491-Beyond GLP-1: Sarcopenia, Bariatric Surgery in GLP-1 Era with Aoife McMahon

The GLP-1 isn't what puts your muscle at risk. Not eating enough is.Registered dietitian Aoife McMahon has worked in weight-loss clinics, bariatric surgery, and weight-loss drug prescribing. Today she practices from a weight-inclusive lens, with a background in eating disorders.In this episode of the Beyond GLP-1 series, we talk about sarcopenia, bariatric surgery, and why so many of the answers people are looking for don't exist yet.In this episode, you'll learn:What sarcopenia is, and why muscle mass and muscle function are two different thingsHow appetite suppression can quietly lead to undernourishment and muscle lossWhy "I lost weight and I could move better" doesn't tell the whole storyWhat the research does and doesn't say about weightlifting as protectionWhy eating disorder screening and informed consent are missing from most GLP-1 prescribingMentioned in the show:CONFIDENT 5-week Body Acceptance Challenge: https://program.stephaniedodier.com/confidentAoife on Instagram - That Irish Dietitian: https://www.instagram.com/thatirishdietitianInside Bariatrics podcast (Aoife's show): https://open.spotify.com/show/033nYDCJmhWHC3zZ8Uh3H7?si=46ed876255a14e04Aoife's professional training: https://centreforliberatingnutrition.com/for-professionals/