GLP-1 and Your Body
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is a fascinating hormone — one your body already makes naturally after you eat. It helps regulate appetite, balance blood sugar and slow digestion so nutrients are absorbed gradually.
Medications that mimic GLP-1, such as those used for type 2 diabetes or weight loss, are incredibly effective at reducing hunger. But they also change the way your digestive system and metabolism behave — and that’s where nutrition and lifestyle support become essential.
What This Means for You:
Less hunger: Meals feel satisfying faster.
Slower digestion: Food stays in the stomach longer — helpful for fullness, but uncomfortable if meals are heavy.
Steadier blood sugar: You’ll experience fewer spikes and crashes, which can support energy and mood.
Reduced inflammation: Some people notice fewer aches, pains, or cravings.
But Here’s What Also Happens:
You eat less — but not always better.
Appetite suppression means many people skip meals or choose convenient foods rather than nourishing ones. This can leave the body under-fuelled and nutrient depleted.
Energy can drop.
Low calorie intake means fewer building blocks for energy production, hormone balance and immune health.
Digestion slows right down.
Many experience bloating, constipation, or reflux as the digestive tract adjusts. Adequate hydration, fibre and movement become crucial.
Muscle loss creeps in.
When protein intake drops, muscle mass declines — which can lower metabolism and increase the risk of weight gain later.
How to Support Your Body on (or Off) GLP-1:
- Prioritise protein at every meal — it supports muscle, blood sugar and satiety.
- Eat smaller, balanced meals — easier to digest and absorb when gastric emptying is slower.
- Stay hydrated — digestion and detoxification depend on fluid.
- Support your gut — include fibre, fermented foods and magnesium-rich greens.
- Keep moving — resistance and strength training preserve muscle and bone density.
- Don’t skip meals — fuel your body with quality over quantity.
GLP-1 medications can be powerful tools for certain individuals — but they’re most effective when used alongside good nutrition, movement and lifestyle support.
Your gut health, hormones and energy systems are interconnected. Nourishing them keeps your metabolism resilient, your mood steady and your results sustainable
Final Thought
Old habits can sneak back in once medication stops — especially if they’re not replaced with new, supportive routines.
Research shows that without behavioural and nutritional support, people typically regain around 75% of the weight lost after stopping GLP-1 treatment (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35441470/).
That’s not a failure — it’s simply how the body tries to restore balance.
But it highlights an important truth:
If you’re not also changing your habits, your results may not last.
This is why working with a qualified nutritional therapist alongside your treatment is such a worthwhile investment. It helps you get the best results now and build the skills to maintain them long after.
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