05/12/2026
If I told you I take medication that helps regulate my metabolism, appetite, and weight… what would you think?
Would you feel supportive? Curious? Maybe a little judge-y?
Here’s the truth: I do take medication that helps with those things.
It’s thyroid medication — because I have Hashimoto’s thyroid disease.
Aside from a few “online-magic-thyroid-healing-gurus”… no one really judges me for that.
But when it comes to GLP-1 meds like Ozempic or Wegovy — there’s stigma. Shame. And a lot of misinformation.
In the fitness world, opinions sit on a spectrum from:
➡️ “It’s cheating. Just work harder.”
To...
➡️ “Any intentional weight loss is fatphobic.”
But the truth — as usual — lives in the middle.
👉🏻 Here’s what many forget:
GLP-1 receptor agonists weren’t created as “weight-loss drugs.”
They were first approved to treat metabolic issues like poor blood sugar control, insulin resistance, & Type 2 diabetes.
So while the media calls them “skinny shots,” for many women they’re part of managing serious health conditions.
And they can be super helpful:
✔️ Reducing hunger, cravings, & food noise
✔️ Supporting blood sugar control & metabolic health
✔️ Making it easier to follow through on health-promoting nutrition, movement, & recovery behaviors
Their use can also have side effects like digestive issues, muscle loss, & bone loss.
Yes, some people misuse them to chase extreme thinness.
Others avoid them, even when medically indicated, because they fear judgment.
At GGS, we don’t glorify or demonize these medications.
We aim to understand them — so we can coach women with confidence and compassion — backed by research.
If you coach women over 40, you'll have clients curious about or using these meds.
That’s why we created our FREE Menopause & GLP-1 Cheat Sheet!
👇🏻 Follow me, then comment “GLP1” below 👇🏻
and I’ll DM you the free cheat sheet.
You’ll learn:
✅ What GLP-1 medications are & how they work
✅ Potential benefits & side effects of GLP-1 meds
✅ The critical nutrition & exercise behaviors that help optimize outcomes
…so you can better support the women you work with. 💙
👇🏻 Just comment “GLP1” below 👇🏻
and then check your DMs! 👀
