#29: 5 Mistakes People Make on GLP-1 Medications (And How to Avoid Them)

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound can support weight loss and improve blood sugar regulation, but how you use them matters. In this episode of The Vitality Formula, physician Dr. Marie Livesey explains the most common mistakes people make on GLP-1 medications and what to do instead.You’ll learn why relying on medication alone often limits long-term results and how nutrition, movement, and daily habits influence outcomes. Dr. Livesey breaks down how GLP-1 medications affect appetite, metabolism, and digestion, and why supporting your physiology during treatment is key to sustainable progress.This episode provides a practical, physician-led framework for using GLP-1 medications in a way that supports metabolic health, preserves muscle, and improves long-term weight stability.What You’ll Learn• The most common mistakes people make on GLP-1 medications • Why medication alone is not a complete weight loss strategy • How low protein intake can affect muscle mass and metabolism • Why strength training and movement matter during weight loss • How under-eating can impact energy, hormones, and long-term results • What to consider for maintaining results after stopping GLP-1 medicationsIf you want a physician-led framework to help you think clearly about weight loss, hormone care, and modern health advice, you can download The Metabolic Clarity Guide .Connect with Dr. Marie today!Instagram: @dr.mliveseyLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drmliveseyWebsite: https://www.livelyholistichealth.comThis podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or establish a provider–patient relationship.