Does your GLP-1 feel like it's working great for the first few days after your injection...only for your hunger to suddenly come roaring back right before your next shot? If you've ever reached day five, six, or seven and thought, "Wait—is my GLP-1 wearing off?" you're definitely not the only one who's wondered. In this episode of Your GLP-1 Bestie, Registered Dietitian and GLP-1 user Gianna Beasley breaks down why your appetite may feel different throughout your injection week, why feeling h...
Sep 28
23 min
Feeling absolutely exhausted since starting your GLP-1? Maybe you're losing weight and your appetite is finally quieter…but suddenly you're dragging through the afternoon, struggling through workouts, or wondering why you could take a nap at literally any moment. So—is fatigue just a normal part of taking Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound? Or is something else going on? In this episode of Your GLP-1 Bestie, Registered Dietitian Gianna Beasley breaks down some of the reasons you may be fe...
Sep 21
21 min
Just started a GLP-1 and wondering what you're actually supposed to do now? Maybe you just took your first dose of Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound. Maybe you're a few weeks in and wondering why you don't feel dramatically different yet. Or maybe your prescription is sitting in the refrigerator and you're trying to figure out how to do this "right" from day one. This episode is your GLP-1 beginner's guide. As both a Registered Dietitian who works with GLP-1 users and someone who has bee...
Sep 14
21 min
What should your plate actually look like when you're taking a GLP-1? You've heard you need protein. You've heard you need fiber. You know eating as little as possible isn't the goal. But when it comes time to actually make breakfast, lunch, or dinner...what are you supposed to put together? In this episode of Your GLP-1 Bestie, Registered Dietitian Gianna Beasley breaks down a simple, flexible framework for building balanced meals while taking medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and ...
Sep 7
22 min
Are you actually eating enough on your GLP-1? If you're taking Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound, you may be eating significantly less than you did before—and that's partly the point. But there's an important difference between having a reduced appetite and not adequately nourishing your body. Maybe you're rarely hungry anymore. Maybe you get to the end of the day and realize you've barely eaten. Or maybe the scale is moving quickly, so you've assumed that eating as little as possible me...
Aug 31
29 min
What should you actually buy at the grocery store when you’re taking a GLP-1? If you’re taking Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound and you’ve ever found yourself wandering the grocery store wondering what foods you should be eating, this episode is for you. As a Registered Dietitian and GLP-1 user myself, I’m taking you grocery shopping with me! We’re walking aisle by aisle through the foods I keep on hand to make eating well on a GLP-1 simpler, more satisfying, and much more realistic. We...
Aug 24
29 min
Feeling like you’re doing everything “right” on your GLP-1 but still not seeing the results you expected? You’re not alone. As a Registered Dietitian who specializes in GLP-1 medications, I’ve worked with hundreds of people taking Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound—and I continue to see the same nutrition mistakes come up again and again. The good news? Most of them are completely fixable. In this episode, I’m breaking down the seven biggest nutrition mistakes I see people make while tak...
Aug 17
32 min
Wondering how much protein you actually need while taking Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound? You've probably heard over and over again that you need to "eat more protein" on a GLP-1—but how much do you really need? Do protein shakes count? Can you eat too much protein? And is it true that your body can only absorb 30 grams at a time? In this episode, Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer, and GLP-1 expert Gianna answers the most common questions she hears from clients about pr...
Aug 10
40 min
Can you drink alcohol while taking Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound? If you've been wondering whether it's safe to enjoy a glass of wine, a cocktail on vacation, or a drink at a wedding while taking a GLP-1 medication, you're not alone. This is one of the most common questions I get as a Registered Dietitian. The good news? For many people, alcohol doesn't have to be completely off-limits. But your body may respond differently than it did before starting your medication. In this episode...
Aug 3
23 min
Traveling while taking Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound? Wondering how to enjoy your vacation without feeling like you're undoing all of your progress? The good news is—you don't have to choose between making memories and staying on track. In this episode, Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer, Gianna shares her practical, flexible approach to traveling on a GLP-1. From airports and road trips to cruises, all-inclusive resorts, and family vacations, you'll learn how to confid...
Jul 27
23 min
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