10 Things I’ve Learned on GLP-1 Medications (After 2 Years!)
I’ve been on GLP-1 medications for over two years—and I’ve lost 75 pounds in the process. But weight loss? That’s only part of the story. What changed me most wasn’t just what I saw on the scale—it was everything I learned along the way.
When I first started, I had no idea what the hell I was doing. The meds helped, yes. But they didn’t erase the spiraling, the self-doubt, the random side effects, or the emotional stuff that comes with any big transformation. And honestly? I’m still figuring it out. But I’m a lot further along than I used to be.
So here are 10 things I’ve learned since starting this journey—things I wish someone had told me earlier.
1. The shot isn’t magic, but your rhythm can be.
It felt magical at first. The hunger disappeared. The weight came off. But eventually, it faded—and I realized the meds weren’t going to carry me forever. I had to build a rhythm: eating earlier, prioritizing protein, staying hydrated, and listening to my body instead of pushing through everything.
2. If the scale is your only measure of progress, you’ll always feel behind.
Weight loss isn’t linear—especially on GLP-1s. Stalls, spikes, and slow stretches are normal. I had to start noticing other wins: more energy, fewer cravings, more peace with food. The scale can’t measure all of that.
3. Side effects aren’t punishment, they’re feedback.
My main issue was stomach discomfort (hi, diarrhea), and I used to see it as something going wrong. Now I see it as my body talking to me. It usually meant I needed more food, more hydration, or better timing. The symptoms weren’t failures—they were clues.
4. Not all hunger is physical.
Some of my biggest struggles happened when I was full—but still wanting to eat. That kind of hunger is emotional. Habitual. It’s comfort, boredom, stress. GLP-1s can quiet physical hunger, but they don’t erase patterns. You’ve still got to unpack what’s underneath.
5. You don’t need to force hunger, you need to fuel smart.
I thought no appetite meant I didn’t need food. Wrong. I felt worse when I skipped meals or ate too little. Fueling with intention—especially protein—helped me feel steady, clear-headed, and actually better on the meds.
6. A stall isn’t failure. It’s part of it.
Every stall made me question everything—until I realized they’re normal. Plateaus are just your body stabilizing. It doesn’t mean you’re stuck. It means your body’s adjusting, and progress is still happening underneath the surface.
7. You don’t need to earn your meals, you need to support the meds.
Skipping meals or under-eating doesn’t help you lose faster—it just messes up how the meds work. I had to let go of that “earn your food” mentality and start asking: what does my body need to feel supported today?
8. There’s no “on track” or “off track.” There’s just life.
Some days are messy. Some weeks don’t go to plan. That doesn’t mean you failed—it means you’re living. I had to learn how to keep going without restarting every time things weren’t perfect.
9. You can lose weight and still feel lost.
Even with progress, I still had moments where I didn’t feel better. The emotional work doesn’t disappear just because the number on the scale changes. That’s why I built The GLP1 Girl Code—for the support I wish I had when I was figuring all of this out.
10. You don’t have to be perfect to make progress.
This is the biggest one. I used to think I had to do everything “right” to see results. But I made so much progress in the messy middle. Consistency > perfection. Always.
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