Thinking about GLP-1s?
Know what you’re getting into. Learn the benefits, risks, realistic expectations, and questions to ask your doctor
Written by:
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Dr. Trevor Pfaendtner, DO
Dr. Trevor combines nearly 10 years of coaching experience with his work as a family medicine physician to help people build healthier, more sustainable lives.
His own journey from an overweight, shy teenager to a competitive powerlifter, and eventually losing 60 lbs after stepping away from competition, gives him a unique perspective on weight management. Today, he brings that experience to hundreds of clients, helping them make meaningful changes with compassion, consistency, and a practical approach.
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Trevor Fullbright
Trevor Fullbright has spent over 13 years in the fitness industry, coaching hundreds of clients from teens to seniors. He is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and a former 350 pounder turned lean 215 who blends hard-earned personal experience with evidence-based methods to help people change their bodies and their lives. Long before working at RP, he was an RP fan boy using the original diet templates and even a winner of the very first RP transformation contest.
Today, Trevor is an online coach and the Head of Digital Content at RP Strength where he creates practical resources on training, nutrition, and behavior change that actually stick. His goal is simple. Make the science usable, the process sustainable, and help more people realize they are capable of way more than they think.
What this guide helps you do
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Know if you're a candidate
Understand who GLP-1s may be right for and what your doctor will consider.
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Understand your options
Learn how GLP-1s work, what results to expect, and how different medications compare.
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Separate facts from hype
Structure your training in a way that keeps progress moving instead of stalling after a few weeks.
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Make and informed decision
Know what to ask your doctor and how nutrition, protein, exercise, and healthy habits fit into treatment.
Stop falling for TikTok BS
GLP-1s are miracle drugs. They destroy your muscle. You’ll gain it all back. You’ve probably heard it all.
This guide cuts through the headlines and explains what GLP-1s actually do, what the research says, and how to use them effectively.