04/15/2026
For the months of March and April, weโre encouraging you to ๐๐ ๐จ๐ช๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ค๐ง๐ฉ๐๐. Youโve made it through the darkness of winter the world outside is beginning to thaw. As you greet spring prioritizing rejuvenating, supportive health and wellness goals, weโre here to help. Every and for March and Aprilโs , weโre highlighting healthy tips, tests, therapies, and more to keep you feeling supported.
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๐๏ธ When taking a GLP-1 medication, ๐ข๐ค๐ซ๐๐ข๐๐ฃ๐ฉ become extremely important. Rapid weight loss can lead to muscle loss, metabolic slowdown, and decreased functional strength if activity isnโt maintained. The biggest risk with GLP-1 weight loss is ๐ก๐๐๐ฃ ๐ข๐๐จ๐จ ๐ก๐ค๐จ๐จ, or muscle loss. How do you combat loss in muscle mass? Strength training helps preserve muscle and keeps metabolism higher. Prioritize strength training (2โ4x per week) in combination with increased protein consumption to keep all the lean muscle you can.
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๐ช Another important behavior is daily non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT). This term refers to non-exercise movement, which includes everything you do in a day thatโs not sleeping, eating, or sports-like exercise. Think walking, chores, even fidgeting! Because GLP-1 medications reduce appetite, they can also unintentionally reduce energy levels and spontaneous activity. Increasing NEAT activity helps combat this dip in energy level.
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๐ถโโก๏ธ One of the simplest metabolic hacks for people taking GLP-1s is a 10โ15 minute walk after meals. Why? Post-meal walks improve glucose control, reduce post-meal blood sugar spikes, and even improve digestion. As little as 2โ3 short walks per day can significantly improve metabolic health.
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๐ If youโre unsure of where to begin, weโre here to help. Schedule a consultation with one of our Functional Medicine providers to discuss your concerns and for individualized assistance on your wellness journey, with or without a GLP-1.