LLN Episode #224: Amy Wilson – Don't Miss Out On The New Weight-Loss Craze...

About Amy Wilson: Amy Wilson is a Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, a Certified Fitness Professional, and A Certified Nutrition Coach using the FASTer Way to Fat Loss platform, who is disrupting the diet industry and helping her clients take their health back. Amy's mission is to empower and equip her clients to take charge of their health and find balance in their lives. With over 30 years of experience, Amy specializes in developing individualized health plans that navigate through her client's individual barriers, allowing them to be successful in their efforts. Amy is passionate about helping people prevent and reverse diseases with nutrition and fitness. Through her personal and professional experience, she has seen firsthand how diet and exercise can change a person's life, and how the right nutritional program can be the key to improving their health and fitness. She has seen her clients reverse their pre-diabetes, diabetes, high cholesterol, and more. She is driven to help her clients feel in control of their body and mind, while no longer feeling enslaved by their scale. What We Discuss In This Episode: Lynne and Amy discuss the topic of a popular diet drug and its potential negative effects on health, including accelerated aging, muscle loss, and increased risk of diseases. They emphasized the importance of focusing on overall health, strength, and disease prevention rather than chasing a specific body size or weight. We also discuss the topic of weight gain in menopause and midlife, as well as the use of medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Monjouro for weight loss. Amy emphasized the importance of holistic approaches, such as nutrition and exercise, to prevent dependency on medication and highlighted the potential side effects of these medications. We discuss the importance of fueling our bodies with good nutrition, building muscle, and taking care of our health for long-term well-being. We emphasized the need to change the narrative around dieting and focus on sustainable habits that promote healthy aging and independence. Amy discusses the importance of focusing on overall health and body composition rather than solely relying on the number on the scale. She emphasized the significance of building muscle, reducing inflammation, and engaging in regular physical activity to achieve optimal well-being and body transformation. We also discuss the importance of focusing on long-term health and well-being rather than quick fixes. Amy emphasized that individuals have the power to make positive changes in their lives and that seeking support and guidance can be beneficial on the journey to better health. Key Takeaways Why Millennials & GenX Are Ending Up in Nursing Homes Should you use medication to lose weight? The new Ozempic, Wegovy, and Monjouro craze for quicker weight loss. Why eating less and working out more doesn't work. Why is it harder to lose weight after 40? How can you prevent disease, age backwards? Is it possible to reverse diabetes, high blood pressure etc.? Why ultra processed foods are so bad for us. Free Resources from Amy Wilson: Check out Amy's podcast here: https://www.amykwilson.com/podcast Schedule a free call: https://www.callwithamy.live Connect With Amy Wilson: Website: https://www.amykwilson.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenutritioncoachpharmacist/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amywilsonfitness/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-wilson-rph-bcgp/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenutritioncoachpharmacist TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nutritioncoachpharmacist Connect with Lynne: If you're looking for a community of like-minded women on a journey - just like you are - to improved health and wellness, overall balance, and increased confidence, check out Lynne's private community in The Energized & Healthy Women's Club. It's a supportive and collaborative community where the women in this group share tips and solutions for a healthy and holistic lifestyle. (Discussions include things like weight management, eliminating belly bloat, wrangling sugar gremlins, and overcoming fatigue, recipes, strategies, and much more so women can feel energized, healthy, confident, and joyful each day. Website: https://holistic-healthandwellness.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holistichealthandwellnessllc The Energized Healthy Women's Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/energized.healthy.women Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynnewadsworth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnewadsworth Free Resources from Lynne: How to Thrive in Midlife: Hot flashes? Low Energy? Difficulty with weight management? If MID-LIFE & MENOPAUSE are taking their toll then I've got a solution for you! I've taken all my very best strategies and solutions to help you feel energized, vibrant, lighter & healthy, and compiled them into this FREE resource! Thrive in midlife and beyond - download my guide here: https://holistic-healthandwellness.com/thrive-through-menopause/ Grab Your Opportunity for a Free Call With Lynne: Wouldn't you just love to be successful with focusing on improved health and wellbeing? Maybe you'd like to increase your energy levels, reduce, or maintain a healthy weight, ditch the brain fog & belly bloat. Or maybe you'd love some more strategies to help transform you into a "magnificent midlifer" who's fully energized – super-charged & ready to start each new day with anticipation and & a new sense of purpose and joy. I'd love to chat. Contact me to schedule your FREE Clarity Call to see how you can successfully navigate your life through this season of midlife with grace and ease. Simply schedule a convenient time >>here: Did You Enjoy The Podcast? 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