👩⚕️ Why Dr. Renu, an endocrinologist, chose to be an obesity medicine physician.
03:25❗ Obesity is not an intrinsic characteristic: we don't say somebody is cancer, yet, we say somebody is obese - it's not a personality flaw!
10:51✅ The weight problem is multifactorial - it has genetic, biological, psychological, lifestyle, and environmental components.
14:07👉 "If I had $1 for every time someone told me to eat less and move more..." - it's not people's fault that they’re dealing with obesity.
19:57🎯 Dr. Renu's medical history form is 15 pages long - it's essential to listen and know what to focus on.
23:16✔️ Sometimes it's more about improving health and feeling better than losing weight.
27:47💊 A little bit about drugs - there are many meds people can use to lose weight if they qualify.
31:37💸 It's ideal to go to a physician who specializes in your illness, or a primary care physician that you trust: the Hollywood approach is the scariest part.
35:09🤑 A greedy industry victimizes people: for some people using meds can make lifestyle changes easier.
40:45❤️ Dealing with obesity and being overweight is a holistic process that can be a source of growth.
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