My retort to the “All you have to do is…” people. I’m sick of the GLP-1 shaming. STOP IT!
Category: Physical Health
GLP-1s Are My Epidural
It’s about time people understand that using GLP-1s like Wegovy or Zepbound is not a moral failure. Here, I try to analogize that fact.
My Protein-Focused Shopping Trip
I went on a High Protein shopping trip for a month’s worth of food. Here, I share my haul.
Growing Dribble of GLP-1 Lawsuits
Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk are being sued for not disclosing all the risks of their GLP-1s. Here, I share some of the smaller details of the lawsuits. This is clearly the beginning of my covering this topic.
Dizzy While Taking GLP-1s? Reasons Why!
Plenty of folks experience dizziness on GLP-1s. Why is that? And how to quell the vertigo?
Shocking Consent Form: How Stupid Can They Get?
From one stupid consent form, I share how to work with fat folks in the exam room. Listen up, care providers!
Let’s Call It: “Clinical Obesity”
I believe the term “Clinical Obesity” should be universally adopted by the medical establishment. Here is my case for that.
200 Lbs. Weight Loss & NOW Athletic Injuries?
What happens when you lose over 200 lbs. and suddenly start getting sports injuries? That’s me and I keep learning new things about my body. I refuse to quit, though. Onward Ho!
My Compounded GLP-1 Arrives
What do we do when we can’t access our name brand GLP-1s? We compound! I share my experience with Hallandale Pharmacy. And inject for the camera!
GLP-1: From Prescription to Compounding
My personal experience with the Mounjaro shortage and having to get compounded tirzepatide instead. Blessedly, Mochi Health was there to scoop me up into their arms.
What GLP-1s Do for Me (Quit Judging!)
I’m so tired of the Judgey Judgersons. I decided to make a list of what GLP-1s do for me and my body… weight loss being at the bottom of the list!
Making a Weight-Friendly Medical Office
How would a care provider make a weight-friendly office? Here, I offer many tips and ideas to make folks with clinical obesity comfortable and feeling safe.
Barb Featured in “The Atlantic” Ezine (Free Link)
Come along for the weight loss story of my life in The Atlantic, written by Dan Engber. It’s a wonderful read, if I do say so myself.
When “Muscle Loss” is Really Fat Loss with GLP-1s
How does one know if weight loss with GLP-1s is muscle or fat loss? One way to know is with a DEXA-scan. Here I share, not only my scan, but also bare my saggy baggy skin.
Doctors: How to Talk About Patients’ Weight
This is specifically for Doctor and/or Practitioner Visits from a person with severe obesity and a former midwife’s perspective. This is a loud suggestion of how to speak about people’s weight during office visits. An added section for Medical Office Managers.