# GLP-1s Are Not Enough: Eat, Train & Protect Your Metabolism (with Dr. Mike Israetel)

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Podcast: [The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast with Elizabeth McGann](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-holistic-glp-1-podcast-with-elizabeth-mcgann-871570)
Published: 2026-05-05T18:08:15+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Mike Israetel—PhD in sports physiology, bodybuilder, and one of the most respected voices in muscle, metabolism and body composition. If you’re using (or considering) a GLP-1, this conversation could completely change how you approach your results. We get into what most people are missing: why GLP-1s alone aren’t enough—and how the real magic happens when you combine them with the right nutrition and strength training. Dr. Mike breaks down how you can lose fat without losing muscle (and even build muscle) with just two short workouts a week, why intermittent fasting can backfire, and what’s actually happening when these medications “stop working.” We also talk about bone health, protein intake, side effects, and the future of next-generation GLP-1s. This is one of those episodes that brings clarity, cuts through the noise, and gives you a smarter, more empowered way to do this right. *** SHOW NOTES [ 00:00 ] Welcome + Why This Episode Matters [ 04:00 ] The Biggest GLP-1 Mistake Almost Everyone Is Making [ 08:00 ] The Muscle Myth: Why Weight Loss Without Strength Training Backfires [ 12:00 ] The 2x20-Minute Workout That Changes Everything [ 16:00 ] Gym Intimidation: How to Start (Even If You’ve Never Lifted) [ 20:00 ] Yoga, Pilates & Walking: Are They Enough? [ 24:00 ] The Truth About Bone Loss on GLP-1s [ 28:00 ] The Ideal GLP-1 Nutrition Strategy (That Most People Miss) [ 32:00 ] Intermittent Fasting on GLP-1s: Helpful or Harmful? [ 36:00 ] Hitting Your Protein Goals (Even If You’re Busy or Plant-Based) [ 40:00 ] GLP-1 “Tolerance”: Are the Drugs Stopping Working? [ 44:00 ] Dosing Strategy: Why “Start Low, Go Slow” Wins [ 48:00 ] Side Effects Explained: What’s Actually Happening in Your Body [ 52:00 ] The “Flat Feeling”: Is GLP-1…

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