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You're losing weight on a GLP-1 - so why is starting to exercise still the part you can't make stick? And why does every workout program feel like too much, too fast, the second you actually try?

Casey Sines, certified personal trainer and Brello Rise functional training and cardio expert, joins Ana to explain why tiny starting points and habit stacks beat lofty fitness goals - especially when bad knees, packed schedules, and decades of all-or-nothing thinking are all working against you.

About the guest:
Casey is a NASM-certified personal and group fitness trainer specializing in cardio, strength, and agility training. She is an on-camera coach with Brello Rise, where she leads dynamic functional training, cardio workouts, and recovery sessions. In addition to her work with Brello, Casey has coached across a global portfolio of fitness platforms, including Fitbit, iFit, TRX, FitXR, Aaptiv, Katalyst, and more.

Connect with Casey at https://brellohealth.com | Instagram: @brellorise

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Why does maintenance feel like quicksand even after you've lost the weight? And what do you do when even people in the obesity space tell you you "don't look like you need" the meds anymore?

Patient advocate Zach Niemiec, a former bariatric patient who lost 150 pounds on a GLP-1, joins Ana to break down the messy maintenance years — and why he calls this moment in obesity medicine a Renaissance.

About the guest:
Zachary Niemiec, MBA is a patient advocate, Certified Health & Wellness Coach, and Vice President of Global Partnerships & Patient Advocacy at ProCare Health. Zach has been on a lifelong journey with obesity, navigating bariatric and metabolic surgery, medical weight management, and the realities of long-term treatment and lifestyle change. His work focuses on advancing compassionate, evidence-based obesity care, addressing nutritional gaps that can arise during treatment, and helping ensure patients have access to practical tools that support long-term health.

Connect with Zach on TikTok: @lucky_finz | Instagram: @lucky_finz | LinkedIn: Zachary Niemiec

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You've lost the weight - so why does your brain still see you as heavier? And why does "slowing down" feel nearly impossible when pushing through is how you've survived?

Feldenkrais practitioner Beverly Atkins, a lifelong yo-yo dieter and former Facebook exec, joins Ana to explain why nervous system regulation may be the piece of your GLP-1 journey that willpower and meal plans can't touch.

In this episode:

• Why your brain takes around 6 months to update its internal body map after weight loss and why you still feel heavier than the scale says
• What somatic exercise actually did to Beverly's food noise (and what it didn't)
• Why "flexible brains, not flexible bodies" is the real point of this work and why the best lessons are audio-only on purpose
• The "hot candle wax" technique Beverly uses with clients and why it doubles as a 2 a.m. sleep hack
• How to tell your nervous system is regulating (hint: other people notice before you do)
• A starting point if every somatic program you've tried felt impossibly slow

About the guest:
Beverly Atkins is a Guild-Certified Feldenkrais® Practitioner and the founder of Pauseture, an app that makes Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement® lessons accessible. After putting her back out while working in tech in 2014, she discovered these movement awareness lessons and was surprised to find they improved not only her pain, but also her stress response and relationship with food. Today she focuses on making this approach more accessible through Pauseture, helping people improve nervous system regulation, movement efficiency, and body awareness.

Connect with Beverly at pauseture.com | Instagram: @pauseture | Download the app: iOS | Android

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What does resilience really look like when your life depends on the next decision? In this episode, Ana Reisdorf talks with Ty Gipson about growing up with type 1 diabetes, losing kidney function, facing dialysis, undergoing multiple organ transplants, and the mindset that helped him keep moving forward through every stage of the journey. They also discuss why his medical team later recommended a GLP-1, what benefits he experienced beyond weight loss, and why he says he feels better now than he has in years.

About Ty Gipson:
Ty Gipson is a speaker and mindset advocate whose message is built around one core principle: there are no options when it comes to doing what it takes. After facing life-altering challenges that forced him to either grow or die, Ty learned firsthand that progress comes from discipline, ownership, and action, not excuses. Today, he teaches leaders, athletes, and everyday people about his No Options Mindset centered around mental toughness, resilience, and choosing to grow when you have no options.

Guest Links:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0QaxAU6ug2Yn13tHOr4V1G

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ty-gipson-336b84b

https://www.instagram.com/tygipson1/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TyGipson

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If the scale is going down, how do you know what you're really losing? In this episode, Ana Reisdorf sits down with Dr. Nina Crowley to break down what body composition actually means, why BMI misses so much of the story, how DEXA and bioelectrical impedance differ, and what GLP-1 users should understand about fat loss, fat-free mass, and the ongoing conversation around “muscle loss” during weight loss.

Guest Bio:
Dr. Nina Crowley, PhD, RDN is an expert in obesity care, body composition, and behavior change. With a background as a bariatric dietitian and a PhD in health psychology, she helps translate complex science into practical, real-life strategies. As Director of Clinical Thought Leadership & Partnerships at Seca, her work focuses on helping people look beyond the scale, understanding changes in fat, muscle, and metabolic health, especially in the era of GLP-1 therapies. Nina is also the host of In the Know with Nina, where she breaks down topics like GLP-1 medications, muscle preservation, and sustainable behavior change in a way that’s clear, compassionate, and actionable.

Guest Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninacrowley/
Podcast Channel: In the Know with Nina Podcast

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*The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.

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What really happens to your skin after major weight loss on GLP-1 medications, and when does surgery make sense? In this episode, Ana talks with Dr. Maryam Zamani, a double board-certified plastic surgeon, about why loose skin happens, how GLP-1-related skin changes may differ from traditional weight loss, and what people can do before jumping into surgery. They also cover the real role of protein and muscle mass, the limits of non-surgical treatments, and the most common surgical options for the face, breasts, arms, abdomen, thighs, and back after significant weight loss.

About Dr. Maryam Zamani:
Dr. Maryam Zamani is a dual board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in refined, natural-looking facial, breast, and body procedures, with particular expertise in helping patients navigate the physical changes that follow significant weight loss, including GLP-1 use. Certified in both the U.S. and Canada, fellowship-trained in aesthetic surgery, and an editorial board member for The Aesthetic Surgery Journal, she combines advanced surgical and non-surgical treatments to address loose skin, facial volume loss, breast changes, and body contouring with an elegant, highly individualized approach.

Guest Links:

• Plastic Surgery In Beverly Hills | Cosmetic Surgery In Los Angeles
• www.instagram.com/dr.maryamzamani

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If GLP-1 medications have quieted your food noise but left you wondering how to handle the emotions underneath it, this episode is for you. Ana talks with Jessica Brown about why weight loss alone does not automatically heal your relationship with food, how self-compassion can help you move out of shame and self-sabotage, and what it looks like to work on identity, coping patterns, and emotional resilience while using GLP-1 medications. This conversation connects the physical effects of medication with the inner work that helps change actually last.

About Jessica Brown:
Jessica Brown is a clinical nutritionist, Stanford-certified compassion teacher, and author of Beyond the Shot: Inner Work for Lasting Success on Weight Loss Medications. She is the founder of Nourishful Inc., publishing under Inner Well Press, and the creator of the GLP-1 Nutrition Academy. With nearly 25 years of experience, Jessica specializes in helping people navigate the emotional and psychological side of GLP-1 use, including food cravings, binge eating, self-compassion, reparenting, and body image healing. Her work blends evidence-based nutrition with compassionate, therapeutic approaches that support lasting transformation beyond temporary weight loss.

Guest Links:

• The Loving Diet™
• Self-Compassion Teacher & Clinical Nutritionist — The Loving Diet™
• Emotional Eating Signals And Solutions — The Loving Diet™
• Jessica Brown (@thelovingdiet) • Instagram profile
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelovingdiet/

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What does long-term GLP-1 use actually look like in real life?

In this episode, Ana sits down with clinical pharmacist Kimmi Le of Solara Labs/Barimelts to talk about the bigger picture of staying on GLP-1 medications over time. They unpack why weight loss alone is not the same thing as better health, what labs and biomarkers matter most, and how to think about muscle, nutrient status, digestion, inflammation, and long-term maintenance. Kimmi shares a practical perspective on microdosing, why some patients may do better staying on a lower long-term dose, and how to avoid the cycle of losing and regaining weight. They also talk about nutrient absorption, supplement quality, bariatric surgery considerations, and what may be coming next in the GLP-1 space.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why “the scale going down” doesn’t always mean health is improving
• The role of exercise and muscle preservation on GLP-1s
• How slowed digestion can affect nutrient absorption
• What bariatric patients should keep in mind when using GLP-1 medications
• Why form and quality matter when choosing supplements
• How clinicians are thinking about long-term use, lower dosing, and maintenance

About Kimmi Le: Kimmi Le is a clinical pharmacist with additional training in nutrition, herbalism, and culinary medicine through Tulane Medical School’s teaching kitchen. She works in the supplement space with Solara Labs/Barimelts, with a focus on practical support for women using GLP-1 medications and bariatric patients.

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*Some of the links shared are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show.

*The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.