In this episode I explain how GLP-1 medicines work and why they help some people lose weight. I clarify my coaching role and what I do not do. I break down the two main effects I see clinically: slower gut transit that reduces appetite and central effects that quiet cravings or "food noise." I explain why food drive varies widely between people, why these drugs don't speed metabolism or change nutrient absorption in a meaningful way, and why most of the benefit comes from lower calorie intake. I address the "free will" myth and reframe GLP-1s as a tool, not a shortcut. If you understand your own hunger circuitry, you can design habits that work whether you use medication or not.
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