Weight Loss on Your Terms
You’ve at your wit’s end, nothing you do is getting those extra pounds off. You’ve tried all of the diets and exercise regularly, yet the results you’re looking for just aren’t coming. You’re not alone, it’s actually pretty common in today’s world.
For many people, the traditional ways of losing weight just aren’t enough. That’s where weight loss medications, specifically GLP 1s, come in. They help control the urges, commonly known as “food noise”, make you feel fuller for longer, and regulate blood glucose more effectively. To get the most out of the medications, it’s best to understand how they work.
How Do GLP 1s Work?
GLP 1 (glucagon like peptide 1) drugs mimic the natural gut hormone GLP 1 by binding to receptors in the pancreas, brain, and stomach to lower blood sugar and reduce appetite. This slows down gut motility, signals fullness to the brain, increases insulin secretion, and decreases glucagon which decreases glucose production.
Tirzepatide and Retatrutide add another mechanism to the profile, the GIP which boosts weight loss and blood glucose control. It promotes fat tissue to use glucose better, triggers the brain’s hunger centers to fullness, and works in the pancreas to regulate blood sugar and prevent crashes.
Retatrutide adds a third mechanism, working on the glucagon signaling system. This increases energy expenditure by prompting the body to actively burn more calories and signals the liver to rid fat.
Who’s a Candidate for GLP 1s?
Originally GLP 1s were designed for diabetes but the side effect of weight loss became glaring. Now they are available for people with obesity or are overweight with other health conditions or significant family history. Other conditions that may benefit from GLP 1s include kidney disease, heart disease, stroke prevention, liver disease, inflammation, possibly some cancers, sleep apnea, and many more.
Side effects of GLP 1s
GLP 1s are generally safe and have been extensively studied. The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, reflux, fatigue, increased heart rate, head aches, and injection site reactions.
How can I Optimize My Body While taking a GLP 1?
There are a few important factors to increase your weight loss and decrease side effects.
Eat a protein rich, whole food diet with plenty of fiber.
Exercise-movement of any kind is great, resistance training is crucial to prevent muscle loss
Sleep- get in a routine of prioritizing quality sleep
Where Can I Get GLP 1 Medications?
Access to GLP 1 medications are all over the internet. These are fine, but they do not always offer a “white glove” touch. If you’re looking for someone local to take time to understand your needs, have consistent contact with the same provider, and know that your medications come from a trusted, local source; then reach out!
