The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast

Everything You Need to Know About GLP-1s

May 5, 2026·43 min
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GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are everywhere right now. But what do they actually do? And who are they for?Today we’re joined by Dr. Spencer Nadolsky, also known as “The Doc Who Lifts.” He’s an obesity and lipid specialist physician, founder of Vineyard and ChefRX, and co-host of the Docs Who Lift podcast.Dr. Nadolsky breaks down the science, myths, and real-life impact of GLP-1s, including:What it feels like to be on GLP-1sExpected weight loss resultsComparison of weight loss drugs: Ozempic vs Wegovy vs ZepboundSide effects What happens when you stop taking themAre they ruining metabolism? Muscle? Bones? Relationships!? Are GLP-1s the solution to obesity?Tune in and find out. Links:IG: https://www.instagram.com/drnadolsky/Vineyard: https://joinvineyard.com/ChefRX: https://orders.chefrx.co/get-startedThe Docs Who Lift Podcast: https://drspencer.com/podcast/(00:00:00) Welcome to the podcast. Meet Dr. Nadolsky.(00:06:03) Simple explanation GLP-1s(00:08:23) Who GLP-1s are for(00:11:26) Ozempic vs Wegovy vs Zepbound(00:12:48) Expected weight loss results(00:15:06) Side effects explained(00:23:42) What it feels like to be on GLP-1s(00:27:16) Why people are so emotional about GLP-1s(00:33:27) Are GLP-1s the solution to obesity?(00:39:18) The #1 thing everyone should do for their health(00:42:35) Where to find Dr. NadolskyWant to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The CVG Nation app, for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iPhone⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The CVG Nation app, for Android⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fitness FB Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Constantly Varied Gear's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Workout Leggings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The CVG Nation App, for iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cvg-nation/id1544802693The CVG Nation App, for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.cvgnationOur Fitness Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/416198445414413Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs: https://www.constantlyvariedgear.com/pages/ttsl-daily-lander-with-ebooksConstantly Varied Gear’s Workout Leggings: https://www.constantlyvariedgear.com/

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