Ozempic-A Tool, NOT a Solution

I have mixed emotion about Ozempic and different type and dosages of Ozempic or any GLP - 1 product can effect people differently. Here’s what I like…. It jump starts people, and begins a cycle of positive momentum that encourages people to continue healthy eating habits. I can’t tell you how many people come into the gym saying “ Now that i’ve lost weight, I want to start building muscle” personally I dont think you need to lose weight before you start a gym program- but as long as its moving people in a positive direction, I’m all for it. The other thing I like, is that is helps get people off food addiction – particularly sugar and processed foods- which is  really hard habit to kick . 

Where I get worried is when I hear people dosages that give them such low appetites they are eating one meal a day- or less than 500 calories. Consistently getting under 1000 calories a day is going to reac havor on your metabolism- so if and when there comes a time when you stop taking Ozempic, your metabolism will just be in the dump and will likely make you gain all the weight back and then some. I also worry, and hope that the few calories people are eating a protein rich - because if you aren’t getting enough protein and your aren’t working out your going to lose fat AND muscle almost equally.. So anyone taking Ozempic i’d highly encourage they start a weight training program at the same time to help prevent some of that muscle loss. 

There are also alot of un kowns when it comes to long term health effects of Ozempic- which I guess we will discover in the future. However, if you are considered obese I may argue that the risk of NOT losing weight is greater than the risk of long term effects of Ozempic. So if I were in your shoes it might be a work risk taking - but ALWAYS consult with your doctor .