Semaglutide for Major Fat Loss: Risks & Benefits- Dr. Kyle Gillett MD

Semaglutide for Major Fat Loss: Risks & Benefits- Dr. Kyle Gillett MD

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Timestamps ⏱

0:00 - Intro - Semaglutide for Weight Loss
0:43 - Use Code THOMAS20 for 20% off House of Macadamias!
1:54 - What is Semaglutide & GLP-1?
3:08 - What are Incretins?
5:32 - Who is a Good Candidate for Semaglutide?
9:49 - What Can You Expect When Taking Semaglutide?
12:10 - Weening off Semaglutide
14:37 - Dietary Intervention When Coming Off Semaglutide
16:19 - Is There a "Best" Diet When Coming Off Semaglutide?
19:14 - Is Constant Eating a Problem? Benefits of a CGM
21:44 - Is There an Interplay Between GLP-1 & Estrogen?
24:55 - What Would Happen if a Lean Person Were to Take Semaglutide?
26:34 - Where to Find More of Dr. Gillett's Content

[ChuckDixx]

Kyle Gillette is an absolute boss and such a valuable wealth of knowledge who shares information in way that is easy to digest and understand and peaks fascination. Thank you for hosting Dr. Gillette, and thank you Dr. Gillette for sharing so much science with us!

Keep it up guys.

[JeniLamberto]

I had a gastric sleeve in 2016 and was very successful. I had a lower bmi so I went to Mexico for the surgery. So glad I did the service was incredible. Fast forward to 2020. I actually did not regain in 2020. It happened towards the end of 2021 and slowly kept up. I just turned 50 so lots of that was menopause related. I was having serious hot flashes unless I was fasting. The hot flashes vanished with fasting. During this period of time it became incredibly difficult to take the weight off even with whole foods. I've been a Thomas folkower for the past 7 years so I had nailed my diet and knew what worked.

I started a semaglutide compound as a self pay August 10th, 2022 and it was miraculous. I am planning to take this forever at a maintenance dose. It also has increased my memory ten fold. I feel unstoppable. My body composition also changed for the better in a way weight-loss and exercise did not give me in the past. My doctor said he only has success stories.

[ST-ltls]

I’ve been on Mounjaro for about 4 months now…I’ve lost 26 lbs. up to that I had tried it all. Keto even stopped working for weight loss for me. It’s strange because I stalled on MJ, but stopped working out and started loosing again. It’s just not black and white for everyone. This med has taken away entirely my sweet tooth. I don’t want wine anymore, and it has stopped the food noise in my head. I literally don’t think about food anymore. I’m thankful for this medication.

[mapledanish]

Looks to me like the safety profile of semaglutide is better than the safety profile of obesity.

[TheMomo]

I’ve been on semiglutide for 12 weeks. I’ve lost 30lbs and it’s come off pretty slow and steady. I loved wine, drank it all the time at least one glass a night. Once I started taking semiglutide I couldn’t even sip on it anymore. It helped me to be sober for 10 weeks. That was the best part of taking this. I’m going to stop for a while, I’ll see what happens. I’m hoping all the good habits I pick up help me to continue.

[angelashock]

I started Ozempic over a year ago to bring down my blood sugar. My A1C came down (from 11 to 7) but I didn’t lose any weight. Once they bumped me up to 1mg injection, I started losing a modest amount of weight but what DID happen was I lost so much muscle mass, I was basically a limp noodle and had to go through physical therapy to get some muscle back. No one told me I had to eat more protein. Or Ihad to work out more. Walking isn’t cutting it.

[gabrielbravard]

I've been on mounjaro since January 17th, at the 7.5 mg level right now. Im doing intermittent fasting eating window 11-3. I eat mostly fiber plant based foods with low sodium. The mounjaro is fantastic at taking the food chatter out of my head. Down 30 pounds. I think it's a fantastic drug for people who have struggled trying everything else. The word "game changer" is a perfect word..

[LYBASHA]

I was prescribed Ozempic when I was diagnosed as type 2 diabetic. It made me sick with nausea and stomach pain. I quit after 2 injections of the lowest dose and did not lose bodyfat. I went lo carb, lost 57 lbs, normalized my blood sugar from a1c 11.8 to 5.3, lowered triglycerides, normalized fatty liver, reversed kidney failure.

[loria.]

I’ve been on Mounjaro three months and lost 23 lbs. My blood sugar is much better. During this third month I’ve noticed I’ve lost cravings for foods even that I used to love. I feel full a long time after I eat. The draw back is that while I’ve always been very regular with bowl movements I sometimes go several days before having one which can make you feel bloated, etc. I take a scoop of fiber every morning and I’ve included a tbsp of Miralax, plus increasing my water which seems to be helping with regularity. I work out lifting weights with a little cardio five days a week now as well. I’m really excited about getting healthy and this medication has really helped.

[OceanLife]

At 50, I found myself being 30-40 lbs overweight. I have been thin my entire life and couldn’t stand the extra weight. I eat super healthy. Don’t even go out to restaurants because of the bad oils they use. I was so depressed and frustrated. I lost 5 lbs with the first shot of generic semaglutide. 3lbs the 2nd week. It has helped me with cravings. I am feeling hopeful now. I have insulin resistance and nothing helped me lose weight. This is a miracle. I am eating more protein every 2-4 hours, VERY Small portions, like two egg whites, or 3 slices of turkey and ipI feel full. Also, I increased my water intake to half of my body weight.

[maritimetees]

Good info. I have an incredible amount of info on this. Real quick summary. Retired bodybuilder at the pro level that still trains. Developed Type 2 from multiple reasons. Brutal getting my A1C down. Couldn’t get past 9 with insulin and a solid diet. Started trulicity and it got it down into the 5s. Doc was in shock. My resting pulse started to be higher, so we switched after a year to Rybelsus. My A1C is floating in the low 6s now. Trulicity definitely worked for A1C. Body fat is probably around 12 percent. I eat a bit more don’t like getting too lean for my training. Joints hurt at my age from the weights if too lean. 2 years on this now. Hope this helps some people.

[Rudevette]

I took ozempic samples that my Dr. gave me for one month (and it was even low dose .5) I’ve been 6’ 310 borderline type 2 my entire life. I’ve always worked out an hour five days a week. I’m a home builder so I do heavy physical labor all day. I’ve had high blood pressure for 10 years. After 1 month I lost 28 pounds, nearly quit drinking alcohol (no desire), had no desire to eat junk food or snack at convenience stores, portion control came naturally, my cardio workout ease and intensity improved over 25%, my blood pressure dropped from 170/95 to 119/76, and I felt better than I ever have in my entire life.
My Dr. Was thrilled and gave me an ozempic prescription and said we will now try quitting the blood pressure meds and keep working out. Then my insurance company (Avera Health…. Also the medical provider) said I cannot have any Ozempic. 🤬🤬🤬😡. I guess since the insurance company is also the medical provider they know they need fat unhealthy people with heart problems to make a profit. So I guess I’m not one of the chosen who gets the privilege of health treatment.

[breakingbadgoddess]

I take it for weight loss. Most people I know take it for weightloss only. It’s been fabulous. No nausea. I do get fatigue. My doses were increased slowly and I don’t plan on getting off it as i see obesity as a chronic illness that requires long term treatment.

[taylorsmall]

Apple cider vinegar mandatory for stomach issues 2 or 3 x a day, completely zero SWEET tooth, down 26 lbs- I’ve never had satiety in my life until my first shot.

[policani]

I've been on Monjarou for the last 9 months and am down 101 lbs so far. A lot of the weight loss was fat but I also lost a significant amount of lean mass. When I went off of Monjarou for 3 months (due to a shortage - unavailable at every local pharmacy) I regained about 16 lbs over a 3 month period. The weight loss resumed the moment I went back on the drug. I dont know if this helps anyone else but I did Carnivore / Keto for the first 60 lbs, and 1300 calories a day for the second 40.

[deedk]

I'm on Semaglutidefor about a month now and am just on the .25 dose. 15 pounds down. I had a few days of nausea from the first two injections but none since. I'm going up to .5 next week. I've made my schedule for the gym, incorporating new diet strategies as well even though I wasn't bad in the first place, but I find that things that I did enjoy, I can't go near now. If I can hit my goal I plan on staying on it for a year to two to really make some lifestyle changes stick, then ease off and see what happens. I also have lipedema, and to my once very athletic and active self, it's an insult. I'm finding that very few people know or understand the condition or give more than a nod to it unless they actually struggle with it themselves.

[jenniferrhoades]

I had a partial hysterectomy i was keto for a long time even went Alittle higher on my carbs but still lower carb. And I was so stuck for a long time Ozempic here and down another 42lbs im thankful for it. I was truly stuck even eating healthy. I haven't changed anything and losing again. Other then smaller portions

[firmbeliever]

Dang your video quality is super sharp & clear

[mfh]

Very interesting Thomas, you should do more of these with the Doc.

[HaileysHealth]

I’ve been on semaglutide for 3 weeks now and love it! I’ve gone from 186 lbs to 178 lbs.