152: GLP-1 Muscle Loss: Why the Number on the Scale Is Lying to You (FUEL Using Protein Strategically)

The scale is moving. But is it telling you the whole story? On a GLP-1 in perimenopause or menopause, without the right nutrition underneath it, a significant portion of what you're losing may not be fat. In this episode I break down why muscle loss is the hidden problem nobody is talking about on GLP-1s, why under-eating protein keeps your body in protection mode, and what your protein actually needs to look like on this medication. This is Week 2 of the FUEL Method series. 00:00 Show Intro 01:10 GLP-1 Series Kickoff 02:07 Scale vs Fat Loss 03:23 Why Muscle Matters 05:21 Protein as Stressor 06:52 Quick GLP-1 Quiz Break 07:34 Protein and Blood Sugar 08:18 Track Your Real Intake 12:42 Protein Targets and Portions 15:44 Protein When Appetite Is Low 17:43 Signs of Muscle Loss 20:31 Wrap Up and Next Steps 21:34 Podcast Outro Check out the full show notes at https://cindistickle.com/podcast/ep-152-glp-1-muscle-loss-why-the-number-on-the-scale-is-lying-to-you-fuel-using-protein-strategically Connect with Cindi Book a Metabolism Consultation: https://calendly.com/cindistickle/metabolism-consultation Free Peptide Guide: https://cindistickle.myflodesk.com/menopausepeptideguidepodcast Take the GLP-1 Symptom Quiz: https://cindistickle.com/glp-1-quiz