Just Started a GLP-1? Your First 30 Days, Week by Week

Starting a GLP-1 medication can bring a lot of questions. What should you eat? What if your appetite changes? How do you manage meals, recognize concerning symptoms, and know when to ask for help?

In this episode, we walk through a practical framework for your first month on a GLP-1 medication, including semaglutide or tirzepatide. Each week offers a few priorities to help you build manageable routines and prepare for conversations with your healthcare team.

This is a guide to what to focus on—not a prediction of how quickly your appetite, symptoms, or weight should change.

In this episode, we cover:

• Week one: Understanding your prescription, knowing whom to contact, and keeping easy meals available.
• Week two: Supporting adequate nutrition when appetite changes, including protein, food variety, and regular eating opportunities.
• Week three: Troubleshooting practical obstacles, managing common gastrointestinal symptoms, and recognizing when to seek medical attention.
• Week four: Reviewing your experience, discussing movement, and preparing useful questions for follow-up.

We also discuss why someone else’s medication instructions, protein target, or first-month experience may not apply to you.

Your next step

Choose one action that would help you right now: clarify a medication instruction, plan an easy lunch, stock a backup meal, or contact your healthcare team about a concern.

Save this episode to revisit during your first month, and share it with someone who’s getting started.

Coming next: A realistic day of meals, with ideas you can adapt to your preferences, schedule, and nutritional needs.

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**Disclaimer: This episode and this podcast are not medical advice, consult with your own pr...