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.
Episodes
10 episodes
Health Benefits of Walking
We celebrate Calgary's first Walk With a Doc event by diving into the incredible head-to-toe health benefits of walking. From boosting brain power and heart he...
Can you see my disease?
We discuss why obesity, unlike other chronic diseases like diabetes or high blood pressure, carries a unique burden because it is visible. This visibility often leads to unfair stigma and negative self-talk. Learn why practicing self-compassion...
Person First Language
We explore the powerful role language plays in how we view our health. Saying "I have obesity" instead of "I am obese" separates your identity from your illness. Understand why adopting this simple change is a crucial step to ...
Where is the time to exercise?
Do you feel completely overwhelmed by recommendations to exercise 150 minutes every week? We break down why any amount of movement is always better than none. Learn how applying the simple two minute rule can help you easily build sust...
Are you actually hungry?
We uncover the difference between real hunger, dehydration, and emotional cravings. True hunger is rooted in physical sensations like a growling stomach, while cravings start in the mind. Learn a simple hydration trick to test if you are actual...
The Power of Consistency
We investigate why consistency beats intensity when it comes to lasting health. We discuss how small daily habits, like a brisk walk, can be much more effective for keeping weight off than drastic, unsustainable changes. Discover the power of s...
Prescriptions and Lifestyle
We explore the power of prescriptive lifestyle changes. We all know that proper nutrition and sleep matter, but putting them into daily practice is tough. Learn how writing actual prescriptions for simple habits, like eating more broccoli, brid...
Would you stop the injections?
If a GLP-1 or anti-obesity medication helps you reverse your diabetes and lose weight, can you just stop taking it? We tackle this common clinical question in today's episode. Listen on to learn why obesity requires long-term management and how...
Peanut Butter & Watermelon
We debunk the myth that "a calorie is just a calorie." By comparing 300 calories of peanut butter to 300 calories of watermelon, we explore why food quality, volume, and nutrients matter so much more than a simple number on a tracking app. Get ...