I learned about GLP-1s in my undergrad to become a dietitian (very briefly and only in regards to diabetes care since it was over 9 years ago...) but learning the physiology of a medication and actually experiencing it are two very different things.
After spending months intentionally changing my habits while my weight stayed stuck, I decided with my doctor (and husband, because out of pocket cost is a real thing) to try a GLP-1 medication. Three months later, I've had an unusually strong response, and being both the dietitian AND the patient has changed the way I think about these medications.
In this episode, I'm talking about what I've learned from my own experience, including:
The difference between understanding appetite regulation and actually experiencing it
The emotional whiplash of losing weight quickly after a long plateau
Why faster weight loss isn't automatically better
Why protein and strength training have become even bigger priorities for me
My experience staying on a low dose rather than automatically increasing it
Why your individual response matters
The importance of talking with your prescriber and advocating for yourself
Why medication is still a tool—not a replacement for nutrition, movement and sustainable routines
I'm also sharing why I don't fall into either of the internet camps of “everyone should take a GLP-1” or “no one should.”
Your body, health, preferences and experience matter. And your plan should reflect that.
If you're taking a GLP-1 or considering one, I've also created a free GLP-1 Weight Loss Roadmap to help you understand the nutrition and habits worth focusing on along the way.
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