My Honest GLP-1 Update

Written by Savannah Chrisley

Published February 15, 2026

Key Takeaways

Okay y'all, I promised I'd keep it real about my health journey so here we go

The first few weeks were rough

By month two, something shifted

The biggest change though

Okay y'all, I promised I'd keep it real about my health journey so here we go. Six months of GLP-1 treatment. No filters.

The first few weeks were rough. I'm not gonna sugarcoat it. The nausea was real. There were days where the thought of food made my stomach turn and I had to force myself to eat something — usually crackers and ginger tea. My provider told me this was normal during titration and it would get better. She was right, but in the moment? It was hard.

By month two, something shifted. The nausea faded. My appetite started to regulate — not disappear, regulate. I wasn't starving all the time. I wasn't thinking about food 24/7. I could eat a normal portion and actually feel satisfied. For someone who spent years in a constant battle with hunger, this felt like a miracle.

The biggest change though? It's not what you'd expect. It's not the physical stuff — it's my relationship with food. I'm not obsessing anymore. I'm not counting every calorie or punishing myself for eating a piece of bread. I eat when I'm hungry. I stop when I'm full. I enjoy meals with my family without the guilt spiral afterward. That freedom is worth more than any number on a scale.

Physically, my clothes fit differently. I have more energy for Chloe and Grayson. My endometriosis symptoms have been more manageable. I'm sleeping better. I'm showing up for my life in a way I haven't in years.

But here's what I want to be honest about too — it's not a magic pill. I still have to make good choices. I still have to prioritize protein and hydration and movement. There are still weeks where nothing seems to change and I get frustrated. This is a tool, not a shortcut. And it works best when you pair it with actually taking care of yourself.

If you've been thinking about starting GLP-1 treatment... my honest advice? Talk to a provider. Not Instagram. Not TikTok. A real, licensed provider who can look at YOUR health history and tell you if it's right for YOU. That's exactly what we do at GoodGirlRx and it's what made all the difference for me.

Six months in and I finally feel like myself again. And that's everything.