If you’re using a GLP‑1 medication like Ozempic or Wegovy, you’ve probably heard the warnings: “Once you stop, the weight will just come back.” That’s a scary message, but it doesn’t have to be that way.
If you’re on a GLP‑1 medication, you’re not imagining things: eating less feels easier than it ever has. But there’s a catch. Your body isn’t just losing fat; it can also lose muscle unless you give it a reason not to. That’s where dietary protein and a little resistance exercise come in as your “muscle insurance policy” while the medication does its job.
You eat fairly well. You move your body. You’ve tried the step challenges, the walking programs, and the “this time I’m serious” Monday restarts. And yet — you’re exhausted by mid-afternoon, the scale isn’t budging, and your clothes fit differently than they did three years ago.
Exercising outside in winter can boost your mood, support your immune system, and make those daily steps work even harder for your health—if you do it safely and smartly. With a little planning, winter walking can go from “Ugh, it’s freezing” to “Wow, I actually feel amazing.”
Let’s face it–New Year’s resolutions are so passé. They’ve been made and broken so many times over the years that they are downright discouraging. And they’re hard! Especially when they have to do with exercise or dieting.
Plus, 5 mindful movement exercise videos to get you started.
Why Everyone Should Get Balanced (and How to Get Started)
You’re eating better. You’re moving more. But the scale won’t budge—and it’s driving you a little crazy. Sound familiar? You’re not alone.
Find out here. It’s less than you think!
