NMLP EP 136 : Weight Loss Medication - A dietitian's perspective (Part One)

<p style="text-align: center;">Have you seen the new medications for weight loss? Are you curious about it?<br /> <br /> Many people do see a lot of weight loss on them but did you know that once you come off of them, you will likely gain 2/3rd of the weight back you just lost? Similar to how when you stop dieting, you gain it back.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">Why does this happen?<br /> <br /> Weight gain happens because healthy habits were not established, the relationship with food did not improve, and nutritional needs were not met. </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">On today's episode of the Nutrition's My Life Podcast, I'm reviewing a bit about what these medications do inside the body, the crazy recommendations for using these medications in children, and will follow up with a part two episode next week. </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">I'm not anti-medication by any means. There is a time and place for these weight loss meds however it's the over prescribing and first go to for many providers, after their advice of "eat less, move more" doesn't work.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">Learn more about nutrition and to work with Nicole, visit  <a href= "http://www.nutritionsmylife.com">www.nutritionsmylife.com</a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p> </p>