When patients start a GLP-1 medication like semaglutide or tirzepatide, the question is usually "How much weight will I lose?" I want you to ask a better one: "What kind of weight am I losing?" The scale can't tell fat from muscle. On a GLP-1, a meaningful share of the weight lost can come from lean mass. Protein is one of the most powerful tools for protecting your muscles.

If you’re a woman in your 40s, 50s, or early 60s, you’ve probably noticed some frustrating changes. Your clothes may fit differently, your energy levels might not be what they used to be, and it feels like you gain fat faster, even if your habits haven’t changed much. A significant reason behind this is muscle loss combined with shifting hormones. Protein is one of the most powerful, yet underused, tools you have to combat these changes. In this post, we’ll explore: Why prote