Eat Like a GLP-1 Super Responder (with Erin Palinski-Wade)
The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast with Elizabeth McGannShow Notes
Welcome back to The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast— where we elevate your GLP-1 journey and your whole life: body, mind, and soul. One question I get asked constantly when I start working with a new client in our practice is: 'Why am I doing everything right but still not seeing results?'—If you're feeling stuck, I want you to know you are not broken. There's just some things you need to learn. And that's why I brought on our guest today Erin Palinski-Wade —she's a serious badass - a powerhouse registered dietitian, certified diabetes specialist (this women understand blood sugar which you'll learn is the secret to success on an off of GLP-1) she's a bestselling author, and scientific advisor to my favorite tracking app MyFitnessPal. We get into some topics you'll definitely find enlightening…including what it means to be an elite "super-responder" on a GLP-1, and how to eat like one. Before we dive in — if you're ready jumpstart your success and learn how to do GLP-1s the right way, grab my free Freedom From Food Noise Masterclass in the show notes. So let's get into it!
SHOW NOTES [ 00:00 ] Introduction
[ 02:00 ] GLP-1s Are a Tool (Not the Whole Plan)
[ 05:00 ] Eating Like a Super Responder
[ 08:15 ] How Much Protein Do You Really Need?
[ 10:40 ] Can You Trigger GLP-1 Naturally? Yes.
[ 14:20 ] Insulin Resistance: The Silent Blocker
[ 18:50 ] Why Some People Only Need a Microdose
[ 22:50 ] How to Avoid Losing Muscle (and Crushing Metabolism)
[ 28:30 ] Perimenopause, Menopause & Carb Targets
[ 34:00 ] Should You Get a DEXA Scan?
[ 40:40 ] How to Maintain Results After Stopping GLP-1s
[ 44:20 ] Mindset for Lasting Change (No More "Perfection")
[ 51:00 ] Erin's Work + Inspiration
*** 🔗 Mentioned in This Episode: Learn how to activate GLP-1 naturally and silence cravings! CLICK HERE TO GET ⇒ Free Masterclass: Freedom From Food Noise: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start
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*** Learn more about Erin Palinski-Wade: Website: https://erinpalinski.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinpalinskiwade/?hl=en
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