(The truth nobody’s telling you — and what to do instead.)
You’re not weak.
You’re not lazy.
You’re human.
And if you’ve ever felt the magnetic pull of drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro, or Wegovy, you’re not alone.
Let’s be honest:
The promise is seductive —
“Lose weight fast. Suppress your appetite. Watch the pounds melt away. No hunger. No cravings. No struggle.”
It sounds like freedom.
But here’s what Phil Stutz, one of the most brilliant psychiatrists of our time, teaches:
“When something promises ease without effort, it’s not a gift — it’s a trap. That’s Part X talking.”
And Part X always takes more than it gives.
The Hidden Cost of the Shortcut
These new GLP-1 weight loss drugs work.
That’s not up for debate. People are losing weight. Fast.
But here’s what’s also real — and rarely discussed in the glow of before-and-after photos:
- Brain fog. Emotional numbness. Libido drop.
- Gastroparesis — stomach paralysis.
- Holes in the esophagus from violent vomiting.
- “Ozempic teeth” — brittle, rotting teeth from dry mouth.
- Up to 40% of weight lost is lean muscle mass, not fat.
- Some people feel “less themselves” — like the light went out.
And the horror stories?
They’re not urban legends — they’re real people.
- Celebrities like Sharon Osbourne say they lost too much weight, too fast — and now regret it.
- A young woman ended up in the ICU after buying fat-loss injections online.
- A Reddit user lost weight… and ended up with life-threatening neutropenia and 4 days in hospital.
- Another was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer after 3 years on Ozempic.
Why We Fall For It: The Voice of “Part X”
“Just take the shot. You’ll be thin. Then you’ll be happy.”
“You don’t need to do all that hard stuff — there’s an easier way.”
“You can always fix your health later…”
Sound familiar?
That’s not you.
That’s Part X — the inner saboteur that wants you to avoid pain, resist uncertainty, and escape effort.
But here’s the truth:
Every shortcut has a price.
And if you’re not careful, the price is your energy, your confidence, your health, your identity.
The Real Path: Facing the 3 Realities
Phil Stutz calls them the “Three Realities of Life”:
- Pain — discomfort is part of change.
- Uncertainty — you won’t have it all figured out.
- Constant Work — there’s no finish line.
But here’s the paradox:
When you stop avoiding these three…
That’s when your power returns.
That’s when you start to build your Life Force — the physical, emotional, and spiritual vitality that makes you resilient and unshakeable.
A New Option: The Middle Path
I’m not here to shame you if you’re considering weight loss drugs.
And I won’t glorify suffering either.
In fact, some people do need these medications — especially when obesity or insulin resistance has become dangerous.
But here’s the truth nobody tells you:
You can’t outsource your health.
Even with a needle in your thigh… you still need to do the work.
You still need:
- Nutritional strategies to protect your muscle mass
- Lifestyle shifts to support your gut, hormones, and brain
- Support to quiet Part X and strengthen your Life Force
- Tools to help you not just lose weight, but thrive while doing it
Let’s Talk
If you’re:
- Already on a GLP-1 drug and scared of what it might be doing to your body
- Thinking about starting one, but feel torn or anxious
- Desperate for change but don’t want to make a deal with the devil
I invite you to something radically simple:
A one-on-one consultation with me — not to push you, but to build a 90-day roadmap for your unique path.
Whether that means going drug-free and building strength the natural way…
or using the medications wisely while protecting your mind, muscle, and mitochondria…
We’ll create a plan that feels aligned, sustainable, and powerful.
No judgment.
Just a chance to take your next step as the hero — not the shortcut.
You can do this.
But you don’t have to do it alone.
Let’s quiet Part X.
Let’s face the 3 realities.
Let’s build your Life Force — together.
Be Well,
Chris
Transform Your Health with the Advanced Functional Nutrition Assessment
