The Pace Blog
Practical guides for your GLP-1 journey. No fluff, no medical claims — just what real users need to know.
Ozempic Side Effects Timeline: What to Expect Month by Month
A realistic timeline of what side effects feel like at week 1, month 1, month 3, month 6, and beyond — based on clinical data and thousands of real user reports.
GLP-1 Medications and Mental Health: What the Research Shows
The FDA investigation into suicidality, what STEP trial data shows about mood, the positive effects of food noise relief, and who is at higher risk for negative mental health outcomes.
Ozempic Constipation: Why It Happens and 9 Things That Actually Help
Why GLP-1 medications slow your gut, how common constipation really is, and 9 remedies ranked by evidence — from magnesium citrate to the sugar-free candy trick.
How to Prevent Muscle Loss on GLP-1 Medications
GLP-1 drugs make you lose fat — but up to 40% of weight lost can be muscle. Here's exactly how much protein you need, what exercises work, and how to track it.
The 7 Best GLP-1 Tracker Apps in 2026 (Honest Comparison)
We compared Shotsy, Glapp, Pep, MeAgain, Shotlee, and Pace across features, privacy, price, and real user reviews. Here's which one actually works.
Ozempic Injection Site Rotation Guide
Where to inject Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound. A clear rotation system with tips for minimizing pain, bruising, and absorption problems.
What Is Food Noise? How GLP-1 Medications Silence It
Food noise is the constant mental chatter about eating that most people don't realize they have — until GLP-1 medications make it stop. Here's what it is and why it matters.
Ozempic Plateau: Why It Happens and What Actually Breaks It
Hit a weight loss stall on GLP-1? Here's why plateaus happen, how long they last, and the evidence-based strategies that restart progress.
Mounjaro vs Ozempic: Side-by-Side Comparison for Weight Loss
Dual GIP/GLP-1 vs GLP-1 only — mechanism differences, SURMOUNT vs STEP trial data, side effect profiles, cost, and which medication fits which patient.
Ozempic and Alcohol: What Happens and What's Safe
Why alcohol hits harder on GLP-1 medications, blood sugar risks, reduced tolerance reports, and practical guidelines for safe drinking on semaglutide.
How Much Protein Do You Actually Need on Wegovy?
The 0.7–1.0g/lb formula, why GLP-1 users chronically under-eat protein, practical meal plans at different calorie levels, and the simplest way to track it.
Ozempic Dosing Schedule Explained: From 0.25 mg to 2.4 mg
The standard semaglutide titration schedule, what happens at each dose, side effects per level, when prescribers adjust, and what maintenance dose really means.
Tirzepatide vs Semaglutide: The Science Behind Mounjaro and Ozempic
Dual GIP/GLP-1 agonist vs GLP-1 only — mechanism of action deep dive, SURMOUNT vs STEP trial data, real-world efficacy, cost comparison, and who benefits from which.
What to Eat on Ozempic: A Practical Food Guide for GLP-1 Users
Foods that sit well, foods that cause problems, the protein-first strategy, sample meal plans at 1200/1500/1800 calories, and the 3 bites rule from the community.
GLP-1 and Hair Loss: Why It Happens and How to Stop It
Telogen effluvium from rapid weight loss — not the medication. The timeline from onset to resolution, and evidence-based prevention with protein, iron, zinc, and biotin.
Compounded Semaglutide: Is It Safe, Legal, and Worth It?
503A vs 503B pharmacies, the FDA's position, safety concerns with injectables, cost comparison, how to verify a legitimate pharmacy, and red flags to watch for.