Denied Bariatric Surgery, Then Lost 90 Pounds on GLP-1s: Kelly Mooney's Story

Denied Bariatric Surgery, Then Lost 90 Pounds on GLP-1s: Kelly Mooney's Story

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2455627/fan_mail/new] Bariatric surgery told her she didn't qualify. Three years later, Kelly Mooney has lost more than 90 pounds on a GLP-1 and the pain from a chronic bone disease that once had her fearing a wheelchair is nearly gone. Ana Reisdorf, registered dietitian, talks with Kelly Mooney, a Portland-based photographer and former PR professional, about becoming her doctor's very first GLP-1 patient after a bariatric surgeon told her she wasn't sick enough to qualify. Kelly walks through the surprise anti-inflammatory relief from Paget's disease that showed up within weeks, why her weight loss timeline looked nothing like what she saw on social media, and how the medication eventually spread to her husband, her parents, and her in-laws. IN THIS EPISODE - Why Kelly didn't qualify for bariatric surgery at a size 24 - The unexpected way GLP-1s eased her Paget's disease bone pain within two weeks - What a realistic GLP-1 timeline looks like (90 pounds over 3 years, not 30 in a month) - How her husband, 84-year-old mother-in-law, and 82-year-old father all ended up on GLP-1s too - Managing constipation, losing the enjoyment of food and wine, and shifting from "willpower" to "medical" ABOUT THE GUEST Kelly Mooney is a business owner, photographer, and former PR and marketing professional based in Portland, Oregon. She spent 17 years running her own PR firm, earning clients national media coverage on The Today Show, Oprah, The Wall Street Journal, and USA Today, before shifting to run Kelly Mooney Photography, where she captures authentic, personality-driven imagery for individuals, families, and brands. A former athlete, Kelly stayed active for years but struggled to lose weight despite consistent workouts and programs like Weight Watchers and Overeaters Anonymous. In 2022, after being told she didn't qualify for bariatric surgery, her doctor suggested she try one of the newer GLP-1 medications — Kelly became her first patient, bringing in the research herself to help guide the decision. Since then, she's lost more than 90 pounds and seen a dramatic improvement in her Paget's disease of the bone, going from needing a cane to having knee replacement surgery and rediscovering the athlete in her. For Kelly, the journey has been less about weight loss and more about reclaiming her life and building sustainable, long-term habits. CONNECT WITH KELLY Website: kellymooneyphotography.com [http://kellymooneyphotography.com] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kellymooneyphotography/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/kellymooneyphotography/] Instagram: @kellymooneyphotography SPONSOR Tyde Wellness — licensed GLP-1 providers who actually adjust your dose and stay with you long-term http://tydewellness.com/GLP1Hub [http://tydewellness.com/GLP1Hub] — code GLP1HUB50 for $50 off your first month CHAPTERS 00:00  Cold open: pain relief within weeks 01:43  Meet Kelly and her lifelong weight struggle 07:17  Denied for bariatric surgery 07:45  Becoming her doctor's first GLP-1 patient 11:05  Sponsor: Tyde Wellness 12:31  The surprise anti-inflammatory relief 14:09  The real timeline: 90 pounds over 3 years 20:33  Husband, parents, and in-laws follow suit 23:34  Shame, side effects, and the medical mindset shift 27:46  Tapering doses, travel, and what's next MORE FROM GLP-1 HUB 📬 Get The Steady State, Ana's weekly newsletter with GLP-1 guidance from a dietitian who's on one: http://join.glp-1hub.com [http://join.glp-1hub.com] 🎙 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this episode helped, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🌐 Shop GLP-1 essentials, meal plans, and recipes: https://shop.glp-1hub.com [https://shop.glp-1hub.com] 📷 Follow on Instagram: @glp1hub [https://www.instagram.com/glp1hub/] 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub [https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub] *Some of the links shared are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show. *The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.

GLP-1s, Hypertension, and Blood Pressure Medications w/ Dr. Yolanda Lawson

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2455627/fan_mail/new] A GLP-1 can drop your blood pressure five to six points, which is exactly why so many women make a dangerous mistake with their meds. Registered dietitian and GLP-1 user Ana Reisdorf talks with Dr. Yolanda Lawson, OB-GYN and past president of the National Medical Association, about why a woman's cardiovascular risk catches up to a man's at menopause, the blood pressure drop you can realistically expect from weight loss on Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound, and the under-discussed way GLP-1s help your body clear sodium. You'll learn exactly what to do — and what to ask your provider — before you ever consider stopping a blood pressure prescription. IN THIS EPISODE - How much a GLP-1 actually lowers blood pressure (and why every 2.2 pounds you lose matters) - Why women's heart disease risk climbs after menopause when protective estrogen drops - The hidden way GLP-1s like Ozempic and Wegovy help your body excrete sodium - Whether the racing heart you feel on shot day is affecting your blood pressure - What to ask your doctor before stopping blood pressure medication after weight loss ABOUT THE GUEST Yolanda Lawson, M.D., FACOG, is a board-certified OB-GYN with two decades of experience and founder of MadeWell OBGYN in Dallas, Texas. She is the Immediate Past President of the National Medical Association — the largest and oldest organization of African American physicians, founded in 1895 — where she made women's heart health a pillar of her presidency. She earned her medical degree at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, interned at Morehouse School of Medicine, and completed her residency at St. John Hospital & Medical Center in Detroit. She is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and serves as Executive Medical Director of Maternal Infant Health at Health Care Service Corporation. CONNECT WITH YOLANDA Instagram: @YlawsonMD LinkedIn: Yolanda Lawson MD: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yolanda-lawson-94ab7710/ BLOOD PRESSURE RESOURCE (My BP Control / CDC Foundation) Website: https://www.mybpcontrol.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cdcfound YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CDCFoundation SPONSORS Timeline (Mitopure) — Urolithin A to support mitochondrial renewal, muscle strength, and healthy aging. timeline.com/GLP1Hub for 20% off Tyde Wellness — Licensed providers who adjust your dosing as your body changes, plus a real care team, GLP-1 nutrition guidance, microdosing, and hormone therapy. tydewellness.com/GLP1Hub, code GLP1HUB50 for $50 off your first month CHAPTERS 00:00  The warning before you quit your meds 01:38  Meet Dr. Yolanda Lawson 03:37  What hypertension actually does to your body 05:40  How to know if your numbers are controlled 09:04  Why a woman's risk is different 13:23  Menopause, hormones, and birth control 14:59  What GLP-1s really do to blood pressure 20:20  Salt, food, and the sodium connection 24:38  Stress, sleep, and the alcohol trap 29:13  Reasons for hope (and where to find Dr. Lawson) MORE FROM GLP-1 HUB 📬 Get The Steady State, Ana's weekly newsletter with GLP-1 guidance from a dietitian who's on one: http://join.glp-1hub.com [http://join.glp-1hub.com] 🎙 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this episode helped, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🌐 Shop GLP-1 essentials, meal plans, and recipes: https://shop.glp-1hub.com [https://shop.glp-1hub.com] 📷 Follow on Instagram: @glp1hub [https://www.instagram.com/glp1hub/] 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub [https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub] *Some of the links shared are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show. *The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.

Food as Medicine: What Actually Works w/ CookUnity

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2455627/fan_mail/new] On a GLP-1, you're eating about 30% less, but your body still needs 100% of its nutrition, and that changes what every meal has to do. Ana Reisdorf, registered dietitian, is joined by Bruno Didier, CEO of CookUnity Business, and Kristy Del Coro, a registered dietitian and trained chef who sets the nutrition standards for CookUnity's GLP-1 meal line. They break down why a "GLP-1" label on packaged food doesn't guarantee it's healthy, why you don't need 40 grams of protein at every meal, and how a meal service can be a stepping stone to cooking better on your own. IN THIS EPISODE - What actually makes a meal GLP-1 friendly (protein and fiber minimums, lower saturated fat and sodium, no spicy or fried foods) - Why you don't need 40 grams of protein at every meal on Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound - How to get 100% of your daily nutrition while eating 30% less on a GLP-1 - Whether a "GLP-1" label on packaged food really means it's healthy - Using prepared meals as a stepping stone to cooking healthy food yourself ABOUT THE GUESTS Bruno Didier is CEO of CookUnity Business, where he leads partnerships with corporations, hospitals, and healthcare organizations to deliver chef-crafted, medically tailored meals at scale. Originally from Lyon, France, he has spent the last decade at the intersection of food, health, and technology, founding and scaling companies like Trackin and Mobydish. At CookUnity, he focuses on advancing Food as Medicine, developing GLP-1-aligned meals, and building solutions that pair culinary excellence with clinical impact. Kristy Del Coro, MS, RDN, LDN is CookUnity's Culinary Nutritionist and co-founder of the Culinary Nutrition Collaborative, a continuing education and consulting company that bridges nutrition science and the kitchen for health professionals. With over 15 years of experience pairing clinical nutrition with professional culinary skills, she partners closely with CookUnity's chefs to optimize the nutritional profile of their meals and leads the platform's specialized health menus and its emerging Food is Medicine program — integrating culinary artistry with clinical nutrition to redefine how people experience food as part of their care. CONNECT WITH COOK UNITY Website: https://www.cookunity.com [https://www.cookunity.com] Business / B2B: https://www.cookunity.com/business [https://www.cookunity.com/business] Clinical Advisory Board: https://www.cookunity.com/business/clinical-advisory-board [https://www.cookunity.com/business/clinical-advisory-board] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cook-unity [https://www.youtube.com/@cook-unity] SPONSOR Tyde Wellness — licensed providers who adjust your dosing as your body changes, plus a real care team and nutrition guidance built for GLP-1s. https://tydewellness.com/GLP1Hub [https://tydewellness.com/GLP1Hub] — code GLP1Hub50 for $50 off your first month CHAPTERS 00:00  Every Bite Has to Do More 01:27  Meet Bruno and Kristy 04:06  Why "Diet Food" Doesn't Have to Be Boring 07:38  Protein, Fiber, and What Actually Matters 10:19  Learning to Enjoy Food Again 13:40  From Prepared Meals to Cooking Your Own 19:07  Food as Medicine vs. Food as Food 25:48  A GLP-1 Label Doesn't Mean Healthy 27:20  Could America Eat More Like Europe? 29:27  Where to Find Cook Unity MORE FROM GLP-1 HUB 📬 Get The Steady State, Ana's weekly newsletter with GLP-1 guidance from a dietitian who's on one: http://join.glp-1hub.com [http://join.glp-1hub.com] 🎙 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this episode helped, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🌐 Shop GLP-1 essentials, meal plans, and recipes: https://shop.glp-1hub.com [https://shop.glp-1hub.com] 📷 Follow on Instagram: @glp1hub [https://www.instagram.com/glp1hub/] 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub [https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub] *Some of the links shared are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show. *The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.

Strength Training on GLP-1: Build Muscle Without Lifting Heavy w/ Claudia Dzina

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2455627/fan_mail/new] Your GLP-1 doesn't clear glucose, your muscles do. Which means strength training isn't just protecting your body on Ozempic, it's making the medication work better. Registered dietitian Ana Reisdorf talks with Claudia Dzina, a certified personal trainer and corrective exercise specialist who trains women on GLP-1 medications one-on-one over Zoom. They cover why you don't have to lift heavier and heavier to get stronger, the warning signs your tendons can't keep up with your muscles, and exactly where to start if you've never worked out a day in your life — without burning out, getting hurt, or quitting after a few weeks. IN THIS EPISODE - Why muscle is the body's largest glucose sink and how it makes your GLP-1 work better - Strength training vs cardio on a GLP-1: which to choose when you only have time for one - The warning signs your tendons and ligaments can't keep up with your muscles - Progressive overload without lifting heavier — why mechanical tension matters more than load - Where to start strength training if you've never exercised, plus the three planes of motion ABOUT THE GUEST Claudia Dzina is an online personal trainer, corrective exercise specialist, and Pilates instructor. She works one-on-one with women who are using GLP-1 medications through live Zoom sessions, so they can train from home (or wherever they choose). Most of the women she works with are brand new to exercise and are trying to build strength while their bodies are changing pretty quickly. Her approach is structured and progressive — building real strength, but in a way the body can actually keep up with, so clients don't burn out, get hurt, or quit after a few weeks. Her training style focuses on how the body adapts during change: the nervous system, muscle, and connective tissue all respond differently, so she paces things in a way that allows clients to keep going and eventually handle more. CONNECT WITH CLAUDIA Website: https://www.seventhremedy.com [ https://www.seventhremedy.com] Q&A: https://seventhremedy.com/the-only-glp-1-personal-trainer/#trainingquestions [https://seventhremedy.com/the-only-glp-1-personal-trainer/#trainingquestions] Freebies: https://seventhremedy.com/fitness-nutrition-facts/ [https://seventhremedy.com/fitness-nutrition-facts/] Training Info Page: https://seventhremedy.com/exercise-on-ozempic/ [ https://seventhremedy.com/exercise-on-ozempic/] SPONSOR Timeline (Mitopure) — clinically studied Urolithin A that supports mitochondrial renewal and muscle strength during midlife and GLP-1 weight loss. http://timeline.com/glp1hub [http://timeline.com/glp1hub] for 20% off (now starting at $79) CHAPTERS 00:00  The muscle-glucose connection no one explains 01:56  Who Claudia trains and how it works 03:07  Why strength training matters on a GLP-1 04:17  Strength vs cardio: which wins 06:08  The real reasons women don't start 09:39  When your tendons can't keep up 16:13  The "lift heavier" myth, debunked 18:38  Train your whole body in three planes 24:13  The non-negotiable: stretching and mobility 27:33  What to eat to actually build strength MORE FROM GLP-1 HUB 📬 Get The Steady State, Ana's weekly newsletter with GLP-1 guidance from a dietitian who's on one: http://join.glp-1hub.com [http://join.glp-1hub.com] 🎙 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this episode helped, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🌐 Shop GLP-1 essentials, meal plans, and recipes: https://shop.glp-1hub.com [https://shop.glp-1hub.com] 📷 Follow on Instagram: @glp1hub [https://www.instagram.com/glp1hub/] 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub [https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub] *Some of the links shared are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show. *The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.

The Importance of DEXA Scans for GLP-1 Users w/ Tony Orlando

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2455627/fan_mail/new] Everyone on Ozempic worries about losing muscle, almost no one is watching their bones, and one in two women over 50 will fracture one. Registered dietitian Ana Reisdorf sits down with Tony Orlando, founder of DEXA Plus, to break down what a DEXA scan actually reveals about your body on a GLP-1: bone density, muscle, and the hidden visceral fat the scale will never show you. If you're losing weight on Wegovy, Zepbound, or Mounjaro, this is the metric that tells you whether you're doing it right — or quietly wrecking the muscle and bone you can't afford to lose. IN THIS EPISODE - What a DEXA scan measures (bone density, muscle, visceral fat) and why the scale lies when you're on a GLP-1 - Why insurance won't pay for a DEXA until age 65 — and what it actually costs out of pocket - How rapid Ozempic and Wegovy weight loss can quietly drain your bone density - Visceral fat vs subcutaneous fat: the hidden fat around your organs tied to type 2 diabetes and heart disease - DEXA vs InBody and bioimpedance scales — why your body fat reading can swing 7+ points between them ABOUT THE GUEST Tony Orlando is the founder of DEXA Plus and a leading advocate for integrating precision health technology into modern healthcare and wellness practices. He works with medical providers, clinics, and performance facilities to implement DEXA scanning as a core tool for delivering accurate, actionable body composition data. Tony's focus is on helping providers move beyond the scale—giving their patients and clients real insight into fat loss, muscle retention, and metabolic health, especially in the context of GLP-1 therapies. His approach empowers professionals to use objective data to guide better decisions, improve outcomes, and create more personalized care. Through DEXA Plus, Tony is helping reshape how providers measure progress, turning weight loss from guesswork into something that can be clearly tracked, understood, and optimized. CONNECT WITH TONY Website: https://www.dexaplus.com [https://www.dexaplus.com] Find a provider: https://www.dexascan.com [https://www.dexascan.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyorlando.dexaguru/ [https://www.instagram.com/tonyorlando.dexaguru/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dexaplus3583 [https://www.youtube.com/@dexaplus3583] SPONSOR Tyde Wellness — GLP-1 care done right: licensed providers who adjust your dosing as your body changes, plus a real care team you can message when you plateau. http://tydewellness.com/GLP1Hub [http://tydewellness.com/GLP1Hub ]— code GLP1Hub50 for $50 off your first month CHAPTERS 00:00  The warning no one gives GLP-1 users 01:58  Meet Tony & what a DEXA really measures 04:06  Why insurance won't cover it until 65 06:16  What a DEXA costs out of pocket 12:05  The hidden toxic fat around your organs 13:33  Protecting your bones on a GLP-1 20:20  DEXA vs InBody: why the numbers don't match 24:51  The protocol every GLP-1 user needs 27:11  VO2 max, RMR & the markers that matter 30:04  Where health and longevity are headed MORE FROM GLP-1 HUB 📬 Get The Steady State, Ana's weekly newsletter with GLP-1 guidance from a dietitian who's on one: http://join.glp-1hub.com [http://join.glp-1hub.com] 🎙 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this episode helped, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🌐 Shop GLP-1 essentials, meal plans, and recipes: https://shop.glp-1hub.com [https://shop.glp-1hub.com] 📷 Follow on Instagram: @glp1hub [https://www.instagram.com/glp1hub/] 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub [https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub] *Some of the links shared are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show. *The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.