The Science, Trade-Offs, and Long-Term Questions Behind GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound have transformed the conversation around weight loss.

For many people, these medications reduce hunger, quiet food noise, and make weight loss feel possible for the first time. But beyond the dramatic before-and-after photos lies a more important question: What happens to your hormones, appetite, and overall health along the way?

In Appetite on Pause, health educator Tierra Duncan offers a balanced, evidence-based exploration of the science and culture behind GLP-1 drugs. This book moves past the hype and fear to help you understand how these medications work, what they may change in the body, and the trade-offs worth considering before starting—or while continuing—treatment.

Inside, you’ll learn:

• How GLP-1 medications affect appetite, cravings, and food noise.
• How the body adapts to weight loss and why those changes matter.
• Why body composition is about more than the number on the scale.
• Common side effects and important unanswered questions.
• What often happens when the medication is stopped.
  
  

Whether you are considering a GLP-1 medication, currently taking one, or trying to understand the broader implications, Appetite on Pause will help you ask better questions and make more informed decisions about your health—because weight loss is only part of the story.