MARGARET POWELL  ·  FUNCTIONAL NUTRITIONIST

The tool that helped me
finally feel like myself
again.

After years of doing everything “right” and still feeling stuck, I started microdosing tirzepatide — and everything changed. Here’s my story, and the resources I wish I’d had from day one.

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MY STORY

I tried everything.
Then I tried this.

In spring 2025, I was sitting at a high body fat percentage with stubborn inflammation, elevated blood sugar, and cyclical acne — completely frustrated that my body wasn’t responding the way it used to, despite doing all the right things.

After deep research into the science behind microdosing GLP-1/GIP agonists, I decided to start tirzepatide at a very low, intentional dose. I took it slow and stayed deeply connected to how my body was responding.

Over the course of 9 months, 20 lbs of stubborn inflammation left my body. I gained muscle. My blood sugar stabilized. My skin cleared. And I stepped into the strongest, most confident version of myself I’ve ever known.

As a functional nutritionist, I was watching this unfold from both sides — as a patient and as a clinician. What I learned changed how I think about hormonal health, inflammation, and what’s truly possible.

BEFORE

APRIL 2026

20 LBS OF FAT LOSS · MUSCLE GAINED

“I don’t just recommend this as a clinician — I lived it. And I want to make sure you have everything you need to start with confidence.”

FREE RESOURCES

Start with the right information.

Two guides written from my clinical expertise and personal experience — so you don’t have to piece it together yourself.

FREE GUIDE

GLP-1 & Peptide
Starter Guide

Everything you need to begin your GLP-1 journey with confidence — what to expect, how to dose intentionally, and how to support your body throughout the process.

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FREE GUIDE

Perimenopause
Resource Guide

Navigating perimenopause is complex — and peptides may be one piece of the puzzle. This guide covers the hormonal landscape and what actually moves the needle.

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DEEP DIVES

Want the clinical detail?

I write in-depth articles on peptides, hormones, and metabolic health on Substack — from my experience as both a functional nutritionist and someone living this protocol.

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