Your GLP-1 Bestie
Your GLP-1 Bestie is a science-backed podcast and community for people navigating GLP-1 medications like Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Mounjaro®, Zepbound®, and compounded GLP-1s- without fear, shame, or misinformation.
Hosted by Gianna Beasley, a Registered Dietitian and Certified Personal Trainer who takes a GLP-1 herself, this podcast breaks down what’s actually happening in your body on a GLP-1 and how to support it with nutrition, movement, mindset, and real-life strategies.
Each episode covers topics like:
- How to eat on a GLP-1, including protein, carbohydrates, fiber, hydration, and managing side effects
- Weight loss, plateaus, and metabolic health
- Navigating food noise, appetite changes, and social pressure
- Insurance coverage, access, and long-term sustainability
- Separating evidence-based guidance from viral GLP-1 misinformation
and more!
Whether you’re just starting a GLP-1, currently on one, or supporting someone who is, Your GLP-1 Bestie is here to help you feel informed, supported, and confident advocating for your health.
Your GLP-1 Bestie
Navigating Comments About Your Body & Weight Loss on GLP-1s
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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…
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**Disclaimer: This episode and this podcast are not medical advice, consult with your own pr...