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Does a dinner out or a big trip ever feel like it could undo your progress on a GLP-1? Registered dietitian Holly Larson joins Ana to explain why a GLP-1 is a tool, not a diet, and how to enjoy restaurants and vacations without feeling terrible the next day. You'll learn how to read a menu, what to do with your medication when you travel, and the one word that tells you diet culture is doing the talking.
**IN THIS EPISODE**
- Why a GLP-1 is a tool, not another restrictive diet
- How to spot the "should" voice and talk back to it
- Ordering at a special-occasion restaurant: protein, appetizers as mains, and the foods most likely to cause the "icks"
- Being mindful (not rigid) with bread baskets, alcohol, and fancy coffee drinks
- Everyday restaurant eating: 25 to 30 grams of protein and plenty of fiber
- Continuing or pausing your dose for a trip, and why that decision belongs with your prescriber
- Traveling with your pen: insulin cooler cases, carry-on only, TSA, and international limits
- Planning your vacation meals around the one you're most excited about
- Packing for hydration and GI comfort: electrolytes, prunes, and backup medications
**ABOUT THE GUEST**
Holly Larson is a registered dietitian with almost two decades of experience. She runs a virtual private practice in Ohio supporting women, especially those using GLP-1 medications, with a food-first, no-shame approach.
**CONNECT**
Website: https://hollylarsonnutrition.com
Instagram: @hollylarsonnutrition
**SPONSOR**
Tyde Wellness is the GLP-1 provider Ana uses herself. Visit https://tydewellness.com/GLP1Hub and use code GLP1Hub50 for $50 off your first month.
**CHAPTERS**
00:00 Skip a dose for a food trip?
00:32 Welcome and episode preview
01:25 Meet Holly Larson
03:16 A GLP-1 is a tool, not a diet
05:20 Quieting the "should" voice
09:07 How to order at a special restaurant
10:51 Bread baskets and alcohol
12:05 Sponsor: Tyde Wellness
13:04 Eating out every day
14:48 Drinks and the hidden-calorie salad
16:09 Your medication and travel
18:07 Carrying your pen, TSA, and international trips
21:30 How to eat on vacation
23:22 Ana's Beyond the Shot guide
24:23 Balancing breakfast, steps, and indulgent dinners
26:15 Hydration and GI prep for travel
29:37 Final thoughts and where to find Holly
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