by La'Shawnta Jackson, PA-C | Nov 9, 2026 | Nutrition & Fitness, Semaglutide, Tirzepatide
Yes, You Can Enjoy Thanksgiving on a GLP-1 Thanksgiving is about family, gratitude and great food. Being on semaglutide or tirzepatide does not mean you have to skip it. It just means your body handles a big meal differently. GLP-1 medications slow down how fast your...
by La'Shawnta Jackson, PA-C | Nov 9, 2026 | Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, Weight Loss
Plateaus Are Normal Almost everyone who loses weight hits a plateau at some point, including people on semaglutide or tirzepatide. In clinical trials, weight loss on these medications was fastest in the first months and gradually slowed, usually leveling off after...
by La'Shawnta Jackson, PA-C | Nov 9, 2026 | Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, Weight Loss
The Short Answer Many people regain some weight after stopping a GLP-1 medication, especially if they stop suddenly and without a plan. But regain is not guaranteed, and how you stop makes a big difference. Why Weight Can Come Back Semaglutide and tirzepatide work by...
by La'Shawnta Jackson, PA-C | Nov 9, 2026 | Semaglutide, Weight Loss
Weight Loss Pills Are Now FDA Approved Until recently, every FDA-approved GLP-1 medication for weight loss came as an injection. That changed in 2026. Two daily pills are now approved for chronic weight management in adults: Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide): approved in...
by La'Shawnta Jackson, PA-C | Nov 9, 2026 | Peptide Therapy, Weight Loss
What Is Retatrutide? Retatrutide is an investigational weight loss medication from Eli Lilly. It is often called a “triple agonist” because it acts on three hormone receptors: GLP-1, GIP and glucagon. Semaglutide works on one of these (GLP-1). Tirzepatide...
