Turning Weight Loss Into Wisdom: The Story Behind Our New Book

Writing a book isn’t just about putting words on a page. It’s about translating decades of research into something that can actually change lives. After two years of late-night rewrites, deleted chapters, and countless debates over how to explain complex science in simple terms, Holly and Jim are finally ready to pull back the curtain on their new book, Losing the Weight Loss Meds.

This episode is different. Instead of diving into weight loss science, Holly and Jim are taking you behind the scenes of their creative process. You’ll hear about the “messy middle” of writing, the chapters they rewrote twenty times, and the moment they realized this book needed to exist now. More importantly, you’ll discover why weight loss maintenance, once the “opposite of sexy,” has suddenly become the most critical challenge facing millions of people.

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to create a science-based guide that works in real life, or if you’re curious about the future of weight management in America, this conversation will give you a front-row seat to both the struggles and the breakthroughs that shaped this groundbreaking book.

Discussed on the episode:

• The surprising moment Holly realized weight loss maintenance was finally having its day.
• Why don't half of the people stay on weight loss medications for even a year
• The three profiles that help you identify which strategies you need most
• The framework that turns scientific principles into plays you can actually use
• What happens to our country if we win (or lose) the weight maintenance game
• The vulnerable truth about putting your life’s work out into a noisy world

Resources Mentioned:

• weightwisdom.com - Order Losing the Weight Loss Meds, access free resources, and sign up for the January 7th live Zoom Masterclass with Holly and Jim