the rise in obesity across ethnicities even as physical activity increases and examines how the built environment shapes our wellbeing.

The episode also delves into the realities of weight-loss drugs, from side effects to research suggesting links to accelerated muscle ageing and reframes weight loss as a tool rather than a complete solution, highlighting the role of personalised guidance in achieving sustainable wellbeing.

04:50 – Obesity continues to rise despite increased physical activity (Dr. Haz explains)

10:46 – How conflicting advice leads to “paralysis by analysis”

19:50 – Understanding the “why” - reasons and desired outcomes

33:00 – Weight-loss drugs and their side effects – Is it cheating?

55:20 – Your relationship with food and the Six Pillars

1:10:03 – Why weight management and health coaching services matter beyond traditional healthcare

Show Sponsors:

AYS Developers: A design-focused company dedicated to crafting exceptional homes, vibrant communities, and inspiring lifestyle experiences.

https://bit.ly/AYS-Developers

Allsopp & Allsopp: Redefining real estate, through cutting-edge technology and setting new standards for seamless, elevated customer experience. Keep moving with Allsopp & Allsopp.

https://bit.ly/Allsopp-and-Allsopp

Socials:

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Follow Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi on Social Media

https://www.instagram.com/irondoctorhaz

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hussain-al-zubaidi-402b141a7/

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