GLP-1s and Fasting: Another Tool, Not the Whole Toolbox

About this episode

Megan Ramos and Dr. Terri Lance discuss the role of GLP-1 medications in weight loss and their integration with fasting and nutrition.

Are GLP-1 medications the answer to weight loss — or just one piece of a much bigger picture? Episode #252 🎙️ In this episode, Megan Ramos and Dr. Terri Lance unpack the growing conversation around GLP-1 medications and how they fit into a broader health journey. With increasing pressure, confusion, and mixed messaging around these medications, they explore a more balanced perspective — one that removes shame while also setting realistic expectations. GLP-1s can be a helpful tool for some people, but they are not a standalone solution. They discuss how these medications work, common misconceptions, and what happens when they're used in isolation without addressing nutrition, fasting, and mindset. They also share practical guidance on how to use them responsibly — including dosing, side effects, and why "more" is not always better. 👉 What you'll learn: • What GLP-1 medications are and how they work • Why they are not a complete solution on their own • How fasting, nutrition, and mindset fit alongside GLP-1 use • The risks of relying on medication without lifestyle change • Why dosing matters (and why more isn't always better) • How to think about GLP-1s as part of a personalised…

People in this episode

Host: Megan Ramos

Guest: Dr. Terri Lance

Topics covered

• GLP-1 medications
• weight loss
• fasting
• nutrition
• mindset
• health journey

Keywords

• GLP-1
• weight loss
• fasting
• nutrition
• medications
• health

Mentioned in this episode

Products: GLP-1 medications

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