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This GLP-1 retreat changed how I think about weight loss
USA Today • • health
Key Points:
- GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have seen usage nearly quadruple since 2024, with about 11% of U.S. adults using them for weight loss by 2026.
- Hilton Head Health Wellness Resort & Spa in South Carolina offers a specialized retreat to support guests considering or using GLP-1 drugs, focusing on education, nutrition, strength training, and mindset.
- The retreat includes individual metabolic assessments, biomarker testing, cooking demonstrations, and group coaching to promote long-term success with or without GLP-1 medications.
- Experts emphasize the importance of maintaining muscle strength and a healthy diet during GLP-1 use, as well as preparing for potential weight regain after discontinuation due to the drugs' appetite-suppressing effects.
- Hilton Head Health encourages a holistic wellness approach, helping guests shift focus from weight alone to overall body function and sustainable behavior changes.
