Michele Memmo, MS, RD, CDN

04/08/2026

You want breakfast here it is 🥣🍓
Doesn’t have to be complicated. Tastes amazing 🤤

04/07/2026

04/01/2026

This might be a stretch or controversial but if the MAHA movement wants to focus on something important they should start by looking at our advertisers, especially when I seen things like this. Do you think the FCC cares that McDonald's is using their Hash browns for abs using Netflix's most-watched film of all time with over 500 million views? Probably not. Do they ever think that kids would grow up knowing this is misleading? Probably not. This has to be the most cringe thing I have ever seen. Am I wrong to be upset? Thoughts?

The Saja Boys Breakfast Meal and HUNTR/X Meal drop 3.31 at McDonald’s.

03/30/2026

SUPER IMPORTANT INFORMATION For anyone currently on compounded Tirzepatide getting it from a clinic and not entirely sure where it is from. This is important why you ask questions during your appointment, where the medication is coming from, has it been third party tested, is it a third party accredited compounding pharmacy, does it have independent internal double check systems, does it have a certificate of analysis, and lastly does it have regulatory inspection.
Testosterone cypionate isn’t even REMOTELY COMPARABLE in liquid form to tirzepatide. So please check your supplies before injecting.

Drug Recall Enforcement Report Class I voluntary initiated by Revive Rx LLC dba Revive Rx Pharmacy, initiated on 04-20-2024 for the product Tirzepatide 10

03/26/2026

I’m going to tell you a story. I have been overweight or obese my whole entire life. Should I throw myself a pity party, no. I’m part of the 70% of Americans since 2025! That’s a wild number btw. I also have high cholesterol despite being a registered dietitian, knowing how to lower my cholesterol levels, exercise per recommenders and generally eat “healthy” (don’t think I need to explain that).
Where am I going with this you ask? For the past few years I have felt guilty and ashamed about myself for not being able to change my lifestyle, body and basically how I feel BECAUSE I’m a dietitian and honestly I was done. I too, kept trying to avoid cholesterol lowering medication and weight loss medication because I felt “I didn’t need it, I’m a dietitian, I should know this stuff….” But I also realized that is a stupid and delusional way to look at it. Dietitians are also trained to look at evidence based information, but because our profession sometimes focuses so much on using “food and lifestyle” we forget about the “empowerment and autonomy, with lifestyle changes.”

Why was I so scared to start any kind of medicine? I can tell you. For one the shame behind my colleagues. There are SO MANY DIETITIANS against life saving medicines ITS MIND BLOWING! I get it, I was one of them, but to also spread misinformation or sell supplements, meal plans, or whatever else just to influence s**t that isn’t working, YOUR THE PROBLEM.

So I picked up my boot straps over a year ago, started not only cholesterol lowering therapy but a GLP1 lost 31 lbs and I’ve never felt better. Also, those who know me, I’ve always been in the gym! As you can see, muscles still present. So people spreading misinformation about muscle loss, that will happen EVEN ON A CALORIE DEFICIT! If this finds one person and helps them then I did my job. 🫶🏽

03/23/2026

One of my favorite things to do as I start my day heading to the gym 🫶🏽💁🏽‍♀️
Thank you

03/22/2026

It’s understandable that people who have never worked in the Obesity industry try to understand the research objectives of weight loss medicine, find themselves lost, and misleading others. Possibly because they are only seeing those who had a bad experience or a side effect.

Some just see it as a money grab, and why wouldn’t people think that, but Obesity care is no longer about weight reduction. Some people probably don’t even realize, but insurance companies require patients to see an approved weight reduction program (even a registered dietitian) on a regular basis before getting approved for the medication. They don’t just hand out the prescription.
It is about metabolic risk reclassification. The most sophisticated obesity practices in 2026 are shifting from a “pounds lost” framework to a cardiometabolic performance model one that prioritizes:
• Visceral fat reduction
• Insulin sensitivity improvement
• Inflammatory marker modulation
• Preservation of lean mass
• Long-term adherence architecture

Since the GLP-1–based therapies and emerging peptide combinations have accelerated clinical results, obesity clinicians are EXCITED about the results. But we DO KNOW AND UNDERSTAND pharmacotherapy without structural care models leads to weight cycling, muscle loss, and disengagement. I want my clients to understand that with or without the medication, being in a calorie deficit without the proper plan can lead to weight cycling, muscle loss, and disengagement as well!!!

This is why high-performing obesity platforms now integrate:
• Structured nutrition protocols (increasing fiber, protein-forward, muscle-protective)
• Resistance training guidance
• Behavioral reinforcement frameworks with other providers
This is where obesity medicine separates from weight-loss marketing and influencers without formal training.
As reimbursement models evolve and employer-metabolic obesity programs expand, the practices for obesity evolve as well and it’s very exciting.
If obesity is a chronic disease, it deserves chronic-disease infrastructure, and no one should be ashamed to ask about starting medication, especially if they need it.

Discussion Questions: I am curious, have you ever thought about starting medication but felt scared, ashamed or confused?
What metric do you believe should become the primary success indicator in modern obesity treatment weight, body composition, insulin resistance, or something else, all of the above?

03/14/2026

🚨 Breaking News 🚨
The updated ACC/AHA Multi-Society Guideline for Managing Lipids has been released.

Key highlights:

> All adults should be screened for lipoprotein(a) at least once in their lifetime. Elevated lipoprotein(a) (≥125 nmol/L or ≥50 mg/dL) is often inherited and increases cardiovascular risk.

> Children should be screened for familial hypercholesterolemia (FH).
• Screening with a lipid profile is recommended between ages 9–11 if not previously tested.
• Earlier screening (starting at age 2) may be appropriate when there is a family history of premature ASCVD, severe hypercholesterolemia, or FH.

> Specific, risk-based LDL-cholesterol goals have returned to guide treatment decisions.

This marks an important step in the fight against cardiovascular disease. 💗

I remember when I had this screening done over 3 years ago and people didn’t understand why I was doing it. Now it should be standard 👏🏽

Embargoed until 1 p.m. CT/2 p.m. ET, Friday, March 13, 2026 WASHINGTON and DALLAS, March 13, 2026 — The American College of Cardiology (ACC), the American Heart Association and nine other leading medical associations, today issued an updated guideline ...

03/12/2026

This is exactly why Registered Dietitians are not appreciated. Posted salary is $18/hr that’s insulting. We’re required to have a Masters Degree, yet people wonder why we advocate for our profession so much. The NFL pays millions of dollars to players and coaches but can’t pay their dietitians appropriately? NFL Chicago Bears do better.

🍽️ New job alert! 🍽️ We are looking for a registered dietician to join us as a Sports Nutrition Seasonal for the 2026-27 football season. Learn more and apply at www.chicagobears.com/jobs. | 34 comments on LinkedIn

02/03/2026

So it’s been 6 months since I decided to take control of my own health. Dietitians are humans too despite what people think 😂 We need to make sure we’re following our own advice and recommendations to give our patients!
That being said in July my husband and I decided to start the GLP1 journey. This was our own journey and we chose not to go through insurance. With that said, I understand that some people are not able to afford that, but I wanted to be transparent.
You’re probably asking why I even need it if I’m a dietitian? Truth is, I have suffered from being overweight/obese my whole life and recently started struggling to lose weight. No, I don’t think this medication is “cheating”, because I still had to eat in a calorie deficit and exercise. It’s not a free pass.
Also know that my journey on a GLP would never be the same as someone else’s, matter of fact my husband and I are both on different doses, different injection days and I lost more weight than him. ✌🏽🥰
The reason I want to share my experience is because through this whole process, I continued to exercise 4-5 days a week, including strength training, increased my skeletal muscle and decreased my visceral fat by 3 points. I did lose some muscle about 3 lbs, but eating in a calorie deficit you will lose. My body fat went from 40.3% to 34.2%. My goal is to get it as close to 28% by the end of next year without losing significant muscle.
So what do I hope people get out of seeing from this post? For one, it’s ok if you need the medicine, not just GLP1s, especially if it works, health is wealth. Don’t be embarrassed to consider it if you have thought about it. Secondly, if you’re not on a weight loss medication, the best thing you can do for yourself is MOVE! Exercise I mean. I do feel I have been successful on the medication because I was physically strong before starting it. Third, weight loss is a marathon not a sprint regardless if you’re on a medication or not. You didn’t gain weight overnight so don’t expect to lose it overnight. ❤️‍🩹
I am happy to answer any questions to get you started on any journey you might have.

09/19/2025

I will never buy protein pancakes again when you can just do this simple trick. Add the protein powder yourself 👏🏽 Toasted marshmallow from is the bomb, 3 scoops per 1 cup of mix.
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08/05/2025

Raw milk has been linked to an ongoing E. coli and campylobacter outbreak in Florida that has already sickened 21 people, including six children under the age of 10, the state department of health said.