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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…
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The “GLP-1 No-Go Foods” List: Skipping Nausea & Diarrhea on Your GLP-1 Journey
Hi, gorgeous friends! It’s Elizabeth, the Countess of Shopping, and I’m so excited to dive into a topic that’s truly crucial for all of us rocking this GLP-1 journey (Zepbound/Mounjaro, Wegovy/Ozempic or compounded Tirzepatide/Semaglutide). As someone who’s lost over 113 pounds, I’ve learned that feeling great isn’t just about what you can have—it’s about knowing…
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The Restart Reset: Finding Grace and Momentum After a Break from Your GLP-1 Journey
To all who are navigating the twists and turns of a weight management journey, I see you. We all start a health regimen with the best intentions, see incredible progress, and then… life happens. Maybe it was a medication shortage, changes to your insurance, a necessary pause for health reasons, or simply a moment when…
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Maintenance Mode on GLP-1s: You’ve Reached Your Goal—Now What? The New Frontier of Weight Management 🤔
Hello, fabulous counts and countesses and wellness warriors! Take a moment to truly celebrate: You’ve reached your healthy goal weight, and that is a huge, well-deserved victory! 🎉 You put in the work, you embraced the lifestyle changes, and the GLP-1 medications—like Wegovy (semaglutide), Zepbound (tirzepatide), Ozempic (semaglutide), or Mounjaro (tirzepatide)—helped you get to this…
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Top 5 GLP-1 Recipes: From Our Kitchen to Yours
Hello, my dear friends! I’ve got a treat for you today. One of the most wonderful things about our GLP-1 Weight Loss Encouragement Group is the incredible community we’ve built. We share our struggles, our wins, and, most importantly, our delicious recipes! It’s so inspiring to see how creative and caring you all are, always…
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Navigating Your Journey: The 3 Stages of Weight Loss
Welcome! We’re diving into a topic that many of us navigate at some point: fat loss. It’s easy to get caught up in the idea of a quick fix, but a more compassionate and realistic approach views the journey in three distinct stages. Understanding these phases can help you stay motivated, be patient with yourself,…
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A Royal Rumble of Hydration: The Countess, Count, and Duke Crown the Definitive LMNT Flavor
Hello, my darlings! The other day, while traversing the kingdom (also known as “stuck in traffic on I-95”), a most serious and critical debate arose amongst my royal family. A debate of such magnitude that it required a formal ranking system, to finally settle the matter. The topic? Which LMNT electrolyte flavor reigns supreme? Sign…