What I Eat on a GLP-1 And Why It Changes

Fork U with Dr. Terry Simpson · May 7, 2026 · 11m

Let’s Start With What Nobody Tells You

When people start a GLP-1, they are told what to avoid. What side effects to expect, and sometimes how much protein they should be eating. While that information has its place, it misses the part that actually changes your day-to-day life. Because what really shifts is not just how much you eat, but also how you experience it.

At first, that change can feel subtle, almost easy to miss. Because nothing dramatic happens overnight. Although for me it did. In addition, over the course of a few days and weeks, you begin to notice that foods you used to reach…