Dr. Jon, Weight Loss Expert
Sharing the science behind Atkins
As our Sr. Director of Nutrition and Scientific Affairs, Dr. Jon’s personal and professional knowledge helps others transform their habits with science-backed guidance.
Making Low Carb Approachable
Dr. Jon is dedicated to demystifying topics around weight loss, low carb eating, GLP-1s and more with a down-to-earth style and actionable insights. Drawing on his PhD in nutrition and his own low carb journey of maintaining a 100-pound weight loss for decades, he simplifies the scientific principles behind Atkins in a way that the everyday person can understand.
Do GLP-1s Cut Cravings?
If you’re wondering how GLP-1s affect your appetite, Dr. Jon helps separate social media rumors from actual research. In this short video you’ll learn facts like:
• How household grocery spending went down when at least one person was on a GLP-1
• What kinds of junk foods saw the biggest drops in people’s purchases
• Which group ended up with increased taste sensitivity
• Whether losing interest in sweets is a lasting change
Why Most Quit GLP-1s in The First Year
There could be many reasons why so many people stop using a GLP-1 within the first 12 months, and Dr. Jon breaks down what we know and what we don’t.
• Some studies show nausea, digestive issues and other side effects cause people to stop, but other issues could actually be cost, limited access or weight loss plateaus
• After quitting, weight regain is common so about one-third go back on a GLP-1
• Stopping a GLP-1, restarting a GLP-1 and plateauing with weight loss are all common, normal occurrences