We Answered Your Questions (Nothing Was Off Limits)

We Answered Your Questions (Nothing Was Off Limits)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2559240/fan_mail/new] You sent in your questions, and we answered them. In this episode, we're doing something a little different and stepping away from our usual deep dives into nutrition, weight loss, fitness myths, and research. We asked for your questions on Instagram, and we gave no specifications on what they needed to be. This was essentially an "ask us anything". We received a lot of questions and coincidentally, about 80% of them were to do with our baby (apart from the odd one about whales, trees and sandwiches!). We didn't expect the Q&A to take that direction, but we're glad it did. Although this episode was a different change of direction, it was actually really enjoyable for us because we like the idea we can talk to you about personal things, and it is also nice just answering your questions because it feels a little bit more like we are having this conversation in person, rather than over the internet. So, yes. This is a very different change of pace, but we hope you like it! P.S., If you want to support us and would like monthly lifting workouts, you can join the Momentum by Sohee fitness app. http://momentumbysohee.com If you are interested in fat loss science, you can purchase Ben's best-selling comprehensive fat loss book, Everything Fat Loss. http://geni.us/EverythingFatLoss

If Fat Shaming Worked, Wouldn't It Have Worked By Now?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2559240/fan_mail/new] Fat shaming is often defended as "motivation," "accountability," or simply "telling the truth." But does it actually help people improve their health? Does fat shaming encourage people to exercise more, eat less food, and eventually have a healthy and happy life? In this episode, we take a deep dive into the research on weight stigma, fat shaming, and health outcomes. We discuss the difference between talking about health and humiliating people, the psychological effects of shame, weight stigma in healthcare, and whether public criticism of body size encourages or discourages healthy behaviors. We also explore: - What weight stigma actually is - Whether shame motivates long-term change - The impact of weight stigma on eating behaviors - Weight stigma in healthcare settings - Social media, fitness culture, and body judgment - Why this topic is so emotionally charged It is possible to discuss health, and even negative health risks, without having to resort to insults and bullying. As always, our goal is not to take an ideological position, but to examine what the evidence actually shows. P.S., If you want to support us and would like monthly lifting workouts, you can join the Momentum by Sohee fitness app. http://momentumbysohee.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnl1c19VWWk2WTQzdnZaa09SeDNsVFdkWnpBd3xBQ3Jtc0tsQ2RIQUNWdXVlaGlOdG9oSVdkT1VxVm1VTkJ2LXB3eGhmN08tT0JCWDJGSmhNRExzbWhRVnZiRnV5NVZkaExPdXNFNGZNbFpmTTluOWJIQV9jVkdMYW4ycXRoVGNPS1F3S29uUTBUNjVSTDdXc0VMYw&q=http%3A%2F%2Fmomentumbysohee.com%2F&v=f5rf_iVq3Ko] If you are interested in fat loss science, you can purchase Ben's best-selling comprehensive fat loss book, Everything Fat Loss. http://geni.us/EverythingFatLoss [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblRkVmluNXpZekZFaW11TmtCUjc1Y0hSRmM0UXxBQ3Jtc0tudFJjTEJrNzBLX2d6d3o5LW41NVJkY3pDQ0M3MzN1djBVdWZCWVVqajA5OGZFMGxhY1JjVGZGSmJPMzNCVE5QaWc1RDAxU2lzOV9zSnFUdlB6UEVSVmY0UWZ0TlFQQnhNek9lcVh4OWhHWlpNNlRPQQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Fgeni.us%2FEverythingFatLoss&v=f5rf_iVq3Ko]

Why BMI Is More Controversial Than You Think

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2559240/fan_mail/new] BMI (body mass index) is one of the most controversial tools in health and fitness. Some people say it’s outdated, inaccurate, and harmful. Others argue it’s still one of the most useful population health tools we have. So… who’s right? In this episode, we break down: - where BMI came from - what it was originally designed for - what BMI actually measures - whether BMI is useful for individuals - why athletes and muscular people complicate the conversation - how BMI relates to disease risk and mortality - the biggest misconceptions about BMI - weight stigma and the ethics of discussing body weight - whether BMI should still be used in healthcare today We also discuss how social media has shaped the BMI debate — and why many online conversations oversimplify both the science and the criticism. This is not a “BMI is perfect” episode. And it’s not a “BMI is meaningless” episode either. As usual, we aim for nuance over outrage. We hope you like it. P.S., If you want to support us and would like monthly lifting workouts, you can join the Momentum by Sohee fitness app. http://momentumbysohee.com If you are interested in fat loss science, you can purchase Ben's best-selling comprehensive fat loss book, Everything Fat Loss. http://geni.us/EverythingFatLoss

Alcohol and Fat Loss: What the Science ACTUALLY Says

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2559240/fan_mail/new] Alcohol is one of the most widely consumed substances in the world, but the science around it is more confusing than most people realise. In this episode, we break down what the evidence actually says about alcohol, fat loss, appetite, muscle retention, and of course, a big disclaimer about health. We also discuss: - Why alcohol research is so difficult - The problems with observational studies - The “red wine is healthy” narrative - Drinking culture  - Dose-dependent risk As always, the goal is objective and nuanced discussion, not exaggerated black and white views. Whilst we are absolutely not encouraging alcohol intake, we think it is a good idea for you to understand what the research actually says.  If you enjoy evidence-based discussions about nutrition, fitness, and health myths, subscribe and let us know what topics you want us to cover next. P.S., If you want to support us and you would like monthly lifting workouts, you can join the Momentum by Sohee fitness app. http://momentumbysohee.com If you are interested in fat loss science, you can purchase Ben's best-selling comprehensive fat loss book, Everything Fat Loss. http://geni.us/EverythingFatLoss

What Childbirth Was REALLY Like. Honest New Parent Q&A

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2559240/fan_mail/new] We are back from our break, and it gives us great pleasure to introduce you to our baby. (For privacy reasons, we are not showing her face or telling the world her name. The thumbnail is a stock photo and not of her, because some people on the internet can be creepy). In this episode, we answer the questions everyone wanted to ask us about childbirth, postpartum recovery, and the first few weeks of parenthood. We talk about: - pain relief - epidurals - sleep deprivation - tearing - postpartum depression - life with a newborn Plus all the gross and emotional stuff that you would expect from an unfiltered episode. We also share parts of the birth experience, what surprised us most, and the things nobody fully prepares you for before becoming parents. This is our most sleep-deprived episode yet. We hope you like it. P.S., If you want to support us, and would like monthly lifting workouts, you can join the Momentum by Sohee fitness app. http://momentumbysohee.com If you are interested in fat loss science, you can purchase Ben's best-selling comprehensive fat loss book, Everything Fat Loss. http://geni.us/EverythingFatLoss