Chasing Progress with Dr. Khimji

Welcome to Chasing Progress with Dr. Khimji. Together, we help you create habits that actually stick, for a healthier, happier life. Your host, Dr. Hussain Khimji, is triple board certified in Lifestyle, Obesity, and Family Medicine, and more importantly, is a human-being-in-progress. Join Dr. Khimji on the path towards discovering and living a meaningful life of wellbeing. Whether you’re looking to prevent or reverse chronic diseases, optimize mental health, enhance your emotional wellbeing, or just get a little healthier, you’re in the right place. Turn your knowledge into action and take charge of your health. And as always, chase progress, not perfection.

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Ice Cream Sandwiches

February 20, 2025 • Dr. Hussain Khimji • Season 1 • Episode 1

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Can you eat ice cream sandwiches and still make progress on your health journey? Today, we are talking about why any step in the right direction counts. Tune in to hear why shrinking your treat, rather than cutting it out completely, might just be the secret to lasting lifestyle changes.

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This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. It does not constitute, nor is a substitute for, professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Ideas and information expressed on this podcast represent opinions of Dr. Khimji and his show guests only, and are not reflective of other individuals or organizations.

Before making any changes to your health or lifestyle, it is recommended that you consult with your physician or other qualified healthcare provider.

Rx: Progress is an educational series by Dr. Khimji where the use of ‘Rx’ is metaphorical and does not constitute a clinical prescription or a doctor-patient relationship. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for any health concerns.

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You're listening to Chasing Progress with Dr. Kimji. Together, we help you create habits that actually stick for a healthier and happier life. Whether you're looking to prevent and reverse chronic diseases, optimize your mental health, enhance your emotional well-being, or just get a little healthier, you're in the right place. Here, we chase progress, not perfection. The other day, a client was talking to me about ice cream sandwiches. They were struggling in life with some recent stressors and they were using ice cream sandwiches to cope. Instead of telling them to stop eating ice cream entirely or to switch it out with vegetables, I figured we could take a different approach. Perhaps they could choose mini ice cream sandwiches instead. Now, does lifestyle medicine prescribe ice cream for healthy nutrition? No. And would obesity medicine recommend ice cream for weight loss? Of course not. But look, if we are already eating ice cream sandwiches anyway, and we're beating ourselves up over it, then some progress is certainly better than none. When you are trying to be healthier and change your habits, every step in the right direction counts. Switching out more ice cream for less still contributes to weight loss and healthier living. And remember, this is a lifestyle, not a diet. Small changes lead to lasting results. Let's practice lifestyle medicine together. That's all for now. Thank you for listening to Chasing Progress with Dr. Kimji. If you enjoyed what you heard, please make sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on more practical tips for healthier, happier living. And if you found this helpful, consider sharing it with someone you love and care about. Explore the show notes to learn more, discover resources, and to connect with me. Put your knowledge into action and take charge of your health. I believe in you, and as always, chase progress, not perfection. This podcast and show is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please see the show notes for our full disclaimer and remember to always consult your physician before making any lifestyle or health changes.