Backyard Health
A show about integrative and functional nutrition topics for regular people to achieve optimal health.
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Peptide Medications for Weight Loss: GLP-1s, Microdosing & Protecting Your Metabolism | Ep. 54
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GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound are everywhere right now — but what are they actually doing inside your body?
In this episode of Backyard Health, we’re breaking down peptide medications for weight loss from a functional, metabolically-informed lens. No hype. No fear. Just science, physiology, and real strategy.
You’ll learn:
• What a peptide medication actually is (and how it differs from traditional drugs)
• How GLP-1s influence insulin, appetite, digestion, and brain signaling
• The difference between semaglutide and tirzepatide (Zepbound)
• What “microdosing” GLP-1s means — and why some people choose it
• The most common side effects (and what’s actually causing them)
• The real risk of muscle loss during rapid weight loss
• The exact labs I monitor when clients are on these medications
• Why working with a functional practitioner can protect your metabolism long-term
• What happens when you stop the medication — and how to prevent rebound weight gain
GLP-1s are not magic.
They’re not cheating.
And they’re not a standalone solution.
They’re a tool.
But tools require structure, muscle preservation, hydration strategy, micronutrient support, and a long-term metabolic plan.
If you’re considering a peptide medication — or you’re already on one — this episode will help you approach it in an informed, empowered, whole-body way.
Because the goal isn’t just weight loss.
It’s metabolic strength.
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episode’s Erin referenced:
3-part Body Comp Series–
Episode 04: What’s the Scale Really Telling You?
Episode 05: Hunger Hormones Unleashed: How to Stop Cravings and Finally
Episode 06: Is Your Metabolism Stuck?
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