When patients come to see General Practitioners for support and care for their weight management, yet, all they feel is stigma and discrimination. General Practitioners just throw the blame back on them, which is supposed not to be the case. 

In this episode,  we are joined by Dr. Angela Kwong, a General Practitioner with a special interest in medically supervised weight loss. Today she will talk about how she handles her patients, especially if they are not yet ready to talk about weight loss. Dr. Angela’s Enlightened Me program has helped many clients understand their body needs. Instead of restrictions, it’s about sustainable eating. 

She also discusses the medication option and problems of weight medication for weight loss. 

Reach out and don’t guess your situation, Dr. Angela Kwong will definitely enlighten you about it. Listen now! 

Get access to all the Bonus learning materials that Dr. Angela Kwong mentions in the Podcast for the listeners, including: HERE
The Weight Assessment Tool
 Free Facebook Group called Medical Weight Loss for Australians
 The replay of the Weight Loss Masterclass held on 16/11/22 called Weight Loss has NOTHING to do with restrictive eating, burning calories or fighting cravings
 A link to book a free Weight Loss Breakthrough Call
 Social media links to my Facebook, Instagram and Website

Episode Highlights:
Dr. Angela’s thoughts on the current weight management
The importance of close follow-up for weight loss
Long-term view when making healthy changes
How Dr. Angela moves around the conversation of having chronic disease onto a weight-based conversation
What’s included in the Enlightened Me Program
What’s changed in the realm of weight loss medications

About Our Guest:

Dr. Angela Kwong is a General Practitioner with a special interest in medically supervised weight loss.

She is one of only 19 GPs in Australia with SCOPE Certification from the World Obesity Federation.

She is the Director and Principal GP at Upliftmed and the creator of the Enlighten Me program.

Enlighten Me is a medically supervised weight loss program that provides individualised medical care, and specific nutritional advice, alongside support, coaching and understanding.

She is a mother of one, and in her spare time, she enjoys learning to dance ballet online and finding creative ways to fix things!

Connect with Angela Kwong:

LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/drangelakwong/

When patients come to see General Practitioners for support and care for their weight management, yet, all they feel is stigma and discrimination. General Practitioners just throw the blame back on them, which is supposed not to be the case. 
In this episode,  we are joined by Dr. Angela Kwong, a General Practitioner with a special interest in medically supervised weight loss. Today she will talk about how she handles her patients, especially if they are not yet ready to talk about weight loss. Dr. Angela’s Enlightened Me program has helped many clients understand their body needs. Instead of restrictions, it’s about sustainable eating. 
She also discusses the medication option and problems of weight medication for weight loss. 
Reach out and don’t guess your situation, Dr. Angela Kwong will definitely enlighten you about it. Listen now! 
<hr>
Get access to all the Bonus learning materials that Dr. Angela Kwong mentions in the Podcast for the listeners, including: <a href="https://upliftmed.click/podcast">HERE</a>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The Weight Assessment Tool</li>
<li aria-level="1"> Free Facebook Group called Medical Weight Loss for Australians</li>
<li aria-level="1"> The replay of the Weight Loss Masterclass held on 16/11/22 called Weight Loss has NOTHING to do with restrictive eating, burning calories or fighting cravings</li>
<li aria-level="1"> A link to book a free Weight Loss Breakthrough Call</li>
<li aria-level="1"> Social media links to my Facebook, Instagram and Website</li>
</ul>
<hr>
Episode Highlights:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Dr. Angela’s thoughts on the current weight management</li>
<li aria-level="1">The importance of close follow-up for weight loss</li>
<li aria-level="1">Long-term view when making healthy changes</li>
<li aria-level="1">How Dr. Angela moves around the conversation of having chronic disease onto a weight-based conversation</li>
<li aria-level="1">What’s included in the Enlightened Me Program</li>
<li aria-level="1">What’s changed in the realm of weight loss medications</li>
</ul>
<hr>
About Our Guest:
Dr. Angela Kwong is a General Practitioner with a special interest in medically supervised weight loss.
She is one of only 19 GPs in Australia with SCOPE Certification from the World Obesity Federation.
She is the Director and Principal GP at Upliftmed and the creator of the Enlighten Me program.
Enlighten Me is a medically supervised weight loss program that provides individualised medical care, and specific nutritional advice, alongside support, coaching and understanding.
She is a mother of one, and in her spare time, she enjoys learning to dance ballet online and finding creative ways to fix things!
<hr>
Connect with Angela Kwong:
LinkedIn | <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/drangelakwong/">www.linkedin.com/in/drangelakwong/</a>

On the Australian Weight Loss Surgery Podcast, we share tips, insights and recommendations from leading Bariatric specialists to help you achieve and maintain your weight loss goals and live a life of health and vitality.


Qualified Nutritionist Jacqui Lewis and her guests dive into aspects of diet, fitness, wellbeing, mindset and lifestyle that come together to achieve great results on your Weight Loss Surgery journey.

On the Australian Weight Loss Surgery Podcast, we share tips, insights and recommendations from leading Bariatric specialists to help you achieve and maintain your weight loss goals and live a life of health and vitality.
 Qualified Nutritionist Jacqui Lewis and her guests dive into aspects of diet, fitness, wellbeing, mindset and lifestyle that come together to achieve great results on your Weight Loss Surgery journey.

Australian Weight Loss Surgery Podcast

On the Australian Weight Loss Surgery Podcast we share tips, insights and recommendations from leading bariatric specialists, to help you achieve and maintain your weight loss goals and live a life of health and vitality.


Nutritionist Jacqui Lewis and her guests dive into aspects of diet, fitness, wellbeing, mindset and lifestyle that come together to achieve great results on your weight loss surgery journey.

On the Australian Weight Loss Surgery Podcast we share tips, insights and recommendations from leading bariatric specialists, to help you achieve and maintain your weight loss goals and live a life of health and vitality.
 Nutritionist Jacqui Lewis and her guests dive into aspects of diet, fitness, wellbeing, mindset and lifestyle that come together to achieve great results on your weight loss surgery journey.

Enlighten Me with Dr. Angela Kwong

Did you know that bariatric surgery patients often face unique challenges when it comes to food and nutrition post-surgery?

In this episode, Chef Adam Moore, a Certified Global Executive Chef is here to discuss our collaborative project, titled “Not a Bariatric Cookbook”. This book addresses the different stages of the weight loss surgery journey, providing recipes and nutritional guidance. Chef Adam also shares his personal experience with weight loss surgery, detailing his decision to undergo the procedure after years of struggling with trauma, overeating, and hiding from his past. After 18 months, He stated that he lost 95 kg and describes how this transformation positively impacted his life, career, and mindset.

Together, we delve into the challenges of post-surgery, such as adjusting to smaller portions, developing healthier eating habits, and maintaining honesty and accountability. Adam emphasizes the importance of staying committed to the process, engaging with support systems, and embracing lifestyle changes.

Join us as Chef Adam Moore shares his inspiring journey and essential insights on navigating the post-bariatric surgery lifestyle in this latest episode of our podcast!



Episode Highlights:


About Adam’s background


Importance of quality over quantity in food choices


Adam shares his experiences of physical and mental changes


The impact of weight loss on daily life and self-confidence


Significance of nutritional balance in post-surgery


About 'Not a Bariatric Cookbook' and the BN cooking video series


Flexibility and accessibility of the BN cooking program


Importance of sustainable lifestyle changes versus dieting



About Our Guest:

Chef Adam Moore is a renowned corporate chef, public speaker, TV presenter, and award-winning innovator with over 30 years of experience in the culinary industry. He has been inducted into the FSAA Hall of Fame and is celebrated for his culinary expertise and leadership in product innovation, having introduced over $300 million in groundbreaking food innovations globally. Adam is a Certified Executive Chef and member of the Australian Institute of Food Scientists, serving as a culinary judge in national and international competitions.



Beyond the kitchen, Adam is a dedicated philanthropist and humanitarian, raising over $7 million for charitable causes and receiving the Order of Australia Medal for his efforts. He is a National Ambassador for Cure Cancer and RUOK?, advocating for mental health and mentorship within the hospitality industry. Adam also regularly appears on TV and in culinary publications, inspiring a global audience with his work.



Connect with Adam Moore:


Website | www.chefadammoore.com.au


Linked In | www.linkedin.com/in/adam-moore


Facebook | www.facebook.com/ChefAdamMoore


Instagram | @Chef_adammoore


Twitter | @chef_adammoore

Did you know that bariatric surgery patients often face unique challenges when it comes to food and nutrition post-surgery?
In this episode, Chef Adam Moore, a Certified Global Executive Chef is here to discuss our collaborative project, titled “Not a Bariatric Cookbook”. This book addresses the different stages of the weight loss surgery journey, providing recipes and nutritional guidance. Chef Adam also shares his personal experience with weight loss surgery, detailing his decision to undergo the procedure after years of struggling with trauma, overeating, and hiding from his past. After 18 months, He stated that he lost 95 kg and describes how this transformation positively impacted his life, career, and mindset.
Together, we delve into the challenges of post-surgery, such as adjusting to smaller portions, developing healthier eating habits, and maintaining honesty and accountability. Adam emphasizes the importance of staying committed to the process, engaging with support systems, and embracing lifestyle changes.
Join us as Chef Adam Moore shares his inspiring journey and essential insights on navigating the post-bariatric surgery lifestyle in this latest episode of our podcast!
 
Episode Highlights:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
About Adam’s background
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Importance of quality over quantity in food choices
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Adam shares his experiences of physical and mental changes
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
The impact of weight loss on daily life and self-confidence
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Significance of nutritional balance in post-surgery
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
About 'Not a Bariatric Cookbook' and the BN cooking video series
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Flexibility and accessibility of the BN cooking program
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Importance of sustainable lifestyle changes versus dieting
</li>
</ul>
 
About Our Guest:
Chef Adam Moore is a renowned corporate chef, public speaker, TV presenter, and award-winning innovator with over 30 years of experience in the culinary industry. He has been inducted into the FSAA Hall of Fame and is celebrated for his culinary expertise and leadership in product innovation, having introduced over $300 million in groundbreaking food innovations globally. Adam is a Certified Executive Chef and member of the Australian Institute of Food Scientists, serving as a culinary judge in national and international competitions.
 
Beyond the kitchen, Adam is a dedicated philanthropist and humanitarian, raising over $7 million for charitable causes and receiving the Order of Australia Medal for his efforts. He is a National Ambassador for Cure Cancer and RUOK?, advocating for mental health and mentorship within the hospitality industry. Adam also regularly appears on TV and in culinary publications, inspiring a global audience with his work.
 
Connect with Adam Moore:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Website | <a href="https://www.chefadammoore.com.au/">www.chefadammoore.com.au</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Linked In | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-moore-14568610/">www.linkedin.com/in/adam-moore</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Facebook | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChefAdamMoore/">www.facebook.com/ChefAdamMoore</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Instagram | <a href="https://instagram.com/Chef_adammoore">@Chef_adammoore</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Twitter | <a href="http://www.twitter.com/@chef_adammoore">@chef_adammoore</a>
</li>
</ul>

Redefining Success After Bariatric Surgery with Chef Adam Moore

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Did you know that combining modern medications with bariatric surgery could be the key to effectively addressing obesity, a condition that affects millions but often receives insufficient attention?

In this episode, I am accompanied by  Dr. Harald Puhalla, a bariatric surgeon. Together, we explore the ins and outs of pharmacotherapy and bariatric surgery as options for addressing obesity, a condition often overlooked in Australia. Dr. Puhalla highlights new GLP-1 medications, , which can facilitate up to 22% weight loss but come with side effects like nausea and the potential for weight regain upon discontinuation.

He contrasts these pharmacological options with bariatric surgery, which offers proven long-term weight loss, comprehensive follow-up care, and essential nutritional guidance. Additionally, he emphasises the importance of a multifaceted approach to obesity management, acknowledging both surgical and medical interventions while stressing the need for individualised patient support.

Tune in to our latest episode with Dr. Harald Puhalla as he breaks down the benefits and limitations of pharmacotherapy and bariatric surgery. Listen now to make informed decisions about your health!



Episode Highlights
About pharmacotherapy for weight loss
Pharmacotherapy vs. bariatric surgery for weight loss
GLP-1 agonists: benefits, side effects, and weight regain risk
Bariatric surgery: effectiveness, invasiveness, and long-term impact
Holistic weight management: medication, lifestyle, and support
GLP-1 agonists as a potential adjunct to bariatric surgery



About Dr. Harald Puhalla:

Dr Harald Puhalla is a General and Bariatric Surgeon based on the Gold Coast, Queensland. He has a private practice at the Pacific Private Clinic and performs surgeries at Gold Coast Private Hospital and Pindara Private Hospital. With over 20 years of experience in Bariatric Surgery, his specialty interests include gastric sleeve and bypass, hernia, gallbladder, hepato-biliary pancreatic and upper gastrointestinal surgery.

Originally from Austria, where he graduated in 1994 from the Medical University of Vienna, Dr Puhalla completed his specialist exams in 2002. He undertook further training in bariatric, hepato-pancreatic- biliary and upper gastrointestinal surgery in high-volume centres under the guidance of international experts in these specialties. He also completed a PhD in liver cancer and was appointed Consultant Surgeon at the University Hospital in Vienna during that time. In 2008, Dr Puhalla commenced as a General Surgeon at the Gold Coast Hospital.

Dr Puhalla is dedicated to helping his patients achieve the best possible results through high-quality care. He regularly travels overseas to further his education and training and stay updated with the latest surgical techniques. His interests extend to learning more about his specialty, and he is currently leading research ventures in his field. 



Connect with Dr. Harald Puhalla:
Website | weightlossoperation.com.au
Facebook | www.facebook.com/weightlossoperation
Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/channel



If you are interested and want to learn more about Australian Weight Loss Surgery Podcast (AWLS), check out our website at australianweightlosssurgerypodcast.com

Did you know that combining modern medications with bariatric surgery could be the key to effectively addressing obesity, a condition that affects millions but often receives insufficient attention?
In this episode, I am accompanied by  Dr. Harald Puhalla, a bariatric surgeon. Together, we explore the ins and outs of pharmacotherapy and bariatric surgery as options for addressing obesity, a condition often overlooked in Australia. Dr. Puhalla highlights new GLP-1 medications, , which can facilitate up to 22% weight loss but come with side effects like nausea and the potential for weight regain upon discontinuation.
He contrasts these pharmacological options with bariatric surgery, which offers proven long-term weight loss, comprehensive follow-up care, and essential nutritional guidance. Additionally, he emphasises the importance of a multifaceted approach to obesity management, acknowledging both surgical and medical interventions while stressing the need for individualised patient support.
Tune in to our latest episode with Dr. Harald Puhalla as he breaks down the benefits and limitations of pharmacotherapy and bariatric surgery. Listen now to make informed decisions about your health!
 
Episode Highlights
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">About pharmacotherapy for weight loss</li>
<li aria-level="1">Pharmacotherapy vs. bariatric surgery for weight loss</li>
<li aria-level="1">GLP-1 agonists: benefits, side effects, and weight regain risk</li>
<li aria-level="1">Bariatric surgery: effectiveness, invasiveness, and long-term impact</li>
<li aria-level="1">Holistic weight management: medication, lifestyle, and support</li>
<li aria-level="1">GLP-1 agonists as a potential adjunct to bariatric surgery</li>
</ul>
 
About Dr. Harald Puhalla:
Dr Harald Puhalla is a General and Bariatric Surgeon based on the Gold Coast, Queensland. He has a private practice at the Pacific Private Clinic and performs surgeries at Gold Coast Private Hospital and Pindara Private Hospital. With over 20 years of experience in Bariatric Surgery, his specialty interests include gastric sleeve and bypass, hernia, gallbladder, hepato-biliary pancreatic and upper gastrointestinal surgery.
Originally from Austria, where he graduated in 1994 from the Medical University of Vienna, Dr Puhalla completed his specialist exams in 2002. He undertook further training in bariatric, hepato-pancreatic- biliary and upper gastrointestinal surgery in high-volume centres under the guidance of international experts in these specialties. He also completed a PhD in liver cancer and was appointed Consultant Surgeon at the University Hospital in Vienna during that time. In 2008, Dr Puhalla commenced as a General Surgeon at the Gold Coast Hospital.
Dr Puhalla is dedicated to helping his patients achieve the best possible results through high-quality care. He regularly travels overseas to further his education and training and stay updated with the latest surgical techniques. His interests extend to learning more about his specialty, and he is currently leading research ventures in his field. 
 
Connect with Dr. Harald Puhalla:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Website | <a href="https://weightlossoperation.com.au/">weightlossoperation.com.au</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Facebook | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/weightlossoperation/">www.facebook.com/weightlossoperation</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Youtube | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjkBQaBI5wdFbA98Wjh3mrA">https://www.youtube.com/channel</a></li>
</ul>
 
If you are interested and want to learn more about Australian Weight Loss Surgery Podcast (AWLS), check out our website at <a href="http://australianweightlosssurgerypodcast.com">australianweightlosssurgerypodcast.com</a>

Cutting-Edge Medications and Surgery with Dr. Harald Puhalla

Every person going through bariatric surgery has different experiences, as we are all built differently.


In this episode, Francis Olsen shares his weight loss journey, discussing struggles post-bariatric surgery, including battling laxative addiction. He emphasizes the surgery's positive impact despite challenges, advocating for holistic support structures. Engaging with nutritionist Jacqui Lewis, he reflects on emotional aspects of bariatric care like body dysmorphia. Francis emphasizes the need for mental health resources alongside physical transformations to address societal stigmas.

He offers insights on misconceptions about bariatric procedures and long-term weight management. Furthermore, he stated key points that include using negative thoughts as motivation, maintaining workout discipline, and embracing both good and bad days. Spiritual beliefs are touched upon, focusing on internal motivations for progress and overcoming resistance to change.

Uncover the power of internal motivations and overcoming resistance to change. Don't miss out on this eye-opening conversation - tune in now!

Every person going through bariatric surgery has different experiences, as we are all built differently.
 In this episode, Francis Olsen shares his weight loss journey, discussing struggles post-bariatric surgery, including battling laxative addiction. He emphasizes the surgery's positive impact despite challenges, advocating for holistic support structures. Engaging with nutritionist Jacqui Lewis, he reflects on emotional aspects of bariatric care like body dysmorphia. Francis emphasizes the need for mental health resources alongside physical transformations to address societal stigmas.
He offers insights on misconceptions about bariatric procedures and long-term weight management. Furthermore, he stated key points that include using negative thoughts as motivation, maintaining workout discipline, and embracing both good and bad days. Spiritual beliefs are touched upon, focusing on internal motivations for progress and overcoming resistance to change.
Uncover the power of internal motivations and overcoming resistance to change. Don't miss out on this eye-opening conversation - tune in now!

Enlighten Me with Dr. Angela Kwong

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