Empower Pharmacy: Another GLP-1 Compounding Scandal RMZ 2025-05-16 | IViM Telehealth (Affiliate Link): http://ivimhealth.sjv.io/o4XVPEDISCLAIMER: No information provided here is to be construed as medical advice. Always consult with a licensed medical provider for medical advice.Social Linkstiktok.com/@roundmoundofzepboundinstagram.com/roundmoundofzepboundItems that I use on my journey (These are Amazon affiliate links from which I earn a small commission)Scale:Eufy P3 Smart Scale: amzn.to/41JOu0HDaily Supplements:LMNT Electrolyte Packsamzn.to/3L1cILIBariatric Choice Once Daily Multivitaminamzn.to/45LN6MrCitracal Calcium Citrate & Calcium Carbonate w/Vitamin Damzn.to/3RJ384cKiala Nutrition Super Greensamzn.to/3XJIF34Manage Constipation:Mag07 Natural Colon Cleanse & Detoxamzn.to/3XPvTzIAmazon ClearLax (MiraLax)amzn.to/3RLtCluOlly Probiotic + Prebiotic Gummyamzn.to/4cistKxCountry Farms Fiber Care Prebiotic Gummiesamzn.to/3xFkyI3Protein Goals:Fairlife 30g Chocolate Protein Shakeamzn.to/4cHYQSnSEEQ Clear Whey Isolateamzn.to/4bqzZl0The Only Bean Roasted Edamame Beans Variety 24 Packamzn.to/4bmkSt0The Only Bean Roasted Edamame Beans Single Flavor 10pkamzn.to/4ckcyvc#zepbound #mounjaro #glp1 #weightloss #weightlossjourney #glp #tirzepatide #semaglutide #wegovy #ozempic #menshealth
My Second Hernia Surgery: What Actually Happened RMZ 2026-09-17 | In this video, I walk through my full experience with a revision of my bilateral inguinal hernia repair, from the pre-op appointment through surgery day and my first day of recovery.This wasn't my first time with this procedure. I had the original bilateral repair done laparoscopically back in 2013, and going into this revision, it wasn't clear whether the surgeon would be able to keep it robotic laparoscopic or whether scar tissue and mesh from the previous surgery would force a conversion to an open procedure. I talk about how that uncertainty played out, what the surgery ended up being, and how I'm feeling in these early days post op.Topics covered:Pre op appointment and what to expectThe open versus robotic laparoscopic question and why prior mesh and scar tissue matteredStopping my GLP-1 (Zepbound)Surgery dayDay 1 post op recovery and how I'm feeling so farIf you're facing a hernia repair revision or dealing with a similar situation, I hope this helps give you a realistic picture of what it can look like.=======================================================Affiliate Links (I earn commission for qualifying purchases)Join Fridays (GLP-1/TRT) Use Code RMZ: joinfridays.com/?via=RMZGruns: grns.sjv.io/AgoLV7========================================================Social Linkstiktok.com/@roundmoundofzepboundinstagram.com/roundmoundofzepbound========================================================DISCLAIMER: No information provided here is to be construed as medical advice. Always consult with a licensed medical provider for medical advice.#glp1 #zepbound #herniarepair #inguinalhernia #mounjaro #weightloss #weightlossjourney #glp #tirzepatide #semaglutide #wegovy #ozempic #menshealth #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss
Are These Surgeries Ever Going To Stop? RMZ 2026-09-01 | Hey everyone, quick health update for you. The good news: most of my pain has subsided and I'm in a genuinely good place mentally right now. Thank you to everyone who's been reaching out to check on me, it means more than you know.In this video I'm walking through two upcoming surgeries: a second bilateral inguinal hernia repair on 9/15 (which may go from minimally invasive to fully open depending on scar tissue and existing mesh), and a fifth metatarsal exostectomy with osteotomy on my foot on 10/6. I also get into why inguinal hernias are so common in men, how my leg and hip history may have contributed to the foot issue, and an update on my shoulders, which are getting reevaluated on 9/23 after my right one started getting worse.As always, thanks for following along on this journey with me. Surgery count is climbing, but so is my sense of humor about it.=======================================================Affiliate Links (I earn commission for qualifying purchases)Join Fridays (GLP-1/TRT) Use Code RMZ: joinfridays.com/?via=RMZGruns: grns.sjv.io/AgoLV7========================================================Social Linkstiktok.com/@roundmoundofzepboundinstagram.com/roundmoundofzepbound========================================================DISCLAIMER: No information provided here is to be construed as medical advice. Always consult with a licensed medical provider for medical advice.#glp1 #zepbound #mounjaro #weightloss #weightlossjourney #glp #tirzepatide #semaglutide #wegovy #ozempic #menshealth #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss #HealthUpdate #SurgeryJourney #HerniaRepair #FootSurgery #HealthJourney
Inside OACs Your Weight Matters Convention: A Patients Take RMZ 2026-08-26 | Dairam joins Healthy MENtality Live fresh off the Obesity Action Coalition's Your Weight Matters National Convention in Orlando, one of the largest patient centered gatherings dedicated to science based obesity education and advocacy. In this conversation, Dairam shares what he took away from three days of sessions, research, and community, what excited him most about where GLP-1 treatment and obesity care are headed, and what he wishes more people understood about access to care. We also dig into who this kind of conference is really for and whether it's worth attending if you're considering or currently on your own GLP-1 journey. Whether you're just starting out or years into your own transformation, this episode is for anyone trying to make sense of where this field is going next.=======================================================Affiliate Links (I earn commission for qualifying purchases)Join Fridays (GLP-1/TRT) Use Code RMZ: joinfridays.com/?via=RMZGruns: grns.sjv.io/AgoLV7========================================================Social Linkstiktok.com/@roundmoundofzepboundinstagram.com/roundmoundofzepbound========================================================DISCLAIMER: No information provided here is to be construed as medical advice. Always consult with a licensed medical provider for medical advice.#glp1 #zepbound #mounjaro #weightloss #weightlossjourney #glp #tirzepatide #semaglutide #wegovy #ozempic #menshealth #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss
📱 Inside OACs Your Weight Matters Convention: A Patients Take RMZ 2026-08-26 | Dairam joins Healthy MENtality Live fresh off the Obesity Action Coalition's Your Weight Matters National Convention in Orlando, one of the largest patient centered gatherings dedicated to science based obesity education and advocacy. In this conversation, Dairam shares what he took away from three days of sessions, research, and community, what excited him most about where GLP-1 treatment and obesity care are headed, and what he wishes more people understood about access to care. We also dig into who this kind of conference is really for and whether it's worth attending if you're considering or currently on your own GLP-1 journey. Whether you're just starting out or years into your own transformation, this episode is for anyone trying to make sense of where this field is going next.=======================================================Affiliate Links (I earn commission for qualifying purchases)Join Fridays (GLP-1/TRT) Use Code RMZ: joinfridays.com/?via=RMZGruns: grns.sjv.io/AgoLV7========================================================Social Linkstiktok.com/@roundmoundofzepboundinstagram.com/roundmoundofzepbound========================================================DISCLAIMER: No information provided here is to be construed as medical advice. Always consult with a licensed medical provider for medical advice.#glp1 #zepbound #mounjaro #weightloss #weightlossjourney #glp #tirzepatide #semaglutide #wegovy #ozempic #menshealth #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss
Where Is RMZ: 2 Surgeries, 0 Content, Full Pain RMZ 2026-08-06 | So... Where Have I Been?Okay real talk, my body basically staged a full mutiny this summer and I had no choice but to deal with it off camera.First up: an old inguinal hernia repair decided it wasn't done with me and came back for round two. Cue weeks of doctor visits, imaging, and one ER trip that felt like a scavenger hunt just to get someone to actually look at the right spot. Good news is I've got surgery locked in for early September to finally close this chapter for good.As if that wasn't enough, my foot decided to grow its own little bonus bone (yes, that's a real thing, an ossicle, thanks anatomy) and it has been throwing a tantrum every time I walk. I'm in the "let's see if babying it works before anyone brings out a scalpel" phase.And on top of all that, my family had a scary health emergency. A long way to go but things are looking up.So basically I've spent the last few weeks feeling like a walking medical drama. Back to regular programming soon, assuming nothing else decides to fall apart first.=======================================================Affiliate Links (I earn commission for qualifying purchases)Join Fridays (GLP-1/TRT) Use Code RMZ: joinfridays.com/?via=RMZGruns: grns.sjv.io/AgoLV7========================================================Social Linkstiktok.com/@roundmoundofzepboundinstagram.com/roundmoundofzepbound========================================================DISCLAIMER: No information provided here is to be construed as medical advice. Always consult with a licensed medical provider for medical advice.#hernia #inguinalhernia #glp1 #zepbound #mounjaro #weightloss #weightlossjourney #glp #tirzepatide #semaglutide #wegovy #ozempic #menshealth #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss
Your Compounded GLP-1 Might Be Coming From Here—And Heres Why That Matters RMZ 2026-07-19 | The Houston Chronicle just published a five-part investigative series on Empower Pharmacy, one of the largest compounding pharmacies in the country, and it is one of the most important pieces of pharmaceutical journalism in recent years. All five parts were written by investigative reporter Julian Gill.In this video I break down all five parts of "A Dose of Disruption," covering everything from the origin story of founder Shaun Noorian, to Empower's explosive growth during the GLP-1 compounding boom, to four FDA warning letters over the last decade, documented contamination findings including a semaglutide batch released with no recall despite bacterial growth in the clean room, serious adverse event reports, former executive allegations about the use of inferior ingredients, state probation in California, and the political relationships that may be shielding this industry from meaningful accountability.I also discuss the SAFE Drugs Act of 2025, a bipartisan bill from two Indiana lawmakers, and why the Eli Lilly connection to that bill deserves scrutiny.I first covered Empower Pharmacy in May 2025 when the Endpoints News investigation broke and the first FDA warning letters dropped. This video is the full updated picture.If you are currently using compounded semaglutide, compounded tirzepatide, or any compounded injectable, this is required viewing.CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro01:18 Who Is Shaun Noorian and What Is Empower Pharmacy?04:43 The GLP-1 Gold Rush07:36 How Empower Stretched the Rules10:43 Contamination, Violations, and the FDA's Toothless Response17:13 Political Connections and the Trump Administration19:09 The SAFE Drugs Act and the Eli Lilly Question22:05 The Bigger Systemic Picture25:21 ClosingSOURCES AND LINKS:Houston Chronicle Series, "A Dose of Disruption" by Julian Gill:houstonchronicle.com/projects/2026/a-dose-of-disruption-investigative-seriesMy original May 2025 Empower Pharmacy video: youtu.be/KKgd0syfhs4FDA MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting: fda.gov/safety/medwatchFDA Compounding Inspections and Actions: fda.gov/drugs/human-drug-compounding/compounding-inspections-recalls-and-other-actionsDISCLAIMER: This video is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Consult your physician before making any changes to your medications.=======================================================Affiliate Links (I earn commission for qualifying purchases)Join Fridays (GLP-1/TRT) Use Code RMZ: joinfridays.com/?via=RMZGruns: grns.sjv.io/AgoLV7========================================================Social Linkstiktok.com/@roundmoundofzepboundinstagram.com/roundmoundofzepbound========================================================DISCLAIMER: No information provided here is to be construed as medical advice. Always consult with a licensed medical provider for medical advice.#glp1 #zepbound #mounjaro #weightloss #weightlossjourney #glp #tirzepatide #semaglutide #wegovy #ozempic #menshealth #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss
He Lost 173 lbs & Gained 296 lbs Back. Now Hes Starting Over at 525 lbs with Zepbound RMZ 2026-07-15 | Zach spent years white-knuckling his weight. He lost 173 pounds once before, between 2014 and 2016, and then watched it come back after a toxic relationship, a job change, remote work, and food delivery apps pulled him into a cycle he could not break. By June 19, 2026, he weighed 525 pounds, the highest of his life, and he made a decision he had been resisting for a long time: he started Zepbound. The reason he resisted it for so long is something millions of people feel but rarely say out loud. He thought it was cheating. He believed that if a medication was doing the work, the results would not really be his. In this interview, Zach breaks down exactly where that belief came from, what finally broke it, and what changed when he realized that what he had been calling willpower was actually a battle against biology, food addiction, and years of emotional coping patterns. In three weeks on Zepbound combined with OMAD (one meal a day), Zach has already lost over 28 pounds and, more noticeably to him, the chronic inflammation and pain he had lived with for years have cleared almost completely. This conversation covers: • Why so many people view GLP-1 medications as "cheating" and where that stigma actually comes from • What it feels like to spend years in a weight loss cycle of success, regain, and plateau • How remote work and food delivery apps can quietly create a dangerous environment for people prone to food addiction • Why Zach avoided doctors for years and what that cost him in terms of self-awareness • The moment he stopped protecting his pride and chose his life instead • What he would say to anyone who is sitting where he was on June 18th, still telling themselves they have to do it alone. If you are considering a GLP-1 and keep talking yourself out of it, or if you have lost weight before and gained it back and cannot figure out how to start again, this one is for you. ======================================== Follow Zach on social media: YouTube: @notzachabel Instagram: instagram.com/notzachabel ======================================== 🎙️ Hosted by RMZ on Healthy MENtality — real men, real health, real talk. 👉 Subscribe for more real stories about men taking control of their mental and physical health. ======================================================= GLP-1 Meet Up onceuponameetup.com ======================================================= Affiliate Links (I earn commission for qualifying purchases) Join Fridays (GLP-1/TRT) Use Code RMZ: joinfridays.com/?via=RMZ Gruns: grns.sjv.io/AgoLV7 ======================================================== Social Links tiktok.com/@roundmoundofzepbound instagram.com/roundmoundofzepbound ======================================================== DISCLAIMER: No information provided here is to be construed as medical advice. Always consult with a licensed medical provider for medical advice. #glp1 #zepbound #mounjaro #weightloss #weightlossjourney #glp #tirzepatide #semaglutide #wegovy #ozempic #menshealth #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss
📱 He Lost 173 lbs & Gained 296 lbs Back. Now Hes Starting Over at 525 lbs with Zepbound RMZ 2026-07-15 | Zach spent years white-knuckling his weight. He lost 173 pounds once before, between 2014 and 2016, and then watched it come back after a toxic relationship, a job change, remote work, and food delivery apps pulled him into a cycle he could not break. By June 19, 2026, he weighed 525 pounds, the highest of his life, and he made a decision he had been resisting for a long time: he started Zepbound. The reason he resisted it for so long is something millions of people feel but rarely say out loud. He thought it was cheating. He believed that if a medication was doing the work, the results would not really be his. In this interview, Zach breaks down exactly where that belief came from, what finally broke it, and what changed when he realized that what he had been calling willpower was actually a battle against biology, food addiction, and years of emotional coping patterns. In three weeks on Zepbound combined with OMAD (one meal a day), Zach has already lost over 28 pounds and, more noticeably to him, the chronic inflammation and pain he had lived with for years have cleared almost completely. This conversation covers: • Why so many people view GLP-1 medications as "cheating" and where that stigma actually comes from • What it feels like to spend years in a weight loss cycle of success, regain, and plateau • How remote work and food delivery apps can quietly create a dangerous environment for people prone to food addiction • Why Zach avoided doctors for years and what that cost him in terms of self-awareness • The moment he stopped protecting his pride and chose his life instead • What he would say to anyone who is sitting where he was on June 18th, still telling themselves they have to do it alone. If you are considering a GLP-1 and keep talking yourself out of it, or if you have lost weight before and gained it back and cannot figure out how to start again, this one is for you. ======================================== Follow Zach on social media: YouTube: @notzachabel Instagram: instagram.com/notzachabel ======================================== 🎙️ Hosted by RMZ on Healthy MENtality — real men, real health, real talk. 👉 Subscribe for more real stories about men taking control of their mental and physical health. ======================================================= GLP-1 Meet Up onceuponameetup.com ======================================================= Affiliate Links (I earn commission for qualifying purchases) Join Fridays (GLP-1/TRT) Use Code RMZ: joinfridays.com/?via=RMZ Gruns: grns.sjv.io/AgoLV7 ======================================================== Social Links tiktok.com/@roundmoundofzepbound instagram.com/roundmoundofzepbound ======================================================== DISCLAIMER: No information provided here is to be construed as medical advice. Always consult with a licensed medical provider for medical advice. #glp1 #zepbound #mounjaro #weightloss #weightlossjourney #glp #tirzepatide #semaglutide #wegovy #ozempic #menshealth #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss
My DEXA Scan Results vs My Smart Scales (Surprising Results) RMZ 2026-07-03 | I got a DEXA scan done and used it to test how accurate my home smart scales really are. In this video, I compare results from the Eufy P3 Smart Scale and the RENPHO Morphoscan Nova against a professional DEXA body composition scan to see which one gets closer to the real numbers.Two years ago, my Eufy scale lined up almost perfectly with my DEXA results. This time, things flipped: RENPHO came out much closer on body fat percentage and fat mass, while Eufy was noticeably off. I break down the numbers side by side, including weight, BMI, body fat percentage, muscle mass, bone mass, visceral fat and more.I also dig into something unexpected in the DEXA report itself: a right to left asymmetry in my results, likely tied to my hip implant throwing off the scan's internal measurement boundary rather than any real muscle imbalance. I walk through why that pattern shows up the way it does.=======================================================Affiliate Links (I earn commission for qualifying purchases)Join Fridays (GLP-1/TRT) Use Code RMZ: joinfridays.com/?via=RMZGruns: grns.sjv.io/AgoLV7========================================================Social Linkstiktok.com/@roundmoundofzepboundinstagram.com/roundmoundofzepbound========================================================DISCLAIMER: No information provided here is to be construed as medical advice. Always consult with a licensed medical provider for medical advice.#DEXAScan #SmartScale #BodyComposition #EufyP3 #RENPHO #FitnessTech #BodyFatPercentage #glp1 #zepbound #mounjaro #weightloss #weightlossjourney #glp #tirzepatide #semaglutide #wegovy #ozempic #menshealth #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss
From Malignant Hypertension to 6.7% Body Fat: One Mans GLP-1 Journey RMZ 2026-07-01 | What happens when you do everything right — exercise, diet, lifestyle — and your body still works against you?In this episode of Healthy MENtality, I sit down with Barrington, a 55-year-old educator, historian, and African American man of Jamaican descent whose health journey spans more than two decades of serious cardiovascular challenge — and a transformation that is rewriting what's possible in midlife.Barrington's story isn't a simple weight-loss story. At his worst, his blood pressure was recorded at 250/150 — a level classified as malignant hypertension and associated with stroke, kidney damage, and heart disease. He carried a chronic kidney disease diagnosis for years. He developed central serous retinopathy linked to elevated cortisol and stress. And he carries a markedly elevated lipoprotein(a) of 445 nmol/L — an inherited cardiovascular risk factor most people have never even heard of.Despite consistent exercise and a disciplined lifestyle, Barrington found himself in his early 50s fighting increasing metabolic resistance, rising visceral fat, and diminishing returns.In September 2025, he began compounded tirzepatide therapy — not as a cosmetic weight-loss drug, but as what he calls a disease-modifying therapy to address long-term cardiometabolic risk.The results have been remarkable:✅ ~30 lbs lost (173 lbs → 143–145 lbs)✅ Body fat: 14.7% → 6.7%✅ Visceral fat reduced to essentially zero on DEXA scan✅ Blood pressure consistently 110/70✅ Treadmill stress test: 15.4 METs, no ischemia✅ After 20+ years on metoprolol, his cardiologist is now tapering him offIn this conversation, we go deep on the emotional and psychological cost of living under long-term health uncertainty, what it means to be a gay Black man navigating the healthcare system, the stigma men face around GLP-1 medications, and why Barrington believes cardiometabolic disease must be actively managed — not simply observed.This episode is for every man who has been told his numbers are "fine" while his body tells a different story.Subscribe for honest, evidence-based conversations about men's health — body, mind, and everything in between.=======================================================GLP-1 Meet Uponceuponameetup.com=======================================================Affiliate Links (I earn commission for qualifying purchases)Join Fridays (GLP-1/TRT) Use Code RMZ: joinfridays.com/?via=RMZGruns: grns.sjv.io/AgoLV7========================================================Social Linkstiktok.com/@roundmoundofzepboundinstagram.com/roundmoundofzepbound========================================================DISCLAIMER: No information provided here is to be construed as medical advice. Always consult with a licensed medical provider for medical advice.#glp1 #zepbound #mounjaro #weightloss #weightlossjourney #glp #tirzepatide #semaglutide #wegovy #ozempic #menshealth #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss
📱 From Malignant Hypertension to 6.7% Body Fat: One Mans GLP-1 Journey RMZ 2026-07-01 | What happens when you do everything right — exercise, diet, lifestyle — and your body still works against you?In this episode of Healthy MENtality, I sit down with Barrington, a 55-year-old educator, historian, and African American man of Jamaican descent whose health journey spans more than two decades of serious cardiovascular challenge — and a transformation that is rewriting what's possible in midlife.Barrington's story isn't a simple weight-loss story. At his worst, his blood pressure was recorded at 250/150 — a level classified as malignant hypertension and associated with stroke, kidney damage, and heart disease. He carried a chronic kidney disease diagnosis for years. He developed central serous retinopathy linked to elevated cortisol and stress. And he carries a markedly elevated lipoprotein(a) of 445 nmol/L — an inherited cardiovascular risk factor most people have never even heard of.Despite consistent exercise and a disciplined lifestyle, Barrington found himself in his early 50s fighting increasing metabolic resistance, rising visceral fat, and diminishing returns.In September 2025, he began compounded tirzepatide therapy — not as a cosmetic weight-loss drug, but as what he calls a disease-modifying therapy to address long-term cardiometabolic risk.The results have been remarkable:✅ ~30 lbs lost (173 lbs → 143–145 lbs)✅ Body fat: 14.7% → 6.7%✅ Visceral fat reduced to essentially zero on DEXA scan✅ Blood pressure consistently 110/70✅ Treadmill stress test: 15.4 METs, no ischemia✅ After 20+ years on metoprolol, his cardiologist is now tapering him offIn this conversation, we go deep on the emotional and psychological cost of living under long-term health uncertainty, what it means to be a gay Black man navigating the healthcare system, the stigma men face around GLP-1 medications, and why Barrington believes cardiometabolic disease must be actively managed — not simply observed.This episode is for every man who has been told his numbers are "fine" while his body tells a different story.Subscribe for honest, evidence-based conversations about men's health — body, mind, and everything in between.=======================================================GLP-1 Meet Uponceuponameetup.com=======================================================Affiliate Links (I earn commission for qualifying purchases)Join Fridays (GLP-1/TRT) Use Code RMZ: joinfridays.com/?via=RMZGruns: grns.sjv.io/AgoLV7========================================================Social Linkstiktok.com/@roundmoundofzepboundinstagram.com/roundmoundofzepbound========================================================DISCLAIMER: No information provided here is to be construed as medical advice. Always consult with a licensed medical provider for medical advice.#glp1 #zepbound #mounjaro #weightloss #weightlossjourney #glp #tirzepatide #semaglutide #wegovy #ozempic #menshealth #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss
My Doctor Panicked When My Testosterone Labs Came Back High RMZ 2026-06-24 | Testosterone replacement therapy is not one-size-fits-all, and this video is proof. In this TRT update, I break down what happened when my total testosterone came back at 1,223 ng/dL, why my prescriber panicked and cut my dose, and how losing that ground brought my symptoms rushing back.More importantly, I talk about why total testosterone is not the number you should be focused on, especially if you have elevated SHBG. Free testosterone is what actually matters, and I walked into my follow-up appointment armed with research from Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and the AUA to make that case.I also share the at-home lab testing option I found to track my levels monthly so I always have data to work with. Not a finger stick. A real blood draw, processed in a CLIA and CAP certified lab.Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:38 Two-month labs and why I felt amazing06:31 At Home Lab: Rythm Health Kit and Steps11:59 Rythm Health Test Results19:17 Wrap-Up20:20 OutroRhythm Health (not a partner, just a fan). Use this link and we both get $20 off: https://rythm.health/rmzResources mentioned:Dr. Abraham Morgentaler research on free testosterone and SHBGAUA testosterone guidelinesIf you are on a TRT journey or considering it, make sure you subscribe. I post regular updates on my protocol, my labs, and everything I am learning along the way.=======================================================Affiliate Links (I earn commission for qualifying purchases)Join Fridays (GLP-1/TRT) Use Code RMZ: joinfridays.com/?via=RMZGruns: grns.sjv.io/AgoLV7========================================================Social Linkstiktok.com/@roundmoundofzepboundinstagram.com/roundmoundofzepbound========================================================DISCLAIMER: No information provided here is to be construed as medical advice. Always consult with a licensed medical provider for medical advice.#glp1 #zepbound #mounjaro #weightloss #weightlossjourney #glp #tirzepatide #semaglutide #wegovy #ozempic #menshealth #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss #trt #trtjourney
Retatrutide vs Tirzepatide: Which Actually Works Better For T2D? RMZ 2026-06-22 | New Phase 3 data just published in The Lancet — retatrutide (Eli Lilly's triple GIP/GLP-1/glucagon agonist) showed remarkable results for type 2 diabetes in the TRANSCEND-T2D-1 trial, including nearly 17% body weight loss (36.6 lbs) at just 40 weeks, with no plateau in sight. In this video I break down exactly what the trial found, how it compares to tirzepatide (Mounjaro) in the SURPASS-1 trial, and what the ADA's 2026 Standards of Care update means for the future of T2D treatment.A few weeks ago I covered the TRIUMPH-1 obesity trial results for retatrutide — link below. Today we're going deeper on the TYPE 2 DIABETES side of the story.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:• What makes retatrutide different — the triple mechanism (GLP-1 + GIP + Glucagon) explained simply• TRANSCEND-T2D-1 trial design and who was studied• A1C reduction results vs tirzepatide (SURPASS-1) — side by side• Weight loss results — why retatrutide outperformed tirzepatide by ~75% at 40 weeks• Cardiometabolic benefits: triglycerides, cholesterol, blood pressure• Side effects and discontinuation rates• What comes next — TRANSCEND-T2D-4 (vs semaglutide), FDA approval outlookLINKS:🔗 My TRIUMPH-1 obesity results breakdown: youtu.be/LjvzHUtW-mQ🔗 TRANSCEND-T2D-1 full paper (The Lancet): thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(26)00967-0/abstract=======================================================Affiliate Links (I earn commission for qualifying purchases)Join Fridays (GLP-1/TRT) Use Code RMZ: joinfridays.com/?via=RMZGruns: grns.sjv.io/AgoLV7========================================================Social Linkstiktok.com/@roundmoundofzepboundinstagram.com/roundmoundofzepbound========================================================DISCLAIMER: No information provided here is to be construed as medical advice. Always consult with a licensed medical provider for medical advice.#glp1 #zepbound #mounjaro #weightloss #weightlossjourney #glp #tirzepatide #semaglutide #wegovy #ozempic #menshealth #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss
TRT Changed Everything — Heres What They Dont Say RMZ 2026-06-17 | Something felt off — but bloodwork came back "normal." Sound familiar?Join us LIVE for an honest, unfiltered panel of men who've been there. These guys ignored the signs for months or years — the fatigue, the brain fog, the low drive, the mood changes, the weight that wouldn't move — before finally getting answers and starting Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT).In this panel, we're talking about:🔹 What life looked like BEFORE TRT — the symptoms they brushed off🔹 How they knew something was seriously wrong🔹 Navigating doctors, labs, and a system that often dismisses men's hormonal health🔹 What the TRT journey actually looks like — dosing, adjustments, and what no one tells you🔹 Their experience combining TRT with GLP-1 medications (like semaglutide/tirzepatide)🔹 What life looks and feels like NOWThis is the conversation most men never get to have — real talk, no gatekeeping, no sales pitch.Tuesday, June 16th 6:00 PM PDT | 9:00 PM EDTDrop your questions in the chat — our panel will answer them live.——————————————————🔔 Subscribe & hit the bell so you never miss a live.——————————————————GLP-1 Meet Uponceuponameetup.com=======================================================Affiliate Links (I earn commission for qualifying purchases)Join Fridays (GLP-1/TRT) Use Code RMZ: joinfridays.com/?via=RMZGruns: grns.sjv.io/AgoLV7========================================================Social Linkstiktok.com/@roundmoundofzepboundinstagram.com/roundmoundofzepbound========================================================DISCLAIMER: No information provided here is to be construed as medical advice. Always consult with a licensed medical provider for medical advice.#TRT #TestosteroneReplacementTherapy #MensHealth #LowTestosterone #GLP1 #MenOnTRT #HormoneOptimization
📱 TRT Changed Everything — Heres What They Dont Say RMZ 2026-06-17 | Something felt off — but bloodwork came back "normal." Sound familiar?Join us LIVE for an honest, unfiltered panel of men who've been there. These guys ignored the signs for months or years — the fatigue, the brain fog, the low drive, the mood changes, the weight that wouldn't move — before finally getting answers and starting Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT).In this panel, we're talking about:🔹 What life looked like BEFORE TRT — the symptoms they brushed off🔹 How they knew something was seriously wrong🔹 Navigating doctors, labs, and a system that often dismisses men's hormonal health🔹 What the TRT journey actually looks like — dosing, adjustments, and what no one tells you🔹 Their experience combining TRT with GLP-1 medications (like semaglutide/tirzepatide)🔹 What life looks and feels like NOWThis is the conversation most men never get to have — real talk, no gatekeeping, no sales pitch.Tuesday, June 16th 6:00 PM PDT | 9:00 PM EDTDrop your questions in the chat — our panel will answer them live.——————————————————🔔 Subscribe & hit the bell so you never miss a live.——————————————————GLP-1 Meet Uponceuponameetup.com=======================================================Affiliate Links (I earn commission for qualifying purchases)Join Fridays (GLP-1/TRT) Use Code RMZ: joinfridays.com/?via=RMZGruns: grns.sjv.io/AgoLV7========================================================Social Linkstiktok.com/@roundmoundofzepboundinstagram.com/roundmoundofzepbound========================================================DISCLAIMER: No information provided here is to be construed as medical advice. Always consult with a licensed medical provider for medical advice.#TRT #TestosteroneReplacementTherapy #MensHealth #LowTestosterone #GLP1 #MenOnTRT #HormoneOptimization
Millions of Medicare Users Can Now Get $50 Weight Loss Drugs — Heres How RMZ 2026-06-14 | Starting July 1, 2026, millions of Medicare recipients can access Wegovy, Zepbound, and Foundayo — some of the most effective weight loss drugs on the market — for just $50 a month through a new federal program called the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge. But how we got here is a story of political reversals, a 20-year-old law born out of a pharmaceutical scandal, and a government program that may not last as long as anyone hopes.• What the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program is and who qualifies• The three-tier BMI eligibility structure you need to understand• How Biden tried to cover these drugs — and Trump killed it — and then brought it back• The 2003 law (and the fen-phen scandal) blocking permanent coverage• Why the $50 co-pay doesn't count toward your Part D out-of-pocket cap• What to do if you're already on a GLP-1 and want to switch to save money• What Congress will need to do to make this permanentThis program is real, it's starting soon, and the details matter. Watch before your next doctor's appointment.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro01:30 What Is the Bridge Program?03:30 Biden Tried First — The Political Backstory06:12 Trump Kills It, Then Brings It Back09:15 The 2003 Law & the Fen-Phen Scandal12:29 What Congress Needs to Do14:23 Why This Matters — The Big Picture16:34 What to Do If You Qualify18:42 What If I Already Loss The Weight?20:17 Bottomline21:01 OutroSources: UCHealth Today, KFF, Axios, STAT News, AJMC, Journalists' Resource, Congress.gov CRS, Obesity Medicine Association, AARP=======================================================Affiliate Links (I earn commission for qualifying purchases)Join Fridays (GLP-1/TRT) Use Code RMZ: joinfridays.com/?via=RMZGruns: grns.sjv.io/AgoLV7========================================================Social Linkstiktok.com/@roundmoundofzepboundinstagram.com/roundmoundofzepbound========================================================DISCLAIMER: No information provided here is to be construed as medical advice. Always consult with a licensed medical provider for medical advice.#glp1 #zepbound #mounjaro #weightloss #weightlossjourney #glp #tirzepatide #semaglutide #wegovy #ozempic #menshealth #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss
The Golden Steers Steak Left Me Speechless #foodreview #steakhouse RMZ 2026-06-09 | Thanks for all the birthday love! We celebrated at The Golden Steer, which was absolutely worth the February reservation I had to snag just to get a table last night.The one curveball? The Prime Mac & Cheese. Don’t get me wrong — it was delicious. It just wasn’t Mac & Cheese. More like a beef stroganoff in disguise. Everything else, though? Zero complaints.Steak was 🔥 #glp1 #happybirthday #thegoldensteer #lasvegas
The Scale Doesnt Lie (But It Doesnt Tell the Whole Truth Either) RMZ 2026-06-08 | "The number on the scale doesn't matter — what matters is my health." It's one of the most common refrains in GLP-1 communities. And there's real truth to it. But there's also a version of that framing that doesn't serve people well.In this video, I break down what the research actually shows — including emerging evidence that GLP-1 medications like semaglutide do improve health through direct biological effects independent of weight loss, in areas like cardiovascular health, liver disease, and kidney function. That's real, it matters, and it deserves to be part of the conversation.But I also make the case that weight loss — specifically fat loss, specifically visceral fat loss — is still where the biggest health gains come from. And that there's a critically underappreciated piece almost nobody in these communities talks about: not all weight loss is the same. Losing muscle while on a GLP-1 is a real risk, and the composition of what you're losing matters enormously for your long-term metabolic health.This isn't a judgment. It's a nuance reframe — one that I think actually serves people on these medications better than either extreme.📌 What's covered:– Where "health not weight" comes from, and why it resonates– The SELECT trial, FLOW trial, STEP 1, and what they actually show– New research on GLP-1s improving liver and kidney health independently of weight loss– The two-tier benefit model: what the drug does on its own vs. what fat loss adds– Why body composition — not just the scale — is the metric that matters most– The lean mass problem: 35–40% of weight lost on GLP-1s can be muscle– What a truly successful GLP-1 journey looks like in practiceSOURCES SELECT Trial — Lincoff et al., NEJM 2023 — Semaglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Obesity Without DiabetesSELECT Adiposity Analysis — Deanfield et al., The Lancet 2025 — Semaglutide and cardiovascular outcomes by baseline and changes in adiposity measurementsSELECT Long-Term Weight Data — Ryan et al., Nature Medicine 2024 — Long-term weight loss effects of semaglutide in SELECTSELECT Kidney Outcomes — Nature Medicine 2024 — 22% reduction in kidney outcomes in the SELECT cohortSTEP 1 Trial — Wilding et al., NEJM 2021 — Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or ObesityFLOW Trial — Perkovic et al., NEJM 2024 — Effects of Semaglutide on Chronic Kidney Disease in Patients with Type 2 DiabetesGLP-1 Liver Mechanisms — Drucker et al., Cell Metabolism 2026 — Semaglutide acts directly on liver sinusoidal endothelial cells independent of weight lossCardiovascular Meta-analysis — PMC 2025 — Long-Term Cardiovascular Outcomes of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Non-diabetic ObesityLean Mass / GLP-1 Meta-analysis — Metabolism: Clinical and Experimental, 2024 — Effect of GLP-1 receptor agonists and co-agonists on body compositionCOURAGE Trial (Regeneron) — Interim results, 2024 — Semaglutide-induced weight loss composition dataVisceral Fat Meta-analysis — PLOS ONE, 2023 — Effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists on visceral fat and liver ectopic fat=======================================================Affiliate Links (I earn commission for qualifying purchases)Join Fridays (GLP-1/TRT) Use Code RMZ: joinfridays.com/?via=RMZGruns: grns.sjv.io/AgoLV7========================================================Social Linkstiktok.com/@roundmoundofzepboundinstagram.com/roundmoundofzepbound========================================================DISCLAIMER: No information provided here is to be construed as medical advice. Always consult with a licensed medical provider for medical advice.#glp1 #zepbound #mounjaro #weightloss #weightlossjourney #glp #tirzepatide #semaglutide #wegovy #ozempic #menshealth #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss
Hello 52! 163 pounds gone. Everything else? Changed too 🎂 #BeforeAndAfter #Shorts RMZ 2026-06-07 | 52 years old, 163 lbs down, and I got my life back 🎂✨That’s me 11 years ago. 41 years old. 358 pounds. 46 BMI. I could barely walk up the stairs in my own home.The diagnoses kept coming — severe sleep apnea, pre-diabetes, insulin resistance, stage 2 hypertension, metabolic syndrome, chronic inflammation, and triglycerides over 500.Then I made a decision that changed everything.Now at 52 I weigh 195 pounds. Sleep apnea? Gone. Blood pressure is 99/63. Pre-diabetes, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, inflammation — all gone. Triglycerides dropped from 500+ to 54. And somewhere along the way, I also survived prostate cancer.I didn’t just lose weight. I got my life back — and potentially added years to actually live it.Happy birthday to me 🥂#glp1 #Transformation #BeforeAndAfter #WeightLossJourney #HealthJourney #Over50 #Birthday #HealthTransformation #ProstateCancerSurvivor #Shorts
Why Gray Market Retatrutide Isnt Killing Your Hunger (But Clinical Trial Users Cant Eat) #shorts RMZ 2026-06-02 | Pharmaceutical-grade retatrutide is doing something remarkable in clinical trials — nearly 20% of participants reported appetite suppression so powerful it was formally flagged as a medical adverse event. Not reduced hunger. The hunger was simply gone.So why are gray market retatrutide users reporting almost none of that — and why are so many of them adding tirzepatide just to feel full?In this Short I break down my best guess — and I want to be upfront, I am not a scientist or a chemist. This is my informed opinion based on publicly available research. But I think the data tells a pretty compelling story.The short version: gray market manufacturers can access retatrutide's ingredients from Eli Lilly's public patent filings. What they can't access is the proprietary formulation — specifically the precise GLP-1 to GIP ratio that makes appetite suppression actually work. Without the recipe, the cookie doesn't come out right.=======================================================Affiliate Links (I earn commission for qualifying purchases)Join Fridays (GLP-1/TRT) Use Code RMZ: joinfridays.com/?via=RMZGruns: grns.sjv.io/AgoLV7========================================================Social Linkstiktok.com/@roundmoundofzepboundinstagram.com/roundmoundofzepbound========================================================DISCLAIMER: No information provided here is to be construed as medical advice. Always consult with a licensed medical provider for medical advice.#glp1 #zepbound #mounjaro #weightloss #weightlossjourney #glp #tirzepatide #semaglutide #wegovy #ozempic #menshealth #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss #reta #retatrutide #peptides
Gray Market Retatrutide Doesnt Suppress Appetite Because Of This RMZ 2026-05-31 | People in Eli Lilly’s retatrutide clinical trials are reporting dramatic appetite suppression. So why are gray market retatrutide users reporting almost none — and why are so many of them adding tirzepatide just to feel full?In this video I break down what I think is happening — and I want to be upfront: I am not a scientist, I am not a chemist, and I have never worn a lab coat in my life. This is my best informed opinion based on publicly available research and what the community is reporting. That said, I think the data tells a pretty compelling story.The short version: gray market manufacturers have access to retatrutide’s ingredients — the amino acid sequence is in the public patent filings. But what isn’t in the patent is Eli Lilly’s proprietary formulation. The exact GLP-1 to GIP receptor activity ratio that makes the appetite suppression work. Without that recipe, the cookie doesn’t come out right.The proof? The drug gray market users are reaching for to compensate — tirzepatide — is precisely the drug that would patch a broken GLP-1/GIP ratio. That’s not a coincidence. That’s the clue.IN THIS VIDEO:• What clinical trial data actually shows about retatrutide appetite suppression• Why gray market users are seeing fat burn but not hunger reduction• The chocolate chip cookie analogy — ingredients vs recipe• Why tirzepatide is intentionally GIP-dominant (and why that matters)• How the patent discloses ingredients but not the formulation• Why the tirzepatide combination behavior is the most important clue00:00 — Intro: The question nobody is answering00:45 — Fair warning: I am not a scientist01:10 — What retatrutide is actually supposed to do02:41 — The clinical trial appetite data (NEJM + TRIUMPH-4)05:37 — What gray market users are actually reporting06:39 — The chocolate chip cookie analogy07:55 — Why the GLP-1 / GIP ratio is everything11:04 — The patent problem: ingredients without the recipe12:31 — Why the tirzepatide combination is the proof13:49 — Outro: Could I be wrong? AbsolutelySOURCES:• Jastreboff AM et al. Triple-Hormone-Receptor Agonist Retatrutide for Obesity — A Phase 2 Trial. NEJM 2023. nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2301972• Kanu et al. Appetite, eating attitudes, and eating behaviours during treatment with retatrutide in adults with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Obes Metab. 2025. dom-pubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/dom.70097• Eli Lilly Phase 3 TRIUMPH-4 Trial Results (Dec 2025). investor.lilly.com/news-releases/news-release-details/lillys-triple-agonist-retatrutide-delivered-weight-loss-average• Willard FS et al. Tirzepatide is an imbalanced and biased dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist. JCI Insight 2020. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7526454• Eli Lilly and Company. TRIUMPH-1 Phase 3 Topline Results — Lilly’s triple agonist, retatrutide, delivered powerful weight loss in pivotal Phase 3 obesity trial. Press Release, May 21, 2026. prnewswire.com/news-releases/lillys-triple-agonist-retatrutide-delivered-powerful-weight-loss-in-pivotal-phase-3-obesity-trial-302778859.html=======================================================Affiliate Links (I earn commission for qualifying purchases)Join Fridays (GLP-1/TRT) Use Code RMZ: joinfridays.com/?via=RMZGruns: grns.sjv.io/AgoLV7========================================================Social Linkstiktok.com/@roundmoundofzepboundinstagram.com/roundmoundofzepbound========================================================DISCLAIMER: No information provided here is to be construed as medical advice. Always consult with a licensed medical provider for medical advice.#glp1 #zepbound #mounjaro #weightloss #weightlossjourney #glp #tirzepatide #semaglutide #wegovy #ozempic #menshealth #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss #reta #retatrutide #peptides
This weight loss drug is matching surgery results. #retatrutide RMZ 2026-05-27 | 85 pounds. Average. Over two years. From a weekly injection.That's the headline from the Phase 3 trial for retatrutide — Eli Lilly's new triple agonist weight loss drug that just posted results unlike anything we've seen from a pharmaceutical trial before.Full breakdown on the main channel =======================================================Affiliate Links (I earn commission for qualifying purchases)Join Fridays (GLP-1/TRT) Use Code RMZ: joinfridays.com/?via=RMZGruns: grns.sjv.io/AgoLV7========================================================Social Linkstiktok.com/@roundmoundofzepboundinstagram.com/roundmoundofzepbound========================================================DISCLAIMER: No information provided here is to be construed as medical advice. Always consult with a licensed medical provider for medical advice.#glp1 #zepbound #mounjaro #weightloss #weightlossjourney #glp #tirzepatide #semaglutide #wegovy #ozempic #menshealth #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss #retatrutide
With the FDA trying to shutdown safe, affordable options. People Turn To Gray #Shorts RMZ 2026-05-26 | With the FDA shutting down regulated compounding pharmacies, patients didn't stop needing their medication. They found another way. Full story — including the backroom deal between the Trump administration, Eli Lilly, and Novo Nordisk that made this happen=======================================================Affiliate Links (I earn commission for qualifying purchases)Join Fridays (GLP-1/TRT) Use Code RMZ: joinfridays.com/?via=RMZGruns: grns.sjv.io/AgoLV7========================================================Social Linkstiktok.com/@roundmoundofzepboundinstagram.com/roundmoundofzepbound========================================================DISCLAIMER: No information provided here is to be construed as medical advice. Always consult with a licensed medical provider for medical advice.#glp1 #zepbound #mounjaro #weightloss #weightlossjourney #glp #tirzepatide #semaglutide #wegovy #ozempic #menshealth #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss
The Weight Loss Drug Thats Beating Surgery Numbers | Retatrutide Phase 3 Results Explained RMZ 2026-05-25 | A new Phase 3 clinical trial just dropped results for retatrutide — Eli Lilly's experimental triple agonist weight loss drug — and the numbers are unlike anything we've seen from a pharmaceutical trial before.In this episode of The Weekly Shot, we break down the full TRIUMPH-1 trial: what retatrutide is, how it works differently from Ozempic and Zepbound, what the 80-week results showed, and what happened when 532 participants continued for a full 104 weeks.The average weight loss at two years on the highest dose? 85 pounds. We explain what that means, why it matters, and — just as importantly — what to be skeptical about.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━WHAT WE COVER━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━00:00 The 85-pound average00:47 What is retatrutide? GIP, GLP-1 and glucagon explained03:08 The TRIUMPH-1 trial setup04:55 80-week results — the baseline07:32 The extension: 80 + 24 = 104 weeks total11:11 Side effects and the real trade-offs13:45 Zoom Out15:45 Should you believe the hype? The skeptic's take17:09 Cost and Access19:17 What happens next — FDA timeline and Lilly's pipeline21:00 Close━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━SOURCES━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Lilly press release (May 2026):prnewswire.com/news-releases/lillys-triple-agonist-retatrutide-delivered-powerful-weight-loss-in-pivotal-phase-3-obesity-trial-302778859.htmlFull data to be presented at the American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessionsand published in peer-reviewed journals.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━THE WEEKLY SHOT━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━One health story, broken all the way down — every week.Subscribe for weekly breakdowns of the biggest stories in medicine, drug research, and health science.🔔 Hit the bell so you never miss an episode.=======================================================Affiliate Links (I earn commission for qualifying purchases)Join Fridays (GLP-1/TRT) Use Code RMZ: joinfridays.com/?via=RMZGruns: grns.sjv.io/AgoLV7========================================================Social Linkstiktok.com/@roundmoundofzepboundinstagram.com/roundmoundofzepbound========================================================DISCLAIMER: No information provided here is to be construed as medical advice. Always consult with a licensed medical provider for medical advice.#glp1 #zepbound #mounjaro #weightloss #weightlossjourney #glp #tirzepatide #semaglutide #wegovy #ozempic #menshealth #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss #reta #retatrutide
The Backroom Deal To Shutdown Compound GLP-1 Access? RMZ 2026-05-24 | Millions of Americans lost access to affordable GLP-1 medications. Here's the backroom deal that made it happen — and who paid for it.The active ingredient in Ozempic costs less than $5 to make a month's supply. Compounding pharmacies were selling it for $150–$300. Then the FDA shut it down — right as Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk were cutting deals with the White House for tariff exemptions, expedited FDA approvals, and a contractual guarantee against future pricing mandates.In this video: the seven-layer regulatory crackdown that killed the compounding market, the pipeline drugs both companies needed FDA approval for, the broader pattern (law firms, CBS/Paramount, Jeff Bezos), who loses coverage (19 million people, premiums up 114%), and the gray market the crackdown created — Chinese powder with 7% purity, fake Ozempic in legitimate pharmacies, a Utah doctor indicted for injecting 200+ patients with smuggled peptides.This isn't a story about whether GLP-1s work. It's about who gets to access them — and who decided affordability is "not a clinical need."⚠️ PUBLIC COMMENT DEADLINE — June 29, 2026: regulations.gov, docket 2026-08552SOURCES: fda.gov | federalregister.gov | whitehouse.gov | cbo.gov | kff.org | cbp.gov | who.int | nclnet.org | safemedicines.org | Senate Finance Committee "Trump's Big Pharma Giveaway" report | Pharmacy Times | BioPharma Dive | Hollywood Reporter | Bloomberg Law00:00 — Introduction: The $5 drug the government made illegal01:02 — What are GLP-1s and why do they matter?04:32 — The seven-layer regulatory squeeze10:39 — The casualties: companies shut down12:38 — The deal: follow the money18:50 — The pattern: law firms, CBS, Bezos, and Big Pharma24:10 — The human cost: 19 million losing coverage27:40 — The gray market: what the crackdown actually created32:22 — Closing: connect the dots=======================================================Affiliate Links (I earn commission for qualifying purchases)Join Fridays (GLP-1/TRT) Use Code RMZ: joinfridays.com/?via=RMZGruns: grns.sjv.io/AgoLV7========================================================Social Linkstiktok.com/@roundmoundofzepboundinstagram.com/roundmoundofzepbound========================================================DISCLAIMER: No information provided here is to be construed as medical advice. Always consult with a licensed medical provider for medical advice.#glp1 #zepbound #mounjaro #weightloss #weightlossjourney #glp #tirzepatide #semaglutide #wegovy #ozempic #menshealth #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss
King Smith Lost 46 Lbs on Zepbound With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy RMZ 2026-05-20 | King Smith didn't choose GLP-1 because it was trendy. He chose it because his heart gave him no other option.Diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy while serving in the United States Air Force in 2009, King has spent over 15 years navigating weight management with a heart condition that limits how hard he can physically push himself. Shortness of breath isn't a bad day for King — it's Tuesday.At 40, a defibrillator was implanted after minor AFIB episodes began. That moment changed how he saw his own mortality — and lit a fire under a decision that had been years in the making.In February 2025, his cardiologist recommended a GLP-1 receptor agonist. Seven months later, after fighting through the access and coverage hurdles so many patients face, King started Zepbound. He weighed 288 lbs. This morning, he weighed 242 — 46 pounds gone, and a 225 lb shirtless reveal waiting on the other side.In this episode of Healthy MENtality Live, King gets honest about:What it's really like to lose weight when conventional exercise isn't fully available to youThe emotional weight of a cardiac diagnosis — and a defibrillator — as a man and a veteranWhy GLP-1 access takes far too long and what that gap costs patientsHow 46 pounds changes your body when your heart has always been your biggest obstacleWhat men don't talk about when it comes to health, mortality, and asking for helpThis one hits different.======================================== Follow King on social media: YouTube: @TheActualKingSmith ======================================== 🎙️ Hosted by RMZ on Healthy MENtality — real men, real health, real talk. 👉 Subscribe for more real stories about men taking control of their mental and physical health. =======================================================Affiliate Links (I earn commission for qualifying purchases)Join Fridays (GLP-1/TRT) Use Code RMZ: joinfridays.com/?via=RMZGruns: grns.sjv.io/AgoLV7========================================================Social Linkstiktok.com/@roundmoundofzepboundinstagram.com/roundmoundofzepbound========================================================DISCLAIMER: No information provided here is to be construed as medical advice. Always consult with a licensed medical provider for medical advice.#glp1 #zepbound #mounjaro #weightloss #weightlossjourney #glp #tirzepatide #semaglutide #wegovy #ozempic #menshealth #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss
📱 King Smith Lost 46 Lbs on Zepbound With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy RMZ 2026-05-20 | King Smith didn't choose GLP-1 because it was trendy. He chose it because his heart gave him no other option.Diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy while serving in the United States Air Force in 2009, King has spent over 15 years navigating weight management with a heart condition that limits how hard he can physically push himself. Shortness of breath isn't a bad day for King — it's Tuesday.At 40, a defibrillator was implanted after minor AFIB episodes began. That moment changed how he saw his own mortality — and lit a fire under a decision that had been years in the making.In February 2025, his cardiologist recommended a GLP-1 receptor agonist. Seven months later, after fighting through the access and coverage hurdles so many patients face, King started Zepbound. He weighed 288 lbs. This morning, he weighed 242 — 46 pounds gone, and a 225 lb shirtless reveal waiting on the other side.In this episode of Healthy MENtality Live, King gets honest about:What it's really like to lose weight when conventional exercise isn't fully available to youThe emotional weight of a cardiac diagnosis — and a defibrillator — as a man and a veteranWhy GLP-1 access takes far too long and what that gap costs patientsHow 46 pounds changes your body when your heart has always been your biggest obstacleWhat men don't talk about when it comes to health, mortality, and asking for helpThis one hits different.======================================== Follow King on social media: YouTube: @TheActualKingSmith ======================================== 🎙️ Hosted by RMZ on Healthy MENtality — real men, real health, real talk. 👉 Subscribe for more real stories about men taking control of their mental and physical health. =======================================================Affiliate Links (I earn commission for qualifying purchases)Join Fridays (GLP-1/TRT) Use Code RMZ: joinfridays.com/?via=RMZGruns: grns.sjv.io/AgoLV7========================================================Social Linkstiktok.com/@roundmoundofzepboundinstagram.com/roundmoundofzepbound========================================================DISCLAIMER: No information provided here is to be construed as medical advice. Always consult with a licensed medical provider for medical advice.#glp1 #zepbound #mounjaro #weightloss #weightlossjourney #glp #tirzepatide #semaglutide #wegovy #ozempic #menshealth #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss
67% of People Who Stopped Tirzepatide Regained the Weight #shorts RMZ 2026-05-19 | New 2026 data from the SURMOUNT-MAINTAIN trial answers the biggest question in obesity medicine: what happens when you stop or lower your dose of tirzepatide (Zepbound/Mounjaro)?The results are eye-opening 👇✅ 67% of people who stopped had to go back on medication✅ Blood pressure, blood sugar & triglycerides all got worse after stopping✅ Nearly half of prediabetic patients LOST their normal blood sugar after stopping — even while continuing diet & exercise✅ The full dose group kept 96.5% of their weight loss✅ The 5mg group kept 67.9% of their weight loss✅ The placebo group kept less than halfAnd here's the part nobody talks about — every single participant was receiving professional diet and exercise counseling the ENTIRE time. They didn't stop trying. Their biology just fought back harder than lifestyle changes alone could handle.This is not a willpower story. This is a biology story.=======================================================Affiliate Links (I earn commission for qualifying purchases)Join Fridays (GLP-1/TRT) Use Code RMZ: joinfridays.com/?via=RMZGruns: grns.sjv.io/AgoLV7========================================================Social Linkstiktok.com/@roundmoundofzepboundinstagram.com/roundmoundofzepbound========================================================DISCLAIMER: No information provided here is to be construed as medical advice. Always consult with a licensed medical provider for medical advice.#glp1 #zepbound #mounjaro #weightloss #weightlossjourney #glp #tirzepatide #semaglutide #wegovy #ozempic #menshealth #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss
The Scientists Who Made Ozempic Dont Fully Understand How It Works #shorts RMZ 2026-05-18 | The scientists who INVENTED Ozempic admit they don't fully understand how it works — and 1 in 8 Americans is already taking it.Here's what's really happening inside your body on a GLP-1:✅ Weight loss starts in your BRAIN, not your gut✅ Many benefits happen with ZERO weight loss✅ GLP-1s may target the root cause of dozens of diseases through inflammation=======================================================Affiliate Links (I earn commission for qualifying purchases)Join Fridays (GLP-1/TRT) Use Code RMZ: joinfridays.com/?via=RMZGruns: grns.sjv.io/AgoLV7========================================================Social Linkstiktok.com/@roundmoundofzepboundinstagram.com/roundmoundofzepbound========================================================DISCLAIMER: No information provided here is to be construed as medical advice. Always consult with a licensed medical provider for medical advice.#glp1 #zepbound #mounjaro #weightloss #weightlossjourney #glp #tirzepatide #semaglutide #wegovy #ozempic #menshealth #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss
Do You Have to Take Ozempic or Zepbound Forever? New Study Has Answers RMZ 2026-05-18 | New research published in The Lancet (May 2026) finally answers one of the biggest questions in obesity medicine: what happens when you stop or lower your dose of tirzepatide (Zepbound/Mounjaro) after losing weight?In this episode of The Weekly Shot, we break down the SURMOUNT-MAINTAIN trial — the first randomized controlled trial to study dose reduction as a maintenance strategy after weight loss on a GLP-1 medication.Here's what we cover:✅ How SURMOUNT-MAINTAIN builds on the SURMOUNT-4 trial✅ What happened to weight AND cardiometabolic health when patients stopped✅ Why lifestyle changes alone weren't enough to maintain weight loss✅ The difference between full doses (5mg, 10mg, 15mg) and transitional doses✅ What the data means for patients worried about staying on medication long term✅ The real talk on insurance coverage and dose decisionsThe results challenge one of the most common beliefs patients hear from providers and online: that if you just build the right habits while on the medication, you can eventually come off it and maintain your results. Two out of three patients who stopped the medication regained significant weight — even while continuing diet and exercise counseling.This is not a willpower story. This is a biology story.⚠️ This video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your medication.🔔 Subscribe for weekly breakdowns of the latest in obesity medicine, GLP-1 research, and metabolic health.——————————————————————————📚 STUDY REFERENCED:Horn et al. "Tirzepatide for maintenance of bodyweight reduction in people with obesity in the USA (SURMOUNT-MAINTAIN)" The Lancet, May 12, 2026.DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(26)00656-2thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(26)00656-2/fulltext=======================================================Affiliate Links (I earn commission for qualifying purchases)Join Fridays (GLP-1/TRT) Use Code RMZ: joinfridays.com/?via=RMZGruns: grns.sjv.io/AgoLV7========================================================Social Linkstiktok.com/@roundmoundofzepboundinstagram.com/roundmoundofzepbound========================================================DISCLAIMER: No information provided here is to be construed as medical advice. Always consult with a licensed medical provider for medical advice.#glp1 #zepbound #mounjaro #weightloss #weightlossjourney #glp #tirzepatide #semaglutide #wegovy #ozempic #menshealth #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss
GLPs: They Dont Even Know How They Work RMZ 2026-05-17 | If you're on Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, or Mounjaro — this one's for you.I went deep on a major New York Times investigation into GLP-1s, and what I found genuinely changed how I think about what these drugs are doing inside my body. Spoiler: it's a lot more than weight loss.We're talking about:✅ Why the "satiety hormone" explanation is wrong✅ How GLP-1s actually work through your BRAIN, not your gut✅ The inflammation theory that could explain dozens of off-label effects✅ What researchers say about addiction, brain fog, joint pain, and more✅ The risks hiding in the gray market and telehealth wild west✅ What all of this means if you're currently taking a GLP-1The scientists who invented these drugs admit they don't fully understand how they work yet. One of them asked: if you treated 100 people with concussions, would 35–40% respond... or just 3%? Nobody knows. And millions of us are already in the middle of this experiment.⏱️ CHAPTERS0:00 – The story that changed how I think about this2:16 – The science we got wrong4:15 – The inflammation theory6:48 – What's actually happening out there8:11 – What this means for YOU9:49 – Final thoughtsSources:→ NYT Opinion, Julia Belluz, April 15 2026. Article https://tr.ee/JLTI7Q→ Morning Consult survey of 2,000+ GLP-1 users→ Dr. Daniel Drucker, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute→ Dr. Randy Seeley, University of Michigan Nutrition Obesity Research Center→ Dr. Richard DiMarchi, Indiana University=======================================================Affiliate Links (I earn commission for qualifying purchases)Join Fridays (GLP-1/TRT) Use Code RMZ: joinfridays.com/?via=RMZGruns: grns.sjv.io/AgoLV7========================================================Social Linkstiktok.com/@roundmoundofzepboundinstagram.com/roundmoundofzepbound========================================================DISCLAIMER: No information provided here is to be construed as medical advice. Always consult with a licensed medical provider for medical advice.#glp1 #zepbound #mounjaro #weightloss #weightlossjourney #glp #tirzepatide #semaglutide #wegovy #ozempic #menshealth #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss
He CANCELLED His CPAP for Zepbound! 🚫💤 RMZ 2026-05-17 | Lavoy shares the powerful moment he decided to pivot his health strategy. Just days before picking up a CPAP machine, he was approved for Zepbound and decided to focus on a long-term transformation instead of a temporary fix.Watch to hear:• The "same week" coincidence that changed everything.• Why he chose a wellness protocol over medical equipment.• The start of his Zepbound journey.Subscribe for more real-talk health transformations and men's wellness protocols!=======================================================Affiliate Links (I earn commission for qualifying purchases)Join Fridays (GLP-1/TRT) Use Code RMZ: joinfridays.com/?via=RMZGruns: grns.sjv.io/AgoLV7========================================================Social Linkstiktok.com/@roundmoundofzepboundinstagram.com/roundmoundofzepbound========================================================DISCLAIMER: No information provided here is to be construed as medical advice. Always consult with a licensed medical provider for medical advice.#glp1 #zepbound #mounjaro #weightloss #weightlossjourney #glp #tirzepatide #semaglutide #wegovy #ozempic #menshealth #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss
The Reality of Losing GLP-1 Insurance Coverage RMZ 2026-05-16 | What happens when you finally start reclaiming your health, and your insurance company suddenly cuts off your medication? In this clip from Healthy MENtality Live, Lavoy shares the exact moment he received the letter stating his Zepbound would no longer be covered, and the intense fear of losing the incredible progress he had already made.Navigating GLP-1 shortages, insurance denials, and compounding options can be a terrifying hurdle on the weight loss journey.=======================================================Affiliate Links (I earn commission for qualifying purchases)Join Fridays (GLP-1/TRT) Use Code RMZ: joinfridays.com/?via=RMZGruns: grns.sjv.io/AgoLV7========================================================Social Linkstiktok.com/@roundmoundofzepboundinstagram.com/roundmoundofzepbound========================================================DISCLAIMER: No information provided here is to be construed as medical advice. Always consult with a licensed medical provider for medical advice.#glp1 #zepbound #mounjaro #weightloss #weightlossjourney #glp #tirzepatide #semaglutide #wegovy #ozempic #menshealth #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss
📱 357 to 247 in One Year, Insurance Cut Him Off, Now Hes Back Down RMZ 2026-05-13 | In this episode of Healthy MENtality Live, we sit down with Lavoy King for one of the most honest GLP-1 conversations you'll hear.Lavoy started Zepbound in May 2024 at 357 lbs. By May 2025, he had lost 110 lbs — reaching 247 lbs in just one year. But in November 2024, he received a letter that would change everything: his insurance was dropping his Zepbound coverage effective January 1, 2025.Skeptical of compounded GLP-1s at the time, he took his last shot in May 2025 — and like so many in the GLP-1 community, the weight came back. By the time he restarted, he was back to 306 lbs.In February 2026, Lavoy made the decision to start compounded tirzepatide. He's now back down to 290 lbs and moving forward — with a new perspective, hard-won experience, and a story that a lot of people in this community need to hear.======================================== Follow Lavoy on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/zepboundking ======================================== 🎙️ Hosted by RMZ on Healthy MENtality — real men, real health, real talk. 👉 Subscribe for more real stories about men taking control of their mental and physical health. ======================================== Join Fridays (GLP-1/TRT) Use Code RMZ: joinfridays.com/?via=RMZ Gruns: grns.sjv.io/AgoLV7 ======================================== Once Upon A Meet Up (GLP-1 Meet Up) onceuponameetup.com #glp1 #zepbound #mounjaro #weightloss #weightlossjourney #glp #tirzepatide #semaglutide #wegovy #ozempic #menshealth #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss
357 to 247 in One Year, Insurance Cut Him Off, Now Hes Back Down RMZ 2026-05-13 | In this episode of Healthy MENtality Live, we sit down with Lavoy King for one of the most honest GLP-1 conversations you'll hear.Lavoy started Zepbound in May 2024 at 357 lbs. By May 2025, he had lost 110 lbs — reaching 247 lbs in just one year. But in November 2024, he received a letter that would change everything: his insurance was dropping his Zepbound coverage effective January 1, 2025.Skeptical of compounded GLP-1s at the time, he took his last shot in May 2025 — and like so many in the GLP-1 community, the weight came back. By the time he restarted, he was back to 306 lbs.In February 2026, Lavoy made the decision to start compounded tirzepatide. He's now back down to 290 lbs and moving forward — with a new perspective, hard-won experience, and a story that a lot of people in this community need to hear.======================================== Follow Lavoy on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/zepboundking ======================================== 🎙️ Hosted by RMZ on Healthy MENtality — real men, real health, real talk. 👉 Subscribe for more real stories about men taking control of their mental and physical health. ======================================== Join Fridays (GLP-1/TRT) Use Code RMZ: joinfridays.com/?via=RMZ Gruns: grns.sjv.io/AgoLV7 ======================================== Once Upon A Meet Up (GLP-1 Meet Up) onceuponameetup.com #glp1 #zepbound #mounjaro #weightloss #weightlossjourney #glp #tirzepatide #semaglutide #wegovy #ozempic #menshealth #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss
Set a Goal & Couldnt Stop #GymReset #FitnessMotivation #Shorts RMZ 2026-05-11 | Set a goal. Broke it immediately. Aimed for 3x/week — ended up at 4x by week 3.Now 6 weeks into my reset and haven’t looked back. Let’s go. 🔥#glp1 #GymReset #FitnessJourney #trt #Gym #YouTubeShorts
Mary J Blige My Life Show Was Absolutely Insane #concert #maryjblige #liveperformance RMZ 2026-05-10 | Witness the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, Mary J Blige, deliver an unforgettable live performance in her My Life Show. With a career spanning decades, Mary J Blige brought her iconic hits and captivating stage presence to the concert, leaving the crowd in awe. From her powerful vocals to her energetic dance moves, this live performance was truly insane. Get ready to experience the magic of Mary J Blige's My Life Show, a must-see for any music lover. With her soulful voice and unbridled passion, Mary J Blige proves why she's one of the most beloved and respected artists in the music industry. Relive the excitement of her concert and enjoy the thrilling ride that is Mary J Blige's My Life Show.
My Testosterone Was Fine So Why Did I Feel Broken? #TRT RMZ 2026-05-09 | Have you been told your testosterone levels are "normal" even though you feel like a shell of your former self? 📉In this video, I share my 5-month journey of navigating doctors, labs, and the medical system to finally get the answers I deserved. If you're struggling with low energy and loss of motivation, you aren't alone—and you don't have to just "deal with it."Watch the full story on my channel to learn how I finally secured my prescription and took control of my health!=======================================================Affiliate Links (I earn commission for qualifying purchases)Join Fridays (GLP-1/TRT) Use Code RMZ: joinfridays.com/?via=RMZGruns: grns.sjv.io/AgoLV7========================================================Social Linkstiktok.com/@roundmoundofzepboundinstagram.com/roundmoundofzepbound========================================================DISCLAIMER: No information provided here is to be construed as medical advice. Always consult with a licensed medical provider for medical advice.#TRT #TestosteroneReplacementTherapy #MensHealth #LowT #HormoneHealth #FreeTestosterone #MensHealthMatters
My Doctor Said My Testosterone Was Normal. He Was Wrong. RMZ 2026-05-08 | Getting access to testosterone replacement therapy is harder than it should be — especially if you have a complicated medical history. I know because I spent six months navigating the system after radiation treatment for prostate cancer left me with progressively worse energy, drive, and motivation.In this video, I walk through my entire journey: the lab work that revealed what was actually wrong (and why most doctors missed it), the endocrinologist who ordered the right tests, the urologist who dismissed everything, two Telehealth companies that wasted my time and money, and the doctor who finally listened and wrote my prescription.I also break down what the labs actually mean — total testosterone vs. free testosterone vs. bioavailable testosterone — because this is where patients and doctors alike get it wrong. Your total testosterone number is the LEAST important number on the panel. I'll show you what to look for instead.⏱️ CHAPTERS:00:00 — Introduction01:29 — My Background: Prostate Cancer & Declining Energy02:30 — Understanding Your Labs: Total vs. Free vs. Bioavailable Testosterone04:50 — My Results & The Endocrinologist07:30 — The Urologist Who Got It Wrong09:16 — Testosterone & Prostate Cancer: What the Science Actually Says11:00 — The Specialist Waitlist Nightmare12:28 — Telehealth: Two Companies, Two Failures15:08 — The Doctor Who Finally Listened16:23 — Cost Breakdown: Telehealth vs. Clinic vs. Traditional + Insurance18:56 — Risks & What Proper Monitoring Looks Like21:07 — Doctors Worth Following on YouTube23:41 — Final Takeaways=======================================================youtu.be/SEHq1uz5Va8?si=Lgpm-l7qR9PSdclVyoutu.be/fmhQVvAI634?si=0e7k575rOPQ_qBQ-youtu.be/ZcCOsvj0qnQ?si=9ztmuSzsM-WHsBukyoutu.be/IWgm6rg1Va8?si=0T6oBDg8QjAWxhlFyoutu.be/IgW1jepnJp4?si=7K03nWYhVzg7Ey23youtu.be/UAhR4ABpLxk?si=_lnKia3ct6eivSxLyoutu.be/2H0kLQWbxcw?si=8YB0jTrjr94cj4lHyoutu.be/OY9stl6G2nU?si=q4oA6LpFdoXVu1Ukyoutu.be/sQXkpjS36t8?si=MtSHaajLrHeolbON=======================================================LAB WORK MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:• Total Testosterone• Free Testosterone• Bioavailable Testosterone• SHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin)• LH (Luteinizing Hormone)• FSH (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone)• Hematocrit• PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen)• Albumin=======================================================Affiliate Links (I earn commission for qualifying purchases)Join Fridays (GLP-1/TRT) Use Code RMZ: joinfridays.com/?via=RMZGruns: grns.sjv.io/AgoLV7========================================================Social Linkstiktok.com/@roundmoundofzepboundinstagram.com/roundmoundofzepbound========================================================DISCLAIMER: No information provided here is to be construed as medical advice. Always consult with a licensed medical provider for medical advice.#TRT #TestosteroneReplacementTherapy #LowTestosterone #MensHealth #HormoneHealth #SHBG #FreeTestosterone #Hypogonadism #ProstateCancer #TRTJourney
Weight Loss is More Than Physical: The Scars We Carry RMZ 2026-05-07 | @Ridingthe-tide opens up about the deep emotional scars from a lifelong struggle with weight and why he’s finally taking his story to the "biggest rooftop" on earth: YouTube. If you’ve ever felt like you were fighting this battle alone, this video is for you.=======================================================Affiliate Links (I earn commission for qualifying purchases)Join Fridays (GLP-1/TRT) Use Code RMZ: joinfridays.com/?via=RMZGruns: grns.sjv.io/AgoLV7========================================================Social Linkstiktok.com/@roundmoundofzepboundinstagram.com/roundmoundofzepbound========================================================DISCLAIMER: No information provided here is to be construed as medical advice. Always consult with a licensed medical provider for medical advice.#glp1 #zepbound #mounjaro #weightloss #weightlossjourney #glp #tirzepatide #semaglutide #wegovy #ozempic #menshealth #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss
From Fat Body Marine to Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt: Julios Zepbound Transformation RMZ 2026-05-06 | He was a Marine, a SWAT officer, and a man who had tried every diet imaginable — and still felt like a failure. Then Zepbound changed everything. In this episode of Healthy MENtality Live, we sit down with Julio — retired Marine, former SWAT team member, Jiu Jitsu purple belt, and Zepbound journeyman — for a brutally honest conversation about decades of weight struggles, identity, shame, and what it finally felt like when the food noise stopped. Julio has been fighting his weight since Pop Warner football weigh-ins. He entered the Marine Corps labeled a "fat body" and spent 8 years being constantly berated about his weight. He cycled on and off a SWAT team assignment due to weight requirements. He tried Atkins, Keto, Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, Carnivore, and spent 4 years in Overeaters Anonymous. He lost 75 lbs on carnivore — and gained it back. He was on the verge of bariatric surgery when a doctor handed him a sample box of Mounjaro. Now, 25 weeks into Zepbound, he is down 37 lbs, his back pain and sleep apnea have dramatically improved, and — after being stuck at blue belt for 5.5 years — he has earned his purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He credits Zepbound for giving him his body, and his life, back. This is a story for every man who has blamed himself for not being able to "just eat less." This is for the men who have been told to toughen up — when what they really needed was help.======================================== Follow Julio on social media: YouTube: @Ridingthe-tide ======================================== 🎙️ Hosted by RMZ on Healthy MENtality — real men, real health, real talk. 👉 Subscribe for more real stories about men taking control of their mental and physical health. ======================================== Join Fridays (GLP-1/TRT) Use Code RMZ: joinfridays.com/?via=RMZ Gruns: grns.sjv.io/AgoLV7 ======================================== Once Upon A Meet Up (GLP-1 Meet Up) onceuponameetup.com #glp1 #zepbound #mounjaro #weightloss #weightlossjourney #glp #tirzepatide #semaglutide #wegovy #ozempic #menshealth #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss
📱 From Fat Body Marine to Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt: Julios Zepbound Transformation RMZ 2026-05-06 | He was a Marine, a SWAT officer, and a man who had tried every diet imaginable — and still felt like a failure. Then Zepbound changed everything. In this episode of Healthy MENtality Live, we sit down with Julio — retired Marine, former SWAT team member, Jiu Jitsu purple belt, and Zepbound journeyman — for a brutally honest conversation about decades of weight struggles, identity, shame, and what it finally felt like when the food noise stopped. Julio has been fighting his weight since Pop Warner football weigh-ins. He entered the Marine Corps labeled a "fat body" and spent 8 years being constantly berated about his weight. He cycled on and off a SWAT team assignment due to weight requirements. He tried Atkins, Keto, Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, Carnivore, and spent 4 years in Overeaters Anonymous. He lost 75 lbs on carnivore — and gained it back. He was on the verge of bariatric surgery when a doctor handed him a sample box of Mounjaro. Now, 25 weeks into Zepbound, he is down 37 lbs, his back pain and sleep apnea have dramatically improved, and — after being stuck at blue belt for 5.5 years — he has earned his purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He credits Zepbound for giving him his body, and his life, back. This is a story for every man who has blamed himself for not being able to "just eat less." This is for the men who have been told to toughen up — when what they really needed was help.======================================== Follow Julio on social media: YouTube: @Ridingthe-tide ======================================== 🎙️ Hosted by RMZ on Healthy MENtality — real men, real health, real talk. 👉 Subscribe for more real stories about men taking control of their mental and physical health. ======================================== Join Fridays (GLP-1/TRT) Use Code RMZ: joinfridays.com/?via=RMZ Gruns: grns.sjv.io/AgoLV7 ======================================== Once Upon A Meet Up (GLP-1 Meet Up) onceuponameetup.com #glp1 #zepbound #mounjaro #weightloss #weightlossjourney #glp #tirzepatide #semaglutide #wegovy #ozempic #menshealth #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss
Never Thought Id Become This Guy Again #transformation #weightloss #beforeandafter RMZ 2026-05-02 | I never thought THAT would be me. I went from an elite athlete to seeing my weight climb as high as 358.I started my GLP-1 journey at 315 and now stand comfortably at 195.Get with THIS with the help of Fridays.================================================Affiliate Links (I earn commission for qualifying purchases)Join Fridays (GLP-1/TRT) Use Code RMZ for discount: joinfridays.com/?via=RMZGruns: grns.sjv.io/AgoLV7Social Linkstiktok.com/@roundmoundofzepboundinstagram.com/roundmoundofzepboundDISCLAIMER: No information provided here is to be construed as medical advice. Always consult with a licensed medical provider for medical advice.#glp1 #zepbound #tirzepatide #tirzepatideweightloss #menshealth #ozempic #wegovy #semaglutide #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss #fridayspartner
Self Love & Sabotage: Why I Treated My Body So Poorly RMZ 2026-05-01 | You can’t pour from an empty cup, and you certainly can’t heal a body you don’t love. In this clip from Healthy MENtality Live, Larry gets honest about the connection between self-sabotage and self-worth. Often, our habits—the late-night eating or the "weekend bottle"—are just symptoms of a deeper lack of self-love.True transformation isn't just about the numbers on the scale; it's about the shift in how you see yourself. When you start to love yourself, you stop treating "treats" as a way to escape and start treating your body with the respect it deserves.=======================================================Affiliate Links (I earn commission for qualifying purchases)Join Fridays (GLP-1/TRT) Use Code RMZ: joinfridays.com/?via=RMZGruns: grns.sjv.io/AgoLV7========================================================Social Linkstiktok.com/@roundmoundofzepboundinstagram.com/roundmoundofzepbound========================================================DISCLAIMER: No information provided here is to be construed as medical advice. Always consult with a licensed medical provider for medical advice.#glp1 #zepbound #mounjaro #weightloss #weightlossjourney #glp #tirzepatide #semaglutide #wegovy #ozempic #menshealth #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss
The Invisible Barriers of Weight: Emotional Challenges Men Face RMZ 2026-04-30 | Weight loss is about more than just numbers on a scale. In this clip from the “Healthy MENtality Live” series, guest Larry discusses the profound impact his weight had on his everyday experiences and emotional well-being. From avoiding the mirror to the anxiety of missing out on memories with his children, he opens up about the invisible barriers that come with weight.Larry's journey highlight the importance of addressing the emotional side of health and finding the support to overcome these challenges.=======================================================Affiliate Links (I earn commission for qualifying purchases)Join Fridays (GLP-1/TRT) Use Code RMZ: joinfridays.com/?via=RMZGruns: grns.sjv.io/AgoLV7========================================================Social Linkstiktok.com/@roundmoundofzepboundinstagram.com/roundmoundofzepbound========================================================DISCLAIMER: No information provided here is to be construed as medical advice. Always consult with a licensed medical provider for medical advice.#glp1 #zepbound #mounjaro #weightloss #weightlossjourney #glp #tirzepatide #semaglutide #wegovy #ozempic #menshealth #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss
My Mothers Last Message: A Silent Plea for My Health RMZ 2026-04-29 | "You have other things to worry about, Mom." Larry opens up about the silent communication he shared with his mother on her deathbed and how it sparked his journey to a healthier life.=======================================================Affiliate Links (I earn commission for qualifying purchases)Join Fridays (GLP-1/TRT) Use Code RMZ: joinfridays.com/?via=RMZGruns: grns.sjv.io/AgoLV7=======================================================Social Linkstiktok.com/@roundmoundofzepboundinstagram.com/roundmoundofzepbound=======================================================DISCLAIMER: No information provided here is to be construed as medical advice. Always consult with a licensed medical provider for medical advice.#glp1 #zepbound #mounjaro #weightloss #weightlossjourney #glp #tirzepatide #semaglutide #wegovy #ozempic #menshealth #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss
A Mothers Last Gesture Fueled His 95 lb Weight Loss Journey RMZ 2026-04-29 | Larry has been fighting his weight since he was 10 years old — sweating in a plastic sweatsuit in the Miami heat trying to make weight for Pop Warner football. Fast forward through a college basketball career, 17 years of yo-yo dieting, and nearly every program imaginable — P90X, Insanity, CrossFit, Tonal — and the cycle never broke. Until now. At his heaviest, Larry weighed 323 lbs. Today, he's in the middle of one of the most meaningful transformations of his life, fueled not just by Zepbound, but by something far deeper: a promise to his late mother, who — even in her final moments — never stopped pushing him to become the man she knew he could be. In this episode of Healthy MENtality Live, Larry opens up about the emotional roots of his weight struggle, what it feels like to finally break the cycle, the role GLP-1 medication played, and why he still wakes up at 3:00 a.m. every morning to work out. This one hits different. Don't miss it.Follow Larry on social media:Instagram: instagram.com/headhunter35========================================🎙️ Hosted by RMZ on Healthy MENtality — real men, real health, real talk.👉 Subscribe for more real stories about men taking control of their mental and physical health.========================================Join Fridays (GLP-1/TRT) Use Code RMZ: joinfridays.com/?via=RMZGruns: grns.sjv.io/AgoLV7========================================Once Upon A Meet Up (GLP-1 Meet Up)onceuponameetup.com#glp1 #zepbound #mounjaro #weightloss #weightlossjourney #glp #tirzepatide #semaglutide #wegovy #ozempic #menshealth #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss
📱 A Mothers Last Gesture Fueled His 95 lb Weight Loss Journey RMZ 2026-04-29 | Larry has been fighting his weight since he was 10 years old — sweating in a plastic sweatsuit in the Miami heat trying to make weight for Pop Warner football. Fast forward through a college basketball career, 17 years of yo-yo dieting, and nearly every program imaginable — P90X, Insanity, CrossFit, Tonal — and the cycle never broke. Until now. At his heaviest, Larry weighed 323 lbs. Today, he's in the middle of one of the most meaningful transformations of his life, fueled not just by Zepbound, but by something far deeper: a promise to his late mother, who — even in her final moments — never stopped pushing him to become the man she knew he could be. In this episode of Healthy MENtality Live, Larry opens up about the emotional roots of his weight struggle, what it feels like to finally break the cycle, the role GLP-1 medication played, and why he still wakes up at 3:00 a.m. every morning to work out. This one hits different. Don't miss it.Follow Larry on social media:Instagram: instagram.com/headhunter35========================================🎙️ Hosted by RMZ on Healthy MENtality — real men, real health, real talk.👉 Subscribe for more real stories about men taking control of their mental and physical health.========================================Join Fridays (GLP-1/TRT) Use Code RMZ: joinfridays.com/?via=RMZGruns: grns.sjv.io/AgoLV7========================================Once Upon A Meet Up (GLP-1 Meet Up)onceuponameetup.com#glp1 #zepbound #mounjaro #weightloss #weightlossjourney #glp #tirzepatide #semaglutide #wegovy #ozempic #menshealth #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss
My First 30 Days on TRT: Protocol, Results & What Surprised Me RMZ 2026-04-26 | Four weeks into TRT and here's the full picture — what led me here, what I'm doing, and what's actually changed.I spent years brushing off low T symptoms as something else. Turns out I wasn't dealing with one suppressor — I was dealing with three simultaneously: obesity, severe sleep apnea, and bilateral varicoceles. Each one alone is enough to tank your levels. Running all three at once, compounding each other, for over a decade? That's a different conversation entirely.In this video I break down how each of those factors works mechanically — the aromatase cycle, HPG axis suppression, Leydig cell damage from hypoxia and scrotal heat — and how Zepbound started reversing some of it before radiation pushed me over the edge.Then I get into the protocol: 100mg testosterone cypionate per week, split into two subQ injections 84 hours apart, and exactly why I chose subQ over IM.And the 30-day results: energy, gym performance, mental clarity, morning erections (yeah, we're talking about it), a surprising hunger spike, and 8 pounds of scale weight that isn't what it looks like.Bloodwork drops May 7th. Update coming after that.================================================Affiliate Links (I earn commission for qualifying purchases)Join Fridays (GLP-1/TRT) Use Code RMZ: joinfridays.com/?via=RMZGruns: grns.sjv.io/AgoLV7Social Linkstiktok.com/@roundmoundofzepboundinstagram.com/roundmoundofzepboundDISCLAIMER: No information provided here is to be construed as medical advice. Always consult with a licensed medical provider for medical advice.#glp1#trt #testosterone #zepbound #mounjaro #weightloss #weightlossjourney #glp #tirzepatide #semaglutide #wegovy #ozempic #menshealth #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss
