Please note: the following is not meant to be medical advice as I am not a doctor; this is for informational purposes only

Everyone seems to be talking about Ozempic these days, am I right?

And while it definitely not my place to tell you whether or not to take it, I do think that we should all be informed of the options and risks before taking it.

When I originally created this video, I did not have Ozempic in mind whatsoever, I simply wanted to inform people about the huge benefits that Intermittent Fasting has to offer.

However, in recent months, I am hearing about Ozempic everywhere I turn –

Friends are asking their doctors for prescriptions, clients are asking me questions about it, my moms’ groups are bursting with people already taking it, about to take it or asking for advice about it…

And so I decided to do a bit of research on Ozempic, to understand more about the risks and the benefits.

I think that most people have heard by now that Ozempic can have a possible longterm risk of thyroid cancer (based on a study on lab rats taking very high doses), as well as causing stomach upset, nausea, diarrhea, and in some cases -impairing metabolism longterm.
However, no one can deny that Ozempic definitely seems to cause dramatic results for most who use it.

In my research, I came across a very interesting podcast episode that I highly recommend listening to if you’re considering Ozempic or similar GLP-1’s for weight loss.

This episode is from The Doctor’s Farmacy, Dr. Mark Hyman’s incredible podcast. Dr. Hyman is a a functional medicine doctor and one of my heroes. I am always interested to hear his opinion on anything involving health and nutrition.

In the episode, Dr. Hyman moderates a lively discussion on Ozempic (and similar GLP-1’s) between Dr. Tyna Moore, a naturopathic physician, and Calley Means, an author and the founder of TrueMed, a company that facilitates HSA/FSA spending on natural supplements, exercise equipment and healthy food.

What I appreciate about this discussion is that it truly explores the nuances and the pros and cons of Ozempic, rather than just a black and white yes or no to taking it.

Here is the podcast episode if you’d like to listen:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dr-hyman-show/id1382804627?i=1000652720935

For further research on Ozempic, I recommend listening to Dr. Tyna Moore’s free “Ozempic Uncovered” masterclass. Dr. Tyna has been using compounded microdoses of Ozempic in her private practice, with a great amount of success.
It’s fascinating to hear about her approach and why she believes that the way that Ozempic is conventionally being prescribed can be dangerous.
Please note that I am not endorsing Dr. Tyna nor am I endorsing microdosing Ozempic. However, I do think this could be an interesting possibility to explore, rather than the conventional way that Ozempic is being prescribed (which I do agree is dangerous, unless needed specifically for diabetic reasons).

Here is the link to Dr. Tyna’s website and free class: https://www.drtyna.com/

And so – back to one of my favorite tools, Intermittent Fasting.

IMHO, it’s better than Ozempic. And better for you as well.

When I was pregnant with my daughter 7 years ago, I gained a LOT of weight. Like 50 pounds of it. That definitely was not all baby, although some of it was water retention.

Nonetheless, I was not worried at all, as I fully expected to lose all of the weight after giving birth. Breastfeeding makes you lose weight like crazy, right? Not in my case.

After trying all my usual tricks to lose weight, including an incredibly restrictive Keto diet, I decided to give Intermittent Fasting a try.

Honestly I was very nervous to try it – after all, everyone tells us it’s terrible to skip meals, right?

Well no, as it turns out.

After reading Dr. Jason Fung’s excellent book, “The Obesity Code”, which goes into incredible detail as to the medical explanation of intermittent fasting and why it’s actually good for you – I was convinced.

Intermittent fasting is incredibly effective and quite easy and flexible to maintain. It remains a powerful tool for me to maintain my weight and detoxify my body.

And I consistently amaze my doctor with my low cholesterol levels ;)

Now I am definitely not saying that intermittent fasting can be used in place of a healthy diet and exercise –

Absolutely not.

But – it does give you a little bit of leeway.

I am a firm believer in enjoying your life to the fullest.

And that includes eating some desserts once in a while ;)

For further reading on intermittent fasting, especially if you are female, I highly recommend Dr. Mindy Pelz’s excellent book, “Fast Like a Girl”.

For a full explanation on why intermittent fasting is so good for you, along with 3 different ways to do it (and my favorite tips & tricks), check out my video below: