Dr Mary Claire Haver, international bestselling author of The New Menopause
Dr Salas-Whalen is a board-
‘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. And asking for help is strength, not shame. Dr Salas-Whalen gives you the science and the compassion 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.’ Mel Robbins, Sunday Times bestselling author
‘Dr Rocio Salas-Whalen has delivered a powerful road map for reclaiming your metabolic health. Packed with science-backed strategies and empowering encouragement, Weightless will put you in the driver’s seat of your own care and transform what you think is possible for your wellbeing.’ Dr Vonda Wright, Sunday Times bestselling author of Unbreakable
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Dr Rocio Salas-Whalen
certified physician specialising in obesity medicine and endocrinology. She is a trailblazer in the fields of obesity and perimenopause management, recognised for her expertise in integrating groundbreaking treatments like GLP-1 medications into personalised care plans. As one of the earliest adopters of these transformative therapies, she has helped redefine the approach to weight management, providing sustainable solutions to a historically misunderstood condition.
Weightless
‘Weightless 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.’
A Doctor’s Guide to Weight-Loss Medications, Sustainable Results and the Health You Deserve
With a foreword by Dr Mary Claire Haver, bestselling author of The New Menopause Whether your struggle to lose weight has lasted years or started recently, GLP-1 medications can help you finally end it. But doctors are still catching up on the science. You may find the prescription, but not the medical supervision to achieve the best results. In Weightless, Dr Rocio Salas-Whalen, a leading endocrinologist and weight-loss expert, delivers the real-world strategies that have helped thousands achieve health goals that once felt out of reach. Drawing on years of clinical expertise, she explains: • • • • •
Covers GLP-1s including Mounjaro and Ozempic
Why ‘eat less, move more’ is outdated and ineffective The questions to ask at every healthcare appointment How to preserve muscle for long-term success The evidence-based tweaks that can manage side-effects How to adjust to life after weight-loss medications
Comprehensive and empowering, Weightless offers judgment-free support that ensures you never feel alone on this journey.
Dr Rocio Salas-Whalen ‘A game-changer’ – Mel Robbins
£18.99
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