One of the strangest parts of starting Mounjaro for me was realizing that I had spent most of my life without truly understanding what “full” was supposed to feel like. That sounds dramatic until you realize how differently neurodivergent people can experience body awareness. When you live with ADHD and autism, hunger and fullness cues…
Tag: diet
Coping with Food Aversions on GLP-1 Medication
Navigating eating with ADHD, autism, and GLP-1 medications like Mounjaro can be challenging. Sensory issues often make certain foods unbearable, while appetite suppression complicates meal choices. Embracing flexible eating habits, focusing on nourishment rather than perfection, and being gentle with oneself are essential for neurodivergent individuals managing food intake and health.
Loaded Marshmallow Sunflower Butter Cookie Dough
This protein-rich, freezer-friendly cookie dough offers a guilt-free treat for GLP-1 users, balancing indulgence and nourishment. With no cooking required, it satisfies cravings with minimal volume. Each spoonful delivers essential protein to support muscle and metabolic health, making it perfect for quick snacks or post-workout fuel. Enjoy without regret!
Protein-loading on weight loss shots: the unglamorous secret sauce 🥤💪
If you’re on a weight loss shot (hello GLP-1s and their cousins), your appetite can drop so fast it feels like your stomach hit “airplane mode.” Cute in theory. In practice? It’s easy to accidentally under-eat, under-protein, and end up losing not just fat, but more muscle than you intended. And muscle is not the…
Easy Allergen-Conscious Meal Ideas for Two Weeks- Extended Version.
This 2-week gluten-free meal plan provides affordable, nutritious, and allergen-conscious meals suitable for families with dietary restrictions. It avoids beef, whole eggs, sweet potatoes, peanuts, walnuts, pecans, and most beans. The plan includes hearty dinners, vegetarian options, and grocery lists, promoting balanced meals that cater to various health needs.
IBS-C/D: My Gut’s a Drama Queen…
Let’s have an unfiltered, uncomfortable, totally necessary conversation. I live with multiple chronic illnesses, but one that regularly makes me feel like I’m losing a war with my own body is IBS-C/D—that’s both constipation and diarrhea, for those lucky enough not to know the full extent of this digestive hellscape. This relentless condition causes my…
🌿 Healthy Snacks for When Your Appetite Is Low 🧀🍎🥒
Hey soul fam, Today has definitely been one of those low spoon days for me. You know the kind—where even thinking about food feels like too much effort for a drained spirit. So far, all I’ve been able to muster is a smoothie, a simple blend of fruits and a splash of oat milk, and…
Surviving Prednisone: Embracing Bloating and Emotional Swings
Devil’s Tic-Tac with a Side of Bloat Let me preface this by saying: I am grateful for medicine. Truly. If it weren’t for these tiny miracle pills, I’d probably still be in a pain fog, trying to convince myself that crawling to the bathroom is “just part of the journey.” But hot damn, y’all—nobody warned…
Colostrum & Collagen: Superfoods for Autoimmune Health
“Moo-Free Magic”: Why Colostrum & Collagen Might Be Your Autoimmune BFFs Let’s be real—when you’re living with an autoimmune condition like Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA), your body is doing the absolute most… and not in a good way. You’re battling inflammation, joint pain, fatigue, and let’s not even talk about what’s going on with your gut….
My Journey to Manage Chronic Pain
Health Update: Sometimes You Just Have to Try Everything Let’s be real—chronic inflammation, mystery flares, and feeling like a balloon version of yourself (shoutout to my Stay Puft Marshmallow Man era) is not it. Over the past couple of years, I’ve done everything in my power to support my body naturally. Strict anti-inflammatory diet? Check….
