Are you on GLP-1 weight loss medications but struggling with side effects or nutrition concerns? Many people find that while these medications help shed pounds, they also create new challenges—from reduced appetite to difficulty enjoying foods you once loved.

Join Holly and Jim as they interview nutrition expert Joan Salge-Blake, a registered dietitian, Boston University professor, and host of the popular "Spot On!" podcast. In this episode, they explore how these game-changing medications alter your relationship with food and what you can do to stay healthy while losing weight. Joan shares practical nutrition strategies that complement these medications and explains why working with a dietitian might be the secret weapon for long-term success.

Whether you're taking GLP-1 medications, considering them, or simply interested in the latest developments in weight management, this episode delivers actionable insights on maximizing benefits while minimizing side effects.

Discussed on the episode:

• Why GLP-1 medications are considered "game changers" for weight loss
• The unexpected reason many people stop taking these medications
• How to make "every bite count" when your appetite is dramatically reduced
• Why protein timing throughout the day matter more than the total amount
• The clever nutrition hack for getting vegetables when raw veggies "make you gag"
• How happiness from initial weight loss creates a window for lasting lifestyle changes
• Why Joan believes physicians should write "two prescriptions" for every GLP-1 patient
• A surprising misconception about shopping the "periphery" of the supermarket
• Creative solutions for maintaining muscle mass while losing weight
• The truth about whether you need supplements when eating less

Resources Mentioned:

• eatright.org - Find a registered dietitian nutritionist near you
• Spot On! podcast - Hosted by Joan Salge-Blake