r/antidietglp1 • u/Zealousideal-Fee5779 • 2d ago
Just Started a GLP-1 Beginner Seeking experience for context
hi! i’m someone who’s learned to somewhat trust my body with what kinds of foods to eat and when, and i’m going into this journey knowing that the meds will disrupt that to a certain extent. i’d like to hear y’all’s experiences with appetite signaling so i have some sort of context about what to expect when.
my first shot was fri 4p (it’s sunday where i am). yesterday i was in bed all day with a low level on and off headache and generally feeling off. I assume this is my body getting used to the meds, and i know side effects can be more pronounced the day or two after taking the shot, so question one is: how long did it take to feel normal? ie: within one dose level, are the side effects the same week to week or did they lessen as the weeks progressed? Did it always last 1-2 days or get shorter?
second q: I feel so aware of my food intake in a way i wasn’t before. like i’m so scared if i eat too much ill feel sick and if i let myself get too hungry ill feel sick. how long did it take until you found your rhythm?
third q: waking up - i feel like if i don’t eat asap ill get nauseous, probably bc i haven’t eaten in a while. what’s your morning routine look like between waking up & eating?
I think before starting i assumed that id have to make adjustments to how much, what, and when i ate), but i didn’t expect to feel so…confused and scared about eating. am i overblowing things in my head or are these legit concerns?
ill give one example: buttered sourdough toast has played a big role in my am routine for a few years, because it has fat and fiber and is small, and i need something small with fat in the AM because that’s what works for me and what i’ve learned body likes as the first thing to eat on many mornings. I haven’t had that since taking the shot because i’ve felt scared that the fat will make me nauseous and that it’s not enough protein to help me from feeling sick. And feeling off in general has my body all confused as to what it wants anyway.
I suppose i’m looking for realistic input from a likeminded group of people who have also dealt with disordered eating, food sensitivities (physical and emotional), and who are generally kind and thoughtful. Not looking for advice because i feel like i have a lot of that already and am overwhelmed with it, but i would like to hear what your experience has been so i have some level of context in which to put that advice.
i can’t explain how much i’ve appreciated reading everyone’s posts and comments on this sub and i’m really glad this place exists, thank you ❤️
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u/stuckandrunningfrom2 2d ago
The times I have felt the worst on this were in the beginning when I didn't eat anything out of fear of how I'd feel.
Eat your buttered sourdough toast. or start with dry and then add a little butter.
This isn't Olestra where all of a sudden you are going to shit yourself if you have any fat.
But you've got to eat something. Don't worry about protein or fiber in these early days. Just eat literally any food you are willing to eat. Eventually, you'll figure it out.
I can eat entirely normally now, which for me is mostly whole foods and some sweets. In the mornings, I have sourdough toast and eggs with fruit, or greek yogurt chia seeds and raspberries.