The new drug, Ozempic (semaglutide) and its related medications Wegovy and Mounjaro are ushering in a new era of seemingly safe appetite reduction and weight loss with no need for willpower and mental effort.

As more patients who are being prescribed these expensive medications off label and speculation grows for every Hollywood star (or even acquaintance) who suddenly appears thinner, what does the future hold for our society in regards to what is the new normal for skinny?

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As a plastic surgeon, sometimes the hardest thing to change about someone is their mind, not their physical body. How do you help people around you grapple with their negative self-image if what bothers them physically is something they cannot change?

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How do you go about encouraging others to get fit? Here are some thoughts about helping those around you.

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You would think Annie Thorisdottir and Katrin Davidsdottir - the DOTTIRS of ICELAND and the Fittest Women in the World would have no problems with their self images, right? But perhaps it is not so surprising that elite athletes themselves grapple with how they look all the time.

This podcast episode discusses their recent episode of their podcast @DOTTIR, titled "What Should The Fittest Women on Earth look like?"

How can we relate to their struggles and learn how to deal with our own self-image challenges?

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"She literally has man muscles." So starts the article "CrossFit, "Man Muscles," and the Feminine Ideal" written by @brittney_s Senior Writer at Crossfit.

What is the "Feminine Ideal?" Are CrossFit "Man Muscles" compatible with that ideal? Let's take five minutes to think about this.

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How can teaching surgery possibly be related to CrossFit coaching? If you have never been athletic or a coach before, then drawing on your experience teaching surgery can result in some interesting comparisons to the challenges of coaching CrossFit athletes.

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The third year of the Botox and Burpees podcast brings an all new format and focus! Short episodes that will focus on success in fitness, plastic surgery, health, body image and aesthetics. Go to @botoxandburpeespodcast for all the episodes and more!

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Special guest @staceymarino_cf201 Stacey Marino is a rising CrossFit star, but the ascent was not without many challenges. Coming off her best season ever, Stacey finished in her age group 34-39 last year 10th at @wodapalooza, 2nd at @_legendschampionship, and narrowly missed going to the @crossfitgames by four spots.

With her new coach @mattdlugos of @underdogsathletics, a well known elite athlete in his own right, Stacey has revamped her training and mindset. Fresh from a win at the 1st Phorm Monster Games @themonstergames in Joplin, Missouri, Stacey is looking for even more success this year.

In addition to talking about her successes, Stacey talks frankly about the challenges, including an eating disorder from childhood and related health issues, as well as dealing with negative body images and self doubt. Stacey has put her best foot (and the rest of her body!) forward recently with @jfzphotography in a series of photos for the Body Positive Project.

If that was not enough, Stacey owns CrossFit affiliate @crossfit201 in Oakland NJ as well as @201nutrition, a nutrition coaching business. Find out more about how Stacey juggles her many roles and yet is poised for even more success in the sport of CrossFit in the future.

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If we constantly see "beautiful" images on social media, does that change what we think is "beauty" in plastic surgery?

We conclude our deep dive into social media and plastic surgery by looking at what is "normal" and "beautiful," and how social media influences what we think and want.

Special guest is @dr.christian.j.vercler Dr. Christian Vercler, MD, MA, HEC-C, Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatric Plastic Surgery at the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. He serves as Co-Chief of the Clinical Ethics Service of the Center for Bioethics and Social Sciences in Medicine at the University of Michigan. Dr. Vercler is a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in craniofacial surgery.

Dr. Vercler has written extensively about the complex ethical issues regarding social media and plastic surgery, and how Instagram, Snapchat and Tik Tok may lead (or mislead) both surgeons AND patients into choices which may result in problems.

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What could possibly go wrong mixing social media and plastic surgery?

Our special guest is Dr. Christian Vercler, MD, MA, HEC-C, Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatric Plastic Surgery at the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. He serves as Co-Chief of the Clinical Ethics Service of the Center for Bioethics and Social Sciences in Medicine at the University of Michigan. Dr. Vercler is a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in craniofacial surgery.

Dr. Vercler has written extensively about the complex ethical issues regarding social media and plastic surgery, and how Instagram, Snapchat and Tik Tok may lead (or mislead) both surgeons AND patients into choices which may result in problems.

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A growing number of patients are traveling to get their cosmetic plastic surgery procedures done. Whether overseas or more recently to surgery centers in Florida, patients see fantastic pictures on social media, travel for surgery, and then return home - sometimes with problems that their local surgeons are forced to address. Is traveling for surgery safe?

Our latest episode is with special guest @bajajplasticsurgery Dr. Anu Bajaj, MD MBA FACS. She is a board certified plastic surgeon in Oklahoma City. Dr. Bajaj is a past Chair of the Ethics Committee of ASPS (American Society of Plastic Surgeons) who recently wrote an article "The rise of domestic medical tourism - and the ethical questions raised." (link in bio)

We examine the complex problem of domestic medical tourism, the issues about educating patients, and the role social media plays in leading (or sometimes misleading) patients into choices which may result in problems.

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The 2021 CrossFit Open was unlike any previous Open competition. Now that the Open is done - what can we take away and where do we go from here? Dave discusses lessons learned and how the Open can guide our thinking regarding fitness and training starting today.

The 2021 CrossFit Open was unlike any previous Open competition. Now that the Open is done - what can we take away and where do we go from here? Dave discusses lessons learned and how the Open can guide our thinking regarding fitness and training starting today.

Few things at a CrossFit gym divide athletes more than partner WODs. Half absolutely LOVE partner WODs, the other half DETEST them. This week we explore the hows, whats and whys of partner WODs. Are they really so awesome (or awful) as we think?

This week's episode is with Coaches Ashley Syvertsen and David Syvertsen, owners and coaches at my box, CrossFit Bison, in Midland Park New Jersey. Sooner or later, everyone reaches plateaus in their fitness. What are plateaus, and how can we overcome them? We discuss different kind of plateaus, how to recognize plateaus, and how to overcome plateaus.

This is the FINAL special episode of Botox and Burpees which dropped TONIGHT Thursday March 25 - after the CrossFit Open @crossfitgames live announcement of the third event, 21.3 and 21.4 - Coach David Syvertsen with special guest Coach Mike DelaTorre recorded their tips and impressions after throwing down the final events of CrossFit Open 2021 at CrossFit Bison (#1 in the USA!), in Midland Park, New Jersey.⁠ https://www.botoxandburpees.com/

This is the SECOND special episode of Botox and Burpees which dropped TONIGHT Thursday March 18 - after the CrossFit Open @crossfitgames live announcement of the first event, 21.2 - Coach David Syvertsen with special guest Coach Dallas Ouano recorded their tips and impressions after a revisit of a familiar WOD at CrossFit Bison (#1 in the USA!), in Midland Park, New Jersey.⁠ https://www.botoxandburpees.com/

March 11, 2021 - - This is a special episode of Botox and Burpees which dropped TONIGHT after the CrossFit Open @crossfitgames live announcement of the first event, 21.1 - Coach David Syvertsen with special guest Coach Kayla Simpson recorded their tips and impressions after a first taste of a very unique WOD at CrossFit Bison (#1 in the USA!), in Midland Park, New Jersey.

March 5, 2021 - This week's episode is with Coaches Ashley Syvertsen and David Syvertsen, owners and coaches at my box, CrossFit Bison, in Midland Park New Jersey. If we ever thought it was tough just to get fit in our everyday lives, consider the challenges of achieving fitness after pregnancy and childbirth. We discuss the process of returning to athletic performance after a major life event. In addition to dealing with the obvious physical changes, what are the mental and lifestyle adjustments needed to be able to work on your fitness after pregnancy and childbirth?

February 26, 2021 - This week's episode is with David Syvertsen, owner and coach at my box, CrossFit Bison, in Midland Park New Jersey. We review the recent release of the equipment list for the CrossFit Age Group Online Qualifier, or AGOQ. From May 6th to May 10th, the top 10% of each age division in the Teens and Masters from the CrossFit Open will compete in the AGOQ for a chance to go to the CrossFit Games. We discuss possible movements compared to previous years, how the AGOQ may be relevant to the new CrossFit quarterfinals, and more.