Episode Details

#Semaglutide #Ozempic #GLP1WeightLoss #ObesityMedicine #musclehealth 

Struggling to lose fat on semaglutide, or wondering why the scale isn't moving the way you expected? In this video, Dr. Mohammed Paika — a physician board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, and a certified personal trainer — breaks down 3 evidence-based tips to help you lose more fat, protect your muscle, and get better results on GLP-1 therapy. Learn why gut health and hydration matter, how to structure your protein and training to avoid losing muscle along with fat, and how to personalize your dosing strategy with your provider for fewer side effects and better long-term results.
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References:

STEP 1 Trial (semaglutide weight loss data) — https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2032183
FDA Wegovy Prescribing Information — https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2025/218316Orig1s000lbl.pdf
StatPearls, GLP-1 Receptor Agonists (NIH) — https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK551568/

Timestamps

0:00 – Intro: Why Your Results May Be Stalling
1:48 – The Muscle Problem Nobody Talks About
3:28 – Tip #1: Protect Your Gut
6:00 – Tip #2: Build Nutrition Around Muscle, Not Just Calories
9:08 – Tip #3: Personalize Your Dosing Strategy
11:05 – Will You Gain the Weight Back?
12:08 – Recap & Where to Learn More

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Dr. Paika Podcast - https://drmohammedpaika.transistor.fm/ 
Amazon Kindle - https://www.amazon.it/GLP-1-Masterclass-Physicians-Preservation-Metabolic-ebook/dp/B0GZBR8MC4

👨‍⚕️ ABOUT DR. MOHAMMED K. PAIKA
Board-Certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine
Certified Personal Trainer & Nutrition Coach
Helping people understand metabolism, hormones, and sustainable health through evidence-based medicine.

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