Physiology and biology help explain how weight loss occurs by decreasing the amount of food energy the body takes in, while the body's metabolism burns fat as an alternative reserve form of energy. Fat metabolism causes an increase in the “metabolic smoke of fat burning” to produce the metabolic by-products of ketone bodies, known as ketosis. Ketosis is a natural adaptation by the body to provide the energy needed to continue its natural metabolic functioning. Except in a state of extreme...

During the weight loss process with GLP-1s, because of its action on the brain’s satiety centers to decrease appetite and hunger and reduce food intake, it is important to consume adequate fluids and adequate protein. GLP-1 weight loss is about 75% from fat and about 25% from lean muscle tissue. This is the reason why so many successful individuals who have lost significant amounts of weight look thinner, more stressed and older but not healthier. Hydration - Without drinking at least 60 to...

Although there are new GLP-1 medications such as Retatrutide that can result in a weight loss of up to 30% what is important for overweight individuals to understand is that GLP-1 use is not only good for losing weight but for also gaining health. Because weight loss can dramatically help lower 3 of the most important metabolic factors that determine health: blood pressure, blood lipids ( cholesterol and triglycerides) and blood sugar, they should be followed on a regular basis as closely as...