What happens after you stop Ozempic?
From Nourished & Free: The Podcast · 20:05
Show by Michelle Yates, MS, RD, LMNT
You stopped thinking about food all day. You left half the cookie on the plate. You forgot the leftovers were even in the fridge.Then you stopped the medication, aaaand the noise came back.In this episode, I’m walking through what actually happens when you come off a GLP-1 like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound. We’ll get into how long it takes for your appetite to fully come back, what the research says about weight regain (and why it happens so much faster than after a diet), and why so many of the women I work with say the food noise feels even louder the second time around. I’m also sharing what I’d start doing now if you’re planning to stop, and what to do if you’ve already stopped and the noise is back.Quick note: I’m a dietitian, not a prescriber. Please talk with your doctor before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.If you’ve ever wondered whether a GLP-1 fixed your relationship with food or just turned down the volume for a while, this one’s for you.JUMP TO:[00:00] The best part of GLP-1s[02:12] Why I’m not anti-GLP-1[03:07] How long it really takes for your hunger to come back[04:33] Why food suddenly tastes “louder” again[05:03] What the research says about regain, and how fast it happens[11:01] Heather’s story: 45 pounds lost, and what happened when she stopped[12:42] The questions I’d bring to your prescriber if you want to stop[13:36] Six things to start now, while the noise is still quiet[16:51] The noise is already back. Now what?[18:40] Heidi's story: 50+ years of food obsession, and still emotional eating on a GLP-1[19:19] Ready to quiet the noise for good? Resources mentioned:Free masterclass: The Food Noise Exit Plan How to Stop Food Noise NaturallyHeather’s storyHeidi’s storySend an anonymous love note, or suggest a future episode!LEARN MORE🔥 Work with me in Nourished & Free®👀 Stalk me on Instagram 💻 Watch my FREE training, "The Food Noise Exit Plan" SHOW SOME LOVE⭐️ Loved this episode? Leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify (thank you!)🏷️ Show me you're listening by tagging me on socials! @yatesnutrition
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