The 90-Day GLP-1 Plan: Why a Longevity Coach Takes Clients Off the Meds w/ Jason Nelson

Send us Fan MailMost people treat GLP-1s as a lifelong prescription. Jason Nelson gives clients 90 days on the medication...then takes them off on purpose.Registered dietitian Ana Reisdorf talks with Jason Nelson, former competitive bodybuilder and founder of Body Image in Williston Park, NY, about using Ozempic, Wegovy, and other GLP-1 medications as the starting line of a longevity plan — not the finish line. He explains how his team decides when clients taper off, the metabolic markers he tracks, and why physical function matters more than the scale after 60 — including one 64-year-old breast cancer survivor who tested at a biological age of 49.IN THIS EPISODE- Why GLP-1s like Ozempic and Wegovy work best as a 90–180 day sprint, not a lifelong medication- Biological age testing explained: epigenetic methylation, pace of aging, and organ system (Symphony) age- The metabolic markers to fix first: fasting insulin, A1C, triglycerides, blood pressure, and waist circumference- How to prevent muscle loss after 60 — anabolic resistance, protein needs, and strength training 4–5 days a week- Balance training and calf circumference: the overlooked predictors of falls and mortality in older adultsABOUT THE GUESTJason Nelson is a former competitive bodybuilder and the founder of Body Image, a personal training studio in Williston Park, NY, where he's spent 19 years helping hundreds of adults over 40 rebuild their metabolism, strength, and energy. He now leads the Human Optimization Project, a longevity-focused coaching program that combines GLP-1 medication support with strength training, metabolic health optimization, and biological age testing.CONNECT WITH JASONWebsite: https://bodyimage.healthInstagram: @jnelson2580SPONSORTyde Wellness — licensed GLP-1 providers who actually adjust your dose and stick with you long-termhttp://tydewellness.com/GLP1Hub — code GLP1HUB50 for $50 off your first monthCHAPTERS00:00  A number you can finally measure01:59  Meet Jason Nelson03:10  Why your 20s playbook stops working05:55  Fat loss is the entry point, not the destination07:24  The metabolic markers that matter08:34  Testing your biological age12:53  GLP-1 as a 90-day sprint14:34  From "skinny" to strong at 8017:22  Balance, muscle, and falls after 6025:39  64 years old, biologically 49MORE FROM GLP-1 HUB📬 Get The Steady State, Ana's weekly newsletter with GLP-1 guidance from a dietitian who's on one: http://join.glp-1hub.com🎙 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this episode helped, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it's the single best way to help more people find the show.🌐 Shop GLP-1 essentials, meal plans, and recipes: https://shop.glp-1hub.com📷 Follow on Instagram: @glp1hub📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub*Some of the links shared are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show.*The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.