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The Permission to Feel Full — Without Shame by Tonua Norice | GLP-1 Mind • Body • Spirit Reflection Let’s talk about fullness — not just the kind that comes after a good meal, but the kind that comes after a good season of living. For many of us on the GLP-1 journey , fullness used to mean guilt, control, or a sense that we did something wrong. Now, it’s time to reclaim that word. Fullness is not failure. It’s feedback. I used to eat with my shoulders tense, my breath shallow, scanning for when to stop so I wouldn’t feel “too full.” Somewhere between diet culture, trauma, and the high-achiever mindset, I learned to see hunger as weakness and fullness as shame. But through GLP-1 and mindful healing, I’ve learned something powerful — feeling full is not a mistake. It’s your body saying, “I have enough.” Food as a Mirror Food is one of our earliest mirrors. The way we eat often reflects the way we receive — love, rest, pleasure, or even help. When ...

Movement & Light Exercise Walking, stretching, or gentle yoga to support digestion and circulation. High-Energy Dance Cardio If you’re into high-octane dance cardio, here’s a trap cardio session to have fun and learn contemporary moves: Videos are embedded from YouTube for educational and inspirational purposes. All credit to the original creators. Watch the full playlist on YouTube Low-Impact Walk at Home Prefer something steady and mindful? This one’s for you: Videos are embedded from YouTube for educational and inspirational purposes. All credit to the original creators. Watch the full playlist on YouTube Part of the GLP-1 Mind-Body-Spirit Series ← Previous: Move The Body | Next: Healing Mind, Body & Spirit → “Your body hears everything your min...

🍔 Why Cheeseburgers & Pellegrino (and Not Salad) Because balance tastes better when it includes permission. When I first named this space Cheeseburgers & Pellegrino , I could almost hear people whisper — “Really, Tonua? Not salad?” Yes, really. Because I wanted a name that honored satisfaction and self-respect, not restriction and guilt. For too long, I measured my worth by what was on my plate. Every “clean” meal earned me a silent gold star, and every indulgence came with a side of shame. GLP-1 helped quiet that noise — not just in my appetite, but in my thinking. It reminded me that satiety is not sin. It’s self-trust. There’s something sacred about enjoying a meal — really enjoying it — without labeling it as good or bad. Cheeseburgers represent the realness of living: the cravings, the memories, the comfort, the community. Pellegrino represents the light — the sparkle, the refresh, the clear intention. Together, they became my metaphor for balance: flavor and flo...

  Cheeseburgers & Pellegrino exists to show that balance isn’t about clean eating or perfect routines; it’s about conscious living, self-respect, and humor through the human process of healing and evolving. Cheeseburgers & Pellegrino: A GLP-1 Woman’s Diary on Balance & Becoming. A real-life journal — reflections on food, fatigue, and feminine power by Tonua Norice. This is my unfiltered space — a living journal of what happens when your body starts rewriting its own rules in your late 40s, dares you to listen instead of fight back, and reminds you that balance isn’t about clean eating or perfect routines. Here, I write about the fatigue that feels hormonal but is really emotional, the glow that returns after forgiveness, and the way feminine power changes form when you stop forcing your body to prove anything. I chronicle the mess, the holy, the energy shifts, the little triumphs — all of it, stream-of-consciousness, real, and raw. Cheeseburgers & Pellegrino i...

  Cheeseburgers & Pellegrino exists to show that balance isn’t about clean eating or perfect routines; it’s about conscious living, self-respect, and humor through the human process of healing and evolving. Cheeseburger and Pellegrino?  It’s permission. Permission to feel satisfied without shame. Permission to honor cravings as part of the human experience. Permission to celebrate balance in a way that makes sense to me. And here’s the thing: I’ve learned that life isn’t about a perfect meal plan or a sterile routine. It’s about noticing what nourishes more than just your body — what nourishes your spirit, your humor, your sense of self. I write here to chronicle the mess, the holy, the energy shifts , the fatigue, the little triumphs. To show that balance isn’t clean eating or strict rules — it’s conscious living . It’s understanding that feminine power evolves with every choice, every surrender, every moment of self-respect. So, yes. Cheeseburger and Pellegrino is my...

  Ancestry & the Roots of Healing  on GLP-1. I first came across Dr. Frances Cress Welsing ’s work back in college, but honestly, I dismissed it. At that time, I didn’t think it had anything to do with me. Later, when I began searching for material that truly fed me — that built my confidence and sharpened my mind — her work resurfaced, and this time, it hit differently. Dr. Welsing revealed how culture, ancestry, and systemic forces shape not only society but the patterns within us — our habits, our thoughts, our health. Her research helped me see that many of my beliefs, even the quiet limitations I put on myself, weren’t just personal. They were inherited stories passed down through generations. As I dug deeper, I noticed how family messages and cultural expectations influenced how I saw myself — how I ate, how I loved, how I protected (or overextended) my energy, and how I approached wellness. Some of those inner voices I thought were “just me” weren’t mine at all. Th...

Quantum Alignment on Your GLP-1 Journey Have you ever felt like your body is moving forward, but your mind and spirit are still catching up? Just feeling off, like something is missing or misunderstood. That’s exactly how I felt at the start of my GLP-1 journey. The scale was moving, sure—but deep down, I knew real transformation had to happen on the inside first. I felt like I was chasing after the real me. Strange, maybe, but hear me out. I had this idea of who I truly was: resilient, unapologetic in spirit, bold in my own mind. But in reality? I wasn’t fully speaking my truth to power . Oftentimes, I disqualified myself before anyone else even had the chance. See, this journey wasn’t just about weight or numbers—it was about healing the inherited beliefs I carried about my own power, aligning my energy with my truth, and stepping fully into the person I was meant to be. ✨ What is Quantum Alignment? Quantum Alignment goes beyond setting intentions . It’s about noticing how y...