Week 2 on Semaglutide (GLP-1): Learning My Body’s Rhythms
Published August 31, 2025
I’ve just finished my second week on Semaglutide, and it’s already very different from week one. The biggest change? I started my menstrual cycle this week. That alone comes with its own challenges, but paired with GLP-1, I’ve noticed something surprising. I’m a lot hungrier at night than I was before, especially around 11:30 p.m.
Mornings have been tricky. My stomach usually feels full and slightly nauseous, so I stick to something light. A boiled egg, a small piece of sausage, and a cup of tea. Lunchtime is typically my heaviest meal, but by mid-week, my period symptoms killed my appetite during the day. Dinner ended up being the biggest meal most nights.
Adjusting for Hunger — Not Dieting
On Day 11, I made myself a broccoli, sausage, and egg omelet with half a roasted plantain for breakfast. My stomach felt a little off, but I was definitely hungrier than usual and wanted something satisfying to start the day with.
I also had a serious craving for a cream cheese Danish, so I tried baking it from a simple recipe I found online. It turned out more like a cream cheese crumble cookie.
One thing that really helped with my late-night hunger was making sure my dinners were heavier. I didn’t expect to feel hungrier at night, but adjusting my meals helped a lot.
I use an app to track everything I eat, not to count calories but to stay mindful of portion sizes. I mostly focus on how much protein, carbs, and veggies I’m getting in each meal. That said, I’ve noticed some days I eat as little as 1,200 calories, while other days I’m closer to 1,800. I’m aiming to average somewhere between 1,500 and 1,700 calories. It’s not a strict goal, just a way to make sure I’m actually fueling my body and not slipping into “diet mode”.
This journey isn’t about restriction. It’s about learning how to eat in a way that supports me long-term.
My Real Goal
I’m not here to lose weight as fast as possible, burn out, and regain it all. I’ve done that too many times. This time, I want to build habits that I can carry with me for the long run, especially when I reach maintenance. Because that’s the part nobody really talks about; maintenance is the real journey. And that’s where I want to finally master.
Side Effects This Week
The burping I experienced during my first week on Semaglutide has mostly subsided. Every now and then it still happens, but it’s rare and not nearly as disruptive. I’ve also noticed that the intense feeling of fullness I had early on is much more manageable now. Some of the physical discomfort I felt this week likely had more to do with my menstrual cycle than with the medication itself. I felt a bit queasy at times, but not truly nauseous. Overall, the side effects this week have been minimal.
Why I’m Skipping the Weekly Weigh-In
When I stepped on the scale this Saturday; my weight hadn’t changed and I’ll be honest, I felt disappointed. But I also know my body. I retain a lot of water during my cycle, and I was feeling physically uncomfortable and fatigued all week. Even though I only managed two cardio sessions, I tracked everything I ate. Some days I barely reached 1,280 calories, and even my highest day was around 1,800 calories. I know I wasn’t overeating.
So rather than tie my progress to a weekly weigh-in. I’ve decided to return to a strategy that worked well for me before I started Semaglutide, weighing in just once a month. That’s how I lost 17.6 pounds prior… by focusing on long-term habits, not weekly fluctuations.
I’ll continue measuring myself and taking progress photos monthly, because those markers tell a fuller story than the scale ever could. Most of all, I want to avoid slipping into “diet mode.” This journey is about sustainability, not restriction.
Thank you for being here with me. If you’d like to see my daily “What I Ate” videos, you can follow along on Instagram and I’ll keep sharing my updates here and on YouTube.
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If you’d like to see what happened during my first week on Semaglutide, read the full Week 1 recap here.
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