EPISODE · Jun 3, 2024 · 52 MIN
Can Semaglutide and Intuitive Eating Coexist? with Holly Dykstra RDN
from Fit Friends Happy Hour · host Katie Hake RDN, LD, CPT
You’ve bravely stepped into the world of intuitive eating, leaving fad diets behind, and maybe even started working with a non-diet RD.But now you (or someone you know) are feeling conflicted. GLP-1 meds (like Semaglutide, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Ozempic) seem like they could be a good fit. Whether for weight loss, managing pre-diabetes, or handling a condition like PCOS, you're curious but have questions like:"Will I still fit into the intuitive eating community if I try GLP-1 meds?” and “Will this pull me back into dieting?"That’s exactly what we’re covering in this episode. I’m joined by Holly Dykstra, RDN, an intuitive eating counselor, to cut through the social media noise and provide objective facts.Listen in to learn:Is intuitive eating anti-weight loss?How GLP-1s workPossible GLP-1 side effectsThe importance of body autonomy and how to support someone on these meds, even if you don’t agree with their choiceAbout Holly Dykstra: Holly Dykstra, known as the GR Dietitian, is a registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Practicing since 2008, she holds a bachelor's and master's in dietetics from Western Michigan University and a certificate in Functional and Integrative Nutrition from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.Text me your AHA moment from today's episode!
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You’ve bravely stepped into the world of intuitive eating, leaving fad diets behind, and maybe even started working with a non-diet RD. But now you (or someone you know) are feeling conflicted. GLP-1 meds (like Semaglutide, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Ozempic) seem like they could be a good fit. Whether for weight loss, managing pre-diabetes, or handling a condition like PCOS, you're curious but have questions like: "Will I still fit into the intuitive eating community if I try GLP-1 meds?” and “Wi...
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