The Big Day Fitness Show

She Took a GLP-1 and Kept Every Bit of Her Muscle — Here's How

Dr. An-Louise Johnson — "Doc," a South Shore oral surgeon and mom in her 50's — spent nearly a decade building muscle. When she started a GLP-1, she had one rule: don't lose it. She gets honest about how she pulled it off. In this episode: * Why "strong" beat "skinny" — and made fitness finally sustainable * The muscle-loss risk of GLP-1s, and the plan she used to keep every pound * Hitting 143g of protein a day, going from 3 to 5 workouts a week, and where people quietly miss protein * "It felt like a miracle — but I still did the work" * Food as fuel, not comfort * Showing up anyway: motion is lotion, and why 40 minutes late still counts * Modifying around a bad back, a sore shoulder, even a cast * Why a room full of 40s–70s who "look like you" changes everything Chapters: 00:00 Meet Dr. An-Louise Johnson 01:33 Getting strong, not skinny 03:36 The weighted vest and Christmas boxes 05:19 Starting a GLP-1, keeping muscle 07:26 More protein, more often 08:26 143g of protein a day 10:29 Why past diets failed 12:03 Food as fuel, not comfort 14:52 Showing up when you don't want to 16:48 Trusting experts, finding your people 20:07 Coaches, mods and a silly icebreaker 23:51 Injuries and "motion is lotion" The Big Day Fitness Show with Bobby Gasdia and Maria Gutierrez — strength, mobility, nutrition, and real-talk wellness for adults over 40. Big Day Fitness has gyms in Norwell and Duxbury, MA, helping the South Shore move better, get stronger, and live bigger. New episodes weekly, also on 95.9 WATD-FM. Follow @bigday_fitness on Instagram. Want to train with us in Norwell or Duxbury? Start at bigdayfit.com.

How Much Protein You Actually Need After 40 (Most People Get It Wrong)

Most people think they ate "pretty good" today — and have no real idea what they actually put in their body. In this episode, Bobby and Maria break down the nutrition basics that actually move the needle for adults over 40: building awareness before chasing perfection, why protein is the easiest first win, and how hidden fats quietly blow up your calories without you noticing. What we cover: * The simple food journal that beats counting macros (and why awareness comes first) * The 3-day journal method we start every member with — 2 weekdays, 1 weekend * Why "diet" should mean lifestyle, not a 2-month sprint you burn out of * How much protein you actually need: 0.7–1g per pound of goal bodyweight * The thermogenic effect — why protein costs you calories just to digest it * How to make protein less boring (sources, sauces, and the protein-shake shortcut) * The domino effect: how one small win pulls the next one along * Picking a clean protein powder by reading the label * Why fat hits 9 calories per gram — and the olive-oil-vs-popcorn eye-opener * Eating out: the hidden butter problem and how to order around it

Welcome to the Adult Playground

What if the gym could actually be fun? In this debut episode of the Big Day Fitness Show on WATD, hosts Bobby Gasdia and Maria Gutierrez introduce themselves and share the story behind Big Day Fitness — a gym built specifically for adults over 40 who are done with cookie-cutter workout programs that leave them burned out, injured, or just plain bored. Bobby and Maria break down why strength training is the single most important thing you can do for your body as you age, what the difference between lifespan and health span means for your future, and why the right fitness program should build you up — not break you down. Plus, hear the inspiring story of member Sue, who went from chronic back pain to jumping on horseback again, and find out why so many self-proclaimed "non-gym people" end up never wanting to leave Big Day Fitness. If you're over 40 and looking for a fitness approach that actually fits your life, this episode is your starting point.

Let’s Talk Menopause

Bobby and Maria dive into what really happens during perimenopause and menopause — the symptoms no one warns you about, why they happen, and what you can actually do to feel better. Maria also shares insights from her brand-new book, The Guide to Perimenopause and Menopause, a simple, no-nonsense resource for women who want real answers and practical solutions.

Extraordinary Results = Extra Ordinary Habits

Bobby and Maria reveal how sticking to simple, ordinary habits in fitness, nutrition, and life can compound into extraordinary results over time.