Your GLP-1 Bestie

In this episode, Gianna Beasley welcomes listeners to 2026 and discusses the importance of setting health goals for the new year. She outlines a roadmap for success on a GLP-1 journey, emphasizing the need for reflection, refocusing, consistency, and celebrating progress. 

The conversation is structured around four phases that guide listeners through their health journey, encouraging self-awareness and sustainable habits.

🔑: 2026, health goals, GLP-1, reflection, refocus, consistency, personal growth, health journey, new year roadmap, self-awareness

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

Is your weight loss slowing down on a GLP-1 medication like semaglutide, tirzepatide, Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound? Before you panic or assume your medication stopped working, this episode will help you understand what a true plateau actually is — and what to check first.

In this episode, Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer, and GLP-1 user Gianna Beasley breaks down her GLP-1 plateau roadmap so you can respond strategically instead of emotionally. Plateaus are a normal part of weight loss, but many people mistake normal fluctuations, water retention, stress, travel, inconsistent dosing, or under eating for a true plateau.

In this episode, we cover:

• What a real GLP-1 plateau actually means
• Why weight loss naturally slows over time
• Why the scale is only one data point
• How under eating can contribute to stalls
• Why protein matters for metabolism, cravings, and muscle
• How movement impacts weight loss progress
• Why consistency with medication, meals, sleep, and hydration matters
• When to consider talking to your provider about a dose change
• What not to do during a plateau
• Why cutting more food or over-exercising can backfire
• How to stay calm and strategic when progress slows

If you feel stuck on your GLP-1 journey, this episode will help you check your fueling, movement, protein, consistency, and expectations before making big changes.

💖 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…

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

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

Losing insurance coverage for your GLP-1 can feel terrifying — especially when the medication has changed your health, food noise, inflammation, and quality of life. If your insurance stopped covering your GLP-1 medication, you are not alone — and you are not doing anything wrong.

In this episode, Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer, and GLP-1 user Gianna Beasley talks through what happens when insurance coverage changes for medications like Mounjaro, Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound. Gianna shares her personal update after losing coverage for Mounjaro, what options she considered, and how she made an informed decision with her medical team.

This episode is a supportive, real-world conversation for anyone navigating prior authorization denials, employer plan changes, formulary updates, cash-pay options, compounded GLP-1 medications, or the emotional stress of suddenly losing access to medication.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why GLP-1 insurance coverage changes happen
• What to do if your prescription is denied
• Why losing access can feel emotional and stressful
• Gianna’s personal update on losing Mounjaro coverage
• Prior authorizations, appeals, and medical documentation
• Brand-name cash-pay options
• What to know about compounded GLP-1 medications
• Why medical oversight matters
• Questions to ask before choosing a telehealth or compounding option
• Why habits still matter during coverage disruptions
• How nutrition, hydration, movement, and support can help protect your progress
• Why GLP-1 access advocacy matters
• The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act and how listeners can support expanded coverage

This episode is not medical advice, but it will help you feel less alone and more informed if your GLP-1 coverage changes.

💖 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’re taking a GLP-1 medication like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound, the holiday season can feel extra overwhelming. Between work parties, family gatherings, travel, desserts, alcohol, late nights, disrupted routines, and comments from other people, it can be hard to know how to stay consistent without feeling restricted or guilty.

In this episode, Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer, and GLP-1 user Gianna Beasley shares a realistic holiday survival guide for staying grounded through the “holiday hurricane.” This is not about being perfect. It is about staying consistent-ish, protecting your peace, and enjoying the people and memories that matter.

Gianna breaks down how to navigate the day before, day of, and day after holiday events so you can support your digestion, energy, hydration, hunger cues, and overall GLP-1 journey without spiraling.

In this episode, we cover:
- Why the holiday season can feel different on a GLP-1
- How disrupted routines can impact nausea, fatigue, hunger cues, digestion, and cravings
- The “day before, day of, day after” strategy for holiday events
- Why skipping meals before parties usually backfires
- How to prioritize protein and hydration without being restrictive
- How to enjoy holiday foods without overeating to discomfort
- Why alcohol tolerance may change on GLP-1 medications
- How to use simple anchors like breakfast, hydration, movement, and sleep
- How to respond to food comments, body comments, and social pressure
- Why the holidays do not derail your progress — but guilt, restriction, and spiraling can
- How to stay present with family, friends, and memories this season

This episode is your reminder that you can enjoy the holidays, eat the foods you love, support your body, and keep moving forward on your GLP-1 journey.

💖 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’re taking a GLP-1 medication like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound and wondering, “Do I actually need to eat if I’m not hungry?” — this episode is for you. Not feeling hungry on a GLP-1 might feel like a win at first — but skipping meals can quietly make nausea, fatigue, hair loss, cravings, and plateaus worse. 

In this episode, Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer, and GLP-1 user Gianna Beasley explains why relying only on hunger cues while taking a GLP-1 can lead to accidental undereating, low energy, nausea, hair loss, muscle loss, cravings, and weight loss plateaus.

GLP-1 medications naturally reduce appetite and slow digestion, but a lower appetite does not mean your body no longer needs nourishment. Gianna breaks down why eating regularly is protective for your metabolism, blood sugar, workouts, hormones, hair health, and long-term weight loss success.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why you may not feel hungry on a GLP-1
• The difference between food noise and true hunger
• Why “I barely ate today” is not the flex people think it is
• How undereating can worsen nausea, fatigue, dizziness, hair loss, muscle loss, cravings, and plateaus
• Why eating enough supports sustainable weight loss
• Easy ways to get food in when nothing sounds good
• Protein-first mini meal ideas
• Why smoothies, soups, shakes, yogurt, and snack plates can help
• How to split meals when full portions feel overwhelming
• Why eating enough works with your GLP-1, not against it

If you’ve been skipping meals because you’re not hungry, this episode will help you understand what your body still needs — and how to nourish yourself without feeling overly full or overwhelmed.

💖 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...

Struggling to figure out what to eat on a GLP-1 medication like semaglutide, tirzepatide, Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound? When your hunger is low and food noise is quieter, meals can start to feel overwhelming — but eating enough still matters for your energy, metabolism, muscle, hair health, digestion, and long-term results.

In this episode, Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer, and GLP-1 user Gianna Beasley shares 5 simple meals she recommends to many of her GLP-1 clients. These meals are easy, fast, high-protein, digestion-friendly, and adjustable depending on your appetite.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why simple meals work best on GLP-1 medications
• Gianna's GLP-1 meal formula
• Why consistency matters more than complicated meal prep
• Easy high-protein breakfast ideas for low appetite
• Smoothie ideas for when chewing feels hard
• Quick lunch ideas that still support protein intake
• Balanced dinner ideas for real nourishment
• How to use “bites-style eating” when full meals feel like too much
• Why food is support, not punishment

You’ll walk away with practical meal ideas plus simple ways to adjust each meal based on your hunger and tolerance.

💖 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 conversation, Gianna discusses the role of GLP-1 medications in weight management, emphasizing that they are tools to support individuals in their health journeys rather than shortcuts. She highlights the importance of building habits and how GLP-1s can reduce resistance in the body, making it easier to achieve health goals.

Takeaways

• GLP-1s are tools that enhance the effectiveness of your efforts.
• They help build habits without constant struggle.
• The use of GLP-1s is not a shortcut but a strategic change.
• They support the body's processes to function more easily.
• Feeling your best is achievable with the right support.
• Weight management requires personal effort alongside medication.
• GLP-1s can reduce friction in health journeys.
• Building habits is crucial for long-term success.
• The relief of effective strategies can be rewarding.
• Support from GLP-1s can lead to better health outcomes.

🔑: GLP-1, weight management, habits, health, effective strategies

💖 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 hosts a discussion with guests Mike Donnelly-Boylen and Zach Niemiec about their experiences at ObesityWeek. They share insights on the latest advancements in obesity treatment, the importance of patient advocacy, and the role of social media in spreading awareness. The conversation highlights the need for personalized care and the impact of policy changes on medication accessibility.

Takeaways

• Obesity is a disease, not a personal failure.
• Patient advocacy is crucial for policy changes.
• Social media plays a key role in spreading awareness.
• Personalized care is essential for effective treatment.
• Policy changes can improve medication accessibility.
• ObesityWeek offers insights into the latest treatments.
• Patients' voices are vital in healthcare discussions.
• The stigma around obesity needs to be addressed.
• Networking at conferences can enhance advocacy efforts.
• Healthcare providers should engage more on social media.

Follow Mike & Zach:

Mike: https://www.tiktok.com/@mike.onamission2?_r=1&_t=ZT-91VOG00b859

Zach: https://www.tiktok.com/@lucky_finz?_r=1&_t=ZT-91VOYHpIOWN

Keywords

🔑: ObesityWeek, patient advocacy, obesity treatment, social media, personalized care, medication accessibility, policy changes, healthcare, GLP-1 medications, patient experiences

💖 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’re taking a GLP-1 medication like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound and feeling nervous about Thanksgiving dinner, holiday food, side effects, or losing progress during the holidays… this episode is for you.

In this episode, Registered Dietitian and GLP-1 user Gianna Beasley walks you through exactly how to navigate Thanksgiving while taking a GLP-1 medication — without feeling overly full, nauseous, uncomfortable, or guilty afterward.

We’re talking about:

• How to prepare for Thanksgiving meals while on a GLP-1
• The biggest mistake people make before holiday meals
• How to build a GLP-1 friendly Thanksgiving plate
• Tips for avoiding nausea, bloating, and feeling overly stuffed
• Alcohol tips while taking Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound
• What to do when family members comment on your food or body
• How to enjoy holiday foods without feeling “off track”
• Mindset shifts to help you enjoy the holidays while still supporting your health goals

Whether this is your first holiday season on a GLP-1 or you struggled during past holidays, this episode will help you walk into Thanksgiving with a game plan, more confidence, and a whole lot less stress.

💖 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...

Two GLP-1 dietitians walk into a podcast episode… and yes, we have thoughts. In this episode, I’m joined by fellow registered dietitian and GLP-1 user Anna Reisdorf of the GLP-1 Hub to talk about what it’s really like to navigate these medications as both providers and patients.

In this episode Gianna Beasley, registered dietitian and certified personal trainer, is joined by fellow dietitian and GLP-1 user Anna Reisdorf, host of the GLP-1 Hub podcast.

Together, Gianna and Anna talk about their personal GLP-1 journeys, the rise of misinformation online, why more credentialed providers need to be part of the conversation, and what people should know before starting medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound, semaglutide, or tirzepatide.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• Anna’s personal GLP-1 journey and why she started GLP-1 Hub
• Why GLP-1 misinformation is spreading so quickly online
• The difference between a registered dietitian and a nutritionist
• Why medical supervision matters when taking GLP-1 medications
• The role of protein, nutrition, and lifestyle habits while on GLP-1s
• What it feels like to be both a provider and a GLP-1 user
• Why more dietitians need to speak up in the GLP-1 space
• The emotional side of weight, stigma, food noise, and long-term health
• What to know before starting a GLP-1 medication

Key Takeaway

GLP-1 medications can be life-changing, but they are still prescription medications that deserve real education, individualized support, and guidance from qualified healthcare providers.

💖 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...