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GLP-1s for Women’s Health: Combating Muscle Loss & Blood Sugar Reset with Michelle Sirmons, RD
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- Feb 24, 2026
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Summary
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…