Over the past year or so, I've written a lot about GLP-1 medications. I've written about preparing before you start, what to expect during the first few weeks, managing nausea, meeting protein goals, supporting digestion, protecting muscle, and navigating the many surprises that can come with medications like Wegovy, Zepbound, and Retatrutide. Those conversations matter, and I stand by every one of them. For many women, these medications have been life-changing. They've quieted the food noise, improved health markers, and made weight loss feel possible after years—sometimes decades—of struggle. But lately, I've found myself becoming increasingly interested in a different conversation. Not the beginning of the GLP-1 … [Read more...] about What Happens After Wegovy, Zepbound & Retatrutide? Life Beyond GLP-1s
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How to Prepare Before Starting a GLP-1 for Weight Loss
If you’re considering starting a GLP-1 medication, chances are this isn’t your first attempt at change. You’ve likely tried eating differently. Exercising more. Tracking. Restricting. Hiring a personal trainer. And maybe it worked… for a while. But not in a way that lasted. And now you’re wondering: “If I’m going to do this... how do I do it well?” The truth is: GLP-1 medications can be powerful tools. But the women who feel the most steady and successful on them are the ones who prepare before the first injection. Here’s how. 1. Build a Protein Baseline One of the biggest mistakes I see? Women wait until their appetite drops to start thinking about protein. By then, eating can feel like a … [Read more...] about How to Prepare Before Starting a GLP-1 for Weight Loss