Weight Loss, Eating Better & Healthspan

I’ve spent my professional life helping people lose weight, improve their health, and live longer—not just through numbers on a scale, but through science-backed nutrition and sustainable habits. My career has taken me from the lab bench as a molecular biologist, to the operating room as a weight loss surgeon, to the boardroom as part of one of the most innovative Native health organizations in the country.

“I know food noise—because I’ve lived it.”

I know more about diets than most people would ever want to—how they work, why they fail, and what actually stands the test of time. But here’s the truth: even with that knowledge, I’m a patient too. I’ve been on Zepbound, losing 45 pounds and reaching a weight lower than I had even as a surgical resident. I understand food noise. I know that weight loss isn’t about weakness or a lack of knowledge—it’s about biology, environment, and sometimes, the need for medical tools that help us succeed.

“Weight loss is possible—but healthspan is the real goal.”

Not every diet that takes off pounds gives you health. Some, like the carnivore diet, can deliver short-term success through extreme restriction—but at the cost of long-term health. They confuse rapid results with sustainable well-being, ignoring decades of research that show the opposite. The data is clear: losing weight is not enough if you’re also losing your health.

That’s why I focus on eating better for health—whether you’re on a GLP-1 medication, have had bariatric surgery, or simply want to improve your healthspan. My approach is grounded in the principles of the Mediterranean Diet, the most studied and evidence-based eating pattern in the world. It’s not a fad, it’s not deprivation, and it’s not about perfection—it’s about eating real food, with an emphasis on plants, healthy fats, lean proteins, and meals that are both satisfying and culturally adaptable.

“It’s not about perfection. It’s about healthspan.”

In my upcoming book and events, I break down how to:

• Eat to improve your healthspan, not just your waistline.

• Pair GLP-1 medications or surgery with the right nutrition to protect muscle, maintain energy, and maximize results.

• Use the science of nutrient timing to get the most from the food you eat.

• Apply practical tools like “Plate Check” callouts and Myth vs. Meal comparisons to make better choices without the overwhelm.

“My mission is to help you live longer, live better, and cut through the noise of diet culture and overpriced nonsense.”

We are making plans for a Mediterranean Cruise in 2026 - stay tuned - if you want to see me live - that will be the place, along with some other great guests to provide you the latest update for living a healthy and longer life.

Because in the end, eating better isn’t just the key to weight loss—it’s the foundation of a longer, healthier, and more fulfilling life.