My Evolving View on Weight Loss Medications
At one point, I would have said I was against GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, and that diet and exercise were the best ways to stay healthy and lose weight. But I have seen first-hand how these medications can change lives.
For some who simply cannot fathom changing anything, these medications have silenced the constant “food noise” in their head, allowing them to pivot away from the desire to eat continuously and make better choices. And losing weight – whichever method you choose – will improve your health.
Do I think everyone should use GLP-1 medications? No. But for those who have tried everything or for those who feel stuck, they can offer a lifeline. Primal purists may criticise my thinking, but we live in a modern world. When science offers tools that improve lives, it would be foolish to dismiss them. Everyone knows walking is great exercise, for example, but does that mean you avoid travelling by car when needed?
It’s not cheating
I’ve heard some people refer to GLP-1 medications as cheating. But unless you’ve been in the shoes of someone who has struggled with their weight, you cannot say you wouldn’t do the same. And Ozempic doesn’t give you a free pass to ignore your diet and health – you still have to work on it.
Most importantly, the hard work begins when you decide to stop. Nobody wants to be on medication for life (although big pharma would love that), and for many, the rising cost of GLP-1 medications – with further increases likely – will make them prohibitive.
The challenge of coming off
When you stop taking GLP-1 medications, your appetite returns and your metabolism may revert to its pre-medication state. The food noise that was silenced starts up again, and there’s often a genuine fear that the weight will return.
Too many people continue eating their normal diet, just in smaller portions. They should be using this time to build a stronger foundation – but most don’t know how.
Help where it’s needed
For those being forced to come off weight loss medications due to cost, or because they no longer want to rely on them, or perhaps have reached their goal weight, I can help you build the habits that make this transition less worrisome.
We can mimic many benefits of GLP-1 medications through diet – specifically approaches that promote natural satiety, stimulate ketone production, and address the root causes of food cravings. This doesn’t just mean food (though that’s a large part of it) but also movement and exercise, sleep, sun exposure, reducing toxins, and managing stress.
I can help you find the sweet spot not only for staying at your ideal weight but for feeling good in yourself – whether you’ve just started your GLP-1 journey (where we can begin building that foundation) or you’re about to come off them.
Ready to build your foundation?
Book a free discovery call to discuss how ancestral nutrition principles can create the foundation for lifelong health – without the fear of regaining weight or relying on medication forever.
You can email me at jamie@ancestralally.coach or get in touch via my Contact page.
And if you want more information…
For a clear overview of how GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro work – plus insights into their benefits and risks – see the GLP-1 receptor agonist page on Wikipedia.
