Glow Stories

A Christmas Protein Story with a GLP1 ending!

December 23, 2024Susan Maria Leach

Oh my my, here we are at the doorstep of another holiday meal that I do not care about eating. Ahhh... a GLP1/GIP Zepbound holiday where any doubts about missing...

Considering a Zepboundless Holiday? Toying with no Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy, Semaglutide or Tirzepatide?

November 24, 2024Susan Maria Leach

There are folks out there considering skipping their GLP1 shot this week so they do not miss out on their holiday extravaganza - because Aunt Gail makes the best stuffing,...

Can someone list what they eat in a day when taking Mounjaro or Zepbound?

November 15, 2024Susan Maria Leach

Absolutely! I started off with Mounjaro, then switched to Zepbound, but now take both plus compound Tirzepatide from Mochi Health, depending on availability. All three work exactly the same for...

Hair Loss with GLP1 Meds

October 30, 2024Susan Maria Leach

GLP1 induced rapid weight loss and nutrient deficiencies create ideal conditions for hair loss but you can get in front of it. Taking GLP1 medications causes steady and sometimes rapid...

SINGLE DIGIT JEANS HAVE ENTERED THE ZEPBOUND CHAT

October 28, 2024Susan Maria Leach

The other day my jeans fell down while I was planting flowers. I was wearing garden gloves that were covered in dirt so I laughed at my predicament and asked...

What I have learned in a year of taking Tirzepatide, Mounjaro and Zepbound!

October 11, 2024Susan Maria Leach

Susan Maria LeachLet's GlowFounder of Bariatric Eating Author Before and After - Living & Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery (HarperCollins Publishers) I spent a couple of hours yesterday trying...

How much Protein do you need every day?

September 17, 2024Susan Maria Leach

Suzi Kwarciany ShawCNS, Certified Nutrition Specialist, 10 years bariatric advisor & specialist BESusan Maria LeachFounder of Bariatric Eating Author Before and After - Living & Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery...

Is it okay to use the 'extra' Ozempic left in my vial after 4 shots?

September 11, 2024Susan Maria Leach

Susan Maria LeachFounder of Bariatric Eating Author Before and After - Living & Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery (HarperCollins Publishers) If I have any extra Semaglutide or Tirzepatide in...

TDEE - Total Daily Energy Expenditure Calculator for GLP1 medications - Ozempic, Wegovy, Semaglutide, Mounjaro, Zepbound and Tirzepatide.

September 09, 2024Susan Maria Leach

Your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) is an estimation of how many calories you burn per day when exercise is taken into account. It is calculated by first figuring out...

What Should I Eat When Taking Mounjaro Zepbound Tirzeptide and Ozempic Wegovy Semaglutide?

September 03, 2024Susan Maria Leach

When thinking about what to eat while taking a GLP1 med, there are a few important things to keep in mind. Most important is that you do not need a highly...

Doses for Semaglutide, Ozempic and Wegovy

September 02, 2024Susan Maria Leach

First it is important to understand that Semaglutide, Ozempic and Wegovy are all the same medication. Ozempic is the original branded name for the semaglutide peptide for diabetes control. It was...

Collagen Protein or Whey Protein? Which to use when taking GLP1 meds?

August 17, 2024Susan Maria Leach

Suzi Kwarciany Shaw CNS, Certified Nutrition Specialist, 10 years bariatric advisor & specialist BE Susan Maria Leach Founder of Bariatric Eating Author Before and After - Living & Eating Well After...