You’re not losing fat because you’re doing it wrong. No, not because you’re lazy or lack willpower, but because the advice you’ve been fed is outdated, oversimplified, and straight-up wrong. Calorie deficits, cortisol fear, and overtraining? We’re done with that.

That’s why I sat down with Dr. Spencer Nadolsky, board-certified obesity specialist and hormone expert, to break down what’s actually going on when fat loss stalls. We talk about GLP-1 medications, metabolic adaptation, willpower myths, and how to lose fat without losing your mind (or your muscle).

Whether you're in a plateau, navigating perimenopause, or just sick of guessing—this episode gives you the science, the strategy, and the mindset shifts that actually work.

Dr. Spencer Nadolsky is a board-certified obesity specialist, former NCAA wrestler, and medical director at Sequence. He’s known for translating complex medical topics into clear, actionable advice that actually helps you change your body, and your mindset.

We Also Discuss:

00:44 – The real reason your body’s holding onto weight
16:32 – What these meds are doing to your cravings and brain

26:04 – Muscle loss on weight loss meds? Here’s the truth

38:30 – Why the same med works for your friend but not you

44:25 – Can you lose fat and build muscle at the same time?

52:24 – Willpower isn’t your problem—this is

01:00:04 – Still judging weight loss meds? You might be missing the point

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