Weightless: A Doctor’s Guide to GLP-1 Medications, Sustainable Weight Loss, and the Health You Deserve

A board-certified endocrinologist provides a guide to using GLP-1 medications, including Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound, for weight loss and health management, with strategies for maximizing results. Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen addresses the confusion and lack of medical supervision many patients experience when seeking GLP-1 treatment. She approaches obesity as a chronic health condition requiring medical care rather than a personal failure. The book covers rethinking weight management approaches, selecting an experienced provider, asking effective questions during appointments, preserving muscle through protein intake and strength training, managing side effects with evidence-based care, recognizing when dosage adjustments are needed, and navigating physical, social, and psychological changes after significant weight loss. Drawing on clinical expertise and patient experiences, the guide offers practical strategies for those beginning GLP-1 treatment, including considerations for telehealth options. It also addresses what to do when GLP-1 medications are ineffective and how to adjust to life after treatment ends.