Medical Disclaimer

The short version (July 2026)

GetUNheavy is here to help you understand and navigate real life around GLP-1 medications, weight management, food, movement, side effects, confidence, relationships and everything that comes with the journey.

We are not your healthcare provider. GetUNheavy does not provide medical advice.

The information on GetUNheavy.com—including articles, guides, downloads, books, emails, social media, checklists, illustrations and other content—is provided for general educational and informational purposes only.

This is not medical care

Nothing published or sold by GetUNheavy is intended to:

Diagnose a medical condition
Treat or cure a disease or condition
Replace professional medical advice
Recommend a specific prescription medication
Tell you whether you should start, stop or change a medication
Provide individualized nutrition, medical or mental health treatment
Replace care from a qualified healthcare professional

Always talk with an appropriate licensed healthcare professional about questions concerning your health, medications, symptoms, side effects, nutrition or treatment.

Do not start, stop, change the dose of, or otherwise change how you use a prescription medication based on something you read on GetUNheavy.

GLP-1 medications

GetUNheavy discusses GLP-1 and related medications because they are part of real life for many members of our audience.

These are prescription medications. Whether a medication is appropriate for you depends on your individual health, medical history, other medications and other factors that should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare professional.

Medication effects, side effects and weight-loss results vary from person to person.

References to a medication, manufacturer, study, treatment approach or personal experience should not be interpreted as an endorsement, prescription or guarantee of a particular result.

Personal stories are personal stories

We believe real experiences matter, which is why GetUNheavy talks about the parts of this journey that often don't make it into the brochure.

But one person's experience is not everyone's experience.

Stories, testimonials, anecdotes, examples and comments from Alice B. Templeton, contributors, customers or community members describe individual perspectives and experiences. They should not be interpreted as evidence that you will have the same experience or result.

Our guides and products

GetUNheavy sells entertaining, educational and lifestyle content, including digital guides, books, checklists, trackers and other resources.Purchasing or using a GetUNheavy product does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship, and our products are not substitutes for professional medical care.

We work to make our educational content useful and accurate. Health and medical information can change, however, and we cannot guarantee that every piece of information will always reflect the latest research, regulatory guidance, medication labeling or clinical recommendations.

When something doesn't feel right

If you have symptoms, side effects or concerns about a medication, contact an appropriate healthcare professional.

If you believe you may be experiencing a medical emergency, seek immediate emergency medical assistance. Do not rely on GetUNheavy content to evaluate or manage an emergency.

Third-party information

GetUNheavy may reference or link to research, healthcare organizations, government agencies, manufacturers, products, services or other third-party resources. A reference or link does not necessarily mean that GetUNheavy endorses that organization, product, service or viewpoint. We are not responsible for the accuracy, availability or practices of third-party websites or resources.

Independence and commercial relationships

Some GetUNheavy content may contain affiliate links, sponsorships or other commercial relationships. When applicable, we will disclose those relationships.

Compensation does not change our responsibility to distinguish paid relationships from independent editorial content.

Use your judgment—and use your healthcare team

Our goal is to make the GLP-1 conversation more useful, human and occasionally a lot less awkward.

We can give you information.

We can share experiences.

We can ask the questions nobody else seems to be asking.

But decisions about your health belong between you and the qualified healthcare professionals caring for you.

Questions about this disclaimer may be submitted through our Contact page.