I learned about GLP-1s in my undergrad to become a dietitian (very briefly and only in regards to diabetes care since it was over 9 years ago...) but learning the physiology of a medication and actually experiencing it are two very different things.

After spending months intentionally changing my habits while my weight stayed stuck, I decided with my doctor (and husband, because out of pocket cost is a real thing) to try a GLP-1 medication. Three months later, I've had an unusually strong response, and being both the dietitian AND the patient has changed the way I think about these medications.

In this episode, I'm talking about what I've learned from my own experience, including:

• The difference between understanding appetite regulation and actually experiencing it
• The emotional whiplash of losing weight quickly aft ...