Strong & Nourished Momma · October 19, 2026 · 29 min

122 | Coming Off Ozempic, Wegovy or Zepbound? How to Keep Your Results (GLP-1s Part 2)

You lost the weight. The food noise went quiet. Then you stopped the shot... and it all came roaring back. Sound familiar? In this follow-up to Episode 117, Val breaks down what really happens in your body when you stop a GLP-1 like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Zepbound. She explains the difference between GLP-1 and GIP, why the weight so often comes back (it's biology, not willpower), and why thinking about food isn't the enemy. Plus, why protecting your muscle is the single most important thing you can do, whether you're 5 months or 10 years postpartum. Val also shares an anonymous client story: a busy mom of two who came off her GLP-1 early because of cost, with no plan for after, and what they focused on next. FREE Protein Guide: Easy, high-protein snacks and recipes for busy moms. Grab it at wellnessbyval.com/proteinsnackguide In this episode, you'll learn: What GLP-1 and GIP are, and how Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound work The "volume knob" of hunger, and what happens when it turns back up How GLP-1s affect gut motility, and what changes when you stop What the research says about weight regain after stopping (STEP 1, SURMOUNT-4 and a 2026 BMJ review) Why food noise isn't the enemy, and how to calm it when it gets loud Why muscle and bone loss matter so much for moms, and how to build muscle back 7 things to do if you're coming off a GLP-1 now Mentioned in this episode: Ep 117: GLP-1s for Weight Loss: What Postpartum Moms Actually Need to Know Ep 116: Why Gut Health, Not Willpower, Might Be Blocking Your Postpartum Weight Loss Ep 83: Why Strength Isn’t Built in the Gym Alone: What Busy Moms Are Missing Eps 74: Postpartum Workout Tips: How to Begin Strength Training as a Busy Mom Resources & Links FREE Protein Guide: wellnessbyval.kit.com/proteinsnackguide Book a free 15-minute consult call with Val: wellnessbyval.com/call Leave a voice message: speakpipe.com/newsletter Core Comeback Challenge: wellnessbyval.com/core Connect with Val Instagram: @wellnessbyval_ Website: wellnessbyval.com This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical or nutrition advice. Always consult your healthcare provider with questions about breastfeeding, postpartum nutrition, or your individual health needs. Research mentioned in this episode STEP 1 trial extension (weight regain after stopping semaglutide), Wilding et al., Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, 2022: https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10149199/ SURMOUNT-4 (weight regain after stopping tirzepatide), ACC summary: https://www.acc.org/latest-in-cardiology/journal-scans/2025/12/09/16/51/surmount-4 Weight regain after stopping weight-management medicines (systematic review), West et al., The BMJ: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41500720/ STEP 1 body composition (DEXA) substudy abstract: https://www.newswise.com/pdf_docs/16159288255831_Wilding%20Abstract.pdf Joint Nutritional Priorities to Support GLP-1 Therapy for Obesity (ACLM, ASN, OMA, TOS), 2025: https://www.obesity.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Joint_Nutritional-Priorities-to-Support-GLP-1-Therapy-for-Obesity.pdf Breastfeeding and bone health (summary of Grizzo et al., Osteoporosis International, 2019): https://lacted.org/?p=82492