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The GLP-1 course, the right way.

Seven lessons. Watch each one, pass its knowledge check (80%), and the next unlocks. Your place is saved automatically — come and go anytime.

Lesson 1

How GLP-1s Actually Work — And What They Don’t Do

7 min

The mechanics and realities of GLP-1 pharmacology, in plain English — and the truth behind the headlines.

Lesson 1 · Knowledge Check

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  1. 1 What is the approximate half-life of your body's naturally produced GLP-1?

  2. 2 What does semaglutide do differently from your body's natural GLP-1?

  3. 3 Tirzepatide is classified as a dual agonist because it targets which two receptors?

  4. 4 What additional receptor does retatrutide activate that semaglutide and tirzepatide do not?

  5. 5 When you lose weight on a GLP-1, what determines whether that weight loss comes from fat or muscle?

  6. 6 Which of the following is something GLP-1 receptor agonists actually do?

  7. 7 What happens to your natural hunger signaling when you discontinue a GLP-1?

  8. 8 What is the goal of GLP-1 titration?

  9. 9 If you experience persistent nausea and GI distress after a dose increase, what does that signal?

  10. 10 Which of the following statements is true?

Lesson 2

Your Metabolism Is Not What You Think It Is

8 min

Why your metabolism doesn’t work the way you’ve been told — and what that means for losing fat and keeping it off.

Lesson 2 · Knowledge Check

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  1. 1 What is the largest component of your total daily energy expenditure?

  2. 2 Approximately what percentage of your total daily energy expenditure do your workouts account for?

  3. 3 What is the primary driver of your basal metabolic rate?

  4. 4 Why is skeletal muscle referred to as your body's primary glucose sink?

  5. 5 What happens to insulin sensitivity when skeletal muscle mass decreases?

  6. 6 Which of the following is a function of myokines produced by skeletal muscle?

  7. 7 In the metabolic cascade of lean mass loss, what does the body do in response to sustained caloric deficit after muscle is lost?

  8. 8 What is the difference between metabolic adaptation and structural metabolic decline?

  9. 9 Why is it significantly harder to rebuild metabolic capacity than to protect it?

  10. 10 When should resistance training and nutritional structure begin in a GLP-1 protocol?

Lesson 3

The Lean Mass Crisis — What You’re Actually Losing

10 min

The hidden cost of rapid weight loss is lean muscle. What you’re really losing — and how to protect it.

Lesson 3 · Knowledge Check

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  1. 1 Which of the following is NOT a component of lean mass?

  2. 2 According to body composition data from clinical trials, approximately what percentage of total weight lost on GLP-1s without resistance training is lean mass?

  3. 3 In studies where participants combined GLP-1 therapy with structured resistance training, what happened to the lean mass fraction of weight lost?

  4. 4 Why is a conventional bathroom scale inadequate for monitoring a GLP-1 protocol?

  5. 5 What is the primary role of the Hume Body Pod in a GLP-1 protocol?

  6. 6 What role does a DEXA scan play relative to daily Hume tracking?

  7. 7 Why is "Ozempic face" considered a diagnostic signal rather than a cosmetic issue?

  8. 8 Why is bone mineral density loss during unsupported GLP-1 use particularly dangerous for adults over 45?

  9. 9 Which of the following is a reliable real-time functional indicator that lean mass is being preserved?

  10. 10 What constitutes a red flag that a GLP-1 protocol needs adjustment?

Lesson 4

The Stack — Why a GLP-1 Should Never Run Alone

11 min

Why a GLP-1 should never run alone — the supporting protocol that makes it actually work.

Lesson 4 · Knowledge Check

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  1. 1 Which of the following describes the hormonal environment created by sustained caloric deficit?

  2. 2 What is the key distinction between growth hormone peptides and exogenous HGH?

  3. 3 Why are GHRH analogs and ghrelin mimetics often combined in a stack?

  4. 4 Which of the following is NOT one of the five functions of GH peptides in a GLP-1 stack?

  5. 5 According to the lesson, how should you think of a GH peptide added to a GLP-1?

  6. 6 What problem do cellular energy peptides like SS-31, MOTS-c, and NAD+ address?

  7. 7 Why does cellular energy support matter beyond just losing weight?

  8. 8 What is the specific role of BPC-157 in a GLP-1 stack?

  9. 9 What is the design principle behind a well-built stack?

  10. 10 What does a properly designed stack account for?

Lesson 5

Training in a Deficit — The Non-Negotiable Skill

11 min

Training while you’re in a calorie deficit — the non-negotiable skill that protects your results.

Lesson 5 · Knowledge Check

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  1. 1 You're on a GLP-1 and want to lose weight faster. What is the best use of your time in the gym?

  2. 2 Why is adding hours of cardio to a GLP-1 protocol harmful?

  3. 3 What is the recommended tool for additional energy expenditure on a GLP-1 protocol?

  4. 4 What is the minimum outcome resistance training should produce during a GLP-1 protocol?

  5. 5 Which type of exercises should be the foundation of your training in a deficit?

  6. 6 Why are machines considered a strategic tool during deficit training?

  7. 7 What are three advantages of training in a community environment like CrossFit?

  8. 8 What does it mean to "scale" a workout, and why is it important?

  9. 9 If you're eight weeks into your protocol and the weights you're lifting are consistently getting harder across multiple exercises and multiple sessions, what does that indicate?

  10. 10 How often should you take a deload week during a GLP-1 protocol, and why?

Lesson 6

Nutrition on a GLP-1 — Eating With Purpose

12 min

Eating with purpose when you don’t want to eat. Nutrition strategy for appetite suppression done right.

Lesson 6 · Knowledge Check

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  1. 1 Why is protein typically the first nutritional casualty when GLP-1 appetite suppression takes effect?

  2. 2 How does leucine function in muscle protein synthesis?

  3. 3 What is the daily protein target on a GLP-1 protocol?

  4. 4 Why does protein distribution across meals matter, not just total daily intake?

  5. 5 A gram of chicken is not a gram of protein. If you weigh out 227 grams (about a half pound) of cooked chicken breast, approximately how much protein does that deliver?

  6. 6 When you're on a GLP-1 and your appetite is suppressed, how should you decide when to eat?

  7. 7 What is the purpose of the protein visual exercise with chicken, steak, ground beef, and fish?

  8. 8 Why is hydration a particular concern on a GLP-1 protocol?

  9. 9 Why does a 40-60% reduction in food volume create a micronutrient crisis?

  10. 10 What is the difference between a productive deficit and a destructive deficit?

Lesson 7

The Taper, the Exit, and What Comes After

11 min

Tapering off, exiting cleanly, and what comes after — so the results actually stick.

Lesson 7 · Knowledge Check

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  1. 1 For most people, what is the intended role of a GLP-1 in their health journey?

  2. 2 What happens to ghrelin when you taper off a GLP-1?

  3. 3 Why does leptin recalibration after weight loss drive hunger up and energy expenditure down?

  4. 4 What is the recommended approach for tapering off a GLP-1?

  5. 5 What is your primary defense against rebound weight gain after discontinuing a GLP-1?

  6. 6 During the taper, what should happen to your resistance training, protein targets, and body composition tracking?

  7. 7 What is maintenance micro-dosing?

  8. 8 When is maintenance micro-dosing NOT appropriate?

  9. 9 After the protocol is complete, what is the most important shift that determines long-term success?

  10. 10 Under what circumstances is a second GLP-1 cycle appropriate?

The Full Curriculum

Six more lessons — free when you're a client.

You've got Lesson 1. The remaining six unlock the moment you start your GLP-1 protocol — no extra charge.

  1. Intro The Right Way or No Way — Before You Start GLP-1s ✓ Completed Free 13 min Watch
  2. Lesson 1 How GLP-1s Actually Work — And What They Don’t Do The mechanics and realities of GLP-1 pharmacology, in plain English — and the truth behind the headlines. ✓ Completed Free 7 min Watch
  3. Lesson 2 Your Metabolism Is Not What You Think It Is Why your metabolism doesn’t work the way you’ve been told — and what that means for losing fat and keeping it off. ✓ Completed Client access 8 min Become a client →
  4. Lesson 3 The Lean Mass Crisis — What You’re Actually Losing The hidden cost of rapid weight loss is lean muscle. What you’re really losing — and how to protect it. ✓ Completed Client access 10 min Become a client →
  5. Lesson 4 The Stack — Why a GLP-1 Should Never Run Alone Why a GLP-1 should never run alone — the supporting protocol that makes it actually work. ✓ Completed Client access 11 min Become a client →
  6. Lesson 5 Training in a Deficit — The Non-Negotiable Skill Training while you’re in a calorie deficit — the non-negotiable skill that protects your results. ✓ Completed Client access 11 min Become a client →
  7. Lesson 6 Nutrition on a GLP-1 — Eating With Purpose Eating with purpose when you don’t want to eat. Nutrition strategy for appetite suppression done right. ✓ Completed Client access 12 min Become a client →
  8. Lesson 7 The Taper, the Exit, and What Comes After Tapering off, exiting cleanly, and what comes after — so the results actually stick. ✓ Completed Client access 11 min Become a client →
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