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When most people start a GLP-1 medication like Zepbound, Wegovy, Ozempic, or Mounjaro, they become experts at tracking numbers. Weight loss? Tracked. Protein intake? Noted. Carbs, calories, sugar, water, steps, workouts, sleep? Check, Check, Check . But there's one number many people never measure until months into their journey, and by then, some of the damage may already be done. I'm talking about muscle mass. The uncomfortable truth about GLP-1 medications is that they don
People love to talk about weight loss wins with GLP-1s like semaglutide or tirzepatide. The before-and-afters are dramatic. But what you don’t see in those pictures? The lean muscle quietly vanishing under the scale’s praise.
Unless you're prioritizing the right fuel—especially protein—that loss can be permanent and problematic. It might sound like a scare tactic to get you to eat healthily, but the risks are all too real.
