The prescription is not the whole plan.

Dr. Eddie Patton welcomes nutrition expert Heidi Skolnik, author of Your GLP-1 Plan: What Your Doctor Didn’t Tell You About How to Eat, Move, and Thrive on Weight Loss Medications. They discuss practical nutrition habits, protecting muscle, strength training, and access barriers—and why success on GLP-1 medications means more than a smaller number on the scale.

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Key Takeaways

1. Eating less does not automatically mean eating well. Heidi’s CBA approach—consistency, balance, and adequacy—focuses on regular meals, varied nutrients, and enough nourishment even when your appetite is reduced.

2. Protecting muscle belongs in your treatment plan. Adequate protein and resistance training work together to support strength, mobility, and independence during weight loss.

3. Your goals deserve to go beyond the scale. Better blood sugar control, easier movement, and the strength to enjoy everyday life offer meaningful ways to measure progress.

4. Ongoing medical support matters, especially if you have almost no appetite or struggle to eat enough. Discuss symptoms, nutrition, and dosing with your care team rather than changing treatment on your own.

5. Long-term treatment deserves a long-term conversation. Discuss medication costs, access, and what may happen if treatment stops—and remember that your weight does not determine your worth.

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