The Heavy Truth

In this episode of The Heavy Truth , Ben and Amy dig into one of the most misunderstood aspects of health — the idea that losing weight automatically means becoming healthier. They unpack why the number on the scale can...

Everyone has that one spot where fat seems to move in, unpack its bags, and refuse to leave—and for most people, it’s the belly. In this episode of The Heavy Truth, Ben, and Amy dig into the science and the myths behind...

A pill instead of a shot sounds like a dream—but does it deliver? Ben and Amy unpack the oral Wegovy pill: absorption, dosing, effectiveness, side effects, and who should (and shouldn’t) be excited. If you think this is...

On this episode of The Heavy Truth , Ben and Amy dive into the controversial (and wildly misunderstood) topic of leaky gut and its role in obesity. We break down what leaky gut actually is, what it isn’t , and how...

On this episode of The Heavy Truth , Ben and Amy are calling out one of the biggest myths in weight management: that the number on the scale tells the whole story. Spoiler alert—it doesn’t. Weight alone can’t tell us...

On this episode of The Heavy Truth , Ben and Amy will discuss the growing online buzz around the term “Ozempic vulva” — what people are reporting, what’s being misunderstood, and what science actually tells us. As GLP-1...

In this episode of The Heavy Truth , we wade into one of the most misunderstood conditions in obesity medicine: lipedema —the fat disorder that's not lymphedema, not “just weight gain,” and definitely not something your...

This week on The Heavy Truth , we’re diving deep into the infamous “Ozempic Face” — that gaunt, saggy look the internet loves to panic about. We break down what actually causes it, who’s at risk, and the simple...

Ever wonder what actually goes down during a weight management visit? In this episode, Ben and Amy pull back the curtain on what it’s like to sit down with our team at the Health Management Center. From health history...

SEASON FINALE!What if every weight loss trend showed up on a dating app? From keto with a flashy profile pic, to intermittent fasting playing hard to get, to GLP-1s sliding in with slick promises—would you swipe right...

In this episode of The Heavy Truth , we’re digging into more than just the scale. If you're on a GLP-1 medication like Wegovy/Ozempic, or Mounjaro/Zepbound, you've probably heard all about the weight loss—but what about...

On today’s episode of The Heavy Truth , Ben and Amy open up about the often-overlooked emotional aftermath of weight loss—body dysmorphia. You'd think the number on the scale dropping would bring nothing but...

This week on The Heavy Truth , Ben and Amy take a gentle detour—nothing too wild, just a little reflective stroll down memory lane. They’re opening up about the messages they picked up about weight while growing...

Hey friends—welcome back to The Heavy Truth with your favorite duo, Ben and Amy! This episode? Oh, it’s a fun one. We’re diving headfirst into the world of AI—yep, Artificial Intelligence—and how it's not just for...

In this episode of The Heavy Truth , Ben and Amy break down the buzz around intermittent fasting (IF) versus traditional calorie and macro counting. They’ll explore the pros, the pitfalls, and the real-life...