Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
GLP-1s can absolutely help you lose weight. But if you're not lifting while you're on them, you're losing bone, muscle, and organ mass — the exact things that protect your longevity and vitality in midlife. Dr. Stephanie Estima and @nataliejillfitness get into the nuanced truth about these medications: where they make sense, where they're being used as a shortcut, and why protein alone isn't enough if your appetite is suppressed. Plus — the Maria Kang story, the "this is why I lift" moment, and why the most important rep you ever do might have nothing to do with how you look.
Watch the full episode at youtu.be/SUTUNibaj2E
**P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:
Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife. drstephanieestima.com/newsletter
Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results. drstephanie.ca/lift
GLP-1s can absolutely help you lose weight. But if you're not lifting while you're on them, you're losing bone, muscle, and organ mass — the exact things that protect your longevity and vitality in midlife. Dr. Stephanie Estima and @nataliejillfitness get into the nuanced truth about these medications: where they make sense, where they're being used as a shortcut, and why protein alone isn't enough if your appetite is suppressed. Plus — the Maria Kang story, the "this is why I lift" moment, and why the most important rep you ever do might have nothing to do with how you look.
Watch the full episode at youtu.be/SUTUNibaj2E
**P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:
Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife. drstephanieestima.com/newsletter
Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results. drstephanie.ca/lift
