Why You Have to Lift While on a GLP-1
GLP-1’s can be game changers for weight loss. They help control appetite, reduce cravings, and make it easier to stick to your plan.
But here’s something a lot of people don’t realize: without strength training, you risk losing muscle along with fat. And muscle is the secret to keeping your results long-term.
Why Muscle Matters in Weight Loss
When you’re losing weight especially quickly your body can break down both fat and muscle. That’s a problem because muscle:
Keeps your metabolism running faster
Supports joint health and mobility
Helps you look toned and fit instead of “skinny weak”
Protects against weight regain
If you lose too much muscle, your metabolism slows down, making it easier for the weight to creep back on once the medication stops.
How GLP-1’s Change the Game
These medications help you eat less, but they can also lead to faster calorie reduction than your body is used to. Without strength training, that calorie deficit can cause muscle loss even if you’re eating enough protein. Which means, You’ll hit your goal weight, but you might feel weaker, have less energy, or struggle to maintain your results.
Lifting Protects Your Results
The good news? Lifting weights or doing resistance training signals your body to hold onto muscle while burning fat. That means:
You’ll burn more calories at rest
You’ll look and feel stronger
You’ll keep a healthier body composition
Pro Tip: You don’t need to live in the gym. Two to three full-body sessions a week can make a huge difference.
What to Focus On
Compound Movements - Squats, push-ups, rows, deadlifts
Progressive Overload - Gradually increase weight or reps over time
Protein Intake - Aim for protein at each meal to support muscle repair
Recovery - Give muscles time to rebuild between workouts
Why Strength Training Is Non-Negotiable
GLP-1’s can help you lose weight, but lifting helps you maintain it and makes you feel amazing in the process. Don’t trade strength for the scale.
Your next step? Get a plan that combines medication, nutrition, and strength training customized for you.
✅ Book your consultation today to discover the safest, most effective way to combine GLP-1 therapy with strength training so you lose fat, keep muscle, and love the way you feel.
