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This episode is sponsored. Commercial support has been provided by Danone North America & OIKOS. Dr. Gitanjali Srivastava is a paid consultant to Danone North America. No brands are discussed or promoted.

This episode explores strategies for maintaining weight loss and overall wellness following the use of GLP-1 medications. Listeners will learn how behavioral, nutritional and clinical approaches can help patients sustain progress and build long-term healthy habits with shifts to their dosage or after discontinuing treatment.

Tune in to this episode to learn about:

· the STEP and SURMOUNT 4 trial findings
· the chronic pathological state of obesity
· how GLP-1 meds curb food noise and disordered eating
· how GLP-1 meds are intended to be used for weight loss
· the crucial role of behavior change
· statistics about how and why people plan to stay on or go off the meds
· key behavior changes that GLP-1 users can adopt to maximize their success
· the importance of structured exercise
· how "clock genes" play a role in metabolic function
· the power of fiber, protein and fluids in dietary habits
· the three pillars: protein, portions and patterns
· various reasons that people stop taking GLP-1s
· what happens when people stop taking GLP-1s
· stigma and bias with weight loss medications
· the many challenges in maintaining weight loss
· how dietitians are an essential part of the care team
· the importance of communicating with patients about side effects
· how to support patients who are pausing, cycling or microdosing their GLP-1s
· resources for health professionals and the public

This episode (GLP-1 Meds and Then What? Turning Weight Loss into Lifelong Wellness) awards 1.0 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration's CPEU Prior Approval Program.

Visit https://soundbitesrd.com/300 to access the CPEU activity.