Women are struggling with different issues at different stages of life, whether it be infertility, peri/post menopause symptoms, metabolic dysfunction, autoimmune conditions, and more.GLP-1s have sparked interest as a tool for improving these conditions, but haven’t come without criticism.Some fear dependence on the medication, others fear muscle loss, and others fear increased cancer risk.Dr. Jessica Shepherd, MD, Dr. Natalie Crawford, MD, Dr. Shannon Ritchey, DPT, and McCall McPherson, PA-C, lead this conversation surrounding how these medications can affect women at different stages, who they are and aren’t indicated for, and how to avoid side effects.  00:30: Introduction 03:00: Meet Dr. Jessica Shepherd, Dr. Natalie Crawford, McCall McPherson, and Dr. Shannon Ritchey 04:35: How do GLP-1s work?  09:30: Microdosing GLP-1s 16:55: The media and GLP-1s 20:50: Benefits of GLP-1s for thyroid conditions24:22: When are GLP-1s appropriate during reproductive years? 28:25: GLP-1s and skeletal muscle 30:30: How much weight loss can you expect on a GLP-1?33:50: GLP-1s during perimenopause and menopause 39:45: How long should you be on a GLP-1? 45:40: Q&amp;A To try Evlo for 2 weeks free, visit <a href='https://evlofitness.com/'>www.evlofitness.com</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Women are struggling with different issues at different stages of life, whether it be infertility, peri/post menopause symptoms, metabolic dysfunction, autoimmune conditions, and more.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;GLP-1s have sparked interest as a tool for improving these conditions, but haven’t come without criticism.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Some fear dependence on the medication, others fear muscle loss, and others fear increased cancer risk.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jessica Shepherd, MD, Dr. Natalie Crawford, MD, Dr. Shannon Ritchey, DPT, and McCall McPherson, PA-C, lead this conversation surrounding how these medications can affect women at different stages, who they are and aren’t indicated for, and how to avoid side effects.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:30: Introduction &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;03:00: Meet Dr. Jessica Shepherd, Dr. Natalie Crawford, McCall McPherson, and Dr. Shannon Ritchey &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;04:35: How do GLP-1s work?  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;09:30: Microdosing GLP-1s &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;16:55: The media and GLP-1s &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;20:50: Benefits of GLP-1s for thyroid conditions&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;24:22: When are GLP-1s appropriate during reproductive years? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;28:25: GLP-1s and skeletal muscle &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;30:30: How much weight loss can you expect on a GLP-1?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;33:50: GLP-1s during perimenopause and menopause &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;39:45: How long should you be on a GLP-1? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;45:40: Q&amp;amp;A &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To try Evlo for 2 weeks free, visit &lt;a href='https://evlofitness.com/'&gt;www.evlofitness.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Women are struggling with different issues at different stages of life, whether it be infertility, peri/post menopause symptoms, metabolic dysfunction, autoimmune conditions, and more. GLP-1s have sparked interest as a tool for improving these conditions, but haven’t come without criticism. Some fear dependence on the medication, others fear muscle loss, and others fear increased cancer risk. Dr. Jessica Shepherd, MD, Dr. Natalie Crawford, MD, Dr. Shannon Ritchey, DPT, and McCall McPherson, P...

How GLP-1s Are Impacting Women's Health 

00:00: Introduction01:23: The REPS framework for building muscle 03:37: Cardio, nutrition, and recovery recommendations 05:08: Dr. Shannon&apos;s history with over-exercising and building muscle 08:10: Why Dr. Shannon created Evlo  To try Evlo for 2 weeks free, visit <a href='https://evlofitness.com/'>www.evlofitness.com</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;00:00: Introduction&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:23: The REPS framework for building muscle &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;03:37: Cardio, nutrition, and recovery recommendations &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;05:08: Dr. Shannon&amp;apos;s history with over-exercising and building muscle &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;08:10: Why Dr. Shannon created Evlo &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To try Evlo for 2 weeks free, visit &lt;a href='https://evlofitness.com/'&gt;www.evlofitness.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

00:00: Introduction 01:23: The REPS framework for building muscle  03:37: Cardio, nutrition, and recovery recommendations  05:08: Dr. Shannon's history with over-exercising and building muscle  08:10: Why Dr. Shannon created Evlo      To try Evlo for 2 weeks free, visit www.evlofitness.com 

Fitness Rewired Capsule #9: What Actually Works for Body Recomposition 

00:00: Introduction01:24: Introduction and defining what &quot;bulky&quot; means 02:45: The body builder physique 03:40: Why you might feel &quot;bigger&quot; when building muscle 05:20: Why you might feel swollen, puffy, or inflamed 08:35: How to distinguish between fat gain and inflammation 10:00: &quot;Tone without the bulk&quot; To try Evlo for 2 weeks free, visit <a href='https://evlofitness.com/'>www.evlofitness.com</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;00:00: Introduction&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:24: Introduction and defining what &amp;quot;bulky&amp;quot; means &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;02:45: The body builder physique &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;03:40: Why you might feel &amp;quot;bigger&amp;quot; when building muscle &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;05:20: Why you might feel swollen, puffy, or inflamed &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;08:35: How to distinguish between fat gain and inflammation &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;10:00: &amp;quot;Tone without the bulk&amp;quot; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To try Evlo for 2 weeks free, visit &lt;a href='https://evlofitness.com/'&gt;www.evlofitness.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

00:00: Introduction 01:24: Introduction and defining what "bulky" means  02:45: The body builder physique  03:40: Why you might feel "bigger" when building muscle  05:20: Why you might feel swollen, puffy, or inflamed  08:35: How to distinguish between fat gain and inflammation  10:00: "Tone without the bulk"  To try Evlo for 2 weeks free, visit www.evlofitness.com 

Fitness Rewired Capsule #8: The 3 Reasons You May Feel Bulky

00:00: Introduction02:18: Does sweating mean you had an effective workout? 04:10: Why do we sweat? 05:50: Why sweating is an unreliable predictor of workout effectiveness 07:18: Does sweating accelerate fat loss or make you look toned? 09:00: Are heated workouts better for cardio? 11:30: Are heated workouts and sweating bad? 12:05: The bottom line To try Evlo for 2 weeks free, visit <a href='https://evlofitness.com/'>www.evlofitness.com</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;00:00: Introduction&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;02:18: Does sweating mean you had an effective workout? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;04:10: Why do we sweat? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;05:50: Why sweating is an unreliable predictor of workout effectiveness &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;07:18: Does sweating accelerate fat loss or make you look toned? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;09:00: Are heated workouts better for cardio? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;11:30: Are heated workouts and sweating bad? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;12:05: The bottom line &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To try Evlo for 2 weeks free, visit &lt;a href='https://evlofitness.com/'&gt;www.evlofitness.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

00:00: Introduction 02:18: Does sweating mean you had an effective workout?  04:10: Why do we sweat?  05:50: Why sweating is an unreliable predictor of workout effectiveness  07:18: Does sweating accelerate fat loss or make you look toned?  09:00: Are heated workouts better for cardio?  11:30: Are heated workouts and sweating bad?  12:05: The bottom line  To try Evlo for 2 weeks free, visit www.evlofitness.com 

Fitness Rewired Capsule #7: Sweating and Hot Workouts

00:00: Introduction01:50: What is soreness? 04:15: Do you need to be sore to build muscle?06:45: Can soreness be counterproductive? 07:45: Should you train a sore muscle? 08:50: Summary To try Evlo for 2 weeks free, visit <a href='https://evlofitness.com/'>www.evlofitness.com</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;00:00: Introduction&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:50: What is soreness? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;04:15: Do you need to be sore to build muscle?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;06:45: Can soreness be counterproductive? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;07:45: Should you train a sore muscle? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;08:50: Summary &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To try Evlo for 2 weeks free, visit &lt;a href='https://evlofitness.com/'&gt;www.evlofitness.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

00:00: Introduction 01:50: What is soreness?  04:15: Do you need to be sore to build muscle? 06:45: Can soreness be counterproductive?  07:45: Should you train a sore muscle?  08:50: Summary  To try Evlo for 2 weeks free, visit www.evlofitness.com 

Fitness Rewired Capsule #6: How Sore Should You Be? 

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