Maximizing Success: How Coaching Can Help Those Taking Weight Loss Medications

Let's talk about weight loss medications.

According to University of Colorado Health, here are eight reasons you might want to be cautious before using Wegovy or Ozempic for weight loss:

1. Wegovy and Ozempic are not for everyone. Ozempic is approved for people with Type 2 diabetes. And Wegovy is approved for people with obesity or those who are overweight and have health problems related to excess weight.

2. f you lose weight with new drugs, you likely will need to keep taking the medications forever to keep the weight off. People who stop taking Wegovy and Ozempic often gain weight back relatively quickly.

3. The drugs are expensive, and in general, insurance plans don’t cover them for weight loss (although they often do for people with diabetes).

4. The popularity of the new drugs has led to some shortages.

5. The drugs can cause unpleasant gastrointestinal side effects.

6. A small percentage of people who take the drugs can suffer from a diabetes eye complication called retinopathy. Along with consulting with your primary care provider or endocrinologist, you should also see your eye doctor.

7. The drugs tend to suppress a person’s appetite but to lose weight, you’ll still need to reduce your intake of desserts, sugar-sweetened beverages and fatty foods. And, of course, exercise is important to keep your body healthy.

8. Some people have complained about looking older due to “Wegovy or Ozempic face.” While many people taking weight loss drugs are pleased to shed some pounds, some say they’re dropping weight in the wrong place: their face.

While there are reasons to be cautious about the newest drugs, Ozempic and Wegovy are helping many people lose considerable weight — about 12% of body mass, on average — which can dramatically improve a person’s health.

While weight loss meds can be helpful, here is what massively increases their success…….

• Adding a simple nutritional plan to keep your body healthy and minimize muscle loss

• Having a coach to guide and support you

• Having education around all the things to support you to live your best healthiest life for the long term.

That’s what I do as a coach and my clients do amazing! Will you be perfect? Nope! Will you win, improve your confidence and health, and move forward to live the life you want? YES!

I’m here to connect! It starts with a conversation about you, your goals, your struggles and know that you found a place to WIN and achieve what you’ve wanted for so long. So 2 are better than 1! Let’s combine the weight loss meds with the right nutrition, one on one coaching guidance, and healthy habits education.

Email me at info@coachdavidllc.com or schedule a free discovery call. I’m here for you. No shame; just empowerment and results.