Your GLP-1 Bestie

Thought your GLP-1 medication would completely eliminate sugar cravings? If you’re taking Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound and still find yourself craving chocolate, sweets, chips, or your favorite snacks, you’re definitely not alone. The truth is, cravings are much more complex than most people realize—and having cravings doesn’t automatically mean your medication has stopped working. In th...

Started feeling hungry again on your GLP-1 and wondering if your medication has stopped working? You’re not alone. One of the biggest misconceptions about Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound is that you should never feel hungry. But the truth is, hunger is a normal biological signal—and experiencing hunger doesn’t automatically mean your GLP-1 isn’t working. In this episode, Registered Dietiti...

If I could go back and start my GLP-1 journey all over again, there are a lot of things I would do differently. Not because I regret taking a GLP-1—but because there were lessons I had to learn through experience that I wish someone had told me from the very beginning. In this episode, Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer, and GLP-1 user Gianna Beasley shares the biggest things she wis...

Worried about gaining weight back after Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound? You’re not alone. One of the biggest concerns people have during their GLP-1 journey is what happens after the weight loss phase—and how to actually maintain their results long-term. In this episode, Registered Dietitian and GLP-1 expert Gianna breaks down what sustainable weight maintenance really looks like, why main...

One of the biggest questions people ask about GLP-1 medications is: “What happens if I stop taking it?” Whether you’re taking Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound, you may have concerns about losing insurance coverage, reaching your goal weight, medication costs, long-term use, or the possibility of regaining weight in the future. In this episode, Registered Dietitian and GLP-1 expert Gianna bre...

GLP-1 weight loss is about so much more than just the number on the scale. If you’re taking Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound and feeling emotionally overwhelmed, anxious, conflicted, or even surprised by how much this journey is affecting your mindset—you are not alone. In this episode, Registered Dietitian and GLP-1 expert Gianna dives into the mental and emotional side of GLP-1 weight loss...

Dealing with constipation, nausea, or bloating on a GLP-1 like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound? You are definitely not alone. Digestive side effects are some of the most common challenges people experience on GLP-1 medications—but there’s a huge difference between expected side effects and feeling miserable all the time. In this episode, Registered Dietitian and GLP-1 expert Gianna breaks d...

Noticing more hair shedding since starting a GLP-1 like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound? You are not alone—and despite what social media might say, there’s a lot of misinformation about hair loss on GLP-1 medications. In this episode, Registered Dietitian and GLP-1 expert Gianna breaks down the science behind hair loss and rapid weight loss, including what current evidence actually suggests...

Do you actually need to exercise on a GLP-1? If you’re taking Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound and wondering whether workouts really matter for weight loss, this episode is for you. In this episode, Registered Dietitian and Certified Personal Trainer Gianna breaks down the science behind fat loss vs muscle loss on GLP-1 medications, and why movement, strength training, and protein intake mat...

What do you actually eat on a GLP-1? If you’re taking a GLP-1 like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound, figuring out what to eat can feel confusing—especially when your appetite is low, you get full quickly, or nothing sounds good. In this episode, Registered Dietitian and GLP-1 expert Gianna walks you through a realistic “what I eat in a day” on a GLP-1—focused on simple meals that support ene...

Started a GLP-1 like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound and wondering… is this side effect normal? From nausea and constipation to bloating, fatigue, and feeling full after just a few bites, GLP-1 side effects can feel overwhelming—especially when no one fully explained what to expect. In this episode, Registered Dietitian and GLP-1 expert Gianna breaks down the most common GLP-1 side effects...

Starting a GLP-1 like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound and wondering… when is this actually supposed to start working? If you’ve been scrolling social media and seeing dramatic before-and-afters, it can feel frustrating when your own progress feels slower. The truth is: GLP-1 medications are not designed for overnight results (and for many people, real momentum starts building a few months i...

Struggling to eat enough on a GLP-1 like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound? You’re not alone. One of the biggest challenges people face on GLP-1 medications is low appetite- and accidentally under-eating, which can lead to fatigue, hair loss, muscle loss, low energy, and even stalled weight loss. In this episode, Registered Dietitian and GLP-1 expert Gianna breaks down exactly how to eat enou...

Not losing weight on a GLP-1 like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound? You’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong. In this episode, Registered Dietitian and GLP-1 expert Gianna breaks down the 5 most common reasons weight loss stalls on GLP-1 medications —and what to do instead. If you feel like your progress is slower than expected, completely stalled, or just confusing… this episode...

Gianna Beasley, MS, RD, CPT shares practical strategies for meal planning on a GLP-1, emphasizing simplicity, flexibility, and sustainable habits. She discusses how to create balanced meals, streamline grocery shopping, and adapt meal prep to busy lifestyles, all while supporting health goals. Submit your episode ideas: HERE Meal planning tool: HERE 💖 WAYS TO WORK WITH ME If you’re tired of guess...

If you’ve ever had someone comment on your body, your weight loss, or how “different” you look while taking a GLP-1 medication, this episode is for you. In this episode of Your GLP-1 Bestie, Gianna Beasley, Registered Dietitian and Certified Personal Trainer, is talking about how to navigate body comments, weight loss compliments, unsolicited opinions, and emotionally triggering conversations whil...

Nausea is one of the most common side effects people experience while taking GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound — but sometimes the things making your nausea worse are actually everyday habits you may not even realize are contributing to it. In this episode, Registered Dietitian and Certified Personal Trainer, Gianna Beasley, breaks down the most common triggers that ca...

In this episode, Gianna Beasley, Registered Dietitian and Certified Personal Trainer, is joined by mental health therapist Kylie Lambert for a conversation about self-compassion, boundaries, communication, therapy, and why mental health matters so much on any health journey. Together, Gianna and Kylie talk about why therapy can be helpful even when you are not in crisis, how self-compassion is dif...

In this episode, Gianna Beasley interviews Aja Beckett, the founder of Shotsy, a companion app for individuals on GLP-1 medications. Aja shares her personal journey with obesity and the challenges she faced before discovering GLP-1s. We dive into the struggles of weight management, the creation of the Shotsy app, its features, and the importance of community support.  Shotsy is a mobile health tra...

Welcome to this weeks episode, I’m actually recovering from knee surgery that took a bit longer to recover from than anticipated. This episode was one of the first episodes I ever recorded in 2023 and I wanted to share it again since many of us will never scroll that far back- so we're gonna throw it back with some real life vulnerability! In this episode I delve deeper into my own experience...

In this episode, Gianna Beasley and Zach Niemiec discuss Zach's personal health journey, including his experiences with GLP-1 medications, bariatric surgery, and the importance of community support in weight management. They explore the challenges faced during Zach's journey, the role of social media in shaping perceptions of health, and the need to break free from diet culture. The conv...

In this episode, we are breaking down how to calculate your energy needs and why knowing this number matters for your metabolism, weight loss goals, and long-term health. Gianna explains why eating less and less is not always the answer, how chronic under-eating can impact your metabolism, and why many women may need to spend time eating at maintenance before trying to diet again. She also walks t...

One of the most common things people say after starting a GLP-1 medication is: “I wish I would have done this sooner.” In this episode, Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer, and GLP-1 Bestie Gianna Beasley breaks down two of the biggest regrets she hears from people taking GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro — and why these steps can make a huge difference in...

If you’ve been told carbs are “bad” or that you need to cut them out to lose weight on a GLP-1, this episode is your reminder that carbohydrates are not the enemy. In this episode, Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer, and GLP-1 Bestie Gianna Beasley breaks down why carbohydrates matter, how they support energy, blood sugar, digestion, workouts, and overall health, and why cutting them...

In this episode, Gianna Beasley, a registered dietitian and certified personal trainer, discusses the problematic TikTok trends surrounding GLP-1 medications. She highlights the dangers of misinformation and harmful content on social media, particularly focusing on trends that promote unhealthy eating habits and fear-mongering about side effects. Gianna emphasizes the importance of being a smart c...