GLP-1 Hub: Support, Community, and Weight Loss

Join Ana Reisdorf, dietitian and GLP-1 user, where science meets support, and your weight loss journey is backed by a community that gets it. Whether you’re new to GLP-1 medications like Zepbound, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Ozempic, or just looking to optimize your results, this podcast is your trusted space for expert insights, real success stories, and practical strategies to help you feel your best.

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GLP-1s, Hypertension, and Blood Pressure Medications w/ Dr. Yolanda Lawson Jun 29, 2026

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A GLP-1 can drop your blood pressure five to six points, which is exactly why so many women make a dangerous mistake with their meds.
Registered dietitian and GLP-1 user Ana Reisdorf talks with Dr. Yolanda Lawson, OB-GYN and past president of the National Medical Association, about why a woman's cardiovascular risk catches up to a man's at menopause, the blood pressure drop you can realistically expect from weight loss on Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound, and the under-discussed way GLP-1s help your body clear sodium. You'll learn exactly what to do — and what to ask your provider — before you ever consider stopping a blood pressure prescription.
IN THIS EPISODE
- How much a GLP-1 actually lowers blood pressure (and why every 2.2 pounds you lose matters)
- Why women's heart disease risk climbs after menopause when protective estrogen drops
- The hidden way GLP-1s like Ozempic and Wegovy help your body excrete sodium
- Whether the racing heart you feel on shot day is affecting your blood pressure
- What to ask your doctor before stopping blood pressure medication after weight loss
ABOUT THE GUEST
Yolanda Lawson, M.D., FACOG, is a board-certified OB-GYN with two decades of experience and founder of MadeWell OBGYN in Dallas, Texas. She is the Immediate Past President of the National Medical Association — the largest and oldest organization of African American physicians, founded in 1895 — where she made women's heart health a pillar of her presidency. She earned her medical degree at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, interned at Morehouse School of Medicine, and completed her residency at St. John Hospital & Medical Center in Detroit. She is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and serves as Executive Medical Director of Maternal Infant Health at Health Care Service Corporation.
CONNECT WITH YOLANDA
Instagram: @YlawsonMD
LinkedIn: Yolanda Lawson MD: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yolanda-lawson-94ab7710/
BLOOD PRESSURE RESOURCE (My BP Control / CDC Foundation)
Website: https://www.mybpcontrol.org
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cdcfound
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CDCFoundation
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CHAPTERS
00:00 The warning before you quit your meds
01:38 Meet Dr. Yolanda Lawson
03:37 What hypertension actually does to your body
05:40 How to know if your numbers are controlled
09:04 Why a woman's risk is different
13:23 Menopause, hormones, and birth control
14:59 What GLP-1s really do to blood pressure
20:20 Salt, food, and the sodium connection
24:38 Stress, sleep, and the alcohol trap
29:13 Reasons for hope (and where to find Dr. Lawson)
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Food as Medicine: What Actually Works w/ CookUnity Jun 25, 2026

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On a GLP-1, you're eating about 30% less, but your body still needs 100% of its nutrition, and that changes what every meal has to do.
Ana Reisdorf, registered dietitian, is joined by Bruno Didier, CEO of CookUnity Business, and Kristy Del Coro, a registered dietitian and trained chef who sets the nutrition standards for CookUnity's GLP-1 meal line. They break down why a "GLP-1" label on packaged food doesn't guarantee it's healthy, why you don't need 40 grams of protein at every meal, and how a meal service can be a stepping stone to cooking better on your own.
IN THIS EPISODE
- What actually makes a meal GLP-1 friendly (protein and fiber minimums, lower saturated fat and sodium, no spicy or fried foods)
- Why you don't need 40 grams of protein at every meal on Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound
- How to get 100% of your daily nutrition while eating 30% less on a GLP-1
- Whether a "GLP-1" label on packaged food really means it's healthy
- Using prepared meals as a stepping stone to cooking healthy food yourself
ABOUT THE GUESTS
Bruno Didier is CEO of CookUnity Business, where he leads partnerships with corporations, hospitals, and healthcare organizations to deliver chef-crafted, medically tailored meals at scale. Originally from Lyon, France, he has spent the last decade at the intersection of food, health, and technology, founding and scaling companies like Trackin and Mobydish. At CookUnity, he focuses on advancing Food as Medicine, developing GLP-1-aligned meals, and building solutions that pair culinary excellence with clinical impact.
Kristy Del Coro, MS, RDN, LDN is CookUnity's Culinary Nutritionist and co-founder of the Culinary Nutrition Collaborative, a continuing education and consulting company that bridges nutrition science and the kitchen for health professionals. With over 15 years of experience pairing clinical nutrition with professional culinary skills, she partners closely with CookUnity's chefs to optimize the nutritional profile of their meals and leads the platform's specialized health menus and its emerging Food is Medicine program — integrating culinary artistry with clinical nutrition to redefine how people experience food as part of their care.
CONNECT WITH COOK UNITY
Website: https://www.cookunity.com
Business / B2B: https://www.cookunity.com/business
Clinical Advisory Board: https://www.cookunity.com/business/clinical-advisory-board
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cook-unity
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Every Bite Has to Do More
01:27 Meet Bruno and Kristy
04:06 Why "Diet Food" Doesn't Have to Be Boring
07:38 Protein, Fiber, and What Actually Matters
10:19 Learning to Enjoy Food Again
13:40 From Prepared Meals to Cooking Your Own
19:07 Food as Medicine vs. Food as Food
25:48 A GLP-1 Label Doesn't Mean Healthy
27:20 Could America Eat More Like Europe?
29:27 Where to Find Cook Unity
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Strength Training on GLP-1: Build Muscle Without Lifting Heavy w/ Claudia Dzina Jun 22, 2026

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Your GLP-1 doesn't clear glucose, your muscles do. Which means strength training isn't just protecting your body on Ozempic, it's making the medication work better.
Registered dietitian Ana Reisdorf talks with Claudia Dzina, a certified personal trainer and corrective exercise specialist who trains women on GLP-1 medications one-on-one over Zoom. They cover why you don't have to lift heavier and heavier to get stronger, the warning signs your tendons can't keep up with your muscles, and exactly where to start if you've never worked out a day in your life — without burning out, getting hurt, or quitting after a few weeks.
IN THIS EPISODE
- Why muscle is the body's largest glucose sink and how it makes your GLP-1 work better
- Strength training vs cardio on a GLP-1: which to choose when you only have time for one
- The warning signs your tendons and ligaments can't keep up with your muscles
- Progressive overload without lifting heavier — why mechanical tension matters more than load
- Where to start strength training if you've never exercised, plus the three planes of motion
ABOUT THE GUEST
Claudia Dzina is an online personal trainer, corrective exercise specialist, and Pilates instructor. She works one-on-one with women who are using GLP-1 medications through live Zoom sessions, so they can train from home (or wherever they choose). Most of the women she works with are brand new to exercise and are trying to build strength while their bodies are changing pretty quickly. Her approach is structured and progressive — building real strength, but in a way the body can actually keep up with, so clients don't burn out, get hurt, or quit after a few weeks. Her training style focuses on how the body adapts during change: the nervous system, muscle, and connective tissue all respond differently, so she paces things in a way that allows clients to keep going and eventually handle more.
CONNECT WITH CLAUDIA
Website: https://www.seventhremedy.com

Q&A: https://seventhremedy.com/the-only-glp-1-personal-trainer/#trainingquestions
Freebies: https://seventhremedy.com/fitness-nutrition-facts/
Training Info Page: https://seventhremedy.com/exercise-on-ozempic/
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CHAPTERS
00:00 The muscle-glucose connection no one explains
01:56 Who Claudia trains and how it works
03:07 Why strength training matters on a GLP-1
04:17 Strength vs cardio: which wins
06:08 The real reasons women don't start
09:39 When your tendons can't keep up
16:13 The "lift heavier" myth, debunked
18:38 Train your whole body in three planes
24:13 The non-negotiable: stretching and mobility
27:33 What to eat to actually build strength
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The Importance of DEXA Scans for GLP-1 Users w/ Tony Orlando Jun 18, 2026

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Everyone on Ozempic worries about losing muscle, almost no one is watching their bones, and one in two women over 50 will fracture one.
Registered dietitian Ana Reisdorf sits down with Tony Orlando, founder of DEXA Plus, to break down what a DEXA scan actually reveals about your body on a GLP-1: bone density, muscle, and the hidden visceral fat the scale will never show you. If you're losing weight on Wegovy, Zepbound, or Mounjaro, this is the metric that tells you whether you're doing it right — or quietly wrecking the muscle and bone you can't afford to lose.
IN THIS EPISODE
- What a DEXA scan measures (bone density, muscle, visceral fat) and why the scale lies when you're on a GLP-1
- Why insurance won't pay for a DEXA until age 65 — and what it actually costs out of pocket
- How rapid Ozempic and Wegovy weight loss can quietly drain your bone density
- Visceral fat vs subcutaneous fat: the hidden fat around your organs tied to type 2 diabetes and heart disease
- DEXA vs InBody and bioimpedance scales — why your body fat reading can swing 7+ points between them
ABOUT THE GUEST
Tony Orlando is the founder of DEXA Plus and a leading advocate for integrating precision health technology into modern healthcare and wellness practices. He works with medical providers, clinics, and performance facilities to implement DEXA scanning as a core tool for delivering accurate, actionable body composition data. Tony's focus is on helping providers move beyond the scale—giving their patients and clients real insight into fat loss, muscle retention, and metabolic health, especially in the context of GLP-1 therapies. His approach empowers professionals to use objective data to guide better decisions, improve outcomes, and create more personalized care. Through DEXA Plus, Tony is helping reshape how providers measure progress, turning weight loss from guesswork into something that can be clearly tracked, understood, and optimized.
CONNECT WITH TONY
Website: https://www.dexaplus.com
Find a provider: https://www.dexascan.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyorlando.dexaguru/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dexaplus3583
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CHAPTERS
00:00 The warning no one gives GLP-1 users
01:58 Meet Tony & what a DEXA really measures
04:06 Why insurance won't cover it until 65
06:16 What a DEXA costs out of pocket
12:05 The hidden toxic fat around your organs
13:33 Protecting your bones on a GLP-1
20:20 DEXA vs InBody: why the numbers don't match
24:51 The protocol every GLP-1 user needs
27:11 VO2 max, RMR & the markers that matter
30:04 Where health and longevity are headed
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GLP-1s and Diabetes: What's Different w/ Erin Palinski-Wade, RD, CDCES Jun 15, 2026

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If you have diabetes and you're on a GLP-1, the rules are different, and one of them can land you in the ER. A 20-year diabetes specialist walks through it.
Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD sits down with Erin Palinski-Wade, RD, CDCES, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist who has been using GLP-1s with patients for blood sugar control long before they exploded for weight loss. They cover what diabetes patients need to do differently on Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro, how to tell a side effect apart from a dangerous drop in blood sugar, what protein and fiber actually need to look like on your plate, how to break a plateau, and the mindset shift Erin says separates the people who keep the weight off from the ones who don't.
IN THIS EPISODE
- Why GLP-1s were used for blood sugar regulation long before they became weight-loss household names
- How to tell a GLP-1 side effect apart from a dangerous drop in blood sugar
- The "balance plate" — protein, fiber, and slow-digesting carbs — and why it matters more than carb counting
- Why most plateaus aren't actually plateaus, and the three things to look at when you're truly stuck
- The mindset shift that separates people who keep the weight off from those who lose and regain
ABOUT THE GUEST
Erin Palinski-Wade, RD, CDCES is one of the most-quoted dietitians in the country and a sought-after speaker, spokesperson, and media source on nutrition and diabetes. She is the author of four books, including the bestselling 2 Day Diabetes Diet and Belly Fat Diet For Dummies, and has appeared on Good Morning America, The Dr. Oz Show, The Doctors, and QVC. Erin contributes regularly to The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Parade Magazine, and USA Today named her TikTok one to follow for relatable nutrition advice. She maintains a private practice in New Jersey and runs the Healthy Mom Happy Family YouTube channel.
CONNECT WITH ERIN
Website: https://erinpalinski.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HealthyMomHappyFamily
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https://tydewellness.com/GLP1Hub — use code GLP1HUB50 for $50 off your first month
Timeline (Mitopure) — clinically studied Urolithin A to support mitochondrial renewal and muscle health.
http://timeline.com/GLP1HUB — 20% off your order
CHAPTERS
00:00 Mindset is the difference
01:21 Meet Erin Palinski-Wade, RD, CDCES
03:14 GLP-1s before they were famous
07:32 Diabetes on a GLP-1: what's different
09:09 Hypoglycemia risk and how to spot it
13:13 Protein, fiber, and the balance plate
15:09 Carb counting in 2026
16:37 Side effects and how to manage them
22:49 Why plateaus happen and how to break them
30:31 The mindset shift that separates winners from yo-yos
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Losing 370 Pounds on a GLP-1 w/ Jamie Selzler Jun 11, 2026

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Jamie Selzler weighed 652 pounds. Four years later, he's lost 370 on a GLP-1 without bariatric surgery. And the lesson he wants you to take has nothing to do with the scale.
Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD sits down with Jamie Selzler, who has lost 370 pounds over four years on a GLP-1 with no surgery. They cover the airplane conversation with an endocrinologist that first opened the door, the three turning points in three weeks that finally made him act, the four mindset rules he developed along the way, how he rebuilt movement into his life from a starting point of needing a walker, and the message about self-worth he wants every person at the very beginning of their journey to hear.
IN THIS EPISODE
- The decades of failed dieting that came before — Slim-Fast, Atkins, Optifast, and a 100-pound regain
- The three turning points in three weeks that pushed him to finally act
- The four mindset rules that made this attempt different (and why motivation isn't one of them)
- How he started movement at 550 pounds and now walks 12,000+ steps a day
- The self-worth message he wants every person in the very beginning of their GLP-1 journey to hear
ABOUT THE GUEST
Jamie Selzler is a certified personal trainer with the National Academy of Sports Medicine who has lost 370 pounds over four years on a GLP-1, going from 652 pounds to under 285 without bariatric surgery. Featured in The New York Times and followed by more than 100,000 people on social media, Jamie now works with NASM to help reshape how the fitness industry treats people on GLP-1 medications. His mission is to make movement accessible — physically and emotionally — for anyone who has struggled with obesity.
CONNECT WITH JAMIE
Website: https://myonechange.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jselzler/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jamselz

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CHAPTERS
00:00 You can't hate yourself thin
01:37 From 652 pounds and counting
03:26 A history of dieting and broken promises
07:45 The airplane conversation that opened the door
09:07 Three turning points in three weeks
12:40 The four mindset rules
24:43 Starting movement at 550 pounds
29:48 Becoming a certified personal trainer
30:25 Changing how the fitness industry sees GLP-1s
32:36 The one message Jamie wants you to hear
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Busting 5 GLP-1 Myths w/ Christine Grant, NP Jun 08, 2026

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Higher dose isn't better. You're supposed to eat. And no, you don't have to be on Ozempic for life. A nurse practitioner who lost 90 pounds breaks down GLP-1 myths.
Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD sits down with Christine Grant, NP, a nurse practitioner at Tyde Wellness and a GLP-1 user who has lost 90 pounds over the last two years. They work through the five myths Christine hears most often in clinic — the "easy way out" framing, the idea you shouldn't be hungry, the belief that higher doses work better, the safety panic, and the "on it for life" assumption — and what the reality actually looks like.
IN THIS EPISODE
- Why undereating on Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound backfires — fatigue, hair loss, and muscle loss
- The 0.5–2 lb per week sweet spot and why higher doses don't mean faster results
- Microdosing for maintenance — what it looks like and who it works for
- The cardiovascular case for staying on a GLP-1 long term
- How to tell when your dose is actually too high (hint: it's not "I'm hungry sometimes")
ABOUT THE GUEST
Christine Grant is an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with clinical expertise in urgent care and telemedicine, dedicated to evidence-based, patient-centered care. She has a strong interest in wellness and innovative therapies, including peptide therapy, as tools to support energy, recovery, and overall well-being. As a mother of three boys, she understands the demands of balancing health, family, and career. Her personal experience with GLP-1s has strengthened her passion for helping others feel their best and live healthier lives.
CONNECT WITH CHRISTINE
Tyde Wellness: https://tydewellness.com
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Why I'll be on a GLP-1 forever
01:43 Meet Christine Grant, NP
02:25 Christine's 90-pound GLP-1 journey
04:30 Myth: GLP-1s are the easy way out
07:30 Myth: You don't eat on a GLP-1
15:25 Myth: Higher dose equals better results
20:00 Why weight loss isn't linear
21:30 Myth: GLP-1s are dangerous
23:58 Myth: You're on it for life
30:05 Final advice and where to find Christine
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The Truth About Tapering Off GLP-1s with Dr. William Summers Jun 04, 2026

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Most doctors say GLP-1s are for life. After 12+ years of prescribing Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound, this obesity medicine physician disagrees.
Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD sits down with Dr. William Summers, an obesity medicine physician double board-certified in OB/GYN, who has been prescribing GLP-1s for over a decade and runs clinical trials on the next generation of these medications. They cover his actual tapering protocol, why real-world side effect rates run far below what the media reports, the one rare complication every patient needs to spot early, and why he believes we're only at the very beginning of what obesity medicine can do.
IN THIS EPISODE
- The 9-month tapering protocol for coming off Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound
- Why media-reported GLP-1 side effect rates don't match what physicians see in clinic
- Pancreatitis on GLP-1 medications — the early warning signs every patient should know
- Why some people don't respond to Ozempic or Wegovy (cortisol, leptin, and genetics)
- What's coming next: triple receptor agonists, Foundayo, and the future of obesity medicine
ABOUT THE GUEST
Dr. William Summers is a practicing physician in Birmingham, AL, board certified in OB/GYN and Obesity Medicine.
CONNECT WITH DR. SUMMERS
Practice: The Weight Clinic - http://summersweightclinic.com/
Video series: Weight Management — A Class With ACT - https://www.youtube.com/@theweightclinic-drsummers
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CHAPTERS
00:00 The penicillin of weight loss
01:33 Meet Dr. William Summers
03:48 Why obesity is a disease, not a behavior
06:51 The tapering protocol most doctors don't follow
12:51 What the media gets wrong about side effects
15:55 Pancreatitis: the one to watch for
17:56 Gut impaction, gastroparesis, and constipation
20:43 When GLP-1s don't work and why
25:54 What's coming next: triple agonists and oral pills
31:08 Where to find Dr. Summers
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Massive Changes Coming to Medicare for GLP-1 Users w/ Joseph Zucchi, PA-C Jun 01, 2026

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14 million seniors may qualify for $50/month Wegovy and Zepbound starting July 1, 2026. Here's exactly how the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program works and why the BMI threshold is lower than most people think.
Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD sits down with Joe Zucchi, PA-C, a physician associate and obesity medicine specialist on the board of the New England Obesity Society, to break down the new Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program launching July 1, 2026. They cover who qualifies, which medications are included, the prior authorization process, what happens after the program expires in 2027, and the senior-specific nutrition risks to watch out for.
IN THIS EPISODE
- The three eligibility categories — including the BMI 27+ pre-diabetes pathway that may qualify millions
- Which medications are covered: Wegovy injections, Wegovy pill, Zepbound QuickPen, and Foundayo
- How to work with your provider on the prior authorization and what documentation actually matters
- What happens after December 31, 2027 — and how the Balance Model is different
- Senior-specific risks: muscle loss, sarcopenia, and how to avoid Medicare GLP-1 scams
ABOUT THE GUEST
Joseph Zucchi, PA-C is the Clinical Supervisor and Physician Associate at Transition Medical Weight Loss in Salem, New Hampshire, where he leads a multidisciplinary obesity medicine program. Under his clinical leadership, the practice has helped patients lose more than 50,000 pounds and has been named Best Weight Loss Center in New Hampshire for three consecutive years. Joe is a board member of the New England Obesity Society and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Bloomberg, Healthline, and the Boston Globe. Through his clinical work, teaching, writing, and advocacy, he is committed to advancing evidence-based obesity care and improving long-term health outcomes.
CONNECT WITH JOE
Practice: Transition Medical Weight Loss (Salem, NH) — https://TransitionSalem.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephzucchi/

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GLP-1s for Athletes w/ Umo Callins May 28, 2026

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Even elite athletes are on Ozempic - and how they fuel, train, and time their dose looks nothing like the standard GLP-1 advice.
Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD sits down with Umo Callins, RDN, a board-certified sports dietitian and fitness coach with 15+ years working with athletes from recreational to elite. They cover what actually changes when active people go on Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, or Mounjaro — fueling around training, dose timing in the off-season, strength training non-negotiables, creatine, HMB, and protecting muscle mass when your appetite collapses.
IN THIS EPISODE
- What Serena Williams' GLP-1 reveal changes about who these medications are for
- How to fuel before, during, and after running and endurance training on Ozempic or Wegovy
- Why competitive athletes should consider GLP-1s in the off-season, not during competition
- The truth about electrolytes — and why "everyone on a GLP-1 needs them" doesn't hold up
- Creatine and HMB for protecting muscle mass while losing weight on GLP-1 medications
ABOUT THE GUEST
Umo Callins is a board-certified sports dietitian and fitness coach with over 15 years of experience working with athletes, teams, and active individuals. She is the co-owner of 180Physique Athletics, a sports performance facility, and the founder and CEO of Well Rooted Health and Nutrition, a group practice offering individualized and corporate nutrition services. She specializes in bridging the gap between performance nutrition and everyday wellness, and is a media dietitian and brand spokesperson featured on TV, radio, and in digital media. As a mom of three, she brings a grounded, real-world perspective to how nutrition fits into busy, active lives.
CONNECT WITH UMO
Website: https://wellrootedhn.com
Instagram: @sassysportsdietitian

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