it’s not ozempic. it’s the diet.Weight loss drugs are everywhere right now.
- Heather Newman
- Jun 24
- 2 min read
Ozempic. Wegovy. Mounjaro. Zepbound.
You can’t scroll for 30 seconds without seeing a “before and after” or someone swearing by weekly injections.
As a certified nutritionist and fitness coach, I’m not here to give you medical advice — that’s between you and your doctor. But I am here to raise a red flag that too many are ignoring:
These weight loss injections don’t address the root cause of weight gain or metabolic dysfunction.
They’re not magic.
They’re not permanent.
And most importantly — they’re not without risk.
weight lost without structure = muscle lost
If you lose weight without prioritizing:
adequate protein intake
the right type of training
and real whole food nutrition…
You’re likely losing lean muscle — not just fat.
And here’s the catch:
Muscle is your metabolic engine.
Lose muscle, and you slow down your metabolism — making it even harder to maintain that weight long-term.
what the research shows
Recent studies are showing something concerning:
You’re not just losing body fat on GLP-1 drugs — you’re losing up to 50% of that weight from lean muscle mass.
And that’s not easy to get back.
We need muscle for:
Longevity
Stability
Healthy aging
Metabolic flexibility
And most people don’t even realize what they’re sacrificing in the process.
3 studies to reference:
Jastreboff et al., 2022 – Effects of Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or Obesity
Rubino et al., 2021 – Efficacy and Safety of Tirzepatide in Weight Reduction
Heymsfield et al., 2023 – Weight Loss–Induced Changes in Body Composition and Muscle Mass
These are peer-reviewed and widely cited. The data is there — we just need to pay attention.
start here first:
Before we rush into prescriptions, let’s talk fundamentals:
Eat at least 1 gram of protein per pound of ideal body weight.
Commit to resistance training 3x per week.
Focus on real, unprocessed foods.
Track your habits before tracking a needle.
I'm not anti-medication.
But I am anti–misinformation and anti–shortcut culture.
These drugs are expensive.
You have to stay on them long-term.
And many are using them without understanding the cost — not just financially, but physiologically.
final thoughts:
This isn’t judgment. It’s clarity.
You deserve to make informed decisions about your health — not reactive ones. And you deserve a plan that actually supports your metabolism, muscle, hormones, and long-term goals.
Let’s start there.
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