2 Common Regrets People Have When Starting A GLP-1 (Ozempic/Wegovy/Mounjaro/Zepbound)

One of the most common things people say after starting a GLP-1 medication is: “I wish I would have done this sooner.”

In this episode, Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer, and GLP-1 Bestie Gianna Beasley breaks down two of the biggest regrets she hears from people taking GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro — and why these steps can make a huge difference in your long-term health, progress, and even medication coverage.

From getting baseline lab work and sleep studies to understanding body composition scans like DEXA and SECA scans, this episode explains why tracking your internal health markers matters just as much as the number on the scale.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• Why getting baseline lab work before starting a GLP-1 matters
• How blood work can impact insurance coverage for GLP-1 medications
• The connection between GLP-1 medications, blood sugar, and A1C levels
• Why sleep apnea testing may be important before significant weight loss
• How sleep apnea diagnoses may help with Zepbound coverage
• The importance of monitoring your health markers while taking GLP-1 medications
• Why body composition scans are more useful than the scale alone
• The difference between DEXA scans, SECA scans, and at-home body fat scales
• Why muscle mass matters during weight loss
• How body composition data can guide long-term fat loss and metabolism goals
• Why telehealth GLP-1 users still need routine health monitoring and support

Reminders From This Episode:

The scale is only one piece of the picture — your internal health markers and body composition matter too.

Getting baseline labs, sleep studies, and body composition scans early can give you valuable information about your health and may even save you money long-term.

And if you are taking a GLP-1 medication, regular monitoring and support are incredibly important for protecting your long-term health.

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**Disclaimer: This episode and this podcast are not medical advice, consult with your own pr...