Fit Habit Friday #6 – 07/19/24
Welcome back to Fit Habit Friday #6!
Is Ozempic really a weight loss miracle drug???
Short answer no, but it’s more nuanced than that.
As a nutrition coach, it’s not my job to make pharmaceutical drug recommendations, but I can offer you guidance on what it is, how it works, and how you can get the best results if you do decide to use it.
What is it and why does it work so well?
Ozempic (semaglutide) is a GLP-1 receptor agonist that is taken through injection weekly. It works by binding to and activating the GLP-1 receptors in the body. Ozempic works because it suppresses your appetite and removes food noise.
Are there any drawbacks?
Yes. Unfortunately, the pharmaceutical dose of semaglutide is so high that it slows gastric emptying, and in some cases it can cause gastroparesis or stomach paralysis. It can also cause a variety of other digestive issues including vomiting, diarrhea, and nausea.
Is there a safer way to use it?
Many doctors leverage GLP-1s (semaglutide and tirzepetide) in much smaller doses, than the starting dose of Ozempic. Microdosing GLP-1s has been shown to have benefits for autoimmune conditions when the doses are individualized per patient.
Is there a natural form of Ozempic?
If you’re interested in boosting your natural production of GLP-1 without taking pharmaceutical drugs or peptides, then check out berberine. Berberine is a compound found naturally in many plants that has been shown to help lower blood sugar, increase weight loss, and improve heart health. It’s super beneficial for pre-diabetics and women with PCOS! Read more here.
What to learn more?
Check out this Mindpump podcast with Dr. Tyna (I was fortunate enough to watch this live) 🙂
Dr. Tyna is a wealth of knowledge on GLP-1s, so her podcast is a phemonal resource as well.
What are my thoughts on it?
Ozempic and other GLP-1s can be a tool to help people with food noise. Unfortunately, many people who take it lose weight very quickly but don’t build the sustainable habits that are needed to maintain the weight loss, so they quickly gain the weight back when they complete the diet. If you and your physician decide to try a GLP-1, like Ozempic, I’d highly recommend you work with a coach to help you upgrade your lifestyle so you can sustain that weight loss. If you are already taking a GLP-1 or are considering taking a GLP-1 and are interested in coaching, book a free consultation call with me and I can walk you through how I can help you sustain that weight loss. Book a FREE 45 minute consultation call here.
❤️ Coach Emma
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