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E110 | Beyond the Shot: Why GLP-1s Alone Won't Work
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Ever felt frustrated because weight loss medications aren't working for you? You're not alone. Today, Laken and Lindsey tackle the truth about GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy is that they aren't magic pills—they create conditions for fat loss but require you to meet your body halfway with proper habits.
Many women experience disappointing results because they're unknowingly sabotaging their progress. When appetite suppression leads to severe calorie restriction (often just 600-900 calories daily), you lose precious muscle instead of fat. Combine this with decreased daily movement, lack of resistance training, poor food quality, and micronutrient deficiencies, and your metabolism actually slows down instead of revving up.
The problem isn't that these medications don't work—it's that they can't override decades of metabolic dysfunction without your help. Your body needs adequate protein (at least 30g three times daily), strength training to preserve muscle, nutrient-dense whole foods that signal proper hormonal responses, regular movement throughout the day, stress management, and patience. These aren't complicated changes, but they require consistency and intention.
Perhaps most importantly, you need to shift your identity. If you still see yourself as "someone who can't lose weight" or "always gains it back," your brain will constantly seek evidence to support that story. Instead, become the nourisher, the lifter, the woman who follows through. Whether you're using GLP-1 medications or not, these principles apply to anyone struggling with weight loss plateaus.
Ready to break through your stall? This episode offers practical, science-backed strategies that create lasting change. Share it with someone who needs to hear this message, and let us know which habit you're focusing on this week!
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Chapters
1. Introduction to GLP-1 Weight Loss Challenges (00:00:00)
2. The Science Behind GLP-1 Medications (00:03:17)
3. Top Reasons Weight Loss Stalls (00:04:58)
4. Food Quality vs. Calorie Counting (00:10:07)
5. Mindset Sabotage and Food Fears (00:14:40)
6. Effective Strategies That Actually Work (00:19:08)
7. Making Time and Shifting Identity (00:24:21)
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