You Lost the Weight on GLP-1s — But Now What?

About this episode

The episode discusses strategies for maintaining weight loss after stopping GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy.

In this episode of Well Yes, the HUM Podcast , Walter (CEO of HUM Nutrition) and Sarah Greenfield (Functional Medicine Dietitian) tackle the question millions of people are asking: how do you keep the weight off after stopping Ozempic, Wegovy, or other GLP-1 medications? Research shows that 50–60% of people regain weight after stopping GLP-1s — but it doesn't have to be that way. In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ Why weight comes back after stopping semaglutide (and how "food noise" plays a role) ✅ What to eat — the ideal balanced plate for blood sugar stability & satiety ✅ The #1 nutrient most Americans are deficient in (hint: it naturally boosts your GLP-1 levels) ✅ Why muscle loss is a hidden danger of GLP-1-assisted weight loss — and how to prevent it ✅ Lifestyle habits that support weight maintenance : strength training, stress management, sleep hygiene & nervous system regulation ✅ Myth-busting : Can you only get GLP-1 from medication? Will it keep weight off forever? ✅ RD Rapid Fire ratings : What actually works after you stop your GLP-1 (rated 1–10 by a dietitian) Whether you're currently on Wegovy, Ozempic, or Mounjaro — or you've already stopped — this episode…

People in this episode

Host: Walter

Guest: Sarah Greenfield

Topics covered

• weight maintenance
• GLP-1 medications
• functional medicine
• nutrition
• lifestyle habits

Keywords

• GLP-1
• weight loss
• Ozempic
• Wegovy
• semaglutide
• functional medicine
• nutrition
• weight maintenance
• muscle loss
• dietitian

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: HUM Nutrition

Products: Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, semaglutide

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