Olivia's GLP-1 Journey: 98 Pounds Down on Compounded Tirzepatide

Olivia has been on a compounded tirzepatide journey for over a year and is down 98 pounds. In this conversation she shares her wins, what made her journey hard, and why she now spends her time advocating for GLP-1 patients who need access to care. **In this conversation:** - Researching GLP-1s and falling for the flood of marketing ads - Choosing semaglutide on price, and the side effects she had - Hitting Onederland, then hitting a stall - Why eating 800 calories was the wrong move, and focusing on maintaining muscle - Loose skin, rings that fit differently and other surprises - Whether she expects to be on a GLP-1 long-term - Why a GLP-1 is a tool, and she's still doing the work **Chapters** 00:00 Meet Olivia 02:30 Researching GLP-1s and the flood of ads 05:00 Falling for marketing campaigns 07:30 Choosing semaglutide on price 10:00 Constipation, and how much nausea she had 12:30 Hitting Onederland 15:00 When weekly drops turn into a stall 17:30 Working out and morning bike rides 20:00 Eating 800 calories, and why that was wrong 22:30 Rings and jewelry feeling strange 25:00 Focusing on maintaining muscle 27:30 Not checking whether she'd fit the booth 30:00 Loose skin as part of the loss 32:30 Did she expect to be on this long-term? 35:00 Her husband dreaming about food 37:30 Not thinking about supper at all 40:00 It's a tool - she's still doing the work **Follow Olivia** TikTok: @glpwitholivia YouTube: @GLPWithOlivia Instagram: @glpwitholivia Get started with Olivia's link: link.joinbelle.com/olivia (code OLIVIA) *This episode shares one person's experience. Individual results vary.* **Interested in GLP-1s, peptides, hormones and metabolic health? Start here:** link.joinbelle.com/betterliving (coupon code BELLE15) You'll find information on eligibility, available programs and next steps. **Follow The Better Living PA** so you don't miss new episodes on GLP-1 medications, peptides, perimenopause and menopause, weight loss, metabolic health and healthy aging. Watch on YouTube: @thebetterlivingPA All my links: linktr.ee/TiffanyBaileyPA Instagram: @betterliving\_pa TikTok: @betterlivingforeveryone *Medical disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Listening to or watching these episodes does not create a provider-patient relationship. Always consult with your own qualified healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing any medication, supplement, peptide, treatment plan, or healthcare regimen.*