200. Why GLP-1s make some people feel flat (& no, we're not talking abs)

About this episode

The episode discusses how GLP-1 weight loss medications may affect motivation by impacting the brain's reward system.

Could GLP-1s like Ozempic and Mounjaro be making you feel less motivated? Registered Dietitians Kait Richardson and Megan Ware explore how weight loss medications impact the brain's reward (dopamine) system for better or for worse. Get your own personalized nutrition plan! Work 1:1 with Kait & Megan: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.orlandodietitian.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: Nutrition Awareness: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nutrition.a..⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our books: You can order How to Eat Like a Normal Person: A Guide to Overcoming the All-or-Nothing Mindset with Food & Diet ...on ⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! And The Optimized Life ... on Amazon ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! Speaking: Kait is available for virtual and in-person speaking events to inspire your team to stop dieting and eat healthier. Learn more on her website ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.kaitrichardsonrd.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Disclaimer: Kait and Megan are Registered Dietitians, not licensed therapists or medical doctors. This information is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not meant to be a substitute for mental health counseling or medical advice.

People in this episode

Hosts: Kait Richardson, Megan Ware

Topics covered

• GLP-1s
• weight loss medications
• dopamine system
• motivation

Keywords

• Ozempic
• Mounjaro
• Registered Dietitians

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Ozempic, Mounjaro

Books & works: How to Eat Like a Normal Person: A Guide to Overcoming the All-or-Nothing Mindset with Food & Diet ..., The Optimized Life

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