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EPISODE · Nov 3, 2025 · 45 MIN

Episode 250: Behind the scenes of life on a GLP1

from The Diet Diaries · host Jordana Edelstein

We’ve all heard the headlines about GLP-1s. The miracle weight-loss meds. The quick fix. The controversy.But what does it actually feel like to live it?Nicole has been my client for 18 months and a year ago she started Zepbound  and has lost nearly 60 pounds. But that’s not the only story.The story is about what happened underneath the weight loss—the food noise that finally quieted, the skill work that still had to happen even with the meds, and the life she’s living now that no diet ever gave her.What we talk about:What “food noise” really feels like — and what happens when it finally goes quietThe difference between biological change and behavioral changeWhy the meds don’t replace the work — they create space for itThe “finish your plate” brain that doesn’t disappear overnightHow Nicole’s body image is evolving while she’s still losing weightConnect with JordanaFind me on InstagramSign up for my weekly letter with personal stories and nutrition, body image and mindset tipsSchedule a free discovery call to talk more about working together Listen to more episodes of The Diet Diaries

We’ve all heard the headlines about GLP-1s. The miracle weight-loss meds. The quick fix. The controversy. But what does it actually feel like to live it? Nicole has been my client for 18 months and a year ago she started Zepbound and has lost nearly 60 pounds. But that’s not the only story. The story is about what happened underneath the weight loss—the food noise that finally quieted, the skill work that still had to happen even with the meds, and the life she’s living now that no diet...

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