Active Bariatric Nutrition

69. Maximizing Your Nutrition and Muscle On A GLP-1 with Registered Dietitian Summer Kessel, RD

Kim Tirapelle, MS, RD, CSSD Season 1 Episode 69

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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed Registered Dietitian Summer Kessel, also known as @summerthedietitian on IG. We discussed:

  • Summer's personal journey with weight loss while using a GLP-1 and becoming a Registered Dietitian who specializes in GLP-1 nutrition
  • How GLP-1s act in the body
  • The difference between cravings and food noise
  • Nutrition guidelines to maximize muscle while losing body fat and minimizing side effects
  • Resistance training guidelines while taking GLP-1 medications
  • Why it's important to focus on body composition rather than the number on the scale or BMI
  • Why appetite may increase for those exercising while taking a GLP-1

How to Contact Summer

Instagram: @summerthedietitian and @joinvineyard

Website: joinvineyard.com

Email: hello@joinvineyard.com

Facebook Group: The Vine: Vineyard's Inner Circle

Summer's Book: Living Your Healthiest Semaglutide Life- Available for Pre-order on Amazon and Barnes and Noble

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