The Walk with Me Podcast: Simplify Your Relationship with Food & Fitness
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The Walk with Me Podcast: Simplify Your Relationship with Food & Fitness
031: 10 Things to Consider Before Taking a GLP-1 Medication
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Let's Walk One Mile!
GLP-1 medications are everywhere right now. Ozempic, Wegovy, tirzepatide. Sherie cannot have a consultation without someone asking what she thinks. And after months of gathering her thoughts, she is finally ready to share them.
This is not a comprehensive breakdown of how these medications work, and it is not medical advice. It is something more useful: a thoughtful, honest framework for any woman who is considering these medications and wants to think through them carefully before making a decision.
✔ Why understanding the problem you are trying to solve matters more than the medication itself
✔ What your responsibility is alongside any medication you take
✔ Why body composition matters just as much as body weight on this journey
✔ How to think about the long game and what comes next
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In This Episode, You’ll Learn…
[00:03:30] 1: Understand the actual problem you are trying to solve, not just the visible symptom
[00:04:30] 2: Remember that these are medications, not wellness tools, and treat them accordingly
[00:06:00] 3: Work with a physician or practitioner who knows your history and plans to stay involved
[00:07:00] 4: Don't outsource your health to a medication. Own your part of the equation
[00:08:30] 5: Build foundational habits before or alongside the medication for better results
[00:10:00] 6: Pay attention to body composition, not just body weight. Consider a baseline DEXA scan
[00:12:00] 7: Think about the long game. What is your plan, short term and long term?
[00:13:30] 8: Seek out different perspectives, not just the ones that confirm what you already think
[00:14:30] 9: Get quiet about this decision. Pray, reflect, or do whatever connects you to your own wisdom
[00:15:30] 10: Keep your self-worth completely separate from your weight, whatever path you choose
🚶♀️ Your Action Item: The Double Dare
Grab a piece of paper or open the notes app on your phone and answer these two questions honestly.
- What problem am I actually trying to solve, and what got me here?
- What am I responsible for, regardless of whether I use a medication or not?
Sit with those. Let them marinate. The answers will tell you a lot about where to go next.