What My Doctor Forgot to Tell Me About My New GLP-1 Prescription
The one mistake that made my first week miserable—and how you can avoid it: Download My Free GLP-1 Starter Guide
"The worst mistake of my GLP-1 journey happened before I even took my first shot. My doctor offered anti-nausea medication, and I declined, thinking I could tough it out. That week of feeling like I had the stomach flu taught me that sometimes 'toughing it out' is just plain foolish."
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It happened because I was woefully unprepared for what I was about to experience.
After that disaster became my bestselling book, The GLP-1 Revolution, people keep asking me the same question: "What do you wish you'd known BEFORE you started?"
So I created something I wish had existed when I was staring at that injection pen, completely clueless...
The Doctor Visit That Left Me Hanging
Like everyone should do, I had a thorough meeting with my doctor before starting GLP-1 medication. I love my doctor—she's fantastic—but what I didn't realize at that appointment was how unprepared I really was.
She covered all the important medical bases: potential side effects to watch for, changes in vision, thyroid issues, and warned me to keep exercising despite possible nausea and abdominal discomfort.
What I now realize is that she'd never really compiled real-world information from patients who were actually taking the shot. There should be a support group for this! (I've since learned to find amazing support online—it's such a personal journey, and many people are reluctant to admit they're taking the medication, but online you can get support and stay anonymous if you prefer.)
Fast Forward: 50 Pounds Down and Still Learning
Now, almost a year into my journey and 50 pounds lighter, the most common questions I get are: How do you cope with the side effects? How do you stick with it?
Just a couple of weeks ago, after my third and final dosage increase, I found myself needing all my own advice again to get over this final hurdle. That's when I decided to compile everything I'd learned into one comprehensive guide.
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The Things Nobody Talks About
As I was putting together my tips, I realized there were crucial things I'd forgotten to mention—the little discoveries that made all the difference:
The Morning Sickness Connection: For anyone who has been pregnant, those first few weeks often feel a lot like morning sickness. My lifesavers became:
Saltines (keep a little something in your stomach at all times)
Vegetable soup (weird but oddly comforting, and it goes down—and stays down—easily)
Scrambled egg whites (strange but they fill the gap, provide protein, and don't upset my stomach)
The Stress Factor Nobody Mentions: Here's something that caught me completely off guard—when I get stressed, I feel dramatically worse. Normally, stress gives me headaches or makes me edgy. I've never been a "stomachache person."
But on GLP-1? Stress hits my stomach hard.
This discovery led me to double down on stress management, which has been life-changing beyond just the medication effects. Daily meditation and journaling became non-negotiables. I journal about both the good and challenging parts of each day, always ending with gratitude for this transformation opportunity.
What I Wish I'd Known From Day One
The truth is, starting GLP-1 is a journey that extends far beyond the physical effects. It's a complete rewiring of your relationship with food, stress, and self-care.
After helping hundreds of people through my book and personal conversations, I've compiled everything into a free starter guide that covers:
The preparation mistakes that cost me a miserable first week
Specific foods that actually help (with brand recommendations)
Some very unexpected side effects - that are actually great!
Week-by-week meal plans for when thinking about food feels impossible
Timeline expectations that are actually realistic
Your Complete Roadmap
[Download my free GLP-1 Starter Guide here] - it's everything I wish someone had handed me before I took that first shot.
And if you want the complete story of my transformation, including the science (in easy-to-understand explanations), The GLP-1 Revolution takes you through the whole journey—from that clueless first injection to sustainable success.
Now, almost 50 pounds lighter and with an ever-evolving relationship with food and stress, I'm incredibly grateful for this journey. Even the difficult parts taught me something valuable.
The key is knowing you don't have to figure it out alone.
What questions do you have about starting or continuing your GLP-1 journey? I read every comment and love hearing about your experiences.
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