Kim Carlos: 110 Pounds Down and the Part Nobody Talks About

GLP-1s may change the number on the scale, but for many people, the biggest changes happen somewhere much deeper. In this episode, I sit down with Kim Carlos, award-winning podcast creator, GLP-1 advocate, and host of The Plus SideZ Podcast, for a conversation about the side of obesity treatment we don’t talk about nearly enough. We talk about food noise and what it actually feels like when that constant mental chatter around food finally becomes quiet. What happens when food has occupied so much of your brain for so long and suddenly... it doesn’t? But this conversation goes even deeper than that. Kim and I talk about the mental and emotional impact of living with obesity, learning to see obesity as a chronic disease rather than a personal failure, and what it can take to finally reach a place where you believe you are worthy of care. Because treating obesity isn’t simply about losing weight. It can mean unlearning years of shame, judgment, and the belief that if you had just tried harder, you could have fixed this on your own. Kim knows this conversation personally, and today she has turned her own experience into advocacy for others. As the host of The Plus SideZ Podcast, Kim has created a platform dedicated to changing the conversation around obesity and helping patients feel heard and understood. She speaks with physicians, researchers, obesity medicine experts, policymakers, and patients about GLP-1 medications, access to treatment, weight bias, obesity care, and the real experiences of people living with this disease. Her work has also expanded beyond the microphone as she continues advocating for better access to obesity treatment and a healthcare system that recognizes obesity for what it is: a complex, chronic disease deserving of evidence-based care. This is one of those conversations that goes far beyond before-and-after photos or a number on the scale. We’re talking about what happens inside when the food noise gets quieter, your relationship with food begins to change, and you start realizing that maybe you deserved compassionate care all along. If you are living with obesity, taking a GLP-1, considering treatment, or caring for people affected by obesity, I hope this conversation makes you think about obesity treatment a little differently. CHAPTERS 0:00 Meet Kim Carlos of The Plus SideZ 1:01 Kim's story before GLP-1s 2:24 Finding GLP-1s in 2022 4:14 Feeling alone, then finding community 6:12 Food noise: you don't notice it until it stops 8:48 Hunger vs. food noise 15:06 Why real support is still hard to find 16:15 110 pounds down and still learning 19:15 Social media guidance and misinformation 21:08 Insurance games and access to treatment 25:07 Behavior change, movement and stress 26:01 Compounded GLP-1s and falling prices 28:30 Healing the rift between patients and providers 31:00 Why we both make educational content 35:05 Genetics, twin studies, and what you did not choose 38:05 The "born again obese" experience 42:54 Maintenance, stress, and when to reassess 45:37 Being willing to pivot your treatment 49:10 Weight stigma and where to find Kim Follow Kim: Youtube-    / @theplussidez   Tiktok:   / dmfkim   Instagram:   / theplussidezpodcast   Website: https://theplussidez.net/ 👇 Interested in learning more about GLP-1s, peptides, hormones, and metabolic health? START HERE: 🔗https://link.joinbelle.com/betterliving Coupon Code- Belle5 If you're considering treatment options, this is the best place to begin. You'll find information on eligibility, available programs, and next steps. 📌 Subscribe to my channel so you don't miss future videos on: / @thebetterlivingpa 🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. • GLP-1 medications • Peptides • Perimenopause & menopause • Weight loss • Metabolic health • Healthy aging Join our FREE community to learn more about GLP1s and get nutritional tips and tricks- https://the-belle-community.circle.so... ⚠️ Medical Disclaimer: The information shared on this channel is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Watching these videos does not create a provider-patient relationship. Always consult with your own qualified healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing any medication, supplement, peptide, treatment plan, or healthcare regimen. ✅ Important Links to Follow 🔗 Linktree https://linktr.ee/TiffanyBaileyPA Instagram:   / betterliving_pa   TikTok:   / betterlivingforeveryone   #GLP1 #FoodNoise #ThePlusSideZ #Semaglutide #Tirzepatide #ObesityCare #GLP1Community