Weightless : a doctor's guide to GLP-1 medications, sustainable weight loss, and the health you deserve / Rocio Salas-Whalen, MD ; foreword by Mary Claire Haver, MD.
Examines the role of GLP-1 medications in the medical treatment of obesity and addresses common misconceptions surrounding their use. Drawing on clinical experience, endocrinologist Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen outlines evidence-based strategies for weight management, emphasizing the importance of proper medical supervision. The work frames obesity as a chronic health condition rather than a personal failing and presents a patient-centered approach to long-term care and health outcomes.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780593981207
- ISBN: 0593981200
- Physical Description: xviii, 263 pages : charts ; 25 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : Rodale Books, [2025]
- Copyright: ©2025
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages [239]-252) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Part I: The road ahead. Rethinking obesity: What we got wrong ; Enter GLP-1s: A new era of weight management ; Are GLP-1s right for you?: Evaluating your candidacy and risks ; The road starts here: Finding the right provider and getting your prescription -- Part II: Your life-changing journey begins. Your GLP-1 journey: What to expect ; Staying on course: Your GPS for progress ; Titration and troubleshooting: Adjusting your dose and navigating side effects -- Part III: Life after GLP-1s. Maintaing your weight: Strategies for sustained success ; After the transformation: Facing yourself and the world ; A final word -- Protein cheat sheet -- First appointment checklist -- Follow-up appointment checklist.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Jacksonville Main Library | 613.25 SAL (Text) | 36015000762001 | Adult New Nonfiction | In transit | - |
| Richlands Branch Library | 613.25 SAL (Text) | 36015000761946 | Adult Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/07/2026 |
| Black Mountain Library | 613.25 SAL (Text) | 0020514045408 | Adult New Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/25/2026 |
| Bordeaux Library | CMB1946361 (Text) | CMB1946361 | Technical Services | In process | - |
| Bryan Memorial Library | 613.25 Sal (Text) | 810191001978243 | Adult New Nonfiction | In transit | - |
| Bunn Branch | 613.25/Salas-Whalen (Text) | 72350000133852 | Adult New Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Clemmons Branch | 613.25 S 2025 (Text) | 0112524849982 | Adult New Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/17/2026 |
| Clemmons Branch | 613.25 S 2025 (Text) | 0112524850014 | Adult New Nonfiction | On holds shelf | - |
| Denton Public Library | 613.25 SAL (Text) | 25908004494022 | Adult New Nonfiction | Available | - |
| East Regional Library | CMB1946361 (Text) | CMB1946362 | Technical Services | In process | - |
