Weightless: A Doctor’s Guide to Weight-Loss Medications, Sustainable Results and the Health You Deserve

*With a foreword from New York Times bestselling author of THE NEW MENOPAUSE, Dr Mary Claire Haver*

GLP-1s (Mounjaro, Ozempic, Wegovy, et al) are creatina huge buzz in medicine. They instigate rapid weight loss and banish food cravings. There is increasing evidence of many powerful additional health benefits, so they have even been touted as miraculous. But the eternal question is: after you''ve lost the weight, how can you sustain that lifestyle for the long term?

In The GLP-1 BREAKTHROUGH, Dr Salas-Whalen will take readers along a comprehensive health journey that begins before starting on GLP1s, though the entire process of weight loss and muscle retention process, and beyond that - to the life after the weight loss goals are achieved.

The book discusses everything from understanding GLP1s and navigating side effects, to getting enough protein, celebrity culture, lifestyle changes, the food system and more.

Dr Salas-Whelan''s voice is authoritative and encouraging. She will share case studies from patients who experienced relatable issues along their journeys, and how she coached them to the other side of a roadblock. The GLP-1 Breakthrough is your handbook for long-term, sustainable weight loss and vitality.

'This book is a game-changer. It says what too many people need to hear but rarely do: Struggling with your weight is not a personal failure... If you’ve ever felt isolated in this fight, you need to read this book. You are not alone any more.' – MEL ROBBINS, bestselling author of THE LET THEM THEORYYour playbook for optimising results on GLP-1s, to reverse obesity and take charge of your health – including guidance on how to sustain weight loss once you come off the medication. *With a foreword from New York Times bestselling author of THE NEW MENOPAUSE, Dr Mary Claire Haver*GLP-1 medications have revolutionised how doctors treat obesity and changed the lives of the people who take them. With demand for these transformative drugs skyrocketing, people interested in trying GLP-1 therapy for weight loss are navigating uncharted landscape, and many patients walk out their doctor’s clinic with a prescription but not the essential guidance they need to get the best results – or sustain them. In Weightless, Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, an obesity medicine specialist, covers this crucial information and the tried-and-true strategies that have helped her patients achieve their health goals. She helps you understand that taking your medication is only one step of the journey. In fact, these drugs work best when you pair them with proper monitoring and lifestyle changes. Drawing from her clinical experience and stories from her patients, she explains how to:Ask the right questions at your first appointment and select the best GLP-1 medication for youUnderstand how it will change your experience with food and hungerAdopt the two other key 'prescriptions' – eating more protein and strength-training – to get the most from your treatment and prevent muscle lossNavigate the impacts of GLP-1 therapy on your relationships with others, and yourselfHow to sustain your weight loss when you come off GLP-1sComprehensive and research-backed, Weightless will give you the science, clarity, and confidence to take the first step toward a healthier, more empowered you.

• | Author: Dr Rocio Salas-Whalen
• | Publisher: Ebury Publishing
• | Publication Date: Jan 01, 2026
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• | Binding: Hardback
• | ISBN-13: 9781785046339
• | ISBN-10: 1785046330