As temperatures climb and pool season kicks into gear, so does interest in GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound.

As a registered dietitian, I’ve watched this surge happen every year around this time, and I get it — the pressure to have a “summer body” is real, and these medications can deliver fast, dramatic results.

But here’s what I want every patient to understand before starting: GLP-1s are a tool, not a cure, and building sustainable nutrition and lifestyle habits during treatment and after is essential. What happens after you stop taking them matters just as much as what happens while you’re on them…