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Six Weeks To FitnessAuthor: Vincent Ferguson
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Ozempic Face, Muscle Loss, and the Hidden Cost of Fast Weight Loss
Sunday, 18 January, 2026
VWhat if the real danger of today's popular weight-loss drugs isn't listed on the label? In this video, Certified Wellness Coach Vince Ferguson breaks down the hidden cost of rapid weight loss—including muscle loss, protein deficiency, metabolic slowdown, and what many are now calling "Ozempic face." While medications like Ozempic and similar injections are being celebrated for fast results, there's a critical conversation most people aren't having: losing weight is not the same as building health. When appetite is suppressed, protein intake often drops. And when protein drops without resistance training or movement, the body does exactly what it's designed to do—it begins breaking down muscle. The scale may go down, but strength, balance, energy, and metabolic health often go with it. This video explores: The difference between weight loss vs. true health Why muscle is a metabolic organ, not just for appearance How rapid fat loss affects the face, posture, balance, and confidence Why muscle loss makes weight regain more likely The long-term risks of relying on injections without rebuilding the foundation How protein, movement, and strength training protect independence as we age This isn't about shaming anyone or dismissing medical tools. It's about informed choices. Health isn't something you outsource to a syringe—it's something you signal to your body every day through movement, nutrition, sleep, and consistency. The real goal isn't just to weigh less. The goal is to remain capable, strong, and confident inside your body. Because longevity without vitality isn't the win we think it is. 👉 Ask yourself: Am I just losing weight… or am I building a body I can truly live in? If this message resonated with you, like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on health, strength, aging well, and building real healthspan.
