Why does staying on track with weight loss often feel so much easier during the week, only to become more challenging once Friday afternoon rolls around?

In this episode, Tedi Glik, RD will break down what the “weekend effect” is, and how the way we approach food from Friday through Sunday can influence overall weight-loss progress. With more social events, meals out, brunches, alcohol, and time with family and friends, the weekend naturally looks different—but that doesn’t mean it needs to become a completely different eating pattern.

We will talk about planning for indulgences rather than thinking in terms of “cheat meals.” The goal isn’t to eliminate the foods you enjoy, but to be more intentional about which foods and experiences are actually worth it to you. Whether that’s a favorite dessert, a croissant, or a glass of wine with friends, there’s a way to incorporate enjoyable foods while still building meals that are satisfying and supportive of your goals.

We will also explore some of the thoughts that can drive weekend eating, including “I’ve been good all week, so I deserve to enjoy myself,” “I don’t want to think about food on the weekend,” and “I’ll just start again on Monday.” Sometimes the biggest shift isn’t changing what we eat, but changing the way we think about the weekend. Planning doesn’t have to mean restriction—it can actually create more freedom by reducing the number of food decisions you have to make.

Ultimately, you don’t need to choose between losing weight and enjoying your life. The goal is to learn how to do both, and make your weekend part of the plan!

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Taking the first step toward weight loss can feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to do it alone. I’ve created a curated list of my podcast episodes to gently guide you as you begin your journey. https://www.sashahighmd.com/podcast-guide

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What happens after you’ve lost the weight you wanted to lose?

In this episode, I’m looking at what we actually know about maintaining weight loss with GLP-1–based medications. The evidence so far suggests that for most people, continuing treatment at the dose that produced their weight loss provides the best chance of maintaining that weight loss and its associated health benefits.

But what if staying on the same dose isn’t possible because of side effects, cost, access, or personal preference?

I break down what we’re learning from SURMOUNT-MAINTAIN and ATTAIN-MAINTAIN, including evidence that reducing tirzepatide to a lower dose or switching from injectable semaglutide or tirzepatide to oral orforglipron can preserve substantially more of the weight loss achieved than stopping treatment altogether.

We still have important questions about tapering, extending dosing intervals, and whether some people can eventually come off treatment successfully. But for now, the evidence suggests that if we need to reduce treatment intensity, maintaining some active treatment may be a much better strategy than simply stopping and waiting to see what happens.

Ultimately, maintenance is about finding the level of treatment that allows an individual to maintain the health benefits they’ve achieved—while recognizing that for many people with chronic obesity, ongoing treatment at their effective dose will be necessary.

MEDICAL PROGRAM FOR OBESITY

O​​ntario-Wide Virtual Obesity Management Clinic
https://www.highmetabolicclinic.com

Join my Health & Consistency Coaching Program for women, Best Weight https://www.sashahighmd.com/bestweight

Recover Strong for Binge Eating
https://www.sashahighmd.com/bed

Taking the first step toward weight loss can feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to do it alone. I’ve created a curated list of my podcast episodes to gently guide you as you begin your journey.
https://www.sashahighmd.com/podcast-guide

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Tasneem Sajwani, Medical Director of the Edmonton Weight Management Centre, for a behind-the-scenes look at the world of obesity medicine. We discuss how she found her passion for this field, the challenges and rewards of building a successful obesity medicine clinic, and the key elements that drive long-term patient success.

We also explore the critical role of allied health professionals, lessons learned from years in practice, and practical clinical pearls that patients can apply to their own health journeys. Whether you're a healthcare professional or someone interested in understanding obesity treatment more deeply, this conversation offers valuable insights into the science, systems, and support that make effective obesity care possible.

Find Dr. Tasneem Sajwani’s practice in Edmonton, Alberta, here: https://www.ewmc.info/

Find Dr. Sasha High’s practice in Ontario here: www.highmetabolicclinic.com