Does GLP-1 Huge Success Mean Big Losses for Fitness Business?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I’m finally not embarrassed to walk into a gym. I have hired a trainer to help me with weights. I’d be more worried about the restaurant industry.

Restaurant business will be fine if they serve smaller portions, which would be great for the environment anyway.

I would love for restaurant burgers to go back to the size of the McDonalds hamburgers (i.e., 1/10 of a pound).

I don't even order restaurant burgers because I can't fit my mouth around them. A 1/2 lb burger, plus lots of toppings and a bun just makes a mess everywhere.

That’s why restaurants now give you a sharp knife with your burger.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:If I had to guess, here are the winners and losers in terms of where people spend there money

Winners:
Protein supplement products
Gyms and workout gear
Outdoor recreation gear
Clothing
Beauty products

Losers:
Alcohol
Restaurants
Snacks and junk food
General groceries as people eat less
Diet-based weight loss industry (because people need less help eating well)

This is based on my own activity. Since losing 15% of my body weight, I workout tons more, eat out less, snack less, am willing to spend more money on quality fashion pieces and beauty products as I feel better about myself

this was reported on recently.

Restaurants are taking a hit and we might see restaurants responding with lower portion foods that cost a bit less.

Chipotle, etc are taking a hit.

Groceries stores... yea, I didn't see this coming, but less food. IDK, for my family my boys are still eating a ton (they are underweight for their height).

I am doing more quality workouts like Pickleball, hiking, yoga. the gym classes might take a hit.

Clothes.. oh wow, I have gone down 1 size but my friends have gone down 2 or 3 so definitly need new clothes.

Shake Shack just came out with lettuce wraps so the businesses are trying to adjust. I think fast food is probably taking the hardest hit.

Periodically fast food restaurants have served healthier foods. But those items are usually failures. Will be interesting to see if it’s different this time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Doubtful, most don’t work out to lose weight. It doesn’t work, only calorie reduction does. Most work out to improve fitness, health, appearance.

Many studies have found that exercise absolutely does work. Some have found it doesn't. For me, it has turned me off of junk food and I have been losing weight very slowly but steadily with 3 hours of cardio per week and 3 40 minute sessions of strength training per week. No intentional calorie reduction.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The CEO of Planet Fitness was interviewed by the NYT in an article that appeared yesterday. She says that because people are losing weight on GLP1s, they are seeing an uptick in gym goers. The weight loss makes people more confident about going to the gym and when you are on a GLP1 you are encouraged to lift weights to combat muscle loss.

I have lost weight using a GLP1 and, for the first time in a very long time, I joined a gym. I now feel healthy enough to actually move and work out. I am now motivated in a way that I was not when I was seriously overweight (it felt like going to the gym was silly and not worth it). Taking the shot for me has about regaining health and going to a gym/regular exercise and strength training are very much a part of that.

[Anonymous]

This thread is interesting. I’ve lost a significant amount in the past year and joined a diet/wellness center for the nutrition portion and support and then joined a gym for the first time in 20 or so years. I love going to both.

Even 6 months ago, I would have told people they were crazy if they said I would join either. Losing weight made me feel good and both were spontaneous decisions I thought I’d try.

[Anonymous]

8:57 again and adding to my post, I’m not even exercising to lose weight now. I am losing just fine with eating and the Glp-1. It feels good to exercise and I like lifting a little light weights. I don’t feel embarrassed walking into the gym and it’s encouraging to see people of all ages there. There are teens and people who are much older than me.

I am a women in my 50s and my kids are teens so I have more time now. I’m taking this time for myself and doing this!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:8:57 again and adding to my post, I’m not even exercising to lose weight now. I am losing just fine with eating and the Glp-1. It feels good to exercise and I like lifting a little light weights. I don’t feel embarrassed walking into the gym and it’s encouraging to see people of all ages there. There are teens and people who are much older than me.

I am a women in my 50s and my kids are teens so I have more time now. I’m taking this time for myself and doing this!

Keep it up!

[Anonymous]

I think it’s different segments of the wellness industry. I can’t afford both GLP and personal training so i ditched the personal trainer. However I have started working out more and eating better. Instead of personal training once a week I rely on strength training and yoga videos every day. So ironically I am exercising more. I definitely pay more attention to what I eat as I want to get the correct nutrition so the protein shake industry is getting my business too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think it’s different segments of the wellness industry. I can’t afford both GLP and personal training so i ditched the personal trainer. However I have started working out more and eating better. Instead of personal training once a week I rely on strength training and yoga videos every day. So ironically I am exercising more. I definitely pay more attention to what I eat as I want to get the correct nutrition so the protein shake industry is getting my business too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If I had to guess, here are the winners and losers in terms of where people spend there money

Winners:
Protein supplement products
Gyms and workout gear
Outdoor recreation gear
Clothing
Beauty products

Losers:
Alcohol
Restaurants
Snacks and junk food
General groceries as people eat less
Diet-based weight loss industry (because people need less help eating well)

This is based on my own activity. Since losing 15% of my body weight, I workout tons more, eat out less, snack less, am willing to spend more money on quality fashion pieces and beauty products as I feel better about myself

this was reported on recently.

Restaurants are taking a hit and we might see restaurants responding with lower portion foods that cost a bit less.

Chipotle, etc are taking a hit.

Groceries stores... yea, I didn't see this coming, but less food. IDK, for my family my boys are still eating a ton (they are underweight for their height).

I am doing more quality workouts like Pickleball, hiking, yoga. the gym classes might take a hit.

Clothes.. oh wow, I have gone down 1 size but my friends have gone down 2 or 3 so definitly need new clothes.

If Chipotle is taking a hit it is not because of GLP-1. Chipotle is the only fast food you can eat. No rice, double chicken is about as good as you can do. More people on GLP eating there now than before.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If I had to guess, here are the winners and losers in terms of where people spend there money

Winners:
Protein supplement products
Gyms and workout gear
Outdoor recreation gear
Clothing
Beauty products

Losers:
Alcohol
Restaurants
Snacks and junk food
General groceries as people eat less
Diet-based weight loss industry (because people need less help eating well)

This is based on my own activity. Since losing 15% of my body weight, I workout tons more, eat out less, snack less, am willing to spend more money on quality fashion pieces and beauty products as I feel better about myself

this was reported on recently.

Restaurants are taking a hit and we might see restaurants responding with lower portion foods that cost a bit less.

Chipotle, etc are taking a hit.

Groceries stores... yea, I didn't see this coming, but less food. IDK, for my family my boys are still eating a ton (they are underweight for their height).

I am doing more quality workouts like Pickleball, hiking, yoga. the gym classes might take a hit.

Clothes.. oh wow, I have gone down 1 size but my friends have gone down 2 or 3 so definitly need new clothes.

If Chipotle is taking a hit it is not because of GLP-1. Chipotle is the only fast food you can eat. No rice, double chicken is about as good as you can do. More people on GLP eating there now than before.

false. GLP-1 is not anti-carb

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If I had to guess, here are the winners and losers in terms of where people spend there money

Winners:
Protein supplement products
Gyms and workout gear
Outdoor recreation gear
Clothing
Beauty products

Losers:
Alcohol
Restaurants
Snacks and junk food
General groceries as people eat less
Diet-based weight loss industry (because people need less help eating well)

This is based on my own activity. Since losing 15% of my body weight, I workout tons more, eat out less, snack less, am willing to spend more money on quality fashion pieces and beauty products as I feel better about myself

this was reported on recently.

Restaurants are taking a hit and we might see restaurants responding with lower portion foods that cost a bit less.

Chipotle, etc are taking a hit.

Groceries stores... yea, I didn't see this coming, but less food. IDK, for my family my boys are still eating a ton (they are underweight for their height).

I am doing more quality workouts like Pickleball, hiking, yoga. the gym classes might take a hit.

Clothes.. oh wow, I have gone down 1 size but my friends have gone down 2 or 3 so definitly need new clothes.

If Chipotle is taking a hit it is not because of GLP-1. Chipotle is the only fast food you can eat. No rice, double chicken is about as good as you can do. More people on GLP eating there now than before.

false. GLP-1 is not anti-carb

No. But if you want to lose weight and you are over 25 you have to watch carbs.

And not false --- Cava and Chipotle are filled with cops/fire/military guys because they can eat this, keep carbs low and get the right protein. Same with people on diets. It is what you want to do.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If I had to guess, here are the winners and losers in terms of where people spend there money

Winners:
Protein supplement products
Gyms and workout gear
Outdoor recreation gear
Clothing
Beauty products

Losers:
Alcohol
Restaurants
Snacks and junk food
General groceries as people eat less
Diet-based weight loss industry (because people need less help eating well)

This is based on my own activity. Since losing 15% of my body weight, I workout tons more, eat out less, snack less, am willing to spend more money on quality fashion pieces and beauty products as I feel better about myself

this was reported on recently.

Restaurants are taking a hit and we might see restaurants responding with lower portion foods that cost a bit less.

Chipotle, etc are taking a hit.

Groceries stores... yea, I didn't see this coming, but less food. IDK, for my family my boys are still eating a ton (they are underweight for their height).

I am doing more quality workouts like Pickleball, hiking, yoga. the gym classes might take a hit.

Clothes.. oh wow, I have gone down 1 size but my friends have gone down 2 or 3 so definitly need new clothes.

If Chipotle is taking a hit it is not because of GLP-1. Chipotle is the only fast food you can eat. No rice, double chicken is about as good as you can do. More people on GLP eating there now than before.

false. GLP-1 is not anti-carb

No. But if you want to lose weight and you are over 25 you have to watch carbs.

And not false --- Cava and Chipotle are filled with cops/fire/military guys because they can eat this, keep carbs low and get the right protein. Same with people on diets. It is what you want to do.

still false. you watch macros. get off anti-carb train/videos already.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think the alcohol business would be more in jeopardy.

The wine industry is already in trouble as the younger generation isn't as into it as boomers and GenX were. I was in NoCal recently after harvest and sooooo many grapes were left to rot on the vine.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/lizthach/2025/11/13/crisis-in-us-vineyards-whats-next-for-american-wine-growers/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If I had to guess, here are the winners and losers in terms of where people spend there money

Winners:
Protein supplement products
Gyms and workout gear
Outdoor recreation gear
Clothing
Beauty products

Losers:
Alcohol
Restaurants
Snacks and junk food
General groceries as people eat less
Diet-based weight loss industry (because people need less help eating well)

This is based on my own activity. Since losing 15% of my body weight, I workout tons more, eat out less, snack less, am willing to spend more money on quality fashion pieces and beauty products as I feel better about myself

this was reported on recently.

Restaurants are taking a hit and we might see restaurants responding with lower portion foods that cost a bit less.

Chipotle, etc are taking a hit.

Groceries stores... yea, I didn't see this coming, but less food. IDK, for my family my boys are still eating a ton (they are underweight for their height).

I am doing more quality workouts like Pickleball, hiking, yoga. the gym classes might take a hit.

Clothes.. oh wow, I have gone down 1 size but my friends have gone down 2 or 3 so definitly need new clothes.

If Chipotle is taking a hit it is not because of GLP-1. Chipotle is the only fast food you can eat. No rice, double chicken is about as good as you can do. More people on GLP eating there now than before.

false. GLP-1 is not anti-carb

No. But if you want to lose weight and you are over 25 you have to watch carbs.

And not false --- Cava and Chipotle are filled with cops/fire/military guys because they can eat this, keep carbs low and get the right protein. Same with people on diets. It is what you want to do.

The shots have made me repulsed by meat and I’m losing weight and not losing muscle. I’m 50 and have gone for more than one body composition scan so I know that it’s true. I eat a little meat at the end of the week occasionally when I can. It’s false that everyone on this is eating only low carb now.