Thinking About Ozempic? Read This Before You Decide

You’ve seen the headlines, heard the buzz, and maybe even thought, “Could Ozempic be the answer?”

As a woman navigating perimenopause, the struggle can feel never-ending. You know what you should be doing—eating balanced meals, managing stress, staying active—but let’s be honest:

• 🤯 When stress hits, it’s not kale you’re craving.

• 🍫 Unconscious eating sneaks in during late-night Netflix marathons.

• And hunger? Sometimes, it’s not hunger at all—it’s exhaustion, overwhelm, or just needing a moment to yourself (with a glass of wine in hand) 🍷.

It’s like knowing the treadmill exists, but feeling like it’s covered in quicksand every time you try to step on it.

You’re not alone.

What Is Ozempic, Really?

Ozempic, a medication originally developed for Type 2 diabetes, works by mimicking a hormone called GLP-1 to reduce hunger and slow digestion.

Sounds like a magic bullet, right?

But here’s what the headlines don’t tell you:

• Side Effects Are Common. Studies show up to 44% of users experience nausea, vomiting, or fatigue.

• Rapid Weight Loss Often Means Muscle Loss. Research indicates that a significant portion of weight lost on GLP-1 medications comes from muscle, not fat—slowing metabolism in the long run.

• The Weight Often Comes Back. According to a 2022 study, most participants regained the weight within a year of stopping the medication.

And then there’s that nagging thought: “What happens when I come off the medication? Am I doomed to be on it for the rest of my life?”

The truth is, Ozempic doesn’t address the reasons why you’re eating—or drinking—in the first place.

The Real Roadblock: It’s Not Just Hunger

For many women, weight gain isn’t just about food. It’s about the automatic habits that keep pulling you back:

• The mid-afternoon snack because you’re running on fumes.

• The second helping at dinner when the house finally goes quiet.

• The glass of wine at the end of a long day because it feels like the only way to exhale.

These aren’t choices—they’re habits. They’ve become hardwired responses to stress, emotions, and overwhelm. And breaking them feels impossible because they’re happening on autopilot.

But here’s the thing: staying stuck in this cycle doesn’t just affect your waistline. It chips away at your confidence, energy, and joy.

Imagine where you’ll be a year from now if nothing changes:

• The weight creeping on.

• Feeling more and more disconnected from your body.

• Wondering if this is just how life will be from now on.

It doesn’t have to be this way.

What If You Could Rewrite the Story?

Imagine waking up a year from now:

• 😍 Feeling energized, confident, and in control of your body.

• 🥂 Enjoying food and wine without guilt or overthinking.

• ⛓️‍💥Breaking free from the habits that have held you back for so long.

This isn’t about forcing change. It’s about re-wiring those automatic patterns so the healthier choice becomes the natural choice.

How Do You Break Habits Permanently?

1. Identify the Triggers: Every habit has a root cause. Whether it’s stress, exhaustion, or emotions, recognizing what drives your actions is the first step to change.
   
2. Re-wire the Response: Once you know the trigger, you can create a new, healthier response that aligns with your goals—and still feels satisfying.
   
3. Reinforce the Change: Habits aren’t broken overnight, but with consistency, the new response becomes automatic.
   
4. Lean on Support: Changing habits isn’t about willpower—it’s about having the right tools and guidance to help you succeed.

🚫 This Isn’t About Quick Fixes 🚫

Ozempic might sound like the easy way out, but it doesn’t address the root cause. The real solution is in understanding why these patterns exist and re-wiring them to align with the life you want.

Let’s Create Your Breakthrough Plan—Book Your Call Today

As someone navigating this transition myself, I know how hard it can feel to want control over your body again. The fatigue, the brain fog, the frustration of doing “everything right” and seeing no results—it’s exhausting.

But I also know this: lasting change happens when you get to the root of what’s holding you back. Together, we’ll create a plan to re-wire those habits, break the cycle, and transform your health for good.

Take the first step today—spots for consultations are limited. This could be the moment that changes everything.

This is your time to take back control. Let’s make it happen.

Yours in health,

Victoria O’Sullivan