Preserving Muscle While Losing Weight with Dr. Carolynn Francavilla

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In this episode, Dr. Francavilla discusses the importance of muscle health in the context of GLP-1 medications and weight loss. She explains the role of muscle in metabolism, the differences between lean mass and muscle mass loss, and strategies to preserve muscle during weight loss. The conversation also covers nutrition, the risks of sarcopenia, and the specific concerns for older adults using GLP-1 medications. Dr. Francavilla emphasizes the need for personalized approaches to weight maintenance and introduces her strength training program, GLP Strong, designed for users of GLP-1 medications.

Learn more about Dr. Carolynn Francavilla:

Carolynn Francavilla, MD, DABOM, MFOMA is Board Certified in Family Medicine and a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She was named the Obesity Medicine Association’s Clinician of the Year in 2025. She owns and operates Green Mountain Partners for Health and Colorado Weight Care in Denver, Colorado. She hosts Doctor Francavilla Show a podcast about weight and health and is the  founder of GLP Strong, an introductory fitness program for people on weight loss medications. 

Website: https://www.DrFrancavilla.com

GLP-1 strength program: https://www.Glpstrong.com

Podcast: https://www.thedrfrancavillashow.com/

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