Your GLP-1 Bestie

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 while on a GLP-1 journey.

Whether you’re taking Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound, or another GLP-1 medication, body changes can bring up a lot — especially when people around you feel entitled to comment on your weight, appearance, or progress.

Gianna shares why comments about your body are not always helpful, even when people mean well, and how to protect your peace through boundaries, emotional regulation, and self-trust.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why unsolicited comments about someone’s body are not appropriate
• How weight loss “compliments” can feel triggering or complicated
• What to do when family, coworkers, or friends comment on your body
• How to set boundaries before holidays, events, or family gatherings
• Simple scripts for redirecting body comments in the moment
• Why someone else’s opinion of your body does not define your worth
• How to regulate your emotions after a triggering comment
• Why your GLP-1 journey is yours alone
• The reminder that memories, photos, and time with loved ones matter more than body image worries

A reminder from this episode:

Your body is not a focal point of conversation.

You are not more worthy because you lost weight.

You are not less worthy because your body changed.

And someone else’s comment only carries weight if you allow it to.

💖 WAYS TO WORK WITH ME

If you’re tired of guessing what to eat, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or trying to protect your muscle while losing weight…

✨ Join The GLP-1 Circle — my membership for support, strategy, and community

✨ Apply for 1:1 Coaching for high touch, personalized nutrition and fitness guidance aka the ultimate bestie experience

Book a one time consult with me here (Use code PODCAST for a discount)

FREE: Labs to Request Annually 

Connect with Me:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.gianna/

Website: https://www.giannabeasley.com/ 

**Disclaimer: This episode and this podcast are not medical advice, consult with your own pr...

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 can worsen nausea on GLP-1 medications and shares practical, realistic ways to help minimize discomfort and feel better during your journey.

From dehydration and constipation to eating patterns, food choices, alcohol, motion sickness, and more, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you better manage GLP-1 side effects and support your body.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• Common nausea triggers while taking GLP-1 medications
• Why greasy and high-fat foods may worsen nausea
• How dehydration can increase nausea and other GLP-1 side effects
• The connection between constipation and nausea
• Why under-eating and going too long without meals can make symptoms worse
• How overeating can lead to discomfort and nausea
• Why eating too close to bedtime may trigger reflux and nausea
• The impact of alcohol and motion sickness on GLP-1 side effects
• Why balanced meals and hydration matter so much on your GLP-1 journey
• Gianna’s personal experience navigating nausea on Mounjaro

Reminders From This Episode:

Your GLP-1 medication is not always the only thing causing your side effects — daily habits and nutrition patterns can play a huge role.

Staying hydrated, eating consistently, managing constipation, and supporting your body with balanced meals can significantly improve how you feel.

And if you’re struggling with nausea, you are definitely not alone.

💖 WAYS TO WORK WITH ME

If you’re tired of guessing what to eat, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or trying to protect your muscle while losing weight…

✨ Join The GLP-1 Circle — my membership for support, strategy, and community

✨ Apply for 1:1 Coaching for high touch, personalized nutrition and fitness guidance aka the ultimate bestie experience

Book a one time consult with me here (Use code PODCAST for a discount)

FREE: Labs to Request Annually 

Connect with Me:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.gianna/

Website: https://www.giannabeasley.com/ 

**Disclaimer: This episode and this podcast are not medical advice, consult with your own pr...

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 different from toxic positivity, and why so many women struggle with being kind to themselves while navigating body image, chronic health issues, weight changes, or personal growth.

Kylie also breaks down practical ways to validate your emotions, support yourself through difficult moments, and set boundaries with family, friends, coworkers, or anyone who comments on your body, choices, or health journey.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• Why therapy can benefit everyday people navigating life stressors
• The difference between self-compassion and toxic positivity
• How to identify and validate your emotions instead of judging them
• Why negative self-talk can impact your health journey
• How body image struggles are often shaped by early experiences, social media, and diet culture
• Why boundaries are especially important with family members
• How to respond when someone makes uncomfortable comments about your body
• Simple boundary-setting scripts you can use in real life
• Why “no” is a complete sentence
• How to repair a conversation if a boundary comes out harsher than intended
• The connection between communication, emotional regulation, and self-trust

Reminders From This Episode:

Self-compassion does not mean pretending everything is perfect. It means acknowledging what you feel, remembering you are not alone in that feeling, and asking yourself what support you need.

You do not owe anyone an explanation for your boundaries.

And whether you are navigating body image, weight changes, GLP-1 medications, chronic health issues, or simply trying to take better care of yourself, your mental health matters too.

💖 WAYS TO WORK WITH ME

If you’re tired of guessing what to eat, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or trying to protect your muscle while losing weight…

✨ Join The GLP-1 Circle — my membership for support, strategy, and community

✨ Apply for 1:1 Coaching for high touch, personalized nutrition and fitness guidance aka the ultimate bestie experience

Book a one time consult with me here (Use code PODCAST for a discount)

FREE: Labs to Request Annually 

Connect with Me:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.gianna/

Website: https://www.giannabeasley.com/ 

**Disclaimer: This episode and this podcast are not medical advice, consult with your own pr...

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 tracking app specifically designed for people using GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound, Semaglutide, and Tirzepatide. It helps users monitor their injection schedule, side effects, and progress toward goals like weight loss or health improvements. Aja discusses the app's freemium model, ensuring accessibility for all users, and discusses the significance of building trust within the GLP-1 community.

Download Shotsy in the App Store on Apple or Android!

🔑: GLP-1, Shotsy, weight management, obesity, app development, health tracking, dietitian, user experience, community support, freemium model

💖 WAYS TO WORK WITH ME

If you’re tired of guessing what to eat, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or trying to protect your muscle while losing weight…

✨ Join The GLP-1 Circle — my membership for support, strategy, and community

✨ Apply for 1:1 Coaching for high touch, personalized nutrition and fitness guidance aka the ultimate bestie experience

Book a one time consult with me here (Use code PODCAST for a discount)

FREE: Labs to Request Annually 

Connect with Me:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.gianna/

Website: https://www.giannabeasley.com/ 

**Disclaimer: This episode and this podcast are not medical advice, consult with your own pr...

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 with body image and self-esteem, and how I overcame my own insecurities. 

In this episode we cover:

• Connecting to the people I work with
• Sizing, self-esteem and being in photos 
• Learning to be proud of myself
• A turning point in my body image
• The mental side of physical health 
• Being comfortable in the uncomfortable 
• Rewiring the way you think about your body 

🔑: GLP-1, weight management, obesity, health journey, community support, bariatric surgery, social media, mental health, diet culture, wellness

💖 WAYS TO WORK WITH ME

If you’re tired of guessing what to eat, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or trying to protect your muscle while losing weight…

✨ Join The GLP-1 Circle — my membership for support, strategy, and community

✨ Apply for 1:1 Coaching for high touch, personalized nutrition and fitness guidance aka the ultimate bestie experience

Book a one time consult with me here (Use code PODCAST for a discount)

FREE: Labs to Request Annually 

Connect with Me:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.gianna/

Website: https://www.giannabeasley.com/ 

**Disclaimer: This episode and this podcast are not medical advice, consult with your own pr...

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 conversation emphasizes the significance of finding a supportive community and the mental aspects of health and wellness.

Find Zach on TikTok here and on IG here! 

🔑: GLP-1, weight management, obesity, health journey, community support, bariatric surgery, social media, mental health, diet culture, wellness

💖 WAYS TO WORK WITH ME

If you’re tired of guessing what to eat, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or trying to protect your muscle while losing weight…

✨ Join The GLP-1 Circle — my membership for support, strategy, and community

✨ Apply for 1:1 Coaching for high touch, personalized nutrition and fitness guidance aka the ultimate bestie experience

Book a one time consult with me here (Use code PODCAST for a discount)

FREE: Labs to Request Annually 

Connect with Me:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.gianna/

Website: https://www.giannabeasley.com/ 

**Disclaimer: This episode and this podcast are not medical advice, consult with your own pr...

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 through the basics of the Mifflin-St Jeor equation, activity levels, maintenance calories, and why personalized support from a dietitian can be helpful if you have medical conditions, medications, or a history of under-eating.

This episode is a practical “how-to” guide for anyone who wants to better understand their calorie needs, avoid under-eating, and support their body in a realistic and sustainable way.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• What energy needs and maintenance calories actually mean
• Why eating less is not always the answer for weight loss
• How your metabolism adapts when you consistently under-eat
• Why under-eating can make weight loss harder over time
• What reverse dieting is and when it may be needed (briefly)
• Why you should avoid cutting calories too aggressively
• How to use the Mifflin-St Jeor equation to estimate energy needs
• The difference between resting metabolic rate and total daily energy needs
• How activity level impacts your daily calorie needs
• Why medical conditions and medications can change your nutrition needs
• When to work with a dietitian for personalized calorie and macro targets

Reminders From This Episode:

Your body’s main job is to keep you alive — and your metabolism will adapt when it is not properly fueled.

Under-eating may feel like the “right” thing to do for weight loss, but it can backfire and make your health journey harder long-term.

Knowing your energy needs is one of the most responsible ways to support your metabolism, fuel your body, and make sustainable progress.

💖 WAYS TO WORK WITH ME

If you’re tired of guessing what to eat, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or trying to protect your muscle while losing weight…

✨ Join The GLP-1 Circle — my membership for support, strategy, and community

✨ Apply for 1:1 Coaching for high touch, personalized nutrition and fitness guidance aka the ultimate bestie experience

Book a one time consult with me here (Use code PODCAST for a discount)

FREE: Labs to Request Annually 

Connect with Me:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.gianna/

Website: https://www.giannabeasley.com/ 

**Disclaimer: This episode and this podcast are not medical advice, consult with your own pr...

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 your long-term health, progress, and even medication coverage.

From getting baseline lab work and sleep studies to understanding body composition scans like DEXA and SECA scans, this episode explains why tracking your internal health markers matters just as much as the number on the scale.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• Why getting baseline lab work before starting a GLP-1 matters
• How blood work can impact insurance coverage for GLP-1 medications
• The connection between GLP-1 medications, blood sugar, and A1C levels
• Why sleep apnea testing may be important before significant weight loss
• How sleep apnea diagnoses may help with Zepbound coverage
• The importance of monitoring your health markers while taking GLP-1 medications
• Why body composition scans are more useful than the scale alone
• The difference between DEXA scans, SECA scans, and at-home body fat scales
• Why muscle mass matters during weight loss
• How body composition data can guide long-term fat loss and metabolism goals
• Why telehealth GLP-1 users still need routine health monitoring and support

Reminders From This Episode:

The scale is only one piece of the picture — your internal health markers and body composition matter too.

Getting baseline labs, sleep studies, and body composition scans early can give you valuable information about your health and may even save you money long-term.

And if you are taking a GLP-1 medication, regular monitoring and support are incredibly important for protecting your long-term health.

💖 WAYS TO WORK WITH ME

If you’re tired of guessing what to eat, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or trying to protect your muscle while losing weight…

✨ Join The GLP-1 Circle — my membership for support, strategy, and community

✨ Apply for 1:1 Coaching for high touch, personalized nutrition and fitness guidance aka the ultimate bestie experience

Book a one time consult with me here (Use code PODCAST for a discount)

FREE: Labs to Request Annually 

Connect with Me:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.gianna/

Website: https://www.giannabeasley.com/ 

**Disclaimer: This episode and this podcast are not medical advice, consult with your own pr...

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 out completely can backfire — especially while taking a GLP-1 medication.

Gianna explains the difference between simple and complex carbohydrates, why fiber is so important, how to pair carbs with protein and fat for better blood sugar balance, and why your relationship with carbohydrates may need both nutrition support and mindset work.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• Why carbohydrates are your body’s preferred source of fuel
• What carbs actually are and where they show up in your diet
• The difference between simple carbs and complex carbs
• How carbohydrates impact blood sugar and insulin
• Why fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, and legumes are carbohydrate sources
• Why fiber matters for digestion, cholesterol, blood sugar, and fullness
• Why cutting carbs can increase the risk of low energy, dizziness, nausea, hair loss, and nutrient gaps
• How GLP-1 medications can impact digestion and blood sugar response
• How to pair carbs with protein and fat for more stable blood sugar
• Why carbs can support workouts, strength, recovery, and muscle retention
• Simple ways to add more balanced carbohydrates into meals and snacks

Reminders From This Episode:

Carbohydrates are not bad — they serve a purpose in your body.

You do not need to cut out fruit, vegetables, whole grains, or fiber-rich carbs to be successful on a GLP-1.

The goal is not to fear carbs. The goal is to learn how to use them in a way that supports your energy, digestion, blood sugar, workouts, and long-term health.

💖 WAYS TO WORK WITH ME

If you’re tired of guessing what to eat, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or trying to protect your muscle while losing weight…

✨ Join The GLP-1 Circle — my membership for support, strategy, and community

✨ Apply for 1:1 Coaching for high touch, personalized nutrition and fitness guidance aka the ultimate bestie experience

Book a one time consult with me here (Use code PODCAST for a discount)

FREE: Labs to Request Annually 

Connect with Me:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.gianna/

Website: https://www.giannabeasley.com/ 

**Disclaimer: This episode and this podcast are not medical advice, consult with your own pr...

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 consumer of information, advocating for responsible sharing of personal health journeys, and the need for individualized, evidence-based guidance. She encourages listeners to protect themselves from misleading content and to seek support from knowledgeable professionals.

Takeaways

• Be a smart consumer of information on social media.
• Misinformation about GLP-1 medications can be harmful.
• Fear-mongering content lacks necessary nuance.
• Individualized guidance is crucial for health journeys.
• Responsible sharing of health journeys is important.
• Social media algorithms reward extremes, not accuracy.
• Protect yourself from misleading content.
• Seek support from knowledgeable professionals.
• Your health journey is unique and personal.

🔑: TikTok trends, GLP-1 medications, misinformation, social media, healthy eating, fear-mongering, individualized guidance, responsible sharing, smart consumer, evidence-based support

💖 WAYS TO WORK WITH ME

If you’re tired of guessing what to eat, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or trying to protect your muscle while losing weight…

✨ Join The GLP-1 Circle — my membership for support, strategy, and community

✨ Apply for 1:1 Coaching for high touch, personalized nutrition and fitness guidance aka the ultimate bestie experience

Book a one time consult with me here (Use code PODCAST for a discount)

FREE: Labs to Request Annually 

Connect with Me:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.gianna/

Website: https://www.giannabeasley.com/ 

**Disclaimer: This episode and this podcast are not medical advice, consult with your own pr...