GLP-1 The First Month: Tips for the new user

Fork U with Dr. Terry Simpson · Apr 30, 2026 · 13m

It’s not a straight line. It’s not a diet. And it’s definitely not what you expect.

I started my journey on a GLP-1 in October 2024. While my doctor did what good doctors do—he gave me the warnings, the precautions, the usual advice about what to avoid and watch for—I quickly realized something was missing. No one really told me what it would feel like. More importantly, no one explained that this first month doesn’t unfold in one neat, predictable way, but instead moves along several paths depending on the person, their biology, their habits, and frankly, a bit of luck.

So, as I’ve watched…