Did you know that eating more protein can help you burn fat, curb cravings, and maintain muscle—all while losing weight?

In this episode, I dive into the power of protein and why it's essential for weight loss and muscle preservation. I explain how protein boosts metabolism, curbs cravings, and helps maintain muscle while burning fat. I also share tips on increasing protein intake through diet and strength training, debunk common protein myths, and emphasize that everyone—not just bodybuilders—needs protein for overall health. If you're struggling with hunger or muscle loss while trying to lose weight, adding more protein to your diet could be the game-changer you need.

Tune in now to discover how protein can transform your weight loss journey and keep you feeling strong and satisfied!

Episode Highlights:

• The importance of protein for weight loss and muscle preservation

• How protein boosts metabolism and reduces cravings

• The role of protein in preventing muscle loss while burning fat

• Easy ways to increase protein intake in your diet

• Strength training exercises to pair with protein for best results

• Debunking common myths about protein and weight loss

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About Dr. Alicia Shelly

Dr. Alicia Shelly was raised in Atlanta, GA. She received her Doctorate of Medicine from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Shelly has been practicing Primary Care and Obesity medicine since 2014. In 2017, she became a Diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She is the lead physician at the Wellstar Medical Center Douglasville. She started a weekly podcast & Youtube channel entitled Back on Track: Achieving Healthy Weight loss, where she discusses how to get on track and stay on track with your weight loss journey. She has spoken for numerous local and national organizations, including the Obesity Medicine Association, and the Georgia Chapter of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. She has been featured on CNN, Fox 5 News, Bruce St. James Radio show, Upscale magazine, and Shape.com. She was named an honoree of the 2021 Atlanta Business Chronicle's 40 under 40 award. She also is a collaborating author for the, "Made for More: Physician Entrepreneurs who Live Life and Practice Medicine on their own terms''.

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