{"product_id":"weightless-isbn-9780593981207","title":"Weightless","description":"\u003cb\u003eNATIONAL BESTSELLER • A board-certified physician shares her must-have guide to using GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound, to reverse obesity and take charge of your health, with established strategies for maximizing your results\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“This book is a game-changer. Dr. Salas-Whalen gives you the science and \u003ci\u003ethe compassion\u003c\/i\u003e this conversation has been missing. You are not alone anymore.”—Mel Robbins, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Let Them Theory\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether your struggle to lose weight has lasted years or started more recently, GLP-1 medications will help you finally end it. While GLP-1s have redefined how we treat obesity, the search for expert care is likely to leave you feeling confused, overwhelmed, and unheard. Misconceptions are everywhere. Many doctors are still catching up with the science. And you may find a prescription but not the medical supervision you need for the best results.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eWeightless\u003c\/i\u003e, Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, an expert in obesity medicine, delivers the real-world strategies that have helped thousands of patients achieve health goals that once felt out of reach. Her deeply compassionate approach sees obesity, not as a personal failure but as a chronic health condition that deserves medical treatment. Drawing on years of clinical expertise and the lived experience of her patients, she explains how to:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRethink what you know about weight management\u003c\/b\u003e: Learn why “eat less, move more” is an outdated and ineffective prescription.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGive your GLP-1 journey a strong start: \u003c\/b\u003eChoose an experienced provider, ask the right questions at every appointment, and get better outcomes if you’re using telehealth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePreserve muscle for long-term success: \u003c\/b\u003eFollow Dr. Salas-Whalen’s advice for increasing protein intake and optimizing your strength training.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProtect your progress: \u003c\/b\u003eManage side effects with evidence-based care, recognize when you need a dosage change, and know what to do when GLP-1s don’t work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdjust to life after GLP-1s: \u003c\/b\u003eNavigate the unexpected physical, social, and psychological changes that accompany significant weight loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComprehensive and empowering, \u003ci\u003eWeightless \u003c\/i\u003eoffers judgment-free support that ensures you never feel alone on this journey.“\u003ci\u003eWeightless\u003c\/i\u003e reframes obesity as the chronic, complex condition it truly is—not a willpower problem, but a medical one. With clarity and care, Dr. Salas-Whalen offers readers the tools to understand their bodies, navigate treatment options, and reclaim control over their health journeys. This book is rigorous, compassionate, and deeply validating.”\u003cb\u003e—Mary Claire Haver, MD, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe New Menopause\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Galveston Diet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This book is a game-changer. It says what too many people need to hear but rarely do: Struggling with your weight is \u003ci\u003enot\u003c\/i\u003e a personal failure. And asking for help is strength, not shame. Dr. Salas-Whalen gives you the science and \u003ci\u003ethe compassion\u003c\/i\u003e this conversation has been missing. If you’ve ever felt isolated in this fight, you need to read this book. You are not alone anymore.”\u003cb\u003e—Mel Robbins, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author and host of \u003ci\u003eThe Mel Robbins Podcast\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen has delivered a powerful road map for reclaiming your metabolic health. Packed with science-backed strategies and empowering encouragement, \u003ci\u003eWeightless\u003c\/i\u003e will put you in the driver’s seat of your own care and transform what you think is possible for your well-being.”\u003cb\u003e—Vonda Wright, MD, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eUnbreakable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This accessible resource is a must for those considering or taking weight-loss medication.”\u003cb\u003e— \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eRocio Salas-Whalen, MD,\u003c\/b\u003e is board-certified in obesity medicine and fellowship-trained in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism. A recognized leader in the treatment of obesity, perimenopause, and menopause, she is known for integrating cutting-edge therapies—such as GLP-1 medications—into compassionate, personalized care. Originally from Mexico, Dr. Salas-Whalen immigrated to the United States to pursue her dream of becoming a physician. Today, she leads a thriving private practice in New York City. A sought-after expert in both English- and Spanish-language media, she has been featured on \u003ci\u003eThe Mel Robbins Podcast\u003c\/i\u003e, UnaVision, and more.\u003cb\u003eChapter 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRethinking Obesity: What We Got Wrong\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is one patient consultation that has stayed with me over the years. The patient was fifty-one years old, successful in his career, polite, thoughtful—and clearly uneasy the moment he stepped into my office. When I asked what had brought him in, he explained that he had tried everything: dieting, fasting, overexercising. He had lost weight many times but always gained it back. He said, “I guess I’m just not trying hard enough, but I just don’t know what else to do.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI shook my head and told him, “Obesity is not your fault.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI explained what we now understand about obesity: that it’s not just about what you eat or how much you move; it’s about hormones, genetics, the brain, the gut, and many other factors outside of willpower. And then something unexpected happened. There was a visible shift; I watched the tension in his shoulders ease as his emotional burden was lifted. He started to cry. For the first time, he heard that he hadn’t failed. He felt the validation that what he was up against wasn’t a personal flaw but a medical condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd I hadn’t even told him the best part yet: There was something we could do about it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen I see a reaction like that, it makes me want to share everything I’ve learned about obesity with everyone—and repeat it over and over. In this chapter, you’ll learn what’s going on “behind the scenes of the body” and the reasons behind weight gain in cases like my patient’s—and maybe yours, even if you don’t identify with the term obesity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether or not you’ve been formally diagnosed with obesity, this is a crucial chapter to help you understand your body and its treatment in a whole new way. If you’re someone with excess weight who is considering taking GLP-1 medication—or even just trying to better understand why your body holds on to weight despite all your efforts—read on.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the pages ahead, we’ll pull back the curtain on what obesity actually is: not a character flaw but a disease influenced by many aspects of our biology and environment. I share this information not to lecture you but to make your experience with GLP-1 therapy more effective, more comprehensive, and ultimately more empowering. I want you to understand that this treatment is informed by real people and real life. Along the way, you’ll also begin to see the full picture of obesity—one grounded in science, not bias.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere’s much to learn ahead, but just as important, there’s much to unlearn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnderstanding Obesity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn medicine, there is a commonly accepted idea that within the patient\/doctor dynamic, it is only the patient who needs to learn. This couldn’t be further from the truth, and I am proof of this. In my opinion, a physician who is not learning is a physician who is not listening to their patients.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor decades, medical professionals have been taught to approach obesity as a simple math problem: Eat less, exercise more. This advice was repeated in exam rooms, public health campaigns, and weight loss programs. And because it was presented as a straightforward solution, it also carried an unspoken assumption: If a patient wasn’t losing weight, it must have been due to a lack of effort, discipline, or willpower.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut if this approach truly worked, why did obesity rates continue to rise? Why do millions of people—many of whom have followed every diet, exercise plan, and medical recommendation—still find themselves struggling with their weight? The answer: It’s not because patients aren’t trying but because this approach to treating obesity is fundamentally flawed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo fully grasp the scope of this issue, let’s step back and examine the bigger picture. The statistics on obesity tell a story—one that makes it clear that obesity isn’t just a personal challenge but a global public health emergency.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Landscape of Obesity: A Global and National Crisis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eObesity is defined as the abnormal or excessive expansion of adipose tissue. It is a complex disease that affects nearly half of all U.S. adults, and its prevalence is increasing worldwide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccording to the World Health Organization (WHO), worldwide obesity rates have nearly tripled since 1975. Nearly every developed nation has experienced an increase in obesity prevalence. The United States has been at the forefront of this crisis; I’m sure it’s no surprise to you that our obesity rate has been rising at an alarming pace. In 1962, only 13 percent of U.S. adults were classified as having obesity. By 1999, that number had skyrocketed to 30.5 percent. By 2020, obesity affected 41.9 percent of U.S. adults. And today, nearly one in five children in the United States lives with obesity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the current trajectory, nearly half of U.S. adults will be classified as having obesity in the next decade. But this is not just an American problem; it’s a global phenomenon. Countries around the world, from the United Kingdom to China, are experiencing rising obesity rates.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat changed? Just a few generations ago, obesity was far less common. People moved more, food was less processed, and portion sizes were smaller. But today’s world looks different. The rise of ultraprocessed foods has made calorie-dense, nutrient-poor options more accessible and affordable than ever before. Sedentary lifestyles have become the norm, with more jobs shifting to office work and many people working remotely. Cities are designed for cars instead of pedestrians, and there are fewer opportunities for physical activity built into daily life. Stress, poor sleep, and environmental factors have contributed to weight gain in ways that weren’t as prevalent in previous generations. The result? A public health crisis that affects every aspect of society.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eObesity is not just about physical appearance or weight; it is directly linked to serious chronic diseases. Individuals with obesity are at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and more than thirteen obesity-related cancers. Because it increases the risk of these diseases, it can shorten lifespan significantly, making it one of the most notable modifiable risk factors for early death. But the impact goes beyond physical health; obesity is also tied to higher rates of depression and anxiety and increases the likelihood of experiencing social stigma, creating a vicious cycle that makes weight management even more difficult.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eObesity is not a simple condition, and it is certainly not just a result of individual lifestyle choices. If personal effort alone were enough, we would have seen a decline in obesity rates, not a continued surge. This crisis is not the result of individual failures; it is the result of a systemic misunderstanding of obesity within the medical community and beyond.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut what if we could change this trajectory? Imagine a world where individuals could live longer, healthier lives, where the healthcare system wasn’t overwhelmed by preventable diseases, and where people had the energy, confidence, and physical well-being to fully engage in their lives. What if instead of reacting to obesity by shrugging our shoulders, we addressed it as a treatable medical condition?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeyond Willpower: The Real Causes of Excess Fat Tissue\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThroughout the many years of my career, I have seen thousands of patients. Each one of them has taught me something about this varied and persistent disease. What I believed at the start of my practice is not what I believe today. Over time, I have amassed an entirely new body of knowledge—not from textbooks but from the patients themselves. But before I could learn from them, I had to unlearn much of what I was taught.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor decades, we told patients that obesity and overweight were a personal problem—a matter of willpower, discipline, and self-control. Patients who struggled with their weight were told the same thing over and over: Eat less. Move more. Try harder. Repeat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen a patient who had overweight or obesity would tell us that they followed the recommendations but did not lose weight, we did the worst thing possible: We didn’t believe them. If after several appointments the patient’s weight seemed static or even increased, then either the doctor or the patient, sometimes both of them, would come to see that lack of progress as an impossible hurdle to overcome—and simply stop talking about it. We would instead turn to treating the symptoms of obesity because, for them, we did have medications that provided results. In the medical community, conventional wisdom told us that that was the best we could do.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt wasn’t until I started seeing patients with obesity five days a week, eight hours a day, that I finally learned something new—something that defied what I’d been taught in medical school: Our patients were listening to us.Foreword by Mary Claire Haver, MD, author of The New Menopause; Your playbook for optimizing GLP-1 results; National bestseller","brand":"Rodale Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233835954405,"sku":"NP9780593981207","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593981207.jpg?v=1767743728","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/weightless-isbn-9780593981207","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}