You can lose weight on a GLP-1 and still lose the strength you've worked so hard to build. Or you can do it differently.
Whether you're taking a GLP-1, thinking about it, or watching someone you love go through it, this conversation is for you.
This week I'm joined by fellow Registered Dietitian Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD, founder of GLP-1 Hub. Ana shares her own GLP-1 story, including the mistakes she made early on, like running on iced coffee until her blood sugar crashed at 2pm, & how that experience shaped the education platform she's built today.
We get honest about what these medications actually do, why muscle loss happens, & what you can put in place to stay strong & capable while you lose fat.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- What a GLP-1 does in plain English, including why it quiets food noise & cravings (and no, you're not injecting lizard venom)
- Why the medication itself isn't what causes muscle loss, & what actually does
- Why 30 to 40% of weight lost on a GLP-1 can come from lean mass, & how to protect yours
- Ana's baseline protocol: at least 100 grams of protein a day, 25 to 30 grams per meal, strength training at least 2 days a week, & daily walking
- Why losing slower (2 to 8 pounds a month) is a win, not a sign the medication isn't working
- How to get protein in when nausea hits: shakes, cold proteins like yogurt & cottage cheese, & smaller meals
- Why fiber deserves as much attention as protein
- The "cheating" myth, & why a GLP-1 can be one tool alongside a strong foundation
- Questions to ask your doctor, & yourself, before you start
- First-shot tips: take it at home, go easy on high-fat foods, add a multivitamin, & plan your meals
- Why sourcing matters, & what to avoid
This isn't about getting smaller. It's about staying strong, capable, & independent for the long haul.
About Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD
Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD, is a Registered Dietitian, entrepreneur, & founder of GLP-1 Hub, a media & education platform focused on GLP-1 medications, nutrition, & sustainable weight management. She combines professional expertise with personal experience to make complex nutrition topics practical, realistic, & easy to understand. Ana also hosts the GLP-1 Hub podcast & creates educational content across YouTube, email, & social media.
Connect with Ana:
🎧 GLP-1 Hub Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/glp-1-hub-support-community-and-weight-loss/id1798502905
▶️ GLP-1 Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub
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