Over the past year or so, I've written a lot about GLP-1 medications. I've written about preparing before you start, what to expect during the first few weeks, managing nausea, meeting protein goals, supporting digestion, protecting muscle, and navigating the many surprises that can come with medications like Wegovy, Zepbound, and Retatrutide. Those conversations matter, and I stand by every one of them. For many women, these medications have been life-changing. They've quieted the food noise, improved health markers, and made weight loss feel possible after years—sometimes decades—of struggle. But lately, I've found myself becoming increasingly interested in a different conversation. Not the beginning of the GLP-1 … [Read more...] about What Happens After Wegovy, Zepbound & Retatrutide? Life Beyond GLP-1s
How to Prepare Before Starting a GLP-1 for Weight Loss
If you’re considering starting a GLP-1 medication, chances are this isn’t your first attempt at change. You’ve likely tried eating differently. Exercising more. Tracking. Restricting. Hiring a personal trainer. And maybe it worked… for a while. But not in a way that lasted. And now you’re wondering: “If I’m going to do this... how do I do it well?” The truth is: GLP-1 medications can be powerful tools. But the women who feel the most steady and successful on them are the ones who prepare before the first injection. Here’s how. 1. Build a Protein Baseline One of the biggest mistakes I see? Women wait until their appetite drops to start thinking about protein. By then, eating can feel like a … [Read more...] about How to Prepare Before Starting a GLP-1 for Weight Loss
GLP-1 Medications for Menopausal Weight Gain: What the Research Says
If you’ve hit your mid-40s or 50s and thought: You’re not imagining it. Menopause changes your metabolism. And for many women, it changes their relationship with hunger, fat storage, and body composition in ways that feel wildly unfair. Let’s talk about why that happens — and how GLP-1 medications are being used to help. Why Menopausal Weight Gain Feels So Different During perimenopause and menopause, estrogen levels decline. That shift affects more than your cycle. Research shows lower estrogen levels can: That abdominal fat gain isn’t just cosmetic — visceral fat is metabolically active and linked to higher risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. So when women say, “This isn’t the same weight … [Read more...] about GLP-1 Medications for Menopausal Weight Gain: What the Research Says
What to Expect in Your First Few Weeks on a GLP-1
(The emotional, physical, and practical shifts no one fully prepares you for) Most women don’t talk about this part. The first injection isn’t just medical — it’s emotional. There’s hope.There’s relief.There’s fear.There’s excitement.There’s that quiet thought in the back of your mind: “What if this finally works?” And sometimes right behind it: “What if it doesn’t?” If you’re about to start — or you’re a week or two in — here’s what you can realistically expect in your first few weeks on a GLP-1 medication. Week 1: The Anticipation Phase For many women, the first dose feels bigger than it looks. You may feel: Physically, you might notice: And that last one? Is normal. Starter doses are not … [Read more...] about What to Expect in Your First Few Weeks on a GLP-1