GLP-1 Medications, How to use it safetly and effectively.
Five things you need to do to use a GLP-1 one medication (such as Wegovy or Mounjaro) safely and effectively
Understand your body composition
Musculoskeletal mass, peripheral fat, visceral fat.
The number on the scale doesn’t tell the story.
BMI is inadequate. MRI is gold standard, but cost prohibitive. DEXA is the next best. Impedence using an in-body score is excellent & cost-effective.
Second: optimize your nutrition, your exercise, your sleep, and ideally hormones. Don’t start if you can’t get these Pillar’s of health in order.
Eat Protein- aim for 1 gram per pound of ideal body weight. Eat throughout the day.
Strength Train. Lift heavy. Challenge the muscle.
Stay hydrated.
I recommend a medically managed program. Too many doctors are telling patients to lose weight without knowing their body composition. They may have an excellent amount of muscle and a low amount of body fat-the number on the scale does not tell the story. On the other hand they may be thin, but have a higher than ideal percentage of visceral fat, and very low amount of muscle. . . “skinny fat.”
These medications are incredibly helpful tool and when use correctly can improve overall metabolic health. Maintaining muscle mass is key.
If you are looking for a medically managed program, call our office and inquire about get slimly. We use In- Body composition analysis. We have helped hundreds of patients lose weight, gain muscle, improve their overall health by lowering their cholesterol and blood pressure, and help them thrive.