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The most comprehensive GLP-1 book ever written. The last weight loss book you will ever need.

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The GLP-1 Bible

The most comprehensive GLP-1 book ever written. And it is not even close.

Your doctor has 15 minutes. The internet has a million conflicting answers. This book has 44 chapters, 12 appendices, and the real clinical answers built from treating over 5,000 patients. Read it and you will understand your GLP-1 treatment better than most physicians do.

Written by a board-certified obesity medicine physician who takes tirzepatide himself, lost 80 pounds on it, and got tired of watching patients get bad guidance from providers who do not know these medications the way he does.

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44
Chapters
5,000+
Patient Cases
12
Appendices
80 lbs
Lost by the Author

Why I wrote this book

Because I got tired of watching it happen. Patient after patient showing up in my clinic after months on a GLP-1 with no dose adjustments, no lab work, no nutrition plan, and no idea whether what they were experiencing was normal. Providers handing out prescriptions like candy and then disappearing. Patients Googling their side effects at midnight and getting answers that are flat-out wrong. I wrote this book because 5,000+ patients taught me that the medication works, but only when somebody actually teaches you how to use it.

Nothing like this exists. There are blog posts. There are Reddit threads. There are pamphlets your pharmacy staples to the bag. None of them come close. The GLP-1 Bible covers everything: the science behind how these medications work, every side effect and what to actually do about it, how to eat, how to train, how to protect your muscle mass, how to handle plateaus, how to navigate insurance, how to transition into maintenance, and dozens of topics most doctors never bring up. It is written for patients, not physicians, but it does not dumb anything down. You deserve to understand what is happening in your body and why.

I take tirzepatide myself. I have lost 80 pounds on it. Every chapter in this book is built from real clinical experience and grounded in current evidence, written by a physician who lives this alongside his patients.

What is inside

Foreword, 44 chapters, and 12 appendices across five parts. No filler. No fluff. Every chapter is grounded in clinical evidence and real patient experience. Read it cover to cover or grab the chapter you need right now.

Part I: The Science
Your body, the disease, and how these medications actually work
Foreword by Dr. Clete Barrick
1Obesity Is a Disease
2How GLP-1 Medications Work
3Other Obesity Medications
4Type 2 Diabetes and Insulin Resistance
5The Reward Pathway and Food Noise
6Before You Start: Contraindications
7The N-of-1 Philosophy
8Weight Loss the Right Way
Part II: Your Treatment
Starting, titrating, managing, and mastering your medication
9What to Expect: Your First Weeks
10Dose Optimization
11Side Effects: Separating Headlines from Reality
12Injection Technique
13The Complete Dosing Playbook
14Special Populations
15Combination and Adjunctive Therapies
Part III: Fueling Your Results
Nutrition, exercise, supplements, labs, and what you see in the mirror
16Protein: The Non-Negotiable
17Nutrition Beyond Protein
18Your Gut on GLP-1
19Cardiovascular Exercise
20Resistance Training
21Sleep and Weight Loss
22Cortisol, Stress, and Your Weight
23Commonly Used Supplements
24What Your Lab Work Is Telling You
25Skin, Hair, and the Mirror
Part IV: The Whole Person
Your mind, relationships, body beyond weight, and navigating the system
26The Mental and Emotional Side
27GLP-1s and Sexual Health
28GLP-1s and Addiction
29GLP-1s and Your Life Stage
30Your Inner Circle
31Your Medical Team
32GLP-1s and AI: Your Digital Medical Advocate
33Bariatric Surgery and GLP-1s
34Compounding Pharmacies Demystified
35From Prescription to Pen: Your GLP-1 Pharmacy Playbook
36Navigating Insurance and Prior Authorization
37The GLP-1 Travel Guide
Part V: The Long View
Reaching your goal, staying there, and what comes next
38Reaching Your Goal: Now What?
39GLP-1 Myths and Misinformation
40The Future of Obesity Medicine
41Real Stories, Real Results
42Letter to Your Future Self
43Your GLP-1 and Weight Loss Toolkit
44Frequently Asked Questions
Appendices (A through L)

Resources & trackers, recipes with macros, medication comparison charts, unit/mg conversion tables, telehealth provider comparison, conversation scripts, insurance appeal template, glossary, references, recommended channels, sample workout plans, and AI prompt templates.

Who this book is for

You. Whether you are considering a GLP-1 for the first time, stuck on a plateau, struggling with side effects nobody warned you about, or approaching your goal weight with no idea what comes next. This book meets you where you are. Every chapter gives you the clinical context so you understand why, and the practical steps so you know exactly what to do.

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Dr. Clete Barrick is dual board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, a U.S. Navy veteran, and the founder of Barrick Health. He has treated over 5,000 patients with GLP-1 medications and takes tirzepatide himself. He earned his medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine and spent eight years on active duty, including two years with the 3rd Marine Division in Okinawa, Japan.

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