HSOS #25: GLP 1's and Letting Go of the Shame Around Weight Loss

GLP-1s have entered the chat, and so has a whole lot of guilt. This episode takes on the big question so many women are quietly asking: is taking a GLP-1 cheating, or just getting support in a body that’s changing? The conversation cuts through diet culture noise, breaks down what actually matters for long-term health, and reframes weight loss, habits, and self-compassion for women who are done doing this the hard way just to prove something.Let’s talk.Welcome to Her Season of Strength—where women over 40 reclaim their bodies, their energy, and their voices, without apologies. I'm Kim Duffy—registered dietitian, personal trainer, mom, and your biggest hype woman when it comes to aging like you mean it.This show isn’t about chasing skinny or counting wrinkles. It’s about building real strength—physical, emotional, and hormonal. Each week, I’ll share straight-talking nutrition tips, sustainable fitness strategies, and conversations that help you feel powerful in your skin once again.Menopause is not an ending, it is only the beginning. This is your season of strength.📝 Topics Covered: Is taking a GLP-1 cheating… or just getting help?The guilt, shame, and quiet self-talk women carryWhat this episode is not aboutWhy diet culture made weight loss a moral issueWhat GLP-1s actually do in the bodySide effects no one really prepares you forBlood sugar, cholesterol, and heart health in midlifeWhy protein and strength training matter more than everWhat research shows about weight regain after stoppingWhere Strong in 21 fits into all of thisIf you like this topic's episode, listen in to Episode #7, "Quieting the “Food Noise”: What GLP-1’s Turn Down-and What You Must Turn Up"Send me a textLinks & resources for this episode:Fit After 50+ Program: 8-Week Nutrition Coaching & Strength Program for menopausal women.  Join the interest list today for the best discounts, bonuses and updates about the next program coming Fall of 2026!Free cheat sheet: "20 Tips to Crushing Menopause"Join my free weekly newsletter list and get a new high protein recipe sent to your inbox every Thursday. Find me on social media: Instagram I Facebook I Tiktok