Weight loss and weight maintenance are not the same skill set, and treating them as if they are is one of the biggest reasons so many people lose weight only to regain it. In this episode of the Thrive on Plants Podcast, Dr. Daphne Bascom sits down with Dr. Holly Wyatt and Dr. James Hill to unpack what actually changes in your body, brain, and environment when you lose weight, why maintenance is harder, and how to build a plant‑powered life that supports long‑term success at any age.​

IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:

• Why GLP‑1 medications (like semaglutide and similar drugs) work so well for weight loss, and why stopping them often triggers rapid regain if you do not have a maintenance plan in place.​
• The difference between weight loss and weight maintenance, including how metabolic adaptation, set point, and muscle loss can work against you, especially in midlife.​
• The 3 pillars of long‑term success: food (resetting appetite naturally on a whole‑food, plant‑based pattern), movement (how much and what kind protects weight loss and muscle), and mindstate (the daily mental “state” that separates short‑term success from sustainable change).​
• How perimenopause and menopause change metabolism, body composition, and appetite signals, and what midlife women can do to protect lean mass and metabolic health with or without GLP‑1s.​
• The three maintenance profiles (food seeker, sedentary sitter, setback cycler) and how to tailor your strategy based on where you see yourself.​

If you want to learn how to stop weight-loss meds without regaining, this conversation offers evidence‑based, compassionate guidance you can put into practice today.​

Resources

Dr. Holly Wyatt & Dr. James Hill

• ​Book, “Losing the Weight Loss Meds”: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637747802?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
• Website: https://www.weightlossand.com/
• ​Website: https://www.weightwisdom.com/
• “Weight Loss and…” podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/weight-loss-and/id1723878862​

Key research referenced:

• SURMOUNT‑4 trial on stopping meds and cardiometabolic health: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2841273​

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Big hikes don’t just “happen.” They’re earned, through smart training, durable joints, and a fueling plan you’ve practiced before the trail gets serious.

In this episode of the Thrive on Plants Podcast, I’m joined by Mikey Bell, founder of Outdoor Adventure Training (OAT), NASM Certified Personal Trainer + Corrective Exercise Specialist, professional mountain guide (Mount Shasta), and a plant-based athlete for over a decade.

Together we break down what it actually takes to prepare for long hikes and big elevation days (including Rim-to-Rim style objectives): posture from the ground up, downhill “armor,” pack weight progression, trekking pole technique, heart rate zone training, and plant-based fueling that won’t wreck your gut.

If you’re training for a bucket-list hike, or you simply want to feel confident and capable on the trail, this is your blueprint.

Key takeaways
• Train the downhill on purpose (eccentric strength + stability), not as an afterthought.
• Posture isn’t “stand up straight, ”it’s alignment under load, starting at the feet.
• Use heart rate zones to build real endurance (and stop guessing intensity).
• Your pack plan should be progressive and strategic, not a last-minute ego test.
• For long efforts, practice a plant-based fueling strategy that prioritizes performance and GI tolerance.

Connect with Mikey + Outdoor Adventure Training (OAT)
OAT Website: https://outdooradventuretraining.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@outdooradventuretraining
Instagram: https://instagram.com/outdooradventuretraining

Some Helpful Videos from OAT
Train for Hiking: https://youtu.be/qHO8m0tQ0j0?si=vvGWSTTNRm02Fvb0
Train Without Mountains: https://youtu.be/42qKDlnt59Q?si=FsTQOT8lon1YZo6U
How Much Should Your Pack Weigh?: https://youtu.be/HgG57D95OMY?si=I9bEKYPyS6ZZg7n9
How to Fit Your Backpack: https://youtu.be/h7eFd-D5_DI?si=Uj9OoqvtRZWnvuXR
Nutrition for Endurance: https://youtu.be/XCPm4VRpX9I?si=jM9IkBVRlX6I-2AZ

#hikingtraining #trekkingpoles #rucking #zone2training #plantbasedathlete #endurancefueling #kneepainprevention #outdooradventuretraining #thriveonplants

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Toxins are everywhere, but that doesn’t mean we’re powerless. In this episode, Dr. Aly Cohen breaks down the surprising places toxins hide in our homes, how they impact our hormones and health, and the simple, low-stress steps we can take to reduce exposure and protect our families.

Main Topics Covered:

• How environmental toxins disrupt hormones, immunity, and child development
• Common sources of toxin exposure (food, plastics, cleaning products, personal care)
• Easy first steps to reduce your toxic exposure without panic or perfection
• Dr. Cohen’s “good, better, best” approach to clean living
• Empowering parents to make safer choices without overwhelm

Interested in Learning more?

Website: TheSmartHuman.com

Instagram: @thesmarthuman

Podcast: The Smart Human Podcast

Dr. Aly Cohen: www.AlyCohenMD.com

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