{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/60d9d526385fc0001a1034f8/68abe659982c36846e4fe894?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"A Darling Weight Management","description":"<p>In this episode of <em>Between Two White Coats</em>, Dr. Michelle Plaster and Nurse Practitioner Amber Foster continue their conversation with social media influencer Kristen (@EveryDayisDarling). After shedding significant weight with GLP-1 medications, Kristen opens up about the <strong>maintenance phase</strong> of her journey—what life looked like after hitting her goal weight, and how she worked to sustain her results.</p><p>Together, they discuss:</p><ul><li>Why focusing on <strong>habits and health over a number on the scale</strong> is key.</li><li>The reality of <strong>“food noise”</strong> and how Kristen manages it in maintenance.</li><li>How simple movement (like walks with her kids) can be more sustainable than grueling gym sessions.</li><li>The role of medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide in <strong>supporting—not replacing—healthy choices</strong>.</li><li>Why obesity should be viewed and treated as a <strong>disease</strong>, not a moral failure.</li></ul><p>This conversation is packed with encouragement, practical takeaways, and a fresh perspective on what happens <em>after</em> the weight loss journey begins. Whether you’re curious about GLP-1 medications, navigating maintenance yourself, or just need a reminder that wellness is about progress, not perfection—this episode is for you.</p>","author_name":"Dr. Michelle Plaster & Nurse Practitioner Amber Foster"}