Over the past year, we’ve had a lot of new folks walk through our doors who are on a weight-loss journey and many of them are either considering or already using GLP-1 medications.
If that’s you, first of all: you’re not alone. And second: there is zero judgment here. None.
There’s a lot of stigma and strong opinions floating around about GLP-1s (like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, etc.), and it can feel pretty overwhelming to sort through the noise. Our take at Deep Roots is simple:
Some people just need a little extra help.
And with the guidance and support of a doctor, GLP-1s can be a valid option for some people.
Full stop.
Let’s get this out of the way: using a medication to support weight loss does not mean you’re lazy, weak, or “cheating.” Bodies are complex. Hormones are real. Metabolism is not a level playing field.
For some folks, GLP-1s help regulate appetite, reduce food noise, and create the mental and physical space to start building healthier habits. And that can be incredibly powerful.
What we don’t recommend?
Self-prescribing, buying mystery meds online, or using anything without proper medical supervision. This is your health — you deserve real guidance, not internet shortcuts.
Here’s the honest part, and we say this with a lot of care:
Any time you rely on an external tool for weight loss, it can be a shock when that tool goes away.
We’ve seen this for years. Not just with GLP-1s, but with:
Often, the weight eventually creeps back.
Not because the person “failed,” but because the internal work didn’t happen alongside the external help.
The people who tend to have the most lasting success with any tool (including GLP-1s) are the ones who also work on:
In other words… they build a lifestyle.
Whether you’re on a GLP-1, considering one, or not interested at all — these fundamentals matter for everyone:
1. Move your body regularly.
Not in a punishment way. In a “this helps me feel better in my body and brain” way.
2. Track your food (at least for a while).
Not to obsess — but to build awareness. Most people are shocked by what they learn.
3. Eat slowly.
Seriously. Put the fork down. Let your body catch up with your brain.
4. Plan your meals.
Decision fatigue is real. Having a loose plan makes everything easier.
5. Build in accountability.
A coach. A friend. A gym buddy. Someone who knows your goals and checks in.
None of this has to be perfect. It just has to be consistent.
We’ll say it louder for the people in the back:
Show us:
If you’re healthy, active, building good habits, and becoming a stronger version of yourself, who honestly cares what that silly little number says?
At Deep Roots, our goal overarching goal isn’t “weight loss.”
It’s confidence, energy, strength, community, and sustainability.
GLP-1s might be part of your journey. Or they might not.
Either way, you’re always welcome here and we’re here to support the whole picture, not just the scale.
Because real success isn’t just about losing weight.
It’s about building a life you actually want to live. 🌱
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