Most people don’t think about muscle until they start losing it. And unfortunately, that can happen during weight loss — including when you’re using a GLP-1 medication — if protein intake is too low. Muscle loss is often blamed on GLP-1 medications themselves, but the medication isn’t the problem.Any form of rapid weight loss — no matter how it happens — can impact muscle mass if your body isn’t properly supported. What makes GLP-1s different is how dramatically they reduce appetite. When hunger drops, it becomes very easy to undereat protein without realizing it. And when protein is consistently too low, your body pulls from muscle. Why Muscle Matters During GLP-1 Weight Loss When you’re using a GLP-1, protecting … [Read more...] about Why Protein Matters on GLP-1 Medications (and How Much You Actually Need)
Weight Loss Coaching
Do You Need a GLP-1 Coach? 7 Signs Support Would Help
If you’re on a GLP-1 medication like Zepbound or Wegovy — or even just thinking about starting — you might be asking yourself a very reasonable, very human question: “Do I really need support… or should I be able to figure this out on my own?” Let me say this gently: Needing support does not mean you’re failing.Most of the time, it means you’re paying attention. I’ve been coaching women through weight loss, habit change, and body trust for almost 20 years. Long before GLP-1s entered the conversation. I’ve also lived this work personally. I know what it’s like to try to white-knuckle change, to feel at war with your body, and to believe you should be able to do this alone. GLP-1 medications can be incredibly helpful tools. … [Read more...] about Do You Need a GLP-1 Coach? 7 Signs Support Would Help
Nausea on Zepbound: How Long It Lasts (and How to Get Through It)
If you’re starting Zepbound — especially the 2.5 mg starter dose — there’s one question I hear all the time: “How long is this nausea going to last?” First, let me say this clearly and calmly: 👉 Mild nausea at the beginning is common.👉 It’s usually temporary.👉 And it does not mean you’re doing anything wrong. Let’s talk about what’s normal, what helps, and when to check in with your provider — without spiraling or assuming the worst. 🌱 What the 2.5 mg Dose Is Actually For The 2.5 mg dose is not a weight-loss dose.It’s what I lovingly call the “getting acquainted” dose. Your body is meeting a medication that: Your digestive system is basically saying: “Oh… okay. We’re … [Read more...] about Nausea on Zepbound: How Long It Lasts (and How to Get Through It)
Fiber Supplements, Magnesium, and Digestion on Zepbound: A Practical Guide for GLP-1 Users
Fiber supplements can be incredibly helpful — when used intentionally. On Zepbound (and other GLP-1 medications), digestion is slower by design. The goal isn’t more fiber at all costs — it’s the right type, at the right time, in the right amount, often alongside magnesium. Let’s break this down without fear or confusion. 🌱 Food Comes First (Always) Before adding supplements, aim to get fiber from whole foods: If digestion is moving reasonably well with food + hydration + walking + magnesium, you may not need a fiber supplement at all. Supplements are tools — not requirements. 🧂 Magnesium: Often the Missing Piece for GLP-1 Digestion Before adding fiber — or alongside it — magnesium is often the simplest … [Read more...] about Fiber Supplements, Magnesium, and Digestion on Zepbound: A Practical Guide for GLP-1 Users