GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Explained for Coaches | Benefits, Risks & Real-World Use

Описание: GLP-1 weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are changing the fitness and nutrition industry fast- and coaches need to understand what’s actually happening.

In this episode of The Functional Coaches Corner, we break down the mechanism, benefits, risks, and real-world coaching considerations behind GLP-1 medications so you can support clients without fear, confusion, or overstepping your scope.



This isn’t about hype or hate.
It’s about informed, practical coaching in a world where more clients are using pharmaceutical tools for fat loss and metabolic health.



Inside this episode, we cover:

How GLP-1 medications work in the body
Why they reduce appetite and improve blood sugar control
The most common side effects coaches should recognize
Risks of rapid weight loss, including gallbladder concerns
How digestion, gut health, and lifestyle impact GLP-1 tolerance
Ways to naturally support GLP-1 signaling through nutrition and habits
What responsible, scope-safe coaching looks like with medicated clients



TimeCodes

00:00 – Why GLP-1 medications are everywhere right now
01:00 – What GLP-1 actually is and how it works
03:50 – Real benefits vs common misconceptions
08:25 – Side effects, GI symptoms, and tolerance issues
13:10 – Metabolic changes and real client outcomes
17:40 – Supporting natural GLP-1 production through diet and gut health
20:50 – Scope-safe coaching strategies for medicated clients
23:30 – Responsible decision-making for coaches in 2026