Show notes: (0:52) Michelle’s journey of getting into the work she does now (1:53) Wrong and right way to lose weight (3:00) Importance of protein and understanding metabolism (8:49) GLP-1 medications: benefits and risks (12:50) Inflammation and weight gain (17:08) Healthy weight loss strategies and tips (27:16) What role does muscle play in losing weight? (29:07) The psychological aspect of losing weight (31:58) How do they help keep people on track with their health journey? (36:06) ​​Addressing stress and anxiety through physical and emotional root causes (41:27) Where to find Michelle (42:42) Outro Who is Michelle Shapiro?   Michelle Shapiro is an Integrative/ Functional Registered Dietitian from NYC with 8+ years of experience serving over 1000 clients to reverse their anxiety, heal longstanding gut issues and approach weight loss lovingly and in a body-neutral way. Michelle, in her work, aims to bridge the gap for clients between functional nutrition and body positivity. She works with clients one on one in her private practice virtually. Connect with Michelle: Website: https://michelleshapirord.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/michelleshapirord/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCObGWYLQaO0jnE_4u2Xx72w   Listen to her podcast: https://www.quietthediet.com/ Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram