Losing over 100 pounds on GLP-1 completely changed my life—but it definitely wasn’t always easy. I dealt with nausea, constipation, hair loss, constantly feeling cold, replacing my wardrobe, and learning how important protein and hydration really are...
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My Nausea Survival Kit
Hydrating Was Everything
Protein Is NOT Optional
What I’d Do Differently
Things Nobody Warned Me About
A Whole New Wardrobe
My Nausea Survival Kit
These are gluten-free and help with nausea. Always keep these on hand!
Ginger Chews For Nausea
Peppermints were always something I kept in my purse. They helped settle my stomach when nausea hit unexpectedly, especially when I was out and couldn’t just lie down or grab a snack.
Peppermint Candy
Tums were a lifesaver, especially in the beginning if I ate something that didn’t agree with me or started dealing with heartburn, I was always glad I had these nearby.
Tums
The bloating and gas can be no joke. Gas-X became one of those things I was always thankful to have in my medicine cabinet. Not to mention if I started feeling bubble gut at all these saved me.
Gas-X Extra Strength Chewable
On the days my stomach just felt “off,” a warm cup of peppermint tea was one of the few things that actually felt soothing.
Peppermint Tea
Keep this nearby in case nausea hits you out of nowhere. A lot of times the nausea comes from not eating enough. These are easy on your tummy and help so much.
Saltine Crackers
Hydrating Was Everything
Staying hydrated made a huge difference in how I felt. Having a water bottle with me all day made it so much easier to actually drink enough. Plus this water bottle automatically filters, your water.
LARQ Self-cleaning Water Bottle
There were days when plain water just wasn’t enough. Electrolytes helped me stay hydrated and made me feel so much better, especially after rough nausea days. I prefer this over liquid IV because this one has zero sugars.
Zero Sugar Electrolytes
Whenever I had a really rough day or couldn’t keep much down, Pedialyte helped me get back on track.
Pedialyte
This made mixing protein shakes quick and easy. It was one less excuse to skip getting extra protein in.
Blender Bottle
Sometimes I couldn’t stomach another shake. Protein water was an easy way to sneak in extra protein while staying hydrated.
Protein Water
Protein Is NOT Optional
These became one of my easiest ways to hit my protein goal, especially when I wasn’t hungry enough for a full meal.
Protein Shake
Coffee is already part of my morning, so adding protein to it was one of the simplest habits I built
Protein Coffee
There were days I just needed an easy option. Protein powder made it simple to add more protein without overthinking it.
Protein Powder
I kept these around for busy days when I needed something quick. They were much better than skipping a meal completely.
Protein Bars
I added collagen as another way to support my overall nutrition. It was an easy addition to my daily routine.
Collagen Protein Powder
Planning ahead made it so much easier to make better choices instead of grabbing whatever sounded good in the moment.
Meal Prep Containers
What I’d Do Differently
Walking was the exercise I stayed most consistent with. A comfortable pair of shoes made it so much easier to get my steps in every day.
On Cloud Shoes
Some days I just didn’t want to go outside. Having a walking pad would remove that excuse completely.
Walking Pad
If I could start over, I’d start strength training on day one. I lost a lot of muscle while losing weight, and I wish I had prioritized it sooner.
Dumbbells
These are an easy way to add strength training without needing a full home gym.
Resistance Bands
Seeing my activity, sleep, and recovery kept me motivated and helped me build healthier habits over time. I wish I would’ve got this sooner.
Oura Ring
Weight loss isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being consistent. Seeing my habits every day would have helped me stay more accountable.
Habit Tracker
Things Nobody Warned Me About
After losing over 100 pounds, I was cold all the time. This quickly became one of my favorite purchases.
Heated Blanket
There is nothing better than throwing on a cozy hoodie when you suddenly realize you’re freezing all the time.
Oversized Sweatshirt
A simple thing, but warm socks became a daily necessity for me after losing weight. My toes were ALWAYS cold.
Fuzzy Socks
Cold floors suddenly felt a whole lot colder. I wear slippers around the house constantly now.
Womens Slippers
A Whole New Wardrobe
Leggings became my go-to while my body was constantly changing. They were comfortable, flattering, and lasted through multiple sizes.
Women's Workout Leggings
A simple staple that goes with everything. I found myself rebuilding my wardrobe with basics before buying trendy pieces.
Plain White Tee
Buying jeans became a whole new experience. It was exciting, but I definitely went through more sizes than I expected.
Kate Ultra Wide Leg Stretch Jean
As my clothes became looser, a good belt helped me get more wear out of them before buying new ones.
Belts
The scale doesn’t tell the whole story. Taking measurements helped me see progress even when my weight wasn’t changing much.
Tape Measure Body
I never realized how many clothes I’d eventually have to sort through. These made organizing everything so much easier.
Closet Organizers
My GLP-1 Routine
These made injection day quick, easy, and sanitary. Such a small purchase, but definitely a necessity.
Alcohol Prep Pads
One of those things you don’t think about until you need it. Having a proper place to dispose of pens gave me peace of mind.
Sharps Container
This medication completely changed my life. It wasn’t always easy, but it gave me the opportunity to build healthier habits that have lasted.
Zepbound
Keeping all of my GLP-1 supplies together meant I never had to scramble looking for everything on shot day.
Travel Pouche
Little Things That Helped Me Stay Consistent
Writing down how I was feeling helped me notice patterns and celebrate progress beyond the number on the scale.
Journal
Planning meals, workouts, and shot days made staying consistent so much easier.
Weekly Planner
Between vitamins and other daily supplements, this saved me from forgetting what I needed to take.
Pill Organizer
This helped me better understand portion sizes and make sure I was eating enough protein.
Food Scale
Packing my own meals made it much easier to stay on track when I was away from home.
Bento Box
Some days plain water just wasn’t appealing. Flavor packets made it much easier to stay hydrated. If you can find the clear one, I suggest getting that because it doesn’t stay in your mouth.
