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Traveling with GLP-1 Medications: Your Essential Guide for a Worry-Free Trip
As someone who loves to explore new places and experiences, I know the excitement of planning a trip. But for many of us, myself included, there’s an added layer of consideration when packing: our GLP-1 medications. If you’re on a GLP-1 like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Zepbound, you know these incredible medications have transformed lives,…
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Plateaued at 113 lbs Lost. Why Retatrutide is the Next “Triple G” Game Changer
Hi friends! If you have been following my journey, you know I am all about Royal Living Meets Real Life. After losing 113 pounds using GLP-1 medications like Mounjaro and Zepbound, I’ve hit a milestone that many of us dread: The Plateau. But first, let’s celebrate the massive win. The biggest benefit of Zepbound for…
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The Ultimate High-Protein Costco Haul: 500g of Protein for GLP-1 Success (113 lbs Lost!)
If you are navigating a GLP-1 journey like I am—whether on Zepbound, Mounjaro, or Wegovy—you know the “Protein Struggle” is real. To protect our muscle and keep our metabolism firing while the pounds drop, we have to prioritize protein. In my most recent Costco trip, I managed to snag over 500 grams of protein to…
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Is Your Compounded GLP-1 in Danger? The Novo Nordisk vs. Hims & Hers Lawsuit Explained
If you’ve been following the “legal tea” lately, things are getting spicy in the world of GLP-1 medications. Novo Nordisk (the makers of Ozempic and Wegovy) has officially filed a lawsuit against telehealth giant Hims & Hers over their compounded versions of semaglutide. As someone who has lost 113 pounds on this journey, I know…
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The Sulfur Burp Solution: Why Your Protein is Sitting Still (and How to Fix It!)
Let’s talk about the one side effect that nobody wants to mention at a dinner party, but almost everyone on a GLP-1 journey experiences at some point: sulfur burps. If you’ve ever woken up in the middle of the night feeling like there is a “rotting egg” sensation in your throat, you aren’t alone. Whether…
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The 5-Minute GLP-1 Breakfast: 30g Protein with Zero Prep (Perfect for Morning Nausea!)
If you are on a GLP-1 journey like I am, you know that mornings can be… complicated. Whether you are on Zepbound, Mounjaro, or Wegovy, that “morning fatigue” is real. There are days when the thought of standing over a stove to scramble eggs feels like running a marathon, and the “food ick” makes a…
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Eli Lilly’s New Weight Loss Pill: Why I’m Not Planning on Switching from My Tirzepatide Injections Just Yet
Weight loss maintenance is a journey that doesn’t have a “finish line.” If you are like me, navigating the world of GLP-1 medications like Zepbound or Mounjaro (tirzepatide), you know that the “maintenance phase” is where the real work—and the real anxiety—often begins. Recently, a buzz-worthy news release caught everyone’s attention. Eli Lilly released data…
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Breaking Plateaus: The Powerful Next-Gen Medicines I’m Watching for in 2026
If you have been following my journey, you know I am all about “Royal Living Meets Real Life.” And let’s be honest—part of that real life is acknowledging that while our current tools like Mounjaro and Wegovy are miracles, they aren’t magic wands that work forever. We have all been there: you are doing everything…
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Switching from Zepbound to Compounded Tirzepatide (7 Things You Need to Know)
Hi Besties! If we haven’t met yet, welcome to the table. I’m Elizabeth, the Countess of Shopping. Over the last three years, I have lost over 113 pounds using GLP-1 medications—specifically Mounjaro and Zepbound. Currently, I am in maintenance mode (just waiting on that loose skin surgery consultation!), but recently, I made a major switch.…
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Thanksgiving Weight Loss & GLP-1 Guide: Navigating Holiday Meals and Family Questions
Hi, my dears! As a fellow traveler on this beautiful, sometimes challenging, journey toward better health, I know the anxiety that can creep in as the Thanksgiving holidays approach. It’s supposed to be a time of warmth, connection, and joy, but for those of us who have worked hard to lose weight, it can feel…