Oral GLP-1 Pill for Weight Maintenance: A Dietitian's Real Results w/ Whitney Black, MS RD

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Send us Fan Mail A daily GLP-1 pill sounds like an easy way to maintain your weight loss, but what happens when it doesn't work like the shot did? Registered dietitian Whitney Black, who lives with type 1 diabetes, shares what happened when she switched from Zepbound to Foundayo (orforglipron) for maintenance, and why she went back after two months. You'll hear how her fullness cues, blood sugar, and insulin needs changed, and what she tells clients about weight regain. The surprise wasn't the food noise. It was a different signal that quietly went missing. This is one person's experience, not a verdict on how the pill will work for everyone. IN THIS EPISODE - Whitney's path to Zepbound with type 1 diabetes, Hashimoto's, and PCOS - Why hunger and fullness dysregulation is biology, not a personal failing - Where GLP-1s stand for type 1 diabetes, and why insulin changes need your care team - What Foundayo is (an oral GLP-1 from Eli Lilly, not tirzepatide) and how its dosing differs - How her fullness cues and blood sugar changed on Foundayo, and the roughly 15 pounds she regained in two months - Cost versus effectiveness when choosing a maintenance option - Switching back to Zepbound and slowly titrating up again - Practical and mental strategies when weight comes back after a break in medication ABOUT THE GUEST Whitney Black, MBA, MS, RD, LD, LMNT, is a registered dietitian specializing in weight management and practical nutrition for individuals using GLP-1 medications. Through her private practice and online education, she helps people navigate nutrition, weight management, and metabolic health with an evidence-based, realistic approach. Whitney also brings her own lived experience with weight management and GLP-1 medications to her work, allowing her to connect clinical expertise with the real-life experience of navigating these treatments. She is also the author of an upcoming GLP-1-focused cookbook with Fair Winds Press. CONNECT WITH WHITNEY BLACK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitney.the.dietitian/ Work with Whitney (Nourish): https://signup.nourish.com/providers/whitney-black SPONSORS This episode is brought to you by Timeline. When you buy a one-month supply of Mitopure Gummies, you'll get a free Discovery Size Mitopure Firming Serum, an $85 value. Go to https://www.timeline.com/glp1bundle to claim yours. This episode is also brought to you by Tyde Wellness, the GLP-1 provider Ana uses, with nutrition guidance built for GLP-1s, independent licensed providers, and a care team that answers when something comes up. Go to https://tydewellness.com/GLP1Hub and use code GLP1Hub50 for $50 off your first month. CHAPTERS 00:00 Preview: why the pill appealed to her 00:21 Introduction 01:04 Welcome, Whitney Black 02:17 Life before GLP-1s with type 1 diabetes, Hashimoto's, and PCOS 04:54 Starting Zepbound as a dietitian 06:53 Fullness cues: it's biology, not willpower 08:38 GLP-1s and type 1 diabetes today 12:29 Maintenance, dosing, and why she tried Foundayo 12:57 What Foundayo is (and isn't) 14:29 Sponsor: Timeline 15:23 Foundayo dosing and the first weeks 16:44 Losing the fullness signal 18:53 Rising blood sugar and insulin resistance 19:26 Cost versus effectiveness 21:40 Back on Zepbound 24:00 Advice when weight comes back after a break 26:14 Sponsor: Tyde Wellness 27:14 Why it's not just an appetite suppressant 30:08 Where to find Whitney 31:26 Closing MORE FROM GLP-1 HUB 📬 Get The Steady State, Ana's weekly newsletter with GLP-1 guidance from a dietitian who's on one: http://join.glp-1hub.com 🎙 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this episode helped, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🌐 Shop GLP-1 essentials, meal plans, and recipes: https://shop.glp-1hub.com 📷 Follow on Instagram: @glp1hub 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub *Some of the links shared are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show. *The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.