Podcast Summary
What does the future of weight loss and obesity care really look like?In this special annual predictions episode of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast, Dr. Matthew Weiner, registered dietitian Zoë, and Deidre review their 2025 weight loss predictions and share bold, evidence-based predictions for 2026.They break down what’s coming next in GLP-1 medications, including pricing, insurance coverage, injectable vs oral GLP-1s, and how medications will increasingly be combined with nutrition, lifestyle changes, and bariatric surgery. The episode also explores major shifts in nutrition trends, including why protein quality will matter more than quantity, why fiber may be the next big focus, and how whole-food diets outperform processed “GLP-1 support” products.You’ll also hear forward-looking conversations about: • AI-powered meal planning and obesity care • Personalized nutrition tools and body composition tracking • Maintenance-phase weight loss becoming its own specialty • The future role of bariatric surgery alongside GLP-1 medications • Why sustainable habits matter more than everThis episode is ideal for anyone using or considering GLP-1 medications, navigating insurance coverage, or looking for realistic, long-term weight loss strategies grounded in science—not trends.Download our FREE APP from your app store today: Search "Pound of Cure"
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This conversation is part of the Pound of Cure approach to evidence-based weight loss education, including bariatric surgery, GLP-1 medications, nutrition counseling, metabolic health, and long-term patient support.
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