GLP-1 Lifestyle & Daily Life

Does Ozempic cause hair loss?

Not directly. Hair shedding (telogen effluvium) is reported by some patients ~3 months into rapid weight loss — typical of any rapid-weight-

Can you drink alcohol on Wegovy?

No hard contraindication, but alcohol tolerance often drops sharply on GLP-1. Many patients also report reduced desire for alcohol — likely

Do I need to exercise on Wegovy?

Yes — resistance training specifically. Without it, 25-40% of weight lost on GLP-1 comes from lean muscle. Cardio is a bonus; resistance is

Why do I have no appetite on Zepbound?

Tirzepatide activates two gut hormones (GIP + GLP-1) that signal fullness to the brain at supra-physiologic levels. It's not willpower; the

Can vegetarians or vegans take GLP-1?

Yes. Modern GLP-1 medications are produced via yeast fermentation, not animal sources. The pen device and packaging contain no animal-derive

What foods should you avoid on a GLP-1?

Avoid greasy, fried, and ultra-processed foods (worst nausea), high-sugar drinks (rapid reflux), and large portions of red meat or crucifero

Why am I not losing weight on Wegovy?

Most non-responders fall into 4 buckets: dose hasn't reached maintenance (2.4 mg), titration was interrupted, calorie intake creeps to match

Do GLP-1 medications affect mood or depression?

Mixed evidence. The FDA label has a precaution but no boxed warning. Some patients report improved mood (likely from weight loss + glycemic

How do you store GLP-1 pens?

Refrigerate unopened pens at 36-46°F (2-8°C) until first use. Once started, room temperature ≤86°F (30°C) is fine for up to 28 days. Never f

Can I build muscle on a GLP-1?

Yes — with deliberate resistance training and adequate protein. Without it, 25-40% of weight lost on GLP-1 comes from lean muscle. Lifting 2

Will I regain weight after stopping GLP-1?

Most people regain about two-thirds of lost weight within 1 year of stopping, based on STEP-1 extension and STEP-4 withdrawal data. Continue

Does GLP-1 work without diet changes?

Some weight loss happens regardless — appetite is reduced enough that calories drop naturally. But the trial-magnitude weight loss (10-22%)

Does GLP-1 cause muscle loss?

Some lean-mass loss is expected with any weight loss — typically 25-30% of total weight lost comes from lean tissue. With adequate protein (

Can I drink coffee on GLP-1?

Yes. There is no interaction between caffeine and GLP-1 medications. Some patients find coffee on an empty stomach is harder to tolerate dur

Does GLP-1 cause dehydration?

Indirectly, yes — appetite suppression often reduces total fluid intake, and titration-week nausea/vomiting/diarrhea cause direct fluid loss

Wegovy Diary Month 1: the first injection, peak nausea, food noise quiet

A composite first-month chronicle of starting Wegovy at 0.25 mg. What injection day actually feels like, when the food noise drops, and what

Wegovy Diary Month 2: the boring middle, first restaurant test, the scale catches up

Month 2 is when the routine settles. I'm at 0.5 mg, the food noise is permanently quieter, and I have my first real-restaurant test. The res

Wegovy Diary Month 3: 1.0 mg settles in, the friends-and-family question, body composition changes

Month 3 at 1.0 mg. The questions from people I haven't seen in a while start. I take my first DEXA scan and the body composition surprises m

Wegovy Diary Month 4: 1.7 mg dose, plateau scare, the social trip

Month 4 introduces 1.7 mg, my first scale plateau, and a 5-day work trip with restaurant meals every night. Here's how each tested the routi

Zepbound Diary Month 1: starter dose, dual-receptor effect, the appetite shift

First month on Zepbound at 2.5 mg. The dual GIP/GLP-1 mechanism shows up differently — appetite doesn't just shut down, it shifts. Here's th

Zepbound Diary Month 2: 5 mg therapeutic dose, the appetite settles, first 10 lb threshold

Month 2 on Zepbound at 5 mg. The dual-receptor effect compounds. I cross the first 10 lb threshold and start noticing the things that don't