This is The Biggest Mistake Women Make With GLP-1 For Weight Loss - Are You Doing This?

In this episode of The Forties Formula, Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim are joined by obesity medicine physician Dr. Christle Gueverra to unpack one of the most polarising topics in women's health today: GLP-1 medications. Are drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro simply "weight loss injections" or are they finally treating a biological problem that millions of women have been blamed for their entire lives? Drawing from both her medical expertise and her own personal experience using GLP-1 therapy, Dr. Christle explains why so many women in their 40s suddenly struggle with weight, appetite and metabolic health. Together, they explore what these medications actually do inside the brain and body, who they're appropriate for, the risks and side effects to understand, and why medication is only one part of the long-term solution. Most importantly, this conversation shifts the narrative away from shame and willpower, helping women understand that obesity is a chronic medical condition, not a personal failure. In this episode, we discuss: • Why GLP-1 medications have become one of the biggest breakthroughs in obesity treatment • Why weight gain in your 40s isn't simply about eating less and exercising more • How hormones, hunger signals and the brain influence appetite and body weight • Dr. Christle’s personal experience using GLP-1 medication as a physician • The difference between Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and other GLP-1 medications • Common side effects and how to minimise them safely • Why preserving muscle mass is critical while losing weight • Protein, resistance training and nutrition strategies that support healthy fat loss • Why obesity should be treated as a chronic disease rather than a character flaw • How to build sustainable habits that last beyond medication Chapters 00:00 | Why Are So Many Women Turning to GLP-1 Medications? 01:42 | Meet Dr. Christle Gueverra 02:34 | Why Weight Isn't Just About Willpower 05:18 | Dr. Christle's Personal GLP-1 Journey 08:14 | How GLP-1 Medications Actually Work 12:06 | Who Is (And Isn't) A Good Candidate? 16:15 | Common Side Effects & What To Expect 21:10 | Why Protein Matters More Than Ever 24:48 | The Biggest Mistakes Women Make On GLP-1s 29:30 | Strength Training While Losing Weight 34:15 | Can You Stop Taking GLP-1 Medication? 38:52 | Obesity, Shame & Changing The Conversation 43:18 | Long-Term Success Beyond The Medication 47:36 | Dr. Christle's Forties Formula About our guest: Dr. Christle Gueverra is a sports medicine physician dedicated to helping people improve their metabolic health through evidence-based medicine and sustainable lifestyle change. About The Forties Formula Hosted by Jasmin Dhillon, health strategist at Eat with Jasmin, and Amanda Lim, metabolic health coach and director at LIFT Clinic. Connect and support the show Join our community of women and get our weekly newsletter, Forty Tude — receive a free wellness guide as a thank you: https://the-forties-formula-with-amanda-jasmin.kit.com/ Support the show for $5 a month and get access to ad-free bonus episodes where we answer your questions: buymeacoffee.com/thefortiesformula Got a question on weight, energy, hormones or not feeling like yourself? Send it to us on Instagram @thefortiesformula and we'll answer it on the show. You can also support the show by Buying Us a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/thefortiesformula