300: GLP-1 Meds and Then What? Turning Weight Loss into Lifelong Wellness – Dr. Gitanjali Srivastava

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This episode is sponsored. Commercial support has been provided by Danone North America & OIKOS. Dr. Gitanjali Srivastava is a paid consultant to Danone North America. No brands are discussed or promoted. 

This episode explores strategies for maintaining weight loss and overall wellness following the use of GLP-1 medications. Listeners will learn how behavioral, nutritional and clinical approaches can help patients sustain progress and build long-term healthy habits with shifts to their dosage or after discontinuing treatment.

Tune in to this episode to learn about:

• ·       the STEP and SURMOUNT 4 trial findings
• ·       the chronic pathological state of obesity
• ·       how GLP-1 meds curb food noise and disordered eating
• ·       how GLP-1 meds are intended to be used for weight loss
• ·       the crucial role of behavior change
• ·       statistics about how and why people plan to stay on or go off the meds
• ·       key behavior changes that GLP-1 users can adopt to maximize their success
• ·       the importance of structured exercise
• ·       how "clock genes" play a role in metabolic function
• ·       the power of fiber, protein and fluids in dietary habits
• ·       the three pillars: protein, portions and patterns
• ·       various reasons that people stop taking GLP-1s
• ·       what happens when people stop taking GLP-1s
• ·       stigma and bias with weight loss medications
• ·       the many challenges in maintaining weight loss
• ·       how dietitians are an essential part of the care team
• ·       the importance of communicating with patients about side effects
• ·       how to support patients who are pausing, cycling or microdosing their GLP-1s
• ·       resources for health professionals and the public 

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