If you are one of the millions on weight loss medication or are considering talking to your doctor about it, you'll want to hear this. Joining us to share why medication is only one piece of the puzzle are Dr. Anthony Puopolo, chief medical officer for the virtual primary care provider LifeMD, and Jennifer Christman, registered dietitian and lifestyle expert from OPTAVIA--the habit-based, coach-guided lifestyle solution. They'll discuss why lifestyle changes made while taking medication can best support long-term weight loss and overall health. Alongside innovations in AI, medically supported weight loss is one of the largest conversations happening right now. In addition to many celebrities, millions of Americans are on weight loss medications or considering starting them, specifically GLP-1s like Ozempic and Wegovy. While weight loss and improvements in physical health conditions are the immediate reasons for taking these medications, doctors say creating better habits is the ideal complement, as medications are just one piece of the puzzle. Behavior change is key to making a healthy lifestyle stick long-term. Dr. Anthony Puopolo, a family practice physician trained in psychiatry and integrative medicine and chief medical officer for the virtual primary care provider LifeMD--an expert in medically supported weight loss, along with Jennifer Christman, nutrition and lifestyle expert from OPTAVIA, the habit-based, coach-guided lifestyle solution, join us to share what you need to know to lose weight and change your lifestyle with (or without) these new medications. Head to optavia.com/lifestyle to learn more about OPTAVIA products, coaching, and how a lifestyle program can help if you are taking weight loss medications or considering using them.
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00:02 - GLP-1s are the newer class
00:05 of appetite suppressing medications,
00:08 which act as a hard reset of sorts
00:10 for those dealing with imbalances or an unhealthy state.
00:13 But as chief medical officer of LifeMD,
00:16 I've learned that long-term weight loss
00:18 is more than just about shedding pounds.
00:21 It's about creating a balanced and fulfilling life
00:23 where all aspects of your health,
00:25 mental, physical, and social can thrive.
00:28 And these medications, they serve as a safe
00:30 and effective tool for that reset.
00:32 But there is a recognition within the medical community
00:36 that they're just one tool.
00:38 A lot of people on a medically supported
00:39 weight loss journey will benefit from two important things,
00:43 the tools and the support to create a healthier lifestyle.
00:47 - Optivia has helped many develop a healthy lifestyle.
00:50 It's because it's based in habit creation,
00:52 but more importantly, it's guided by a coach
00:56 and a community.
00:57 Now, when you're on a medically supported weight loss
01:00 journey, it's important to focus on your eating habits
01:03 because your appetite might be decreased on the medications.
01:07 Evidence also suggests that the loss of lean body mass
01:10 can range from 20 to 50% of your total weight loss.
01:15 Now, this is a big deal because muscle is critical
01:19 for our everyday function.
01:21 So to combat that muscle loss that often accompanies
01:24 weight loss from medically supported weight loss,
01:27 it's important to incorporate a nutrition plan
01:30 that adds adequate amounts of protein
01:33 and other key nutrients.
01:35 Our research also shows that most people,
01:39 they know that incorporating a healthy lifestyle
01:41 is important, but only 17% are confident
01:46 that they can do it on their own.
01:47 What we found is that people tend to be more successful
01:51 when they incorporate the support of an Optivia coach
01:54 and a community of people going through a similar journey.
01:57 For more information, you can head on over
01:59 to Optivia.com/lifestyle and there you'll find information
02:04 on our products, our coaching,
02:06 and how a healthy lifestyle program
02:08 can complement medically supported weight loss.
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