How to Avoid Muscle Loss with GLP-1 Medications with Dr. Ali Novitsky

Are you someone that tends to shy away from exercise?  We know movement is important but when you don't know where to start, what's reasonable, or why you're doing it, those mental blocks can get in the way of success.Today I have invited a true leader in this space, Dr. Ali Novitsky, to motivate us to ditch the “all or nothing” approach in favor of optimizing our unique potential. Dr. Novitsky takes a really holistic approach, focusing on mental, emotional, and physical health. In this episode, we’ll be diving into:What are the benefits of movement?What age do we typically start to see muscle mass decrease?How much protein should we be getting, specifically with GLP-1 medications?How much resistance training should we be doing? Are the body composition scales we use at home actually accurate?ReferencesThe Obesity Guide Ep. 19InBody body composition scale  (Please note: This is NOT an affiliate link or purchase recommendation, but what Dr. Novitsky references.)Connect with Dr. Novitsky:Fit Woman CollectiveWebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTubeQuotes“People that are in a larger frame have such an advantage sometimes when it comes to movement. They're actually really gifted at things that require a lot of strength, but nobody ever told them that, so they usually shy away from a lot of these activities.” - Dr. Ali Novitsky“Exercise doesn't have to be this marathon. It doesn't have to be this all out sprint all the time. Ten minutes a day is a big deal. Ten minutes is more than most people are doing.” -  Dr. Ali Novitsky“Our muscles actually want to be strong. So when you start taxing them just a little bit, you start gaining strength pretty quickly.” -  Dr. Ali NovitskyAudio Stamps02:48 - Dr. Novitsky tells us more about who she is and how she helps people.06:57 - We learn the general benefits of movement, and in particular the significance of walking and strength training to improve health.12:00 - Dr. Rentea asks Dr. Novitsky how she gets people started with strength training.15:40 - Dr. Novitsky provides her recommendations for avoiding muscle loss when taking GLP-1 medications.22:41 - Dr. Rentea asks if Dr. Novitsky has any faith in the at-home body composition testing scales.29:40 - We find out if body measurements can be a useful tracking tool.All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com