I’ll be honest:
There was a time when I thought using GLP-1 medications for weight loss was cheating.
In my mind, weight loss was supposed to be hard. It was a badge of honor you earned through willpower and work. If you didn’t struggle, did it even count? I cared deeply about people’s health — I still do — but I realize now that my thoughts and feelings weren’t completely aligned with that goal.
Then I started working with clients who were taking GLP-1 medications.
I listened.
I heard things like:
➔ “I don’t have all the food noise in my head anymore.”
➔ “I no longer feel the urge to drink every night.”
And that’s when it clicked.
It wasn’t just about eating less. It wasn’t about “cheating.” It was about creating something most of us desperately need but rarely find on our own: headspace.
What I Learned From My Clients
I knew about the health benefits of GLP-1 medications — how they regulate blood sugar, slow digestion, and support weight loss. But I didn’t realize how powerfully they could quiet the addictive behaviors around food and alcohol.
For many clients, GLP-1s gave them the first real pause they’d ever experienced in their battle with cravings.
That pause — that headspace — made it possible to start choosing new behaviors.
But here’s the thing:
GLP-1s don’t automatically change your life. They just create the opportunity.
Some people lose weight, but if they don’t use that space to change their habits, the old patterns eventually creep back. Maybe it’s because the medication got too expensive. Maybe they missed the foods and drinks that felt like old friends. And the weight comes back.
Creating Real Change: Fitness, Nutrition, and Support
What I’ve realized — and what we’re deeply committed to here at CrossFit PTC — is that true transformation isn’t just about quieting cravings.
It’s about using that gift of headspace to:
✅ Change the foods you eat
✅ Identify and rewire your old triggers
✅ Build new habits around movement and strength
✅ Fuel your body differently to support your goals
That’s why nutrition coaching is an integral part of our high-value plans and available as a stand-alone service, too. Whether someone is using a GLP-1 medication or not, learning how to nourish your body is a game changer.
Pair that with smart, supportive strength training — the kind that helps you feel powerful in your own skin — and you’re not just chasing a number on the scale. You’re building a healthier, stronger, longer life.
Where to Start
If you’re curious about whether GLP-1 medications could be right for you, we’re proud to partner with GameDay Men’s Health. Their team offers personalized, judgment-free care to help you find the best path forward.
And if you’re ready to take full advantage of the space that GLP-1s can create — through fitness, nutrition, and community support — CrossFit PTC is here to guide you every step of the way.
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You deserve a life where you feel confident, strong, and fully alive.
And you don’t have to do it alone.
