GLP-1 medications have transformed medical weight loss—but not all weight loss is healthy. In this episode, Dr. Andrea Walker, FNP-C, DNP explores an often-overlooked consequence of rapid weight loss: body dysmorphia. From patients whose BMI drops into an underweight range due to GLP-1 overuse, to those who are losing weight appropriately but struggle to see their progress, this episode addresses both sides of the issue. Dr. Walker breaks down BMI categories, discusses the risks of continued medication use at low BMI, and examines how celebrity culture and social media are reshaping unhealthy body standards. A necessary conversation on ethical prescribing, mental health, and knowing when to stop.

Why do GLP-1 medications seem to work great the first time—but not as well when you stop and restart them?

In this episode of The Medical Weight Loss Show, Dr. Andrea Walker, FNP, IFBB Pro, breaks down why repeatedly going on and off GLP-1 medications can actually make weight loss harder over time. Drawing from years of clinical experience, Dr. Walker explains the science behind metabolic adaptation, hormone regulation, receptor response, and why appetite, cravings, and weight regain often feel worse after stopping.

You’ll learn:

• Why GLP-1s are difficult to manage without a long-term plan

• Why weight regain happens so quickly after stopping

• Why GLP-1 medications may take longer to work—or feel less effective—when restarted

• How muscle loss, insulin resistance, and stress impact results

• Why obesity should be treated as a chronic medical condition, not a short-term fix

This episode is educational, honest, and empowering—without judgment or shame. Whether you’re currently on a GLP-1, considering stopping, or thinking about restarting, this conversation will help you understand what your body is actually doing and how to work with it instead of against it.

In this episode of The Medical Weight Loss Show, Dr. Andrea Walker, FNP and IFBB Pro, breaks down the most common supplements added to personalized compounded GLP-1 medications. From glycine and L-carnitine to B-vitamins, NAD⁺, MIC, and now low-dose naltrexone, Dr. Walker explains what each component does, why it may be included in your formulation, and how these additions support metabolism, energy, craving control, liver function, and overall weight-loss success.

Whether you’re currently on GLP-1 therapy or considering it, this episode will help you understand how personalized dosing works and how these powerful add-ons can enhance your results.

Dr. Walker also provides a clear medical disclaimer and closes with weekly encouragement to stay consistent on your health journey.

Tune in, learn more about your medication, and finish 2025 strong!