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Your go-to hangout for everything weight loss and beyond! Weight Loss and is brought to you by the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and hosted by seasoned experts in weight management, Dr. James Hill and Dr. Holly Wyatt. Were your friendly guides through the maze of weight loss, but with a fun twist. Were not here to preach the latest fad diet or promise a miracle workout. Instead, were all about embracing the journey, acknowledging theres more than one way to hit your health goals, and having a good laugh while were at it. We get it: weight loss can be tough, and sometimes pretty serious business. But why cant it also be enjoyable? With a side of humor, well bring you science-backed insights, real-life stories, and some hard truths. (Spoiler alert: theres no magic answer - but that doesnt mean we cant find what works best for you.) Weight Loss and is your inclusive space to explore, question, and learn and to feel part of a community along the way. This isnt just about shedding pounds. Its about gaining perspective, building better habits, and enjoying the ride. So if youre up for honest conversations about weight loss - spiced with a little science and a whole lot of fun - pull up a chair, plug in those earbuds, and lets see where this journey takes us. Language: en Genres: Fitness, Health & Fitness, Nutrition Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Losing Weight on GLP-1s: Are You Moving More or Less Than Before?
Episode 146
Wednesday, 30 September, 2026
If losing weight made movement easier, wouldn’t you naturally start moving more? It’s the kind of assumption that feels almost too obvious to question: shed 40 or 50 pounds, and your knees stop aching, the stairs get easier, and you’re out there living more. Holly and Jim certainly believed it. But in the age of GLP-1 medications, where rapid, substantial weight loss is now common, does this assumption still hold up?In this episode, Holly and Jim put that belief to the test with real data. Diving into three separate studies (including brand-new, cutting-edge research), they explore what happens to physical activity levels once people start losing weight on GLP-1s. The results might surprise you, and as Jim warns early on, they might leave you feeling a little deflated too. But stick around, because Holly and Jim don’t just deliver the bad news; they explain why it matters and what you can actually do about it.Discussed on the episodeThe surprising step-count numbers researchers found when they measured GLP-1 users with wearable devices and why the results left Jim unimpressed.What happened when scientists tracked the same people’s activity levels before and after starting a GLP-1 medication (hint: it wasn’t what anyone expected)Why a control group matters so much in this kind of research, and what’s still missing from the pictureThe difference between “free living” activity and structured exercise, and which one may be quietly decliningA few theories on why physical activity might dip on these medications, and why even Jim isn’t fully convinced by any of themFive practical strategies for making sure your activity level doesn’t get left behind while the pounds come offHolly and Jim’s honest, personal reactions to research that challenges something they’ve believed for years
