Ever wondered why your body does strange things during weight loss, but felt too awkward to ask? You're not alone. From unexpected physical changes to confusing emotional responses, weight loss brings surprises nobody warns you about. These unspoken questions deserve genuine answers, free from judgment and shame.

Join Holly and Jim as they tackle the questions people whisper about but rarely say out loud. They're diving into the weird body stuff, the mental games, and the relationship shifts that come with losing weight. Whether it's why certain areas change first, how to handle friends who seem threatened by your progress, or feeling like a fraud when people compliment you, this episode goes there.

If you've ever had a question about weight loss that felt too personal or too embarrassing to ask, this conversation is for you. Holly and Jim bring science, compassion, and a healthy dose of vulnerability to topics most experts avoid.

Discussed on the episode:

• The fascinating biochemistry of where fat actually goes when you lose it
• Why some body parts seem to change before others (and why you can't control it)
• The unexpected reason you might feel colder after losing weight
• Why does your mind take longer to catch up than your body does
• The truth about why we sometimes underreport what we've eaten to others
• How to handle partners or friends who seem threatened by your success
• Why the fear of regaining weight actually means something positive
• The surprising ways relationships shift when your body changes
• Why you might still reach for larger clothes even though they don't fit
• The question that caught Jim completely off guard (involving sexual positions and calorie burn)

Send your awkward, embarrassing, or "too weird to ask" weight loss questions to Holly and Jim for their next episode!

The supplement aisle seems to promise everything: rapid fat burning, appetite suppression, effortless weight loss. With billions of dollars spent annually and 60% of Americans taking supplements regularly, the questions are endless. Do they actually work? Are they safe? And how do you separate the science from the marketing hype?

Join Holly and Jim as they tackle the complex world of weight loss supplements with one of the nation's leading experts. You'll discover why the supplement industry operates so differently from pharmaceuticals, what the research really says about popular ingredients, and how to make informed decisions in a marketplace flooded with big promises but limited oversight.

Their guest, Dr. Paul Coates, spent nearly two decades as director of the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, where he guided national research priorities and consumer education. He served as president of the American Society for Nutrition and is the lead editor of the Encyclopedia of Dietary Supplements. If anyone can cut through the confusion, it's Paul.

Discussed on the episode:

• The surprising statistic about how many Americans use supplements daily
• Why studying supplement combinations creates an almost impossible research challenge
• The red flags to watch for when companies cite "research" to support their products
• How the regulatory framework for supplements differs dramatically from prescription drugs
• The cautionary tale of ephedra and what it teaches us about "natural" ingredients
• Which supplements have enough research to show modest promise for weight management
• Why expecting huge results from supplements sets you up for disappointment
• The importance of discussing supplement use with your healthcare provider
• How to spot products that may contain unlisted ingredients or inaccurate dosing
• Real-world advice on whether it's worth trying supplements and where to start safely

Resources Mentioned:

NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: https://ods.od.nih.gov/

You've got questions. Lots of them. And if you've been trying to lose weight or keep it off, chances are you've Googled these same burning questions at 11 p.m., desperately searching for answers that actually make sense.

From "Do I really have to give up bread?" to "What do I do when the scale isn't moving?" - these are the questions that keep showing up in Holly and Jim's clinics, programs, emails, and even chance encounters at the grocery store. The questions that make you laugh, make you think, and the ones you're probably too embarrassed to ask out loud but secretly wonder about every day.

Join Holly and Jim as they count down the top 10 most frequently asked weight loss questions, delivering science-backed answers that cut through the confusion. You'll discover why some popular beliefs might be holding you back, learn when to trust your body's signals, and find out which "golden rule" of weight loss might actually be more flexible than you think. Plus, they reveal the number one question that stumps people the most - and why the answer might completely change how you think about success.

Discussed on the episode:

• Why weighing yourself daily might be the key to long-term success (and how to do it without letting the number ruin your day)
• The surprising truth about whether you need to focus on diet or exercise first
• Why the breakfast debate isn't as black and white as you've been told
• The real story behind carbs and whether they're truly the enemy
• Whether you can enjoy alcohol and still reach your weight goals
• The truth about the "fat-burning zone" at the gym and why you might be overthinking it
• What to do when you hit that inevitable plateau (and why it's not a sign of failure)
• The psychology behind emotional eating and practical strategies to break the cycle
• Why weight loss and weight maintenance require completely different skill sets
• The mindset shift that transforms weight regain from failure to part of the process

Resources Mentioned:

• Weight Loss And… Episode 73: https://weightlossand.com/can-you-drink-alcohol-and-still-lose-weight
• Weight Loss And… Episode 94: https://weightlossand.com/willpower-wont-save-you-but-these-10-things-will