GLP-1s for Weight Loss and Non-Diabetics
A new year is right around the corner. The new year usually means new goals. Hopefully, in your new goals, you have fitness and nutrition somewhere up there. We are in a new era of weight loss using GLP-1s, so I wanted to explain what it is and, if you are considering it, things to be mindful of. What it is: GLP-1 stands for glucagon-like peptide-1. This is a hormone you produce naturally in your gut. It regulates blood sugar and slows down the rate at which your stomach empties, signaling your brain that you are full. This drug was originally approved for people with type 2 diabetes to help control blood sugar. The added benefit is that it often leads to weight loss because of the reduced appetite. If you are taking a GLP and not diabetic, this article is for you. Many personal training clients I have spoken to who are on a GLP-1 and not diabetic were not given diet instructions. They are given the medication and expect to experience a suppressed appetite, which will result in weight ...
