Rapid weight loss in perimenopause is more complicated than the scale suggests. In this episode, we break down what the research says about GLP-1s, extreme dieting, lean mass loss, and weight cycling, and why protecting your muscle matters more after 35.

You’ll learn how to look past the number on the scale and what to ask your prescriber before making a decision. This is a non-diet episode that still respects your fat loss and physique goals.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why the scale can hide lean mass loss, and how DEXA, InBody, and bioelectrical impedance scales compare
• How GLP-1s and aggressive dieting create similar muscle risks, and where they differ, especially around appetite
• What the research says about weight cycling, and what it doesn’t yet prove
• The metabolic syndrome criteria for women and why perimenopause raises the risk
• Why resistance training and cardio both matter, and how to start with two strength sessions per week
• Which questions to bring to your prescriber about dosing and insurance

Important: This episode is for education and is not medical advice. Talk with your prescriber or healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing any medication, including GLP-1s. The host is not a medical professional.

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