Ep #77: How to Successfully Get Off of Ozempic with Dr. Dina Pavilonis

Welcome back to The Wellfuel Podcast! We're so excited to have Dr. Dina Pavilonis as our guest today to discuss how to successfully transition off of Ozempic and similar weight-loss drugs. You've seen it, heard about it, and it seems like everyone is on it these days - Ozempic (or Wegovy, or something similar) - right? But what exactly are these drugs - how do they work, and what happens when you try to transition off of them? How do you NOT gain the weight back when you stop taking these medications to lose weight? Dr. Dina is here to give us an absolute gold mine of information and knowledge on this topic - and we can't wait for you to listen in! Chapters & Takeaways: 01:16 Understanding the Effects of Ozempic and Similar Drugs 05:19 Challenges of Nutritional Intake06:08Transitioning Off Ozempic 07:46 The Set Weight Number and Body's Resistance to Change 11:51 Working with a Nutritionist and Health Coach 13:19 Complexity of the Process and Chemical Changes in the Brain About Dr. Dina Pavilonis: Dr. Dina Pavlonez is a medical doctor board-certified in family medicine, obesity medicine, and is a fellow in anti-aging metabolic endocrinology and functional medicine. She's certified by the Institute of Functional Medicine, (IFM), has a certified BA in management at Cornell University, and she's the CEO and founder of one of the largest integrative clinics in Chicago, Green Circle Wellness, and the author of her first bestselling book, No More Band-Aids. ------------------------- Want to learn more about how Isabel Smith Nutrition can help support you on your journey to better health?  Book a call with us today! ------------------------- Join us next week for a NEW episode of The Wellfuel Podcast! Be sure to like, share, and subscribe to The Wellfuel Podcast for more great nutritional content in the future! You can learn more about Isabel Smith Nutrition by following us on Instagram: @isabelsmithnutrition Isabel Smith, MS, RD, CDN