I would love to sit here and say that taking a GLP-1 medication was the ‘easy way out’ for weight loss. But like anything in life, nothing comes for free. Taking a GLP-1 medication has been more of a slow, steady ride, with a few unexpected twists along the way. If you’ve just started your GLP-1 journey, you might be brimming with excitement for what lies ahead (and justifiably so). But there are a few things that no one really warns you about and as I’ve learned, it’s important to talk about them so you’re fully prepared.

A lot of people are very fortunate to experience no side effects when taking a GLP-1 medication for weight loss. However, if like me, you are experiencing a few ‘digestive discomforts’ then the good news is that you can manage or even avoid many of these side effects by making gradual changes to your diet. Here’s how to adjust your eating habits to support your journey on GLP-1 medications.