How to Eat When You Are Not Hungry on GLP-1s

Eating enough while on a GLP-1 can be tough. Your normal hunger cues may not show up the way they used to. That can feel helpful at first, especially if food noise has felt loud and/or overwhelming before.

Eventually, something still has to cue you to eat. That is where structure can help.

Instead of waiting until you feel hungry, it may be helpful to build your meals around the clock. Decide how many meals you want to eat each day, then set a general time for each one. It does not have to be perfect. Maybe you eat every three hours. Maybe every four. The point is to create an external cue when your internal cues are quieter.

If you are not eating enough you may feel run down, dizzy, weak, foggy or low on energy. You may also struggle to get through your day-to-day. Smaller meals can help if larger meals feel overwhelming. The goal is not to force yourself to eat huge portions. The goal is to create a rhythm that supports your body.

Appetite suppression can be a helpful tool but it is not a replacement for taking care of yourself. This is a chance to build a more intentional relationship with food, without some of the emotional pull that may have been there before.

You can use this season to build eating habits that actually support your forever active lifestyle.

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