Ep 67 Weight Loss vs. Metabolic Health (and Where GLP-1s Fit In)

For years, people have used the number on the scale as an indicator of health. But here’s the thing: weight loss and metabolic health are not the same goal! In fact, you can lose weight and metabolically become unhealthier. Today on UPLEVEL, Dr. Jenna is exploring the differences between weight loss and metabolic health and the markers of health that you really need to pay attention to in order to be as healthy as you can be. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about why your goal needs to be metabolic resistance, why Dr. Jenna doesn’t like to use the term ‘weight loss’, why body composition is more important than weight, and so much more! We delve into the importance of muscle as a driver of metabolic health before Dr. Jenna talks about how we can look at other markers of metabolic health, where GLP-1s fit in, and which weight loss strategies are doing more harm than good. We even discuss what success actually looks like when it comes to metabolic health. Finally, Dr. Jenna challenges you to ask yourself what signals from your body you would pay attention to if the scale weren’t the primary measure of success. Thank you for listening! Key Points From This Episode:Today’s topic: how weight loss and metabolic health differ. The importance of addressing the complexities of metabolic health. Shifting the conversation from releasing weight to body composition. Why muscle is an incredibly important driver of metabolic health. Examples of markers of metabolic health and how to interpret them. The role GLP-1s play in stabilizing these metabolic health markers. Weight loss strategies that compromise your metabolic health. Dr. Jenna redefines what success in metabolic health looks like. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Episode 53: Your Brain, Your Power – How Women Can Prevent Cognitive DeclineUPLEVEL Holistic HealthUPLEVEL Holistic Health on InstagramBook Your FREE Discovery Call with Dr. Jenna Blasi