GLP BRIEF This week: How to make restaurant meals easier when your appetite has changed, whether calorie tracking actually helps, and a few simple ways to enjoy eating out without regretting it later. The Big QuestionHow Do You Eat Out Without Feeling Terrible Later? Restaurants aren't built around smaller appetites. Portions can be large, sauces can be heavy, and meals can be much richer than what you normally eat at home. When you're taking a GLP-1, a meal that once felt completely normal...
12 days ago • 4 min read
GLP BRIEF:Weekend Note THIS WEEK: Why keto isn't automatically better on a GLP-1, why rich meals can suddenly feel terrible, simple ways to make low-appetite days easier, what researchers are learning about GLP-1s and cancer risk, and whether taking your shot at night really matters. THE 10-SECOND TAKEAWAY Changes after weight loss aren't always physical. How you feel, how others treat you, and how you see yourself can take time to catch up. The Big QuestionMaybe Your GLP-1 Isn't the Problem....
14 days ago • 5 min read
GLP BRIEF This week: Why compliments can feel weird after weight loss, what to say when people comment on your body, a major heart-related FDA approval for Mounjaro, and a simple closet test. The Big QuestionWhy Does Losing Weight Sometimes Feel Weird? You expect the scale to change. You expect your clothes to fit differently. What you don't always expect is how long it takes for your mind to catch up. Your body may have changed faster than your mental picture of yourself. A compliment like...
18 days ago • 3 min read
GLP BRIEF:Weekend Note This week: Getting back into a routine can be tricky when your appetite has changed. We're looking at what to eat when nothing sounds good, how GLP-1s might be changing the way people shop for food, an easier approach to breakfast, and one very strange place food can show up: your dreams. The Big QuestionWhat do you eat when nothing sounds good? It's 4:00 PM. You haven't eaten much all day. You open the refrigerator and stare inside. Nothing sounds good. This can be one...
21 days ago • 5 min read
GLP BRIEF This week: What happens when a GLP-1 becomes too expensive, ways to lower your costs, Medicare's new $50 program, and how food companies are adapting to GLP-1 users. The Big QuestionWhat If You Want to Stay on Your GLP-1—But Can't Afford It? Cost may be one of the biggest reasons people stop taking GLP-1 medications. In one recent real-world study, 47.6% of people who stopped injectable semaglutide or tirzepatide cited cost or insurance problems. That means affordability isn't just...
25 days ago • 4 min read
GLP BRIEF: Weekend Note This week: Could GLP-1s affect more than appetite? Plus, what happens when you stop taking them, shifting identity after weight loss, quieted food noise, and a quick high-protein recipe. Top StoryWhat Happens When You Stop Taking GLP-1? If you've ever wondered, “What happens if I come off this medication?” you're not alone. In the STEP 1 extension study, participants who stopped semaglutide regained about two-thirds of their lost weight over the following year, while...
28 days ago • 4 min read
GLP BRIEF This week: The FDA family planning rule every semaglutide user should know, why the scale stutters while your body reshapes itself, how low appetite shrinks your nutritional safety margin, and what actually happens when your clinician tapers your dose. Top StoryThe 2-Month Family Planning Rule for Semaglutide If you take semaglutide and are thinking about starting or expanding your family, there is a critical timeline hidden in the FDA-approved prescribing information. You should...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
GLP BRIEF: Weekend Note This week: Two-year weight-loss maintenance, managing GLP-1 hair shedding, telehealth selection tips, juicing vs. blending for small appetites, expert myth-busting, and an easy high-protein coffee hack. Today's Number15.2% In the two-year STEP 5 clinical trial, people taking semaglutide 2.4 mg lost an average of 15.2% of their starting body weight, with weight loss largely maintained through the second year. Why it matters: If you're worried your progress won't last...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
GLP BRIEF This week: Updated guidance for GLP-1 users having surgery, why strength training matters during weight loss, simple Day One habits, pill-swallowing tips, and small routines that are easier to stick with. Today's Number24 HOURS For some patients at higher risk, their medical team may recommend avoiding solid food for 24 hours before a procedure and using clear liquids instead. This is not a standard requirement for everyone taking a GLP-1. Why it matters: GLP-1 medications can slow...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read