Doctors Are Handing Out Ozempic Like Candy. But No One’s Warning You About What Comes Next
- Gillian Scerri
- Jun 24
- 2 min read
Ozempic has become the go-to quick fix for weight loss. It’s showing up in celebrity headlines, TikToks, and increasingly in doctors’ offices across the country. But here’s the controversial truth that needs to be said:
Ozempic isn’t a long-term weight loss solution. It’s a shortcut. And it’s being handed out before many people are ever offered real support, nutritional education, or the tools for lasting change.
As a Nutrition and Weight Loss Coach, I’m seeing more and more clients come to me after they've been on Ozempic. Confused, panicked, and blaming themselves when the weight starts coming back.

What No One Tells You About Coming Off Ozempic
Let’s talk about what happens when the injections stop:
Hunger returns.
Cravings creep in.
Old eating patterns resurface.
And the weight? It comes back. Fast.
Not because you failed. But because you were never taught the tools for sustainable weight loss in the first place.
What Ozempic Doesn’t Do (But You Actually Need)
Let’s be clear:
⚠️ Ozempic doesn’t fix emotional eating.
⚠️ It doesn’t teach you how to nourish your body.
⚠️ It doesn’t support hormone balance, quality sleep, or stress resilience.
⚠️ And it definitely doesn’t heal your relationship with food.
Yes, it suppresses your appetite, temporarily. But when your prescription ends, and you still don’t know how to:
Fuel your body for energy and metabolism
Stop nighttime binging
Balance your hormones through food
Create a healthy relationship with eating
…you’re left right where you started. Often worse.
This Isn’t Judgment. It’s a Call for Better Care.
Let me be clear: This is not an attack on anyone using Ozempic. This is a criticism of a healthcare system that treats symptoms instead of solving root causes. You deserve more than a band-aid.
You deserve:
💛 Support for your metabolism and hormones
💛 Tools to manage emotional eating
💛 Guidance to build habits that actually last
💛 A roadmap to real, sustainable weight loss, without fear of the rebound
If you’re scared of regaining weight, or wondering what to do now that the prescription has ended, reach out here for a free consultation. You can learn how to nourish your body, balance your metabolism, and feel empowered around food, without injections.
This is about long-term healing, not temporary fixes.
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