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Carolynn Francavilla, MD is Board Certified in Family Medicine and a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She owns and operates Green Mountain Partners for Health and Colorado Weight Care. Dr. Francavilla is a nationally recognized obesity expert, lecturing on the topic obesity as well as through her own platform HelpYourPatientsLoseWeight.com. She serves on the Obesity Medicine Association Board of Trustees. She is an Assistant Professor at Rocky Vista University and Volunteer Faculty at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She is passionate about helping people lose weight to treat and prevent medical problems. Dr. Francavilla has learned that losing weight and keeping it off is complex and not a matter of will power, but biology, and seeks to help others finds healthy longterm solutions to their weight.

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Muscle Mass and GLPs with Dr. Ali Novitsky

February 23, 2026 • Dr. Francavilla

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Ever worry that losing weight with GLP-1 medications will mean losing strength too? You’re not alone. Many people want to see the scale go down—but they also want to stay strong, protect their metabolism, and feel capable in everyday life. That’s exactly what this week’s episode explores.

I’m joined by Dr. Ali Novitsky, CEO and founder of The Fit Collective. She combines expertise in obesity medicine with practical strength training strategies, focusing on building a healthier, more functional body—not just a smaller one. With both personal experience and clinical insight, she shares realistic ways to maintain muscle while losing weight on GLP-1 medications.

In this episode, we cover:

GLP-1s and Muscle Loss: The Facts – Why the fear is often overstated and what actually causes muscle loss.
Strength Training Made Simple – How resistance work can fit any lifestyle, from bands to bodyweight moves to everyday activities.
Exercise That Actually Sticks – Why focusing on how movement makes you feel is the key to long-term consistency.
Plateaus Are Normal – How to handle them without frustration and see progress beyond the scale.

Whether it’s intentional protein intake, simple resistance exercises, or reframing exercise for enjoyment, Dr. Novitsky’s approach gives practical strategies that work. Ready to protect your strength, support your metabolism, and feel capable in your body while losing weight? Discover all of her insights in this episode.

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