How I Finally Quieted the Food Noise: My Glp-1 Weight Loss Story
I get asked all the time:
- How did you decide to start a GLP-1?
- Weren’t you scared of the side effects?
- Where do you get it?
- How did you know it was time?
So here’s my story, the real, unfiltered version.
My Weight Loss Journey Before GLP-1
It’s no secret that I built my social media following by documenting my Weight Watchers journey. I originally lost 70 pounds, kept it off for a year, then got pregnant. That’s when my life really began to shift.
After my son was born, my mom was diagnosed with cancer. She passed away when he was only 3 months old. That year was full of grief, anxiety, and survival mode. I eventually started an anti-anxiety medication ,which truly saved me mentally, but definitely didn’t help me on the weight loss front.
Slowly, I began gaining weight back. My binge eating returned full force, and no matter what I did. Even trying to mimic my old Weight Watchers habits, I just couldn’t get it together.
The Buzz Around GLP-1s
At the same time, I kept hearing the buzz about GLP-1 medications. Honestly? I was not open to it. I didn’t judge anyone who started, but I was convinced it wasn’t for me.
I watched people from afar, following their journeys without realizing how much I was learning. Over and over, I kept hearing the term “food noise.”
At first, I thought it was just another diet buzzword. But when I really started listening, it hit me: That’s me. The obsessive thoughts about food. The inability to stop. The way my whole day revolved around eating.
I used to look at people whose days weren’t ruled by food and think they were some kind of unicorn. But maybe they weren’t — maybe my brain and body were just wired differently. And maybe this medication could actually help.
The Breaking Point
I finally hit rock bottom after my son’s 3rd birthday.
My bloodwork came back with high cholesterol. My fasting blood sugar was also high. Physically, I felt sick and heavy. Mentally, I was completely burnt out.
I was tired of tracking every single morsel of food, but when I stopped tracking, I felt totally out of control. It was a vicious cycle.
That’s when I finally started looking seriously into GLP-1s.
Getting Started with Ivim Health
I quickly learned my insurance wouldn’t cover the medication, so I went the compounded route. At the time, there weren’t nearly as many telehealth companies as there are now. After a ton of research and recommendations, I chose Ivim Health.
👉 Here’s my referral link for a free consult (I do earn a small commission, but I paid for my initial journey 100% out of pocket and only share this because of how much it’s helped me). I shared them enough that they were nice enough to offer me a referral link! No pressure to use it of course!
What I loved about Ivim is that the consult was completely free, no credit card required, and I could ask all my questions before making a decision.
I’ve been with them since May 29, 2024, and I haven’t had a single regret.
Was I Scared of Side Effects?
Absolutely. As someone with health anxiety, I’m always scared of side effects.
But when I weighed the risks, I realized something: continuing life the way I was living, binge eating, inflamed, knocking on diabetes’ door, was a much greater risk than trying the medication.
For me, the reward far outweighed the fear.
What Happened Next
Within days, I noticed a difference. The “food noise” started to quiet.
After a full month, I was blown away. THIS is how people live? I could eat a normal meal, stop, and move on with my day? I could go hours without obsessing about food?
It felt like my brain was finally working with me, not against me.
How It Changed My Life
GLP-1 didn’t magically do the work for me — but it made the work doable.
I already knew the basics: move my body, eat balanced meals, prioritize protein and fiber. But this time, it didn’t feel like I was white-knuckling my way through every day.
Some unexpected changes:
- My cravings for alcohol nearly disappeared. (I’ll still have a drink here and there, but the desire just isn’t there.)
- I can enjoy an ice cream cone with my kids without spiraling into guilt or bingeing.
- I feel like my body isn’t inflamed anymore, it processes food better, I recover faster, and I just feel… lighter.
Since May 2024, I’ve lost 45 pounds and kept it off for 8 months (at the time of writing this). At 40 years old, I can honestly say I’ve never felt this good.
Final Thoughts
Starting a GLP-1 wasn’t a quick fix, and it wasn’t an easy decision. But it gave me my life back. It gave me peace from the food noise that had consumed me for decades.
I’m proud that I finally accepted help, and I’m living the healthiest, happiest version of my life yet.