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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I get mine through a compound pharmacy.
I don’t technically qualify for Ozempic because my A1C is normal, but I have a ton of weight to lose. 
I’m 46 and in surgical menopause.
[b]Tried serious strength training before going on Ozempic, and gained more weight. 
My doctor was like, “ that is the worst thing you can do!”[/b]
So… I’m not in agreement with all the posters here pushing weight training. 
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Some form of strength training is needed in everyone's lifestyle to remain healthy. I'm pretty sure your doctor was concerned about the weight gain, not the strength training. Strength training alone isn't going to fix obesity, but will help when combined with cardio and dietary changes. Of course, adding in a GLP-1 is perfectly appropriate when needed. [/quote]

+1. And it’s doubly necessary for women in the perimenopause and menopause categories, because our bodies naturally lose bone density and muscle. And in addition to muscle helping us stay mobile as we age, it burns fat.

And 3x necessary for women 45-50+ trying to lose a significant about of weight.  You want that weight to me fat and not muscle. If you lose enough muscle, I can even start canabalizing organs.

Your doctor is a quack or you aren’t understanding what they are saying. Strength training is an almost universal recommendation for women in this age range. Especially if you are losing weight.

Also— eat protein![/quote]

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