Dr. Rudy Eberwein shares his personal journey from eating heavily processed foods in the US to becoming a nutrition-focused doctor, highlighting how American foods are engineered to activate reward centers in the brain. He explained that his medical training barely covered nutrition, despite it being his undergraduate major, leading him to establish a weight loss clinic in 2005 to focus on disease prevention rather than just treatment.Key Takeaways from this discussion include:GLP-1 medications are considered a major medical breakthrough for weight management, comparable to penicillinVisceral adipose tissue (VAT) is an active endocrine organ that produces inflammatory cytokines, increasing disease riskThe combination of GLP-1 medications and testosterone therapy can be highly effective for weight management and muscle preservationMaintaining muscle mass while losing fat is crucial for healthy aging and metabolic health93% of Americans have at least one component of Cardiokidney Metabolic Disease (CKM)Endocrine-disrupting chemicals in food and plastics negatively impact hormone balance and metabolismSelf-love and positive mindset are essential components of any health transformation journeyDr. Rudy shared his comprehensive approach to wellness using the BEST LIFE acronym.B: Baseline (know your starting point)E: Evaluate (get comprehensive testing)S: Sit with a specialist (find the right medical team)T: Take action (implement changes)L: Lean into your tribe (find community support)I: Investigate again (retest to track progress)F: Fine-tune the program (make adjustments)E: Evolve into the new person (embrace your transformation)Dr. Rudy Eberwein is an internal medicine physician with an impressive academic and professional journey. Despite excelling in an acute care hospital setting, Dr. Rudy’s passion for preventive medicine led him to open a weight loss clinic with his wife called A New You Wellness, where he has helped thousands of patients lose weight and improve their health.Learn more at DrRudyBestLife.com and check out his podcast TheBestLifeCode.com Visit ConfidenceThroughHealth.com to find discounts to some of our favorite products.Follow me via All In Health and Wellness on Facebook or Instagram.Find my books on Amazon: No More Sugar Coating: Finding Your Happiness in a Crowded World and Confidence Through Health: Live the Healthy Lifestyle God DesignedProduction credit: Social Media Cowboys