The Truth About Weight Loss: Calories, Cortisol, GLP-1s & Diet Myths | Simran Nijhawan

Why is weight loss so difficult even when you feel like you’re eating healthy and doing everything right?

In this episode of the WellSome Podcast, Viky sits down with clinical dietitian Simran Nijhawan to break down the science behind sustainable weight loss, nutrition, metabolism, calorie deficits, stress, and healthy eating and why losing weight is about much more than simply eating less.

Simran shares how her own teenage health and hormonal struggles inspired her career in nutrition and explains why successful weight loss requires a much more personalized approach. From sleep quality and daily movement to emotional eating and chronic stress, she explores the lifestyle factors that can influence our appetite, food choices, energy balance, and ability to maintain results long term.

The conversation also dives into calorie deficits and crash diets, why overly restrictive approaches often fail, and the importance of considering blood work, medical history, lifestyle, and individual nutritional needs when building an effective plan.

Viky and Simran also discuss the rise of GLP-1 weight loss medications, including the importance of adequate protein and nutrition while using them, particularly when it comes to protecting muscle mass.

In this episode:

Welcome to WellSome: Debunking Weight Loss Myths

From Struggle to Solution: My Path to Nutrition

Why 'Eat Less' Isn't Enough for Weight Loss

Tackling Emotional Eating for Sustainable Weight Loss

Why Crash Diets Fail and What Works Instead

The Hidden Link Between Stress, Cortisol, and Weight Gain

Understanding Calorie Density in 'Healthy' Foods

Calorie Deficit While Stressed: Is It Beneficial?

Essential Tests for Personalized Weight Loss Journeys

Navigating GLP-1 Medications for Weight Loss Safely

Beyond the Scale: Focusing on Body Composition for Health

Finding Self-Love While Prioritizing Your Health

Achieving Weight Loss on a Vegetarian Diet

Acai Bowls vs. Ghee: Unexpected Weight Loss Truths

Thank You & Connect with Simran Nijhawan

If you’ve ever wondered why you’re not losing weight despite eating healthy, how to lose weight without extreme dieting, or what a sustainable approach to nutrition actually looks like, this episode is for you.

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