Expert Advice for Launching Your GLP-1 Weight Loss Journey in 2026

2026 is about to bring a massive surge of people starting GLP-1 medications. Maybe you're one of them. These powerful drugs can deliver incredible weight loss results, but here's what nobody talks about: starting the wrong way can cost you muscle, money, and momentum before you even get going.Most people unknowingly sabotage their success, not because they're doing something wrong, but because no one taught them how to start smart. The difference between struggling and thriving on GLP-1s often comes down to avoiding a handful of critical mistakes in those first few weeks and months.Join Holly and Jim as they reveal the 10 biggest mistakes people make when starting GLP-1 medications and exactly what to do instead. Whether you're about to start your first dose or helping someone else navigate their journey, this episode is your insider roadmap to setting yourself up for the best possible results and avoiding the pitfalls that derail so many others.Discussed on the episode:Why doing it alone could be the costliest mistake you makeThe surprising problem of eating too little on GLP-1s (and why it backfires)When you should start exercising and why waiting is a mistakeThe one thing most people ignore until it's too late (hint: it's not about food)How fast is too fast when losing weight on these medicationsThe simple percentage formula for pacing your weight loss perfectlyWhy body composition matters more than the number on the scaleThe nutrient deficiencies showing up in GLP-1 users and how to prevent themWhat to do differently if you already know you don't want to stay on the meds foreverHolly's personal concern about starting a GLP-1 (even as an expert)Resources mentioned:Download their free guide at www.weightwisdom.com