Charles Barkley recently shared publicly that he was able to lose 60 pounds in 6 months on the drug Mounjaro, a similar weight-loss medication produced by Eli Lilly
References PubMed Dorr RT et al
Stay Active: Regular exercise improves insulin sensitivity and can enhance GLP-1 response
Important to understand: Compounded GLP-1 medications are not FDA-approved products and dont go through the same pre-market testing, consistency checks, or safety review as brand-name drugs
Im personally of the belief that, even though they may work, there are better options available for weight loss
The semaglutide tracking protocol When you receive medication: Photograph the expiration date or BUD Write the received date on the packaging Store immediately in the correct location Add a calendar reminder for 2 weeks before expiration When you open a pen or vial: Write the date opened on the packaging with a permanent marker Set a reminder for the end of the open-container use window (56 days for Ozempic, check your specific product) Calculate how many doses remain and confirm you will use them before the window closes Weekly checks: Visual inspection before each dose (clarity, color, particles) Confirm the medication is still within its use window Check refrigerator temperature Note any changes in effectiveness This system takes minimal effort but prevents the expired medication dilemma entirely
