Podcast with Dr Bijoor and Kari Beal from Fox Carolina.

Written By Trent Gamble

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-a-doctor-is-helping-patients-wean-off-glp-1s/id1847442895?i=1000746005743

I recently sat down with Dr. Nita Bijoor of Oakview Medical Associates and Kari Beal to talk about my weight loss journey and how Zepbound (tirzepatide) helped me push past a tough plateau.

After dropping about 50 pounds through diet and exercise, I hit the classic stall: no progress for a month, plus nagging joint inflammation that left me demotivated and ready to quit.

Experts often advise sticking it out, but the frustration was real. That's when Dr. Bijoor recommended Zepbound, a dual GLP-1/GIP agonist. Emerging research shows tirzepatide reduces inflammatory markers like hsCRP and IL-6—beyond just weight loss effects—which aligned with my experience of eased joint issues and renewed momentum.

It broke the plateau, reigniting fat loss. But Zepbound isn't magic or a shortcut. You still need solid habits: clean eating, regular exercise (especially strength training to preserve muscle), and close physician monitoring.

It quiets "food noise," curbs pantry raids, and steers you toward smarter choices—almost eerily effective.

If you're struggling with a similar stall or inflammation during weight loss, talk to your doctor. Results vary, but for me, it was a game-changer in a sustainable way.

Trent Gamble

About Trent Gamble

Founder, Rabid Mountain Goat Association

I’m Trent Gamble — a lifelong explorer, athlete, and the engine behind the Rabid Mountain Goat Association (RMGA). After losing over 100 pounds and rebuilding my health from the ground up, I set out to prove that life after 50 isn’t the downhill slope people make it out to be — it’s the climb that defines you.

RMGA was born on the trails around Greenville, South Carolina — out of early mornings, muddy rides, and a refusal to settle. My mission is simple: show what’s possible when discipline meets curiosity. I live for the grind that clears your mind, the laughter that follows the burn, and the satisfaction of earning every ounce of progress.

These days, you’ll find me mountain biking, playing pickleball, hiking with Delta (my Pomsky), or testing new gear for The Plan — my ongoing blueprint for living strong, staying sharp, and feeling ten years younger.

Whether it’s fitness, style, or mindset, I’m here to help others break their own limits, reclaim their edge, and remember what it feels like to move with purpose again.

Stay wild. Stay optimized.

Trent/@RabidMountainGoatAssociation

https://thermga.com
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