Episode 256: Why Am I Not Losing Weight on a GLP-1? 4 Reasons Why

You're taking a GLP-1 medication, but the scale isn't moving the way you expected. Maybe you've even watched someone else say they lost 20 pounds in two months and wondered, "Why isn't this working for me?"

If you've been asking yourself that question, I want you to know that your experience with a GLP-1 medication may look very different from someone else's.

In this episode, I'm breaking down four reasons you may not be losing as much weight as you expected on a GLP-1, and what I look at when a patient tells me their medication isn't working. I'll also talk about something that can easily get lost when we compare our weight loss journey to what we see on social media.

Before you decide that your GLP-1 has failed, there are some important questions to consider. Your dose, your overall health habits, your nutrition, and your treatment plan can all be part of the bigger picture.

If you're frustrated by slow weight loss on a GLP-1, listen to this episode before you assume you're doing something wrong.

Episode Highlights:

Why your weight loss may not look like someone else's, even when you're taking the same type of medication

What I look at when a patient feels their GLP-1 isn't working

When your dose may be part of the picture

Why nutrition and lifestyle still matter during GLP-1 treatment

A question you may not expect to ask when your appetite has changed

When it may be time to reassess your treatment plan