Weight loss is in the spotlight, thanks to the popularity of Ozempic and other medications that help people lose weight. But . . . there are more ways than this to get to your personal healthy weight. 

In this enlightening episode of GRUFFtalk: How to Age Better Podcast, host Barbara Hannah Grufferman sits down with Rachel Smith, an expert on obesity, longevity, and women's health and wellness. Together, they delve into the specific challenges and opportunities facing postmenopausal women in their quest to achieve a personal healthy weight. 

The conversation centers around four essential pillars: 

1. What to Eat: Rachel guides us through the nuanced dietary needs of postmenopausal women, explaining how proper nutrition – with an emphasis on protein -- can bolster health and wellness at this stage of life. 

2. How to Move: Exercise is essential for vitality and weight management. Barbara and Rachel discuss optimal exercise routines and activities that are both effective and sustainable for postmenopausal women. 

3. What’s Your Emotional Connection to Food: An in-depth exploration into how emotions influence eating habits is discussed. Rachel talks through strategies for recognizing and addressing emotional triggers, fostering a healthier relationship with food. 

4. Medications that Help Weight Loss: The conversation highlights specific medications, such as Ozempic, that can aid in weight loss. Rachel offers insights into how these medications work and how they can be part of a comprehensive weight management strategy for some people. 

Together, Barbara and Rachel weave these four pillars into an empowering narrative, sprinkled with personal insights, cultural considerations, and the latest research. They emphasize a holistic approach, blending the science of weight management with the personal experience of postmenopausal women. 

Whether you're facing this transition yourself, supporting a loved one, or simply seeking to understand more about this significant phase of women's lives, this episode is a must-listen.  

KEY LINKS: 

Learn more about Rachel Smith and her work at Discover Health: https://www.discovermyhealth.com 

Tabata vs HIIT—What’s the Difference?: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/tabata-vs-hiit-whats-the-difference/ 

Rachel Smith’s Article on Intermittent Fasting: https://www.healio.com/news/primary-care/20230713/a-look-at-intermittent-fasting-a-potential-strategy-for-patients-with-obesity 

Earlier Episode of GRUFFtalk Focusing on ‘Protein Timing’: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grufftalk-how-to-age-better-with-barbara-hannah-grufferman/id1623436268?i=1000603125207 

The Whole Body Reset: https://www.amazon.com/Whole-Body-Reset-Weight-Loss-Optimum/dp/1982160128 

The Importance of Protein for Postmenopausal Women: https://www.fitnessinmenopause.com/blog/menopause-menu-protein-and-menopause 

What is Ozempic? https://health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cultivating-health/ozempic-for-weight-loss-does-it-work-and-what-do-experts-recommend/2023/07 

Connect with Barbara: 

Website: https://www.barbarahannahgrufferman.com  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarbaraHannahGruffermanAuthor 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbarahannahgrufferman/ 

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