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EPISODE · Apr 20, 2026 · 19 MIN

Episode 237: Foundayo Weight Loss Pill Explained: New GLP-1 Alternative to Wegovy

from Back on Track: Achieving Healthy Weight Loss · host Dr. Alicia Shelly

If you're looking for weight loss options but don't want injections, things just changed in a big way. In this episode, I break down a new class of weight loss pills, including Foundayo (orforglipron), the newest GLP-1 option that was just approved. Unlike older treatments, this pill is designed to be simple. No fasting. No strict timing. You can take it with food or even coffee. We also look at how it compares to the oral Wegovy pill and what that means for people who want real results without shots. There are now two real pill options in the weight loss space, and choosing the right one is not about hype. It's about your lifestyle, your body, and what you can actually stick with long term.  We're entering a new era of weight loss treatment. And for the first time, you have choices that don't involve needles. Listen now to understand what's new and what actually matters before talking to your doctor.   Episode Highlights: How Foundayo works in the body How it compares to oral Wegovy What makes GLP-1 pills different from older weight loss meds Who these options may or may not be right for   Connect with Dr. Alicia Shelly: Website | drshellymd.com Facebook | www.facebook.com/drshellymd Instagram | @drshellymd Linked In | www.linkedin.com/in/drshellymd Twitter | @drshellymd   About Dr. Alicia Shelly Dr. Alicia Shelly was raised in Atlanta, GA. She received her Doctorate of Medicine from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, OH.  Dr. Shelly has been practicing Primary Care and Obesity medicine since 2014.  In 2017, she became a Diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She is the lead physician at the Wellstar Medical Center Douglasville. She started a weekly podcast & Youtube channel entitled Back on Track: Achieving Healthy Weight loss,  where she discusses how to get on track and stay on track with your weight loss journey. She has spoken for numerous local and national organizations, including the Obesity Medicine Association, and the Georgia Chapter of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. She has been featured on CNN, Fox 5 News, Bruce St. James Radio show, Upscale magazine, and Shape.com. She was named an honoree of the 2021 Atlanta Business Chronicle's 40 under 40 award. She also is a collaborating author for the, "Made for More: Physician Entrepreneurs who Live Life and Practice Medicine on their own terms''.   Resources: FREE! Discover the 5 Reasons Your Weight-Loss Journey Has Gotten Derailed (And How To Get Back On Track!) 👉 Click  

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