I’ve been on GLP-1s for 2 years now. What has changed in those 2 years? A LOT! Walk with me as I show a bit of my excursion through Trulicity and Mounjaro.
Category: Weight Loss
What Fat Does to a Body (That GLP-1s Can’t Fix)
This is what happens when you live a life of extreme obesity… you crush your spine. Well, I did, anyway.
GLP-1 Common Questions & Concerns
Here, I answer common questions I see on the Internet. Come along for the ride!
GLP-1s: “If You Would Just Do This…”
It’s annoying when people, unasked, tell me what I need to do to lose weight. I thought a commentary and list of what I’ve tried (and the horror of how much I must have spent trying) might be a good idea.
The Crazy Things I Hear About GLP-1s
Goodness gracious, the Internet is filled with GLP-1 crazies. Here are just a few of the sad and dangerous pieces of advice… and lack of advice… I have run across.
GLP-1 Shaming: Comment I Wrote Today
My retort to the “All you have to do is…” people. I’m sick of the GLP-1 shaming. STOP IT!
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!
GLP-1 Shortage: A Peek at My Medication Path
A little glance into my dealing with the GLP-1 shortages. From Mounjaro to Ozempic to Mounjaro to compounded tirzepatide, I am running a race along with thousands of others.
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!
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.