What happens when the fitness advice you're following online is wrong or fake? In this episode of Exhibit A-List, Jasmine Weg sits down with Gabby Barreto, a functional sports dietitian, trainer, professor, and founder, to unpack the reality behind the wellness industry and the growing gap between what looks credible online and what actually is. This conversation goes beyond surface-level fitness talk and dives into the uncomfortable gray areas, where influence, misinformation, aesthetics, and accountability collide. Together, they break down: – The worst fitness and nutrition advice going viral—and whether it’s actually dangerous– How the algorithm rewards extreme (and often misleading) content– Influencers lying, exaggerating results, and promoting products they don’t use– The rise of “what I eat in a day” content and its impact on perception and health– The Ozempic era and shifting beauty and body standards– Peptides, trends, and the growing normalization of performance-enhancing shortcuts– High-profile moments and figures shaping the conversation, including Remi Bader and Liv Schmidt– The David Protein controversy and what it reveals about labeling, marketing, and consumer trust– Why people trust influencers over qualified professionals– The difference between aesthetics and actual health– Whether disclaimers like “this isn’t medical advice” actually mean anything– And who, if anyone, is actually held accountable when things go wrong They break down the peptide boom and why fitness trainers are out of their lane recommending them, the FTC rules influencers are quietly ignoring, and how platforms like TikTok are already drawing lines around harmful content lines some creators keep crossing. Gabby and Jasmine go deep on the David Protein class action lawsuit, where independent testing allegedly showed a 150-calorie bar was closer to 275 and Gabby explains the science of EPG and bomb calorimetry that made the case more complicated than it looked. Then: the question nobody wants to answer honestly. How much of fitness content is actually real? They talk fake transformations, undisclosed BBLs and tummy tucks, the Remy Bader surgery controversy, and the moment where posting a 'results' video crosses from personal celebration into consumer deception. And in Petty Court: a fitness influencer is selling a program based on results they got from surgery. Guilty or not guilty? From a legal perspective, the issue isn’t just accuracy it’s reliance. And that’s where things start to get complicated. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who consumes health or fitness content and wants to better understand what they’re really being sold. About the Guest: Gabby Barreto is a Registered Dietitian (RD), Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD), and Certified Functional Strength Coach. She holds a Master of Science in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology from Teachers College, Columbia University. Through her programs, classes, and workshops, Gabby helps clients see food as fuel, build sustainable fitness routines, and develop a healthier relationship with food, body image, and performance. She works with athletes to optimize performance and helps active women shift their focus away from calories and weight and toward nourishment, strength, and long-term health. Work with Gabby or learn more:Website: https://www.gabbybarreto.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbymbarreto/ About the Host: Jasmine Weg is a New York attorney and the host of Exhibit A-List, a podcast that breaks down pop culture, business, and trending industries through a legal lens. Follow Jasmine:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasminewegesqTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jas_the_lawyerWebsite: https://www.wegesq.com Subscribe, rate, and share Exhibit A-List to stay updated on new episodes.
