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Dr. Garth Davis is board-certified in both medical and surgical weight management and has been helping people lose weight for over 24 years. He is the author of “An Expert's Guide to Weight Loss Surgery” and “Proteinaholic.” He has served as the medical director of bariatric surgery at Memorial City Hospital in Houston and Mission Hospital in Asheville and recently served as medical director at Houston Methodist’s Center for Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery. He is a recognized expert on diet and nutrition and gives talks on the benefits of plant-based diets both across the country and internationally.
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Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Time Slot: 10:00am –11:00am
In this dynamic conversation, four experts come together to explore what your body may be signaling through cravings, fatigue, plateaus, and other challenges. From metabolism and hormones to mindset and trauma, this session looks at the full picture of health. You’ll hear from specialists in obesity medicine, neuroscience, psychology, and bariatric surgery as they discuss how to make sense of mixed messages, overcome barriers, and support lasting change. This is a chance to hear real answers to the questions that don’t get asked often enough.
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Time Slot: 1:30pm – 2:15pm
Curious about plant-based protein? This session dives into which plants pack the most protein and how well our bodies can absorb and use them. Attendees will learn how the amino acid profiles of various plant proteins stack up and what the latest research says about building muscle with plant vs. animal protein. The session will also explore the surprising potential benefits of a lower-protein diet and what it could mean for long-term health.