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GLP-1s for Women’s Health: Combating Muscle Loss & Blood Sugar Reset with Michelle Sirmons, RD
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What if the reason your weight won’t budge… isn’t calories — but blood sugar swings? GLP-1 medications are everywhere right now. But whether you’re taking one or not, this episode will help you understand what actually drives sustainable fat loss, stable energy, and long-term metabolic health — especially in perimenopause and post-menopause.
In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Michelle Sirmons, one of our registered dietitians at BeingBrigid Functional Nutrition, to break down what women over 40 truly need to focus on: blood sugar stability, muscle preservation, protein intake, gut health, and consistency. Because your body isn’t broken — it just needs the right inputs.
What You’ll Learn In This Episode:
Why GLP-1 medications don’t automatically stabilize blood sugar
The hidden risk of muscle loss and sarcopenia during weight loss
Why protein becomes essential during perimenopause and menopause
How resistant starch and fiber naturally support GLP-1 production
The connection between gut health, inflammation, and cravings
Why chewing your food and eating in a calm state improves hormone health
Lab markers every woman over 40 should track (A1C, fasting insulin, DEXA scans)
How food as medicine supports sustainable body composition changes
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Brigid and Michelle
01:54 Working with clients on GLP-1s and blood sugar stabilization
04:53 Risks of blood sugar fluctuations and nutrient deficiencies
07:12 Key nutrition principles for women over 40 on GLP-1s
08:30 Stabilizing blood sugar for better energy and health
12:00 The role of protein in aging and muscle preservation
15:58 Natural ways to support GLP-1 production through diet
17:33 The importance of fiber and resistant starch for gut health
20:15 Enhancing GLP-1 secretion with amino acids and omega-3s
21:38 How to optimize digestion and reduce bloating
22:44 Foundational habits for long-term health and vitality
29:21 Tracking health markers and symptom improvements
36:25 Empowering women at any age to thrive and flourish
Resources & Links:
+ Watch the full episode on YouTube
+ Join the TENTH Round of The Blood Sugar Reset
+ Explore The Being Collective Membership
+ Brigid’s Website
+ Brigid’s Instagram
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