Maybe you’ve spent weeks researching Zepbound, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Ozempic. Maybe the box is already sitting in your refrigerator and you’re trying to decide when to take your first dose. Or maybe you’ve already started and are discovering that knowing how the medication works and knowing how to actually live your life while taking it are two very different things.Then there are all the questions.What should I eat before my injection? What if I’m not hungry? How much protein do I really need? Should I be worried about losing muscle? What happens if I get nauseated or constipated? Can I still go out to dinner? Have a glass of wine? Travel?And if you’re starting a GLP-1 in midlife, there’s another layer to the conversation.At … [Read more...] about Starting a GLP-1 in Midlife? 8 Things I’d Focus on in Your First Few Weeks
Weight Loss Coaching
Why Protein Matters on GLP-1 Medications (and How Much You Actually Need)
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 LossWhen you’re using a GLP-1, protecting … [Read more...] about Why Protein Matters on GLP-1 Medications (and How Much You Actually Need)
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 ForThe 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)