How to Stop Self-Sabotaging Your Progress on GLP-1
You’ve Started a GLP-1—Now What?
Starting a GLP-1 can feel like turning a new page in your weight loss journey. The medication helps reduce your appetite and cravings, which gives you a head start. But if you're still stuck in some old habits—like skipping meals, emotional eating, or not moving enough—you might slow down your own success without realizing it.
This is called self-sabotage—and it happens more often than you think.
What Self-Sabotage Looks Like on GLP-1
Even with help from a GLP-1 medication, your mindset and routines still matter. Here are a few signs of self-sabotage:
Skipping meals because you’re “not that hungry”
Eating mindlessly while watching TV or scrolling
Saying yes to every sweet or snack “just this once”
Giving up movement because the scale is already moving
Not tracking progress, so you lose motivation
These patterns may seem harmless, but over time, they add up—and can slow or even reverse your results.
Why It Happens
Self-sabotage is often tied to emotions or beliefs. You might not believe you deserve to succeed. Or you may be afraid of change—even positive change. It’s also normal to fall back into comfort habits when you feel stress or boredom.
The good news? You can break this cycle.
How to Stay on Track
Here are simple ways to move forward without sabotaging your progress:
Stick to a routine. Set regular mealtimes, movement, and sleep.
Eat with intention. Don’t wait until you're starving. Choose foods that fuel you.
Watch your self-talk. Replace “I can’t” with “I’m learning.”
Celebrate small wins. Progress is more than a number on a scale.
Ask for support. You don’t have to do this alone.
