If you’re starting Zepbound — especially the 2.5 mg starter dose — there’s one question I hear all the time: “How long is this nausea going to last?” First, let me say this clearly and calmly: 👉 Mild nausea at the beginning is common.👉 It’s usually temporary.👉 And it does not mean you’re doing anything wrong. Let’s talk about what’s normal, what helps, and when to check in with your provider — without spiraling or assuming the worst. 🌱 What the 2.5 mg Dose Is Actually For The 2.5 mg dose is not a weight-loss dose.It’s what I lovingly call the “getting acquainted” dose. Your body is meeting a medication that: Your digestive system is basically saying: “Oh… okay. We’re … [Read more...] about Nausea on Zepbound: How Long It Lasts (and How to Get Through It)
Nutrition
Fiber Supplements, Magnesium, and Digestion on Zepbound: A Practical Guide for GLP-1 Users
Fiber supplements can be incredibly helpful — when used intentionally. On Zepbound (and other GLP-1 medications), digestion is slower by design. The goal isn’t more fiber at all costs — it’s the right type, at the right time, in the right amount, often alongside magnesium. Let’s break this down without fear or confusion. 🌱 Food Comes First (Always) Before adding supplements, aim to get fiber from whole foods: If digestion is moving reasonably well with food + hydration + walking + magnesium, you may not need a fiber supplement at all. Supplements are tools — not requirements. 🧂 Magnesium: Often the Missing Piece for GLP-1 Digestion Before adding fiber — or alongside it — magnesium is often the simplest … [Read more...] about Fiber Supplements, Magnesium, and Digestion on Zepbound: A Practical Guide for GLP-1 Users
Let’s Talk About Poop (Yes, Really): A Simple Guide to Digestion on GLP-1’s Like Zepbound
If you’re on Zepbound — or thinking about it — we need to have a quick, honest chat about something deeply important: Your digestion. More specifically: Will I poop like a normal human?(Valid question. VERY valid.) Zepbound is an incredible tool for appetite regulation, metabolic health, and weight loss — but it does slow digestion. And for many women, especially in the first few weeks, that can mean things feel a little… backed up. The good news?This is manageable, normal, and not a sign anything is “wrong.” Let’s walk through a gentle, sustainable way to support digestion without panic, extremes, or living on laxatives. 🌿 First: What’s Actually Happening? Zepbound slows gastric emptying. … [Read more...] about Let’s Talk About Poop (Yes, Really): A Simple Guide to Digestion on GLP-1’s Like Zepbound
Thinking About Zepbound? Here’s What to Expect (and What I Want You To Know)
If you’ve been curious about Zepbound or watching friends have big success on it, you’re not alone. GLP-1 medications are having a moment — and for good reason. They can be powerful tools for weight loss, metabolic health, and reducing long-term risk. But like any tool, they work best when you understand what they are… and what they aren’t. As a health coach who has walked alongside many women on this journey — and as someone who has coached through countless habit changes, plateaus, wins, setbacks — I want to give you a clear, compassionate rundown of what to expect if you’re thinking about Zepbound. This isn’t hype. This isn’t fear-mongering.This is the middle path: informed, grounded, and supportive. Let’s get into it. 🌟 … [Read more...] about Thinking About Zepbound? Here’s What to Expect (and What I Want You To Know)