<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Alongside GLP-1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supportive Guidance for Your GLP-1 Journey]]></description><link>https://www.alongsideglp1.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:15:00 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.alongsideglp1.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Strength Training on a GLP-1: Why It's Non-Negotiable]]></title><description><![CDATA[the clinical reasoning, real training guidelines, and what happens without it.

Excerpt (499 characters): Cardio is genuinely good for your heart, but it does not prevent the muscle loss that comes with rapid GLP-1-driven weight loss — only resistance training does that. Clinicians increasingly frame strength training not as an optional add-on to GLP-1 treatment, but as a core, non-negotiable part of it, on the same level as the medication itself. This guide covers exactly why, what the training]]></description><link>https://www.alongsideglp1.com/post/strength-training-on-a-glp-1-why-it-s-non-negotiable</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8ec8662f91c9d9392b43c0</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:05:02 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nathan Siddall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Life After GLP-1s: Habits That Actually Stick]]></title><description><![CDATA[ The habits you build during and after GLP-1 treatment matter more than any single decision about tapering or dosing — and the science of how habits actually form is more specific than "just stick with it." A 2024 systematic review found habits typically take 59–66 days to form, and a major European trial tracking nearly 1,000 people found that specific diet habits, not motivation levels, predicted who kept weight off. This guide breaks down what genuinely works, backed by that research.]]></description><link>https://www.alongsideglp1.com/post/life-after-glp-1s-habits-that-actually-stick</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8ec753bab42b2ae471911f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:00:23 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nathan Siddall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[GLP-1 Rebound Weight Gain: Why It Happens and How to Prevent It]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rebound weight gain" isn't just appetite coming back in a vague sense — it's a specific, measurable hormonal shift, with falling leptin and rising ghrelin driving increased hunger the moment a GLP-1 medication clears your system. A major systematic review found this rebound in weight and waist circumference is both consistent and substantial, reversing most improvements within 52 weeks. This guide breaks down exactly what's happening hormonally, what the review data shows, and the specific steps]]></description><link>https://www.alongsideglp1.com/post/glp-1-rebound-weight-gain-why-it-happens-and-how-to-prevent-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8ec6ae70929264c36e30d8</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:58:02 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nathan Siddall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building a Maintenance Plan Before You Stop Your Medication]]></title><description><![CDATA[The best time to prepare for stopping a GLP-1 medication isn't after your last dose — it's months before, while you're still on treatment and appetite suppression is doing some of the work for you. Clinicians increasingly describe readiness for discontinuation as a checklist of specific, honest questions rather than a simple decision to stop. This guide walks through that readiness framework, the maintenance pillars the research consistently points to, and why preparation, not willpower, is what]]></description><link>https://www.alongsideglp1.com/post/building-a-maintenance-plan-before-you-stop-your-medication</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8ec626bf8ddc56b91abafd</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:55:02 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nathan Siddall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tapering GLP-1 Doses: What the Research Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The research on tapering GLP-1 doses now goes well beyond "reduce gradually" — a detailed study following 353 people through a structured 9-week taper gives specific, real numbers on what happens to weight afterward, including what happened to the people who restarted. This guide breaks down that actual study data, what a typical tapering schedule looks like, and why framing treatment as a long-term, planned transition rather than a sudden stop appears to change outcomes.]]></description><link>https://www.alongsideglp1.com/post/tapering-glp-1-doses-what-the-research-says</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8ec5b0a791c3713aaf286f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:53:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nathan Siddall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Come Off a GLP-1 Without Regaining the Weight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coming off a GLP-1 medication doesn't have to mean the weight comes back. Real research now shows that a gradual taper, rather than stopping abruptly, can help people maintain a stable weight for months afterward — and a separate study combining tapering with structured coaching found people held their results six months later. This guide covers exactly what the tapering and maintenance research shows, the specific habits linked to better outcomes, and how to build the kind of ongoing support th]]></description><link>https://www.alongsideglp1.com/post/how-to-come-off-a-glp-1-without-regaining-the-weight</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8ec52770929264c36e2e1d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:51:02 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nathan Siddall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Taking a GLP-1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stopping a GLP-1 medication triggers a fairly predictable sequence: appetite returns within weeks as drug levels clear your system, and without a plan in place, weight regain often follows. Clinical trial data shows people regaining roughly two-thirds of lost weight within a year — but a large real-world study tells a notably different story. This guide covers the actual physiological timeline, why the trial and real-world numbers diverge so much, and what that gap suggests about what genuinely ]]></description><link>https://www.alongsideglp1.com/post/what-happens-to-your-body-when-you-stop-taking-a-glp-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8ec4a3bf8ddc56b91ab81b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:49:02 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nathan Siddall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When a Plateau Means It's Time to Talk to Your Prescriber]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most GLP-1 plateaus are a normal, expected part of treatment and don't need a clinical intervention — but a specific set of signs changes that calculation entirely. No weight loss at all in the first 12–16 weeks, new symptoms suggesting a thyroid or hormonal issue, or weight gain despite consistent adherence are all genuine reasons to get your prescriber involved rather than troubleshooting alone. This guide covers exactly where that line sits, what your prescriber will likely check, and how to ]]></description><link>https://www.alongsideglp1.com/post/when-a-plateau-means-it-s-time-to-talk-to-your-prescriber</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8ebb6ebab42b2ae471795a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:09:52 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nathan Siddall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exercise Strategies to Break a GLP-1 Plateau]]></title><description><![CDATA[When a GLP-1 plateau hits, the instinct is often to eat less or do more cardio — but the research points somewhere more specific: resistance training. A published review directly comparing exercise and GLP-1 therapy found medication produces greater short-term weight loss, but exercise is superior for preserving lean mass and fitness — and it's lean mass that determines your resting metabolic rate. This guide breaks down the exercise strategies with genuine evidence behind them for pushing throu]]></description><link>https://www.alongsideglp1.com/post/exercise-strategies-to-break-a-glp-1-plateau</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8ebac6870f42ff48ed32e8</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:07:16 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nathan Siddall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Non-Scale Signs of Progress When the Number Won't Move]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the scale stalls, it's easy to assume nothing is happening — but a large meta-analysis of GLP-1 trials shows waist circumference, blood pressure, and other health markers consistently improve, sometimes independent of how much weight has actually come off. This guide covers the specific non-scale markers worth tracking, backed by the clinical data behind them, and why these measures often tell a more complete story about your progress than the number on the scale ever could alone.]]></description><link>https://www.alongsideglp1.com/post/non-scale-signs-of-progress-when-the-number-won-t-move</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8eb9c570929264c36e1777</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:02:47 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nathan Siddall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do You Need a Higher Dose If You've Plateaued?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A plateau feels like an obvious cue to increase your dose — but real-world data shows most people never reach the maximum dose, and clinicians deliberately keep some "headroom" in reserve rather than rushing there. This guide covers what the evidence actually shows about dose response, why staying at a stable dose for longer sometimes restarts progress without any change at all, and why the decision to increase should be a considered clinical one rather than an automatic reaction to a stalled sc]]></description><link>https://www.alongsideglp1.com/post/do-you-need-a-higher-dose-if-you-ve-plateaued</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8eb930a912a7bb79ebf8da</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:00:26 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nathan Siddall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Weight Loss Stalls on GLP-1s (And What Actually Helps)]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weight loss plateau on a GLP-1 medication isn't a sign of failure or a "stall" that means something's gone wrong — it's a predictable physiological response with a name: adaptive thermogenesis. Your body's own defence mechanisms, including reduced muscle-driven energy expenditure, kick in as you lose weight, regardless of which medication you're on. This guide explains the actual mechanism behind plateaus, what recent research suggests may help address it, and why muscle preservation is emergi]]></description><link>https://www.alongsideglp1.com/post/why-weight-loss-stalls-on-glp-1s-and-what-actually-helps</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8eb8c5bf8ddc56b91aa020</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:58:40 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nathan Siddall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Simple Meal Plans for the First 30 Days on a GLP-1]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first 30 days on a GLP-1 don't need a complicated meal plan — they need a simple structure that adapts as your appetite and side effects change week to week. This guide breaks the first month into four practical stages, with realistic protein and calorie targets, easy meal ideas that work even on low-appetite days, and the specific eating habits — like protein-first plates and slower meals — that make the biggest difference early on, before your dose has even reached its full effect.

]]></description><link>https://www.alongsideglp1.com/post/simple-meal-plans-for-the-first-30-days-on-a-glp-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8eb85aa791c3713aaf0dbc</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:56:54 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nathan Siddall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcohol on GLP-1s: What Happens and What to Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alcohol and GLP-1 medications intersect in two genuinely interesting ways: a growing body of research suggests these medications may reduce alcohol cravings themselves, while at the same time, drinking on a GLP-1 carries real risks — nausea, dehydration, and blood sugar effects that compound quickly. This guide covers what the actual clinical trial and research evidence shows on both fronts, so you can make an informed decision rather than relying on social media anecdotes alone.]]></description><link>https://www.alongsideglp1.com/post/alcohol-on-glp-1s-what-happens-and-what-to-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8eb7c3bf8ddc56b91a9de2</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:54:22 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nathan Siddall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hydration and Electrolytes on GLP-1 Medication]]></title><description><![CDATA[GLP-1 medications can make you less thirsty without you noticing, which is exactly how dehydration sneaks up on people who feel like they're drinking normally. Clinical trial protocols specifically flag dehydration as a pathway to kidney injury on these medications, making fluid and electrolyte intake a genuine safety consideration, not just a comfort measure. This guide covers how much water you actually need, why electrolytes matter separately from plain water, and who faces higher risk.]]></description><link>https://www.alongsideglp1.com/post/hydration-and-electrolytes-on-glp-1-medication</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8eb746bf8ddc56b91a9ce6</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:52:28 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nathan Siddall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meal Timing on GLP-1s: Why Smaller, Slower Meals Matter]]></title><description><![CDATA[GLP-1 medications don't just make you eat less — they change how your body processes each individual meal, which means the old habit of three large meals a day often works against you rather than with the medication. Backed by physiological research on how GLP-1 affects gastric emptying and satiety, this guide explains why smaller, slower meals are genuinely better suited to how these medications work, and how to structure eating around that rather than fighting it.]]></description><link>https://www.alongsideglp1.com/post/meal-timing-on-glp-1s-why-smaller-slower-meals-matter-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8eb6d670929264c36e10e8</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:50:27 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nathan Siddall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meal Timing on GLP-1s: Why Smaller, Slower Meals Matter]]></title><description><![CDATA[GLP-1 medications don't just make you eat less — they change how your body processes each individual meal, which means the old habit of three large meals a day often works against you rather than with the medication. Backed by physiological research on how GLP-1 affects gastric emptying and satiety, this guide explains why smaller, slower meals are genuinely better suited to how these medications work, and how to structure eating around that rather than fighting it.]]></description><link>https://www.alongsideglp1.com/post/meal-timing-on-glp-1s-why-smaller-slower-meals-matter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8eb4d3a912a7bb79ebef7c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:42:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nathan Siddall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foods That Make GLP-1 Nausea Worse (And What to Eat Instead)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nausea on a GLP-1 medication isn't random — certain foods reliably make it worse because of exactly how these medications slow digestion. Fried and high-fat meals, spicy dishes, sugary foods, and carbonated drinks are the most consistent triggers across dietitian guidance, while bland, lower-fat, high-protein swaps tend to be genuinely well tolerated. This guide breaks down precisely which foods to limit, why each one causes trouble, and what to eat instead so nausea doesn't derail your nutritio]]></description><link>https://www.alongsideglp1.com/post/foods-that-make-glp-1-nausea-worse-and-what-to-eat-instead</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8eb34c870f42ff48ed2550</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:35:27 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nathan Siddall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best Foods to Eat While on Ozempic or Wegovy]]></title><description><![CDATA[When appetite drops on Ozempic or Wegovy, every meal has to work harder — there's simply less room for food that isn't earning its place nutritionally. Dietitians consistently point to the same core categories: lean protein, high-fibre carbohydrates, non-starchy vegetables, and healthy fats, in that priority order. This guide breaks down exactly which foods deliver the most nutrition per bite, how to structure meals around a reduced appetite, and where people most commonly fall short.]]></description><link>https://www.alongsideglp1.com/post/best-foods-to-eat-while-on-ozempic-or-wegovy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8eb290a912a7bb79ebecdf</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:32:13 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nathan Siddall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Much Protein Do You Need on a GLP-1?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Protein needs go up on a GLP-1, not down — even though appetite makes it harder to hit them. With 25 to 40% of weight lost on these medications coming from lean muscle rather than fat, getting protein right is one of the most evidence-backed things you can do to change that outcome. This guide breaks down the actual gram targets clinical evidence supports, how to spread them across a suppressed appetite, and what happens if you don't hit them consistently.]]></description><link>https://www.alongsideglp1.com/post/how-much-protein-do-you-need-on-a-glp-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8eb20ca791c3713aaf0302</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:29:58 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nathan Siddall</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>