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Directory of GLP-1 Services, Tools & Links (Updated)
Everything I’ve found helpful as a GLP-1 user, all in one place. If it makes the journey easier, it’s here. Updated August 2025
⭐ Editor's Pick Spreadsheet for comparing prices from telehealth providers for compounded Tirzepatide and Semaglutide. The data is pulled from provider websites and updated periodically.
⭐ Editor's Pick Glapp.io: a cool, free tracker that maps your drug’s cycle, connects your symptoms to its activity and compares your journey to clinical data. My favorite!
Fat Scientist: simple calculators to figure out your compounded GLP-1 dose.
GLP-1 Plotter: visualize the concentration of GLP-1 medications in your blood over time for varying doses and timings.
GLP-1 Match: a simple tool to find and compare prices of reputable GLP-1 telehealth providers that service your state
GLP-1 Wisdom: search your question across scientific studies, peer-reviewed journals and clinical trials to get a science-backed answer.
High Protein Simple Recipes: Facebook group with easy, protein-packed meal ideas to help you hit your daily goals.
MyGLP1Journey: dozens of well-designed planners made specifically for GLP-1 users.
Honest Care: service to help appeal GLP-1 insurance denials. They offer a free template for crafting your own appeal or you can pay $79 for their professional service.
Walk at Home videos by Leslie Sansone: the perfect workout for beginners. A full body cardio session you can do right at home, in front of your screen. It’s free and incredibly useful.
Weight loss tracker: simple Google Docs spreadsheet to track everything from injections to body measurements.
GLPWinner: metasearch tool to find and compare prices from weight loss providers.
Obesity Doctors to Follow
Dr. Spencer Nadolsky: Board-certified Obesity & Lipid Specialist. Fun and evidence-based education on GLP-1s and obesity medicine.
Daniel Rosen, MD: Bariatric surgeon with firsthand GLP-1 experience. Practical guidance on weight loss with meds.
Rocio Salas-Whalen, MD: Endocrinologist specializing in GLP-1 therapy, perimenopause, and menopause.
Jennah LaHood Siwak, MD: A Family and Obesity MD who openly shares the questions her patients ask and provides clear, trusted answers
Helpful APPs
⭐ Editor's Pick Shotsy: Leading app to keep track of your shots, place of injection and your weight. There's a free and paid version, but honestly the free one is good enough for use of tracking.
⭐ Editor's Pick Happy Scale: For weight tracking, Happy Scale is my go-to. It’s really motivating because it shows trends, predictions and mini milestones that keep me focused without stressing about the scale every day.
Lose It!: Many use it to log meals and track food intake. It has a free version with a lot of functionality and there's even a plan specifically for those using GLP-1 meds.
Cronometer: If you’re into details, Cronometer is fantastic. The free version does basic macro breakdown - fat, carbs, protein, calories. It’s good enough for most people's needs, paid tier will track all the vitamins etc.
Me Three Sixty: I like it for visually tracking weight loss progress. It creates a 3D scan of your body and provides more than a dozen measurements.
Zozo fit: Similar to Me360 for visualizing body changes beyond the scale. It creates a 3D scan of your body, but with a sleeker design and more metrics to track progress.
MyNetDiary: my personal choice to track calories and protein. You can log meals manually, scan barcodes or take pictures for automatic input in paid version.
Water Llama: for those struggling with hydration, it gamifies the process, making it easy to track water intake.
Trainest: good app to start your regular fitness. It's easy to use, no subscription needed and the progress chart keeps you motivated.
Weight Trekker: free app, created by drug expert, it gives you personalized weight predictions and shows your dose/concentration levels. Compare your progress and side effects with thousands tracking just like you.
Renpho: A comprehensive tracking app that pairs with their smart scales. It tracks multiple body composition metrics like BMI, body fat, and muscle mass.
Libra: If the scale stresses you out, this app helps. It filters out daily jumps and dips, showing your steady progress toward your goal.
Podcasts, News and Books
⭐ Editor's Pick Fat Science: a great podcast that delivers scientific, compassionate and practical insights — helped me understand obesity and GLP-1s with real clarity and zero judgment.
⭐ Editor's Pick Downsized: my favorite Youtube channel. Laraine and Christopher are on Tirzepatide themselves and share the ups and downs of therapy in such a gentle, relatable way.
On the Pen: best source for updates on big pharma news and industry developments for weight loss medications.
Docs Who Lift: hosted by two physicians specializing in obesity medicine - mixing science, fitness and real talk.
The Plus SideZ: science based approach to weight loss meds, focusing on emotional challenges, healthy habits and body positivity.
The Obesity Guide: great podcast from Matthea Rentea MD and her expert insights
Let Them by Mel Robbins: a powerful book that helps you handle negativity and accusations during your weight loss, keeping your mindset strong.
Conquer Your Weight: podcast by Dr. Sarah Stombaugh delivers warm and informative guidance on weight management and GLP-1 medications.
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Feel free to share your favourites in the comments or email me.
Stay healthy (and hungry for knowledge),
Lucas Veritas
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