Fitness coach tried a GLP-1 drug for 3 weeks. Here's what he learned

Fitness coach Arvind Ashok self-administered the GLP-1 drug Mounjaro for three weeks, finding it eliminated "food noise" and enabled mindful eating, despite side effects like nausea and elevated heart rate. He reports increased muscle mass and decreased fat during the trial. Ashok, who has coached clients for 15 years, conducted the experiment with daily monitoring by his doctor and dietitian. He experienced a 15% rise in resting heart rate and a 15% drop in heart rate variability, alongside headaches and brain fog, though his body composition improved. The coach emphasizes GLP-1 drugs are tools, not standalone fixes, requiring lifestyle changes to maintain weight loss. He warns that stopping the drug without building sustainable habits leads to weight regain, and advises against using it without medical supervision.