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An expert, fully informed approach to living on GLP-1s, from NY-based endocrinologist Dr Rocio Salas-Whalen 'This book is a game-changer. It says what too many people need to hear but rarely do- Struggling with your weight is not a personal failure... If you've ever felt isolated in this fight, you need to read this book. You are not alone any more.' - MEL ROBBINS, bestselling author of THE LET THEM THEORY Your playbook for optimising results on GLP-1s, to reverse obesity and take charge of your health - including guidance on how to sustain weight loss once you come off the medication. *With a foreword from New York Times bestselling author of THE NEW MENOPAUSE, Dr Mary Claire Haver* GLP-1 medications have revolutionised how doctors treat obesity and changed the lives of the people who take them. With demand for these transformative drugs skyrocketing, people interested in trying GLP-1 therapy for weight loss are navigating uncharted landscape, and many patients walk out their doctor's clinic with a prescription but not the essential guidance they need to get the best results - or sustain them. In Weightless, Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, an obesity medicine specialist, covers this crucial information and the tried-and-true strategies that have helped her patients achieve their health goals. She helps you understand that taking your medication is only one step of the journey. In fact, these drugs work best when you pair them with proper monitoring and lifestyle changes. Drawing from her clinical experience and stories from her patients, she explains how to- Ask the right questions at your first appointment and select the best GLP-1 medication for you Understand how it will change your experience with food and hunger Adopt the two other key 'prescriptions' - eating more protein and strength-training - to get the most from your treatment and prevent muscle loss Navigate the impacts of GLP-1 therapy on your relationships with others, and yourself How to sustain your weight loss when you come off GLP-1s Comprehensive and research-backed, Weightless will give you the science, clarity, and confidence to take the first step toward a healthier, more empowered you.

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This book is a game-changer. It says what too many people need to hear but rarely do: Struggling with your weight is not a personal failure. And asking for help is strength, not shame. Dr Salas-Whalen gives you the science and the compassion this conversation has been missing. If you’ve ever felt isolated in this fight, you need to read this book. You are not alone any more. * Mel Robbins, Sunday Times bestselling author and host of The Mel Robbins Podcast * Dr Rocio Salas-Whalen has delivered a powerful road map for reclaiming your metabolic health. Packed with science-backed strategies and empowering encouragement, Weightless will put you in the driver’s seat of your own care and transform what you think is possible for your well-being. * Dr Vonda Wright, Sunday Times bestselling author of Unbreakable * Weightless reframes obesity as the chronic, complex condition it truly is – not a willpower problem, but a medical one. With clarity and care, Dr Salas-Whalen offers readers the tools to understand their bodies, navigate treatment options, and reclaim control over their health journeys. This book is rigorous, compassionate and deeply validating. * Dr Mary Claire Haver, New York Times bestselling author of The New Menopause and The Galveston Diet *

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Dr. Salas-Whalen is a board-certified physician specialising in Obesity Medicine and Endocrinology. She is a trailblazer in the fields of obesity and peri and menopause management, recognised for her expertise in integrating groundbreaking treatments like GLP-1 medications into personalised care plans. As one of the earliest adopters of these transformative therapies, she has helped redefine the approach to weight management, providing sustainable solutions to a historically misunderstood condition.

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