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My Life On GLP1

Scott Johnson

My Life on GLP-1 podcast shares tips, tricks and experiences for those taking a weight loss medication. 
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  • 26 episodes
  • Avg 8 min
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  • September 2 · 9 min

    My Life on GLP-1: Boring Maintenance! Missing the Active Weight Loss Phase

    Send us Fan Mail After losing 90 pounds on Mounjaro and Zepbound, Scott reached goal weight and discovered an unexpected challenge: he missed the excitement of losing. This honest look at GLP-1 maintenance explores quiet wins, fading compliments, food noise, fear of weight regain, and why maintaining weight loss may feel boring while giving you a much bigger life. https://mylifeonglp1.com/miss-losing-weight-glp1-maintenance/ https://mylifeonglp1.com/ https://mylifeonglp1.com/the-book/

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  • September 1 · 7 min

    My Life on GLP-1: Toe Pain - Random or Is Gout a Side Effect?

    Send us Fan Mail After years without gout, one painfully swollen toe made me question whether rapid weight loss or my GLP-1 medication played a role. I explore the possible connection between gout, uric acid, dehydration, diet changes, and medications such as Zepbound, Mounjaro, Ozempic, and Wegovy. Plus, what GLP-1 users should discuss with their doctor when a flare strikes. https://mylifeonglp1.com/blog-2025/ https://mylifeonglp1.com/ https://mylifeonglp1.com/the-book/

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  • August 26 · 9 min

    My Life on GLP-1: Is Increasing My GLP-1 Maintenance Dose a Failure?

    Send us Fan Mail When hunger and food noise return during GLP-1 maintenance, increasing your dose can feel like admitting defeat. Scott explores maintenance-dose shame, fear of weight regain, and why adjusting Zepbound, Mounjaro, Wegovy, or Ozempic is not failure. It is part of long-term weight management. https://mylifeonglp1.com/ https://mylifeonglp1.com/the-book/ https://mylifeonglp1.com/the-book/

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  • August 25 · 9 min

    My Life on GLP-1: Do GLP-1 Users Really Need Special Food?

    Send us Fan Mail GLP-1 shakes, meals, gummies and supplements are everywhere, but are they helpful or simply overpriced? After three years on Zepbound and a 90-pound weight loss, Scott investigates the “Ozempic tax” and reveals what truly matters when eating on Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Zepbound. Learn the truth about protein, nutrition, supplements and GLP-1 marketing. https://mylifeonglp1.com/ https://mylifeonglp1.com/the-book/ https://mylifeonglp1.com/the-book/

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  • #65
    August 19 · 10 min

    My Life on GLP-1: Maintenance Madness: When Food Noise Returns, and It Will!

    Send us Fan Mail After lowering his Zepbound dose, Scott found himself negotiating with Oreos at 11 p.m. Does returning food noise mean tirzepatide stopped working or weight regain is inevitable? This episode explores cravings, hunger, maintenance dosing, appetite suppression, weight fluctuations, and when to talk with your doctor about adjusting your GLP-1 treatment. https://mylifeonglp1.com/ https://amzn.to/4x0O9VD https://mylifeonglp1.com/the-book/

  • #64
    August 18 · 8 min

    My Life on GLP-1: When the Weight Loss Compliments Stop

    Send us Fan Mail After losing 90 pounds on a GLP-1, Scott grew accustomed to compliments, double takes, and questions. Then everything went quiet. In this honest conversation, Scott and Sarah explore GLP-1 maintenance, weight-loss identity, external validation, self-worth, and why becoming ordinary again may be the clearest sign of lasting success. https://mylifeonglp1.com/the-book/ https://mylifeonglp1.com/the-book/

  • #63
    August 12 · 10 min

    My Life on GLP-1: The Must-Listen Episode - Do I Owe Anyone an Explanation for Taking a GLP-1?

    Send us Fan Mail When someone asks how you lost the weight, how much do you really owe them? Scott talks honestly about GLP-1 privacy, weight loss stigma, and deciding when to share your story. Whether you take Zepbound, Mounjaro, Ozempic, or Wegovy, your health is personal, not a public press conference. A candid episode about boundaries, confidence, and owning your GLP-1 journey. https://mylifeonglp1.com/ https://mylifeonglp1.com/explaining-taking-glp1-medication/ https://mylifeonglp1.com/the-book/

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  • #62
    August 11 · 8 min

    My Life on GLP-1: Visible Veins After Weight Loss:What Zepbound & Mounjaro Aren't Telling You

    Send us Fan Mail One morning I stared at my own hands convinced I'd developed a rare circulatory disorder. Turns out ninety pounds down on Mounjaro will do that — veins that were always there, just no longer hidden. This episode covers why hands and arms show it first, how to tell a harmless vein from a varicose one, and the warning signs that actually warrant a call to your doctor. Real GLP-1 talk, no lab coat required. https://mylifeonglp1.com/ https://mylifeonglp1.com/the-book/

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  • #61
    August 5 · 8 min

    My Life on GLP-1: Maintenance: From Chasing Weight Loss to the Free Space

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when weight loss is no longer the main event? After losing 90 pounds on Mounjaro and Zepbound, I entered the free space of GLP-1 maintenance. No constant chasing, no next goal, just learning how to live in a body I once worked so hard to reach. This episode explores maintenance, food noise, identity and the surprising freedom beyond the scale. https://mylifeonglp1.com/blog-2025/ https://mylifeonglp1.com/ https://mylifeonglp1.com/the-book/

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  • #60
    August 4 · 9 min

    My Life on GLP-1: Poop Talk After Three Years: The Side Effect That Stayed

    Send us Fan Mail After three years on Zepbound and 90 pounds lost, one GLP-1 side effect still refuses to leave: constipation. Scott shares the honest reality of long-term tirzepatide maintenance, why digestive issues can persist, what helps keep things moving, and when to talk with your doctor. A candid episode about Mounjaro, Zepbound, weight loss maintenance, gut health, and the bathroom battle nobody posts about. https://mylifeonglp1.com/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H52ZRQKZ https://mylifeonglp1.com/the-book/

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  • #59
    July 29 · 8 min

    My Life on GLP-1: What Doesn't Gets Easier on GLP-1: Weight Loss Maintenance Mindset

    Send us Fan Mail Losing weight on GLP-1 medications like Zepbound, Mounjaro, Wegovy, or Ozempic is only part of the journey. In this episode, we explore what never really gets easier—building lasting habits, navigating maintenance, managing mindset, and embracing lifelong change. Honest stories, practical insights, and real-world encouragement for anyone on a GLP-1 weight loss journey. Inspired by lived experience, not perfection. https://mylifeonglp1.com/blog-2025/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H52ZRQKZ https://mylifeonglp1.com/the-book/

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  • #58
    July 28 · 7 min

    My Life on GLP-1: When The Scale Slows and Creeps Down. Is it a Plateau?

    Send us Fan Mail Has your GLP-1 weight loss stalled? Learn why plateaus on Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro are normal—not failure. We break down metabolic adaptation, why eating too little can slow fat loss, how to preserve muscle, and when to talk to your healthcare provider. Essential tips for sustainable weight loss, obesity treatment, fat loss, GLP-1 medications, and long-term success. https://mylifeonglp1.com/the-book/ https://mylifeonglp1.com/ https://mylifeonglp1.com/the-book/

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  • #57
    July 22 · 9 min

    My Life on GLP-1: Impulses Beyond The Food Noise - Am I Becoming a Different Person?

    Send us Fan Mail Losing weight on Zepbound, Mounjaro, Wegovy, or Ozempic changes more than your body. It can change your identity, compulsions, impulses, confidence, relationships, and the way you see yourself. In this honest episode, I share the surprising emotional side of GLP-1 weight loss, food noise, self-image, and why becoming a different person can feel both exciting and unsettling. Perfect for anyone on a semaglutide or tirzepatide journey. https://mylifeonglp1.com/the-book/ https://mylifeonglp1.com/ https://mylifeonglp1.com/the-book/

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  • #56
    July 21 · 9 min

    My Life on GLP-1: Traveling the Scottish Highlands: My Biggest Travel Wins (and Epic Fails)

    Send us Fan Mail Dreaming of traveling while taking Zepbound, Mounjaro, Wegovy, or Ozempic? In this episode, I share hilarious mistakes, practical GLP-1 travel tips, medication storage advice, airport surprises, and what I learned exploring the Scottish Highlands after losing 90 pounds. Perfect for GLP-1 weight loss, tirzepatide, semaglutide, maintenance, and first time travelers who want to enjoy the journey without the stress. https://mylifeonglp1.com/blog-2025/ https://mylifeonglp1.com/the-book/ https://mylifeonglp1.com/the-book/

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  • #55
    July 1 · 9 min

    My Life on GLP-1: What I Wish People Understood About GLP-1 Weight Loss

    Send us Fan Mail Losing 90 pounds on Zepbound changed far more than the number on my scale. In this episode, I share the emotional truth about GLP-1 weight loss, food noise, family reactions, weight stigma, and why people still misunderstand Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound. If you are on a GLP-1 or love someone who is, this honest conversation may change how you see the journey forever. https://amzn.to/4gN2pMu https://mylifeonglp1.com/ https://mylifeonglp1.com/the-book/

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  • #54
    June 30 · 8 min

    My Life on GLP-1: Six Words My Doctor Said Changed My GLP-1 Journey

    Send us Fan Mail After losing 90 pounds on Zepbound, I expected another routine checkup. Instead, my doctor said six words that I will never forget. In this episode, I share how GLP-1 weight loss transformed not only my health, labs, and medications, but also my relationship with my physician. If you are taking Zepbound, Mounjaro, Ozempic, or Wegovy, this heartfelt story will remind you that someone may be cheering for you more than you realize. https://mylifeonglp1.com/blog-2025/ https://mylifeonglp1.com/the-book/

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  • #53
    June 24 · 8 min

    My Life on GLP-1: The Cost Long-Term. I Did "Mounjaro Math" and I'm Shocked.

    Send us Fan Mail Is Mounjaro, Zepbound, Wegovy, or Ozempic really costing you hundreds every month, or are you looking at the wrong numbers? In this episode, I break down the surprising math behind GLP-1 medications, food noise, grocery spending, takeout habits, and weight loss costs. You may be shocked to learn where your money was going before treatment and why the real return on investment is about more than pounds lost. https://mylifeonglp1.com/mounjaro-math/ Stil on a GLP-1 Now available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4oFmzKd https://mylifeonglp1.com/the-book/

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  • #52
    June 23 · 8 min

    My Life on GLP-1: I Gained Weight on My Birthday on Zepbound. Why I Did Not Panic

    Send us Fan Mail The scale went up after my birthday. Old me would have spiraled. GLP-1 me did not. In this episode, I share what happened after a weekend of celebration, why temporary weight gain is not the same as fat gain, and the mindset shift that changed everything. If you use Zepbound, Mounjaro, Wegovy, Ozempic, tirzepatide, or semaglutide, this honest conversation about weight fluctuations, maintenance, food noise, and long-term weight loss success is for you. https://mylifeonglp1.com/ Still on a GLP-1 Book: https://amzn.to/43PQWnW https://mylifeonglp1.com/the-book/

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  • #51
    June 17 · 12 min

    My Life on GLP-1: Approaching Goal, Now What? Life After Weight Loss

    Send us Fan Mail Three years. Ninety pounds gone. Now what? In this episode of My Life on GLP-1, Scott shares the story behind his new book, Still on a GLP-1. From maintenance struggles and fear of weight regain to identity shifts, food noise, and long-term Zepbound, Wegovy, Mounjaro, semaglutide, and tirzepatide use, this honest and humorous conversation explores what happens after you reach your goal weight. A must-listen for anyone navigating GLP-1 maintenance and lasting weight loss success. https://amzn.to/3Sfl1ux https://mylifeonglp1.com/still-on-a-glp1-book-two/ https://mylifeonglp1.com/the-book/

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  • #50
    June 16 · 9 min

    My Life on GLP-1: Why Am I Sweating Differently on GLP-1?

    Send us Fan Mail Are GLP-1 medications like Zepbound, Mounjaro, Wegovy, and Ozempic changing the way you sweat? In this episode of My Life on GLP-1, I share my surprising experience with night sweats, post-injection sweating, body odor changes, and why I actually sweat less after losing 90 pounds. We explore the science behind GLP-1 side effects, metabolism, fat loss, and what is normal versus what deserves a call to your doctor. Perfect for anyone navigating a GLP-1 weight loss journey. https://mylifeonglp1.com/ https://mylifeonglp1.com/the-book/

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