“Make It Make Sense” — My Thoughts on GLP-1s, Doctors, and Taking Control of Your Own Health

I’m seeing it more and more lately — family, friends, even people in my online communities — going to their doctors and getting flack for being on a GLP-1. And honestly… it blows my mind.

Even my own family doctor wasn’t thrilled about me being on one because of the “potential for lean muscle loss.”

Okay… but let’s be real for a second: lean muscle loss can be combatted with exercise and diet.

That’s something we should all be doing anyway.

But guess what?

Diet and exercise alone didn’t move the scale for me.

I was stuck. I needed help. A lot of people need help. And that’s exactly what GLP-1s provide — a tool, not a shortcut.

So here’s what’s wild to me:

Someone goes on tirzepatide.

They go back to the doctor.

They get a full workup expecting the usual cholesterol meds, blood pressure meds, and whatever else.

Labs come back perfect.

Numbers improved across the board.

And the doctor… isn’t happy?

Like… what?!? Make it make sense.

So let me say this louder for the people in the back:

If you come off a GLP-1, yes — the weight can come back.

If you come off cholesterol meds, cholesterol comes back.

If you come off high blood pressure meds, high blood pressure comes back.

Why is this only an issue when it comes to GLP-1s?

I wish more doctors would educate themselves instead of dismissing something that is literally helping millions of people live healthier, fuller lives. I don’t know what’s happening in the medical world right now, but I’m not willing to take everything they say as gospel anymore.

I’ve seen too many family members and friends be brushed off, gaslighted, or flat-out neglected when they trusted the system blindly.

So here’s where I stand:

I’ll use my doctor, but I’ll also use my brain.

I’ll do my own research.

I’ll make my own informed decisions about my health.

And I’ll support anyone else who chooses to do the same.

And FYI — if you think GLP-1s are only about “weight loss,” let me just drop this here:

50 Benefits Being Reported From GLP-1 Use

1. Lower blood sugar

2. Lower A1c

3. Reduced appetite

4. Improved portion control

5. Weight loss

6. Reduced waist circumference

7. Lower blood pressure

8. Improved cholesterol levels

9. Reduced triglycerides

10. Better insulin sensitivity

11. Improved beta-cell function

12. Reduced inflammation

13. Lower C-reactive protein

14. Improved liver enzymes

15. Reduced liver fat

16. Decreased fatty liver progression

17. Improved sleep apnea symptoms

18. Better oxygen levels during sleep

19. Increased energy

20. Less fatigue

21. Improved mobility

22. Reduced joint pain

23. Better cardiovascular markers

24. Reduced risk of heart failure worsening

25. Improved exercise tolerance

26. Reduced cravings

27. Greater control over emotional eating

28. Lower fasting insulin

29. Reduced visceral fat

30. Better metabolic health overall

31. Lower risk of progressing to type 2 diabetes

32. Improved gut motility

33. Reduced gastric emptying rate (helps glucose control)

34. Lower oxidative stress

35. Reduced blood vessel inflammation

36. Improved kidney markers

37. Better hydration balance

38. Improved quality of life scores

39. Less shortness of breath with exertion

40. Improved fertility markers (in some studies)

41. Better hormonal balance

42. Improved self-confidence

43. Better mental clarity

44. Improved hormone sensitivity

45. Reduction in binge eating behaviors

46. Less edema / less water retention

47. More stable day-to-day blood sugar

48. Reduced nighttime snacking

49. Better satiety between meals

50. Improved long-term health outlook

And let me just repeat: that list is still growing.

If you’re on a GLP-1 — or considering one — you don’t owe anyone an apology.

Not your doctor. Not your friends. Not the internet.

You’re allowed to take control of your health.

You’re allowed to use tools that work.

You’re allowed to choose you.

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