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How Much Protein Do You Need on GLP-1? Avoid Muscle Loss with These 3 Secrets
If you are on a GLP-1 medication like Zepbound, Mounjaro, or Wegovy, you know the weight can come off fast. I’ve lost over 113 pounds in the last three years, but I also made a major mistake early on: I lost 28 pounds of muscle. When you lose weight, your body doesn’t just take from…
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An Important Security Update for Our Community
Hey everyone, We want to share an important update regarding a data security incident at OpenLoop Health, the backend clinical and technology provider used by Fridays (JoinFridays). We believe in being fully transparent with our community. We are currently learning about this situation alongside many of you—receiving our official notification via U.S. Mail from OpenLoop…
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6 Mistakes with Zepbound Strength Training: Are You Lifting Enough?
Hi, beautiful Besties! It’s Elizabeth, and today I want to do a deep dive into strength training, especially if you are new to the journey. Having lost over 113 pounds in the last three years on GLP-1 medications like Mounjaro and Zepbound, I have learned how critical it is to protect our muscle mass. A…
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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…