My Life On GLP1

Send us Fan Mail Lori teaches preschool, hates needles, and was on day four of GLP-1 constipation when one sneeze changed everything. In this interview, she shares nine months on the Wegovy pill: the morning routine, the slow start before 9 mg clicked, losing 23 pounds, food noise going quiet, and fighting insurance from $299 down to $25 a month. An honest look at oral semaglutide, side effects, a...

Send us Fan Mail Ever turn sideways to squeeze through a gap that’s plenty wide? After losing 90 pounds in three years on Zepbound, I still do. In this episode I talk about phantom fat after weight loss, why your brain lags behind your body on a GLP-1, the habit of apologizing for taking up space, and the small ways I’m teaching my shoulders to walk straight through. An honest, funny look at body...

Send us Fan Mail My autumn trousers still fit. Please hold your applause. After losing 90 pounds, I am discovering that GLP-1 weight loss maintenance on Zepbound is quieter than I expected. Let’s talk about holding steady, fear of weight regain, food noise, and why an ordinary month can be a victory.  Sometimes it's an episode all about nothing, and that is fantastic! https://mylifeonglp1.com...

Send us Fan Mail  I used to buy Halloween candy twice. The first bag never met a trick-or-treater. After three years on Zepbound and 90 pounds lost, the chocolate is still here. So is my peace of mind. Join Scott Johnson on My Life on GLP-1 for an honest, funny look at sugar cravings, quieter food noise and enjoying Halloween without turning every peanut butter cup into a negotiation. https://myli...

Send us Fan Mail The scale has a terrible memory. Do you? Scott reflects on remembering where you started during a GLP-1 weight loss journey. From Mounjaro and Zepbound to life in maintenance, this episode of My Life on GLP-1 explores gratitude, perspective, and celebrating progress beyond the pounds. A reminder for motivation and to give yourself credit for how far you have come. https://mylifeon...

Send us Fan Mail Join Scott Johnson as My Life on GLP-1 celebrates the community that made it possible. From first-shot nerves to 90 pounds lost and life in maintenance, Scott reflects on the laughter, challenges, and connections along the way. Whether you take Zepbound, Mounjaro, Wegovy, or are just getting started, thank you for listening and reminding each other we are not doing this alone. htt...

Send us Fan Mail Your jeans got smaller. Does everyone need your medical history? Scott and Sarah talk about sharing your GLP-1 weight loss journey on Zepbound, Mounjaro, Ozempic or Wegovy. From food police to “easy way out” comments, we explore stigma, privacy, emotional change and what to say when someone asks your secret. Tell the world or tell one trusted friend. Your story, your choice. https...

Send us Fan Mail I wrote a post about sulfur burps, deleted it, and mowed a lawn that did not need mowing. Sound familiar? Scott  shares why men taking Zepbound and Mounjaro stay quiet about GLP-1 side effects, food noise, and the emotional side of weight loss. We talk stigma, asking for support, and being honest with your doctor. Guys, you are not the only ones buying smaller pants in silence.  A...

Send us Fan Mail Same mug. Same playlist. Lucky thigh? Three years on GLP-1 medication, and my weekly injection has become a ceremony. Join Scott as he laughs at Zepbound and Mounjaro shot-day rituals, injection anxiety, and the habits we credit for fewer side effects. From pen pep talks to the sacred shot hour, which routines help, and which just give us more to worry about? https://amzn.to/3TnkY...

Send us Fan Mail Three years on Mounjaro and Zepbound, and I now review restrooms like fine dining. Join Scott Johnson on My Life on GLP-1 for an honest, funny look at long-term digestive side effects, constipation during weight loss maintenance, bathroom scouting, and why a working lock deserves five stars. Plus, knowing when to talk with your doctor. https://mylifeonglp1.com/blog-2025/ https://m...

Send us Fan Mail Three years into my GLP-1 journey, I am still cold, and fall is coming for me. In this episode, we talk about feeling chilly on Zepbound, why weight loss may change how warm you feel, and the small things I do when everyone else thinks the room is perfectly comfortable. If your new favorite accessory is a sweater, you are in good company. https://mylifeonglp1.com/ https://mylifeon...

Send us Fan Mail At a new dermatologist’s office, I tried to say “tirzepatide” and may have ended up listed as laundry detergent. If you take Zepbound, what should your doctor or dentist know? I share a simple script for explaining your GLP-1 medication, dose, injection day, and side effects, plus how to handle a blank stare or a judgmental comment. https://mylifeonglp1.com/blog-2025/ https://myli...

Send us Fan Mail I took my Zepbound injection, stepped on the scale the next day, and somehow weighed more. Sound familiar? Let’s talk about the day-after-shot weight bump, possible reasons the scale jumps, and why one morning’s number does not tell the whole story of your GLP-1 weight loss. Whether you take Zepbound, Mounjaro, Wegovy, or Ozempic, this one is for anyone who has ever glared at thei...

Send us Fan Mail Goal weight sounds like one magic number, but what if the scale is only part of the answer? Scott explores how to know when your GLP-1 weight loss journey has reached the right stopping point, from health markers and body composition to energy, confidence, and a weight you can actually maintain. A candid look at Zepbound, Mounjaro, Ozempic, Wegovy, and GLP-1 maintenance. https://m...

Send us Fan Mail I spent most of my life treating mornings like a personal attack. Then Zepbound changed more than my appetite and weight. In this episode, I share how GLP-1 weight loss affected my sleep, energy, daily routine, and desire to get moving before sunrise. If you take Mounjaro, Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound and suddenly feel more alive in the morning, you are not alone. https://mylifeon...

Send us Fan Mail Fiber-Maxxing is a trend all over social forums.  Constipation on Zepbound, Mounjaro, Ozempic, or Wegovy can make fiber seem like the obvious answer. I learned that piling on chia seeds, supplements, and high-fiber foods too quickly can create an entirely new digestive emergency. In this episode, I share what went wrong, why water matters, and how to increase fiber without turning...

Send us Fan Mail After losing 90 pounds on Mounjaro and Zepbound, Scott reached goal weight and discovered an unexpected challenge: he missed the excitement of losing. This honest look at GLP-1 maintenance explores quiet wins, fading compliments, food noise, fear of weight regain, and why maintaining weight loss may feel boring while giving you a much bigger life. https://mylifeonglp1.com/miss-los...

Send us Fan Mail After years without gout, one painfully swollen toe made me question whether rapid weight loss or my GLP-1 medication played a role. I explore the possible connection between gout, uric acid, dehydration, diet changes, and medications such as Zepbound, Mounjaro, Ozempic, and Wegovy. Plus, what GLP-1 users should discuss with their doctor when a flare strikes. https://mylifeonglp1....

Send us Fan Mail When hunger and food noise return during GLP-1 maintenance, increasing your dose can feel like admitting defeat. Scott explores maintenance-dose shame, fear of weight regain, and why adjusting Zepbound, Mounjaro, Wegovy, or Ozempic is not failure. It is part of long-term weight management. https://mylifeonglp1.com/ https://mylifeonglp1.com/the-book/ https://mylifeonglp1.com/the-bo...

Send us Fan Mail GLP-1 shakes, meals, gummies and supplements are everywhere, but are they helpful or simply overpriced? After three years on Zepbound and a 90-pound weight loss, Scott investigates the “Ozempic tax” and reveals what truly matters when eating on Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Zepbound. Learn the truth about protein, nutrition, supplements and GLP-1 marketing. https://mylifeonglp1.com...

Send us Fan Mail After lowering his Zepbound dose, Scott found himself negotiating with Oreos at 11 p.m. Does returning food noise mean tirzepatide stopped working or weight regain is inevitable? This episode explores cravings, hunger, maintenance dosing, appetite suppression, weight fluctuations, and when to talk with your doctor about adjusting your GLP-1 treatment. https://mylifeonglp1.com/ htt...

Send us Fan Mail After losing 90 pounds on a GLP-1, Scott grew accustomed to compliments, double takes, and questions. Then everything went quiet. In this honest conversation, Scott and Sarah explore GLP-1 maintenance, weight-loss identity, external validation, self-worth, and why becoming ordinary again may be the clearest sign of lasting success. https://mylifeonglp1.com/the-book/   https://myli...

Send us Fan Mail When someone asks how you lost the weight, how much do you really owe them? Scott talks honestly about GLP-1 privacy, weight loss stigma, and deciding when to share your story. Whether you take Zepbound, Mounjaro, Ozempic, or Wegovy, your health is personal, not a public press conference. A candid episode about boundaries, confidence, and owning your GLP-1 journey. https://mylifeo...

Send us Fan Mail One morning I stared at my own hands convinced I'd developed a rare circulatory disorder. Turns out ninety pounds down on Mounjaro will do that — veins that were always there, just no longer hidden. This episode covers why hands and arms show it first, how to tell a harmless vein from a varicose one, and the warning signs that actually warrant a call to your doctor. Real GLP-...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when weight loss is no longer the main event? After losing 90 pounds on Mounjaro and Zepbound, I entered the free space of GLP-1 maintenance. No constant chasing, no next goal, just learning how to live in a body I once worked so hard to reach. This episode explores maintenance, food noise, identity and the surprising freedom beyond the scale. https://mylifeonglp1.com...