46. After Semaglutide: How to Maintain Weight Loss and Health in Midlife

 In this special episode, I get to hang out with my friend and fellow nutritional health coach, Melissa.   Melissa Slemp, BA, certified nutritional and hormone health coach, personal trainer, and Founder/CEO of Abundant Health with Melissa, and hosts The Type 1 In Midlife Podcast,  She helps women 40+ diagnosed with type 1 diabetes to feel more empowered and to live their best life despite their diagnosis.     We both received so many inquiries from followers and clients around the hot topic of using a semaglutide like Ozempic or Wagovy as a weight loss tool that we decided to join forces for the conversation.   We explain what GLP-1 Antagonists are, what they are used for and real client experiences.  These experiences are from both sides, the benefits and side effects.  We share it all.   We also discuss the societal and personal implications of using such drugs for weight loss, touching on the importance of understanding how these treatments work, how it may impact your future success and tips to re-enter the world of health post semaglutide.   With no judgment, Melissa and I aim to shed light from all angles  of using these products in your weight loss journey and offer ways to sustain whatever success you do have.  Those same tips can be used even if you choose to work on your health without the semaglutide. Our goal is always to equip and empower you to be your healthiest, mentally, emotionally and physically.  Reach out and tell us your experience.  We would love to hear from you. XOXO, Kim and Melissa   Highlights What is a semaglutide or GLP-1? (0:02) GLP-1's effects on insulin and weight loss. (5:52) Weight loss, insulin resistance, and the impact of medication on lifestyle changes. (13:06) Muscle loss and peptides in aging women. (22:03) Weight loss and mindful eating with a focus on long-term health. (27:05) GLP-1 semaglutide and its effects on blood sugar management. (30:42) Weight loss, nutrition, and exercise consistency. (38:27) Stress management and its impact on health. (42:04)   Connect with Melissa:   IG:  https://www.instagram.com/bloodsugarboss Website:  https://www.abundanthealthwithmelissa.com Podcast:  https://www.abundanthealthwithmelissa.com/podcast    Connect with Kim on TT and IG: @kimhynesmidlife Note:  The information in this podcast is not to replace working with your doctor, other medical practitioner or mental health practitioner.  This podcast is to provide conversation, information and entertainment. My favorite evening drink (or dessert) is Organifi Gold Chocolate.  It is like a "healthy dark hot chocolate".  With reishi mushrooms and lemon balm extract for calming and relaxing, it's perfect in the afternoon or evening.  Gold  also has superfoods like tumeric and ginger.  It's nonGMO, vegan and organic. You can check out all of Organifi's healthy products at https://www.organifishop.com/  and make sure to use the code:  KIMH   for 20% off.