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WIDLIMS podcast ep #5 – Weight ‘management’ approaches – have we got it wrong?
In this episode, I spoke to my friend and classmate Hanna, who has an interest in public health, non-communicable diseases (i.e. diseases that are not contagious, such as heart disease), eating disorders and obesity. We spoke about... weight stigma and the obesity paradox – are we wrong to think obesity is a marker for increased risk of death? how overweight is typically managed – through calorie restriction and increased physical activity à la ‘eat less, move more’ better methods of managing weight that are non-restrictive, sustainable and weight inclusive the principles of Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size what we must think of in terms of the bigger picture…
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WIDLIMS podcast ep #4 – The secret to lasting behaviour change
In this short Solo Sunday episode, I discuss how we ought to counsel others on how to make lasting changes (and think about it when trying to implement change ourselves). I touch on... examples of health behaviours people commonly want to change using weight to illustrate why sustainable methods are key, including discussing why diets do not work how to re-frame your thinking regarding the goal of behaviour change how healthcare practitioners can learn and implement this into their practice I chose the sprout as the feature image, because I believe we need to be sowing seeds for change gently, and to nurture them, just like we would nurture plants!…
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WIDLIMS podcast ep #3 – Racism in medicine with BAME Medics
New podcast episode with Aishah & Vishwani from BAME Medics In this week’s episode of the podcast “WIDLIMS – What I Didn’t Learn in Medical School”, we meet two amazing women and future medical doctors – Aishah (she/her) and Vishwani (she/her). We (virtually) sat down to discuss how the effects of racism are seen not only during the Covid-19 pandemic, but also in Aishah and Vishwani’s experiences throughout medical education and research. You can find the podcast via the links here, or simply by searching “WIDLIMS” in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Stitcher. Follow BAME Medics on Instagram by clicking here, and Aishah by clicking here. Of course, this…
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WIDLIMS Podcast ep #2 – Behind the microphone with host Linda
This is the first solo Sunday episode with me, Linda (she/her), the host and creator of WIDLIMS - What I Didn't Learn in Medical School. I chat about... who I am, where I am from and my reasons for creating WIDLIMS my “biases” and outlook on health the show format going forward how to get in touch with me for feedback and general comments DISCLAIMER: I am not a qualified doctor, and any information given in the podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes only. Seek medical advice that is tailored to your situation from a qualified healthcare professional! Remember to follow me @widlims on Instagram and Twitter. This website…
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WIDLIMS Podcast ep #1 – Why Lifestyle Medicine should be mainstream with Dr Rob Lawson
New podcast episode with Dr Rob Lawson from the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine In this episode, I chat to Dr Rob Lawson (he/him) about... what lifestyle medicine is lifestyle medicine and Covid-19 why we should all care about it how the current model of teaching in medical school is missing out crucial information to tomorrow’s doctors his vision for a lifestyle medicine curriculum – soon reality? Dr Rob Lawson is a retired GP heavily involved in various lifestyle medicine organisations – you can find out more about him and his work here. The British Society of Lifestyle Medicine website may be accessed here, and they are also on Facebook…
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The WIDLIMS concept
Are you tired of struggling with your health? Do you feel poorly understood or judged by friends & family, the general public or healthcare professionals? In this episode, final year medical student Linda introduces her WIDLIMS concept. My name is Linda, I’m a final year medical student and the host of WIDLIMS – What I Didn’t Learn in Medical School. In a nutshell, this is a platform for discussing topics which are crucial to health, but simply not taught, glossed over or approached from the wrong angles in medicine and public discourse. My own knowledge combined with valuable input from guests provides you with accessible and most importantly empowering evidence-based…
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Structure your time for better health
A little while ago I did some polls on my Instagram stories in order to find out how people are getting on. It turns out the vast majority of you currently do not have any distinction between different days, or the weekdays and weekends. Each to their own, of course, but I could not help but wonder whether that was by choice. When I asked whether you missed structure in your lives, an overwhelming majority said yes. On the back of that, I decided that I would like to share my own tips and strategies for maintaining an artificial structure and keeping me sane. Here are my main propositions, for…
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Shepherd’s Pie Recipe ~ vegan
This is such a delicious, simple dish which is perfect to serve if you are hosting, or a great meal prep option which you can eat over a couple of days or even freeze! The beauty of it is that you can really use whatever ingredients you have on hand for the “mince” filling – so feel free to substitute any vegetables I used for other things. I will say that carrots, mushrooms and onions form a delicious base. As for the “meaty” substitute, opt for either of the following: brown/green lentils, black beans, TVP, soya mince, tempeh mince or a mixture of either.
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Wholewheat pizza recipe
Here follows the recipe I used to make these wholewheat pizzas! I looked up several different recipes and ended up just mixing things a little randomly, and wanted fast results so didn’t let the dough rise for very long but it turned out pretty great! Dough ingredients 1 packet of fresh yeast (42g) 2dl lukewarm water (mix cold & boiling, make sure temperature is adjusted to suit whatever yeast type you’re using) 3-4g salt (a bit more than half a teaspoon) 1 tsp sweetener e.g. sugar, agave, maple syrup 3 tbsp vegetable oil 2 dl white flour + 3 dl wholewheat flour plus extra Dough method Crumble the fresh yeast…
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How (not) to Exercise During a Lockdown ~ article
How do you exercise? Is your main focus how much you are “burning”? Do you feel as though food is something you must “earn”? For a long time, thoughts of a punitive nature would pop into my head during workouts, and I unfortunately know that I am not alone. I also know that is a sad way to live life.
