In this episode, Lisa Oldson, MD shares a deeply personal story about her grandfather, who died of a heart attack at 47. His story is exactly why the brand new 2026 ACC/AHA Cholesterol Guidelines matter.

In this episode you'll learn:

• The 3 LDL cholesterol targets everyone should know
• Why the new PREVENT risk calculator may change your doctor's conversation with you, and why you should ask for your 30-year risk, not just your 10-year risk
• What a coronary artery calcium (CAC) scan is, and why it's being called "the best tiebreaker" for people in the gray zone
• Two important blood tests, Lp(a) and ApoB, that your standard cholesterol panel is probably missing
• How working on your weight may be protecting your heart at the same time

Whether you have a family history of heart disease, have been told your cholesterol is "a little high," or are simply invested in living a longer, healthier life, this episode is for you.

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We would love to help you reach your happy weight, and transform the way you talk to yourself about your body and the number on the scale. Negative thoughts about yourself don't have to take up so much brain space, and we'd be honored to help you reframe those thoughts.

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The Smart Weight Loss Coaching Podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your physician or a qualified healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

Everyone gets off track with eating sometimes, even your host, Dr. Lisa Oldson. In this episode, Dr. Lisa shares an embarrassingly relatable Easter weekend story and walks you through her No Sweat, Reset Protocol. This compassionate, science-backed plan will help you get back on track after overeating or bingeing, without restriction, punishment, or shame.

You'll learn why restricting after a binge makes cravings worse, what the dopamine crash after overeating does to your brain, and how to use psychologist Martin Seligman's optimistic explanatory style to stop the mean girl comments in their tracks. Plus: the 3-day reset eating plan, the harm mitigation mindset shift, and exactly what to eat right after getting off track.

If you've ever felt derailed from your weight loss goals by a bad eating day and didn't know how to come back from it, this episode is for you.

Thanks for listening! If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss & health focused journey, sign up for our FREE newsletter, or check out our Weight Loss Strategy Lab at: www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com.

We would love to help you reach your happy weight, and transform the way you talk to yourself about your body and the number on the scale. Negative thoughts about yourself don't have to take up so much brain space, and we'd be honored to help you reframe those thoughts.

Also…we’d be grateful if you'd follow us and share our podcast with your friends & family. We’re here to help you live longer, healthier, and lose weight the SMART way!

This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com.

The Smart Weight Loss Coaching Podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your physician or a qualified healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

Back in Episode 118, Dr. Lisa introduced you to orforglipron, a promising weight loss pill that was still awaiting FDA approval. Well, the wait is officially over. The FDA just approved Foundayo (orforglipron), a once-daily GLP-1 pill for weight loss.

Dr. Lisa covers:

• What Foundayo is, how it works, and what makes it different from other GLP-1 medications
• Clinical trial results: how much weight loss to expect
• How Foundayo compares to the Wegovy pill
• Exactly how to take it (including what to do if you miss a dose)
• Side effects, safety information, and who should NOT take this medication
• Who qualifies, and an important note for parents of teens
• Current pricing for self-pay, insured, and Medicare patients
• Why taking medication for weight loss is never "the easy way out"

Thanks for listening! If you'd like more support on your weight loss journey, sign up for our free newsletter or check out our program at SmartWeightLossCoaching.com. And if this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who's been looking for a needle-free weight loss medication option.

We would love to help you reach your happy weight, and transform the way you talk to yourself about your body and the number on the scale. Negative thoughts about yourself don't have to take up so much brain space, and we'd be honored to help you reframe those thoughts.

Also…We’d be grateful if you'd follow us and share our podcast with your friends & family. We’re here to help you improve your health, live longer, healthier, and lose weight the SMART way!

This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com.

The Smart Weight Loss Coaching Podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your physician or a qualified healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.