Dr. Sandra Christensen: Preserving Muscle During GLP-1 Treatment | Ep. 09

What this episode covers

In this episode of The GLP-1 Podcast Show, I speak with Dr. Sandra Christensen, obesity medicine specialist and founder of Integrative Medical Weight Management. We examine how GLP-1 therapies impact body composition beyond total weight loss. Dr. Christensen explores fat-free mass reduction, muscle and bone considerations, and clinical risks. She also addresses nutrition strategies, resistance training, and the importance of structured monitoring and personalized care. Listen now on all major platforms! "When evaluating weight reduction outcomes, it is essential to distinguish between fat mass and fat-free mass, because each component has different physiological roles and clinical implications." Meet the guest: Dr. Sandra Christensen https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-christensen/ is an obesity medicine specialist and founder of Integrative Medical Weight Management in Seattle. She holds advanced certification in obesity medicine and serves as a trustee for the Obesity Medicine Association and president of the Washington Obesity Society. Her work focuses on clinical strategies, patient care, and education in obesity treatment. Learn more from Dr. Sandra Christensen on The GLP-1 Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:43) Introduction (02:10) Body composition (03:45) Fat-free mass (07:22) Protein strategies (11:44) Resistance training (14:27) Monitoring tools (25:23) Final Questions 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://www.wisenetix.com/glp1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglp1podcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-glp-1-podcast-show/