Ep. 210 - Weight Loss Medications for Menopause and Supporting Practices

In this essential episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely tackles a massive "information vacuum" surrounding some of the most talked-about medications today. With women aged 50–64 now the primary users of GLP-1 and GIP medications, Dr. Lovely steps in to provide the critical nutritional and physiological guidance that is too often missing from the standard prescription process. She clarifies that for millions of women, these are not "vanity tools" but life-changing medicines for treating chronic diseases like obesity and metabolic dysfunction. Dr. Lovely breaks down the science behind semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), explaining how they mimic natural hormones to regulate hunger and insulin. However, she warns that simply taking the medication without a support plan is "wishful thinking" that can lead to muscle loss and frailty. To help you thrive while on these medications, she introduces her Six Foundational Pillars of Support: Hydration: Why thirst signals disappear alongside appetite and why 2–3 liters of water daily (plus electrolytes) is your best defense against nausea and fatigue. Protein & Muscle Preservation: The non-negotiable need for high protein intake to prevent sarcopenia and the "trade-off" of metabolic health for physical frailty. Resistance Training: Why you must send a signal to your body to keep its muscle through simple, home-based bodyweight exercises or resistance bands. Fiber: Managing the common side effect of constipation by hitting a 25-gram daily target through food first. Nutrient Gaps: Why eating less means absorbing less, and how a "morning stack" of micronutrients and greens can bridge the gap. Mental & Emotional Support: Preparing for the "emotional surfacing" that happens when food is no longer available as a coping mechanism. This episode is a masterclass in health sovereignty, empowering you to move through the menopausal transition stronger and more resilient, rather than depleted. Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: 🌱 Ready to level up your nutrition? Check out AG1 for nutritional insurance on busy days! Plus, our podcast subscribers score exclusive freebies! 💚 ❤️Berkeley Life is a health brand that helps women feel vibrant by addressing the crucial role nitric oxide and circulation play in daily wellness, especially around menopause. If you're navigating perimenopause and want to support your cardiovascular health and your menopause transition proactively, Berkeley Life's Menopause and Heart Health support is designed exactly for this moment. You can learn more and explore their supplements at BerkeleyLife.com and get 20% off your first order (use code LOVELY) 🥩Protein struggles? Same, friend. But I found a game-changer—KION Aminos! This tasty, mix-in-your-water powder is packed with the essential aminos your body and brain need to feel amazing (the very substance your dietary protein provides your body!) Since adding it to my daily routine, I've got more energy, laser focus, and just feel way more like myself. 😍⚡️ Wanna feel the magic too? Snag 20% off your order at getkion.com —you're gonna love it! 💃✨ Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause. How to work with Dr. Lovely: We get many requests for this info, so here it is! First off, thank you for listening to the NYMM podcast. It's because of your support, we can continue to dispense this information.❤️ Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and TikTok: @drfionalovely Follow the podcast on Facebook: www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast Please sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites! This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings, drop new episodes, blog posts and the coveted 'Fiona's Favourites' column, etc. drlovely.com You can also find some great resources there! Finally, a humble request: If you love the podcast, please leave us a review! Thank you! 💕🤗 Partnerships by Category3 Media Group