What is metabolism? Can you change it? Does it matter? These are all questions we’ll be helping to answer in this week’s episode of Weight Loss 360° with Boots Online Doctor. Our host, comedian and author Helen Thorn, will be joined by our resident Boots Online Doctor weight loss team: Lifestyle Medicine Lead GP Dr Sam Wellappili and nutritionist and nurse Ruth Taylor. Together, they’ll break down the myths around metabolism, what happens to our bodies during crash diets, the importance of movement and how to improve your metabolism, no matter what stage of the journey you’re at. Timecodes: 00:00 Welcome to Weight Loss 36000:22 Meet the experts00:41 Intro to today’s topic01:25 What is metabolism?02:38 The problem with crash-dieting05:48 How our metabolic rates change07:15 How movement can improve metabolism11:48 Making time to get moving14:08 Helen’s personal journey with fitness16:03 How much should you aim to lose?19:22 What to do if you have limited mobility21:20Top tips for success Free resources from Boots Online Doctor: Weekly live webinars on weight loss from our friendly, expert team https://tinyurl.com/WL-webinars Online 10-week weight loss programme https://onlinedoctor.boots.com/weight-loss/10-week-weight-loss-programme/ Credits: Host: Helen Thorn Co-host: Dr Sam Wellappili In-house nutritionist: Ruth Taylor Boots Online Doctor Producer: Leah Sienna Williams Producer: Oli SeymourExecutive Producer: Izzie ClarkeMusic composed by: Leah Sienna Williams Boots Online Doctor offers access to confidential, expert advice and prescription treatment, all without the need for an appointment or trip to the doctor.Access to treatment is subject to an online questionnaire reviewed by a clinician to assess suitability. Subject to availability. Charges apply.The Boots Online Doctor Service is provided by Boots Digital Health, company number 12561320, with registered address 1 Thane Road West, Nottingham, England, NG2 3AA. Boots Digital Health is registered with the Care Quality Commission with Provider ID 1-10153778719.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today in another Weight Loss 360° bonus short episode, Helen is joined by our in-house nutritionist Ruth Taylor, who dives into a hot topic: ultra-processed foods, or UPFs for short. You've probably heard about them a lot lately, and for good reason.So, what exactly are UPFs? And how can these foods affect our bodies and impact our weight loss journey? Ruth Taylor is a BANT nutritionist and registered nurse who works on the Boots Online Doctor specialist lifestyle medicine and weight loss team. Credits: Host: Helen Thorn Special guest: Ruth TaylorBoots Online Doctor Producer: Leah Sienna Williams Producer: Oli SeymourExecutive Producer: Izzie ClarkeMusic composed by: Leah Sienna Williams Boots Online Doctor offers access to confidential, expert advice and prescription treatment, all without the need for an appointment or trip to the doctor.Access to treatment is subject to an online questionnaire reviewed by a clinician to assess suitability. Subject to availability. Charges apply.The Boots Online Doctor Service is provided by Boots Digital Health, company number 12561320, with registered address 1 Thane Road West, Nottingham, England, NG2 3AA. Boots Digital Health is registered with the Care Quality Commission with Provider ID 1-10153778719.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In episode 2 of Weight Loss 360° with Boots Online Doctor, we’ll be going back to basics and talking all about the fundamentals of food.Our host comedian Helen Thorn will be joined by the Boots Online Doctor weight loss team – Dr Sam Wellappili and nutritionist and nurse Ruth Taylor – to explore how food can make us feel and why eating mindfully is key for healthy, successful long-term weight loss. We’ll also help you understand blood sugar levels and insulin a little better and deep dive into the types of foods to include in a varied diet. Plus, learn how to tune into feelings of hunger and how a food and mood diary can help you discover your eating habits (with absolutely no judgement, ever) and how you can change them. Dr Sam is a GP as well as a coach and mentor, author, and nutritional and yoga therapist. Ruth Taylor is a BANT nutritionist and registered nurse. Timecodes: 00:00 Welcome to Weight Loss 360°00:20 Meet the experts00:41 Intro to today’s topic01:18 Helen’s relationship with food, then and now02:43 What are the fundamental good foods to eat?04:05 Overcoming the fear of being hungry05:12 Recognising hunger06:05 Mindless eating vs eating mindfully08:48 How to use a food and mood diary11:11 Learning how foods make you feel12:08 Using the core meal plan14:20 How to get more protein into your meals18:13 The importance of fibre in your diet20:47 Balancing your blood sugar levels23:35 What is insulin and insulin sensitivity?25:16 Good snacks to eat28:27 Top tips for success Free resources from Boots Online Doctor: Weekly live webinars on weight loss from our friendly, expert team https://tinyurl.com/WL-webinars Online 10-week weight loss programme https://onlinedoctor.boots.com/weight-loss/10-week-weight-loss-programme/ Food and mood diary https://tinyurl.com/food-mood-diary Core meal plan https://tinyurl.com/core-meal-plan Credits: Host: Helen Thorn Co-host: Dr Sam Wellappili In-house nutritionist: Ruth Taylor Boots Online Doctor Producer: Leah Sienna Williams Producer: Oli SeymourExecutive Producer: Izzie ClarkeMusic composed by: Leah Sienna Williams Boots Online Doctor offers access to confidential, expert advice and prescription treatment, all without the need for an appointment or trip to the doctor.Access to treatment is subject to an online questionnaire reviewed by a clinician to assess suitability. Subject to availability. Charges apply.The Boots Online Doctor Service is provided by Boots Digital Health, company number 12561320, with registered address 1 Thane Road West, Nottingham, England, NG2 3AA. Boots Digital Health is registered with the Care Quality Commission with Provider ID 1-10153778719.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this short bonus episode, we're joined by Dr Anju Verma who tells us some of the numerous health benefits of weight loss and just how much you need to lose to start seeing those benefits. She'll also share tips for how to set some straightforward, realistic goals and stay on track. Dr Anju is a GP and Clinical Lead for Weight Loss at Boots Online Doctor. Credits: Host: Helen Thorn Special guest: Dr Anju VermaBoots Online Doctor Producer: Leah Sienna Williams Producer: Oli SeymourExecutive Producer: Izzie ClarkeMusic composed by: Leah Sienna Williams Boots Online Doctor offers access to confidential, expert advice and prescription treatment, all without the need for an appointment or trip to the doctor.Access to treatment is subject to an online questionnaire reviewed by a clinician to assess suitability. Subject to availability. Charges apply.The Boots Online Doctor Service is provided by Boots Digital Health, company number 12561320, with registered address 1 Thane Road West, Nottingham, England, NG2 3AA. Boots Digital Health is registered with the Care Quality Commission with Provider ID 1-10153778719.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join us for our first episode of Weight Loss 360° with Boots Online Doctor where we'll be discussing simple ways to get yourself started on a successful, sustainable weight loss journey. Our host comedian and author Helen Thorn will be joined by Dr Samantha Wellappili and nutritionist Ruth Taylor as they help you discover your 'why' for weight loss and set achievable goals for long-term success. They'll cover the power of positive framing, how to keep yourself motivated and supported along the way, and introduce the 80/20 rule as a handy, realistic approach to lifestyle changes. Dr Sam is Lead GP for Lifestyle Medicine at Boots Online Doctor, as well as a coach and mentor, author, and nutritional and yoga therapist. Ruth Taylor is a BANT nutritionist and registered nurse, who works alongside Sam on the Boots Online Doctor weight loss team. Timecodes: 00:00 Welcome to Weight Loss 36001:25 Meet the experts02:32 One-minute intro to today’s topic 03:26 Helen’s personal journey with food04:38 Getting started on your weight loss journey05:12 Finding your ‘why’ for weight loss07:28 Setting realistic goals11:22 Positive mindset for success14:55 How to make and break habits16:54 The 80/20 rule explained19:38 Overcoming emotional eating23:15 Using the food and mood diary28:11 Top tips for success Free resources from Boots Online Doctor: Weekly live webinars on weight loss from our friendly, expert team https://tinyurl.com/WL-webinars Online 10-week weight loss programme https://onlinedoctor.boots.com/weight-loss/10-week-weight-loss-programme/ Your 'why' for weight loss poster https://tinyurl.com/whyforWL-poster Food and mood diary https://tinyurl.com/food-mood-diary Credits: Host: Helen Thorn Co-host: Dr Sam Wellappili In-house nutritionist: Ruth Taylor Boots Online Doctor Producer: Leah Sienna Williams Producer: Oli SeymourExecutive Producer: Izzie ClarkeMusic composed by: Leah Sienna Williams Boots Online Doctor offers access to confidential, expert advice and prescription treatment, all without the need for an appointment or trip to the doctor.Access to treatment is subject to an online questionnaire reviewed by a clinician to assess suitability. Subject to availability. Charges apply.The Boots Online Doctor Service is provided by Boots Digital Health, company number 12561320, with registered address 1 Thane Road West, Nottingham, England, NG2 3AA. Boots Digital Health is registered with the Care Quality Commission with Provider ID 1-10153778719. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If you're trying to lose weight, you're probably fed up of all the noise out there. Maybe you don’t know where to start or feel like you’ve tried everything and haven’t seen the long-term success you’re hoping for. That's why we've created Weight Loss 360° with Boots Online Doctor. Get straightforward evidence-based tips, advice and information from experts you can trust. We'll demystify weight loss and give you practical, realistic tools to help you lose weight long term for a healthier, happier you. Join host, Helen Thorn – comedian, author and host of the Scummy Mummies podcast – as she talks to our experts about everything from diet culture and mindset to sleep and stress. She’ll also share her own experiences of a successful journey to long-lasting weight loss. Full episodes will be released every Wednesday from 9 October, with bitesize shorts following each Friday from 11 October.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.