Slimming with Cycling and Semaglutide
Follow along with my weight loss and fitness progress through cycling and the use of semaglutide.
Slimming with Cycling and semaglutide
Read my blog to follow along with me.
A blog documenting my weight loss and fitness journey through cycling and semaglutide.
How can cycling help with weight?
Cycling is a low-impact exercise that can help burn calories and increase metabolism, leading to weight loss.
Can I cycle even if I’m not in shape or have never exercised before?
Yes! Like many forms of exercise, you can make cycling as easy or as challenging as you’d like. I used to think of cycling as something only those super fit men or super fit/skinny women could possibly do. I’m happy to share that isn’t the case!
How can I cycle?
There’s a few different options. You can buy a bicycle and ride it outdoors. Or you can purchase a stationary bike and ride it indoors. There are a variety of different options. I chose an indoor stationary bike with a screen that could play classes for me to follow while I cycled. I live in the middle of nowhere and have three young children so this was the most accessible option for me.
What is Semaglutide?
Semaglutide, commonly known as Ozempic or Wegovy, is a GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonist. It is a medication used for weight management. It reduces appetite by signaling a feeling of fullness.
Is semaglutide an appropriate option for me?
This can only be decided by you and your clinician. You are always free to bring up semaglutide to your clinician as an option for weight management and discuss if it is an appropriate step for you.
How do I access semaglutide?
Your clinician gave you the green light for trying semaglutide for weight loss and sent in a prescription for Ozempic or Wegovy. You may be part of the lucky group with health insurance that will cover medications for obesity and between your insurance overage and the copay savings card, the medication is affordable. If you are not among those lucky few, there are some other options, including compounded semaglutide but you need to do your research and understand the risks of that option.
Have questions or want to share your experience?
Please reach out to me!