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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...

  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...

                                               Facing the Shadows and Reclaiming the Whole Self with the help of GLP-1 After exploring Freud’s world of the unconscious , I was left asking — what do I do with everything I’d uncovered? Enter Dr. Carl Jung , the thinker who gave language to the deeper work — the part where we don’t just recognize the unconscious, we befriend it. Jung taught that the “shadow” holds the parts of ourselves we’ve exiled — our anger, shame, grief, but also our creativity, intuition, and power. It’s not just darkness; it’s potential waiting to be integrated. That truth shifted everything for me. When I began my GLP-1 journey , I thought I was simply addressing physical health. But as my body found balance, I realized how much emotional weight I’d been carrying. The mirror became a truth-teller. Each pound released carried memories, emotions...

Tending Mind and Spirit While on GLP-1: Iyanla Vanzant’s Guidance One thing I realized on this journey is that the mind and spirit needed tending too. That’s where Iyanla Vanzant became a guiding light. Her teachings on honesty, reflection, and daily practice showed me that true change isn’t rushed — it’s built from consistent, mindful action. Vanzant emphasizes that healing starts with truth — naming what’s real in your life without avoiding it. For me, that meant acknowledging my long-held people-pleasing habits , inherited anxiety , and the ways past experiences shaped my choices around food, self-care, and body image. Shadow work gave me language, but Vanzant gave me practical tools to act . Daily rituals — journaling, gratitude moments, morning reflections — became my anchors. Before each GLP-1 shot, I pause to set intention, honoring both my progress and the areas where I still need compassion. These small acts ripple outward, shaping how I respond to cravings, manage stres...

Welcome, Wellness Warrior 💚 From the temples of ancient times to the cutting-edge labs of today, the path of healing has always been the same: restoring balance to the body, mind, and spirit. You’re here because you want more than weight loss — you want transformation. Alignment. Strength. Freedom. 🌿 Ancient Healing Roots Long before syringes or prescriptions, our ancestors sought balance through nature: herbs, fasting, movement, and spiritual practice. They addressed what we now know as blood sugar irregularities with plant-based remedies and mindful routines. Healing was never just physical; it was about the spirit, the mind, and the community. Every action had intention, every ritual held purpose. 🧪 The Scientific Discovery In the 20th century, researchers uncovered GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1) — a natural hormone our bodies produce after eating. It helps regulate blood sugar, slows digestion, and signals fullness. What our ancestors did intuitively through diet and life...

Menopause & GLP-1: A New Chapter of Change by Tonua Norice | GLP-1 Mind • Body • Spirit Reflection Menopause isn’t just a phase — it’s a full-body awakening. The changes can feel confusing, even unfair, but they’re also an invitation to listen deeper. GLP-1 support helped me navigate “The Change” with more grace, balance, and energy — and showed me that aligning mind, body, and spirit turns this season into one of renewal, not loss. The Shift No One Warned Me About The weight starts to cling around your middle. That midsection bulge — that fupa — shows up with the bold confidence of a 19-year-old in a bikini. Sleep gets harder. Cravings get louder. Energy dips just when you need it most. I know what it’s like to wonder if the old rules — eat less, move more, try harder — will ever work again. It’s exhausting. The kids were gone. The house was quiet. Some days I caught myself whispering, “Okay God, I want a do-over.” I...

GLP-1: The Science of Balance, The Art of Becoming A GLP-1 Mind • Body • Spirit Reflection This page is your personal guide to understanding GLP-1 — not just what it does, but how it feels to live in rhythm with it. We’re talking about more than weight loss or blood sugar. This is about reclaiming balance in your mind, body, and spirit — one mindful dose, one conscious breath at a time. 💫 What Is GLP-1? GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1) is a natural hormone your body releases after you eat. Its message is simple but powerful: “You’re satisfied. You can rest.” Slows digestion for a steady, lasting energy release Helps balance blood sugar levels Calms hunger and stabilizes mood When that GLP-1 signal is weak, we end up chasing energy — constantly hungry, tired, or feeling like our body’s working against us. GLP-1 medications step in to remind the body of its natural rhythm and help it remember ful...

Healing Mind, Body & Spirit – My GLP-1 Journey by Tonua Norice | GLP-1 Mind • Body • Spirit Reflection Searching for Answers: Faith, Frustration, and Unworthiness I looked for answers. I prayed, fasted, cried, and waited. Nothing changed — in fact, I gained weight. Raised in a Christian household, I believed patience and faith would bring transformation. But that waiting often led to frustration. I struggled with a deep sense of unworthiness, wondering if this was a trial I was meant to simply endure. Finding Guidance and Exploring New Ideas I pushed harder — more cardio, stricter routines — until I was near exhaustion. Then I prayed again, but this time, for guidance instead of results. That’s when I met a new doctor, a Black woman, and shared my story openly — all the frustration, all the effort, all the hope. Around that same time, I began exploring African spirituality , the Ma’at principles of balance...

From What Ifs to What’s Next by Tonua Norice | GLP-1 Mind • Body • Spirit Reflection I’ve lived in the land of “What If” far too long. What if it fails? What if it doesn’t work? What if I’m not ready? Here’s what I’ve learned: “What if” is just a fancy delay tactic. It sounds like planning, but it’s really fear — and fear keeps us from making the first move on our health, our creative work, or that business idea whispering to be born. It’s time to graduate from “What If” to “What’s Next.” Start small. Break your ideas into bite-size steps. Don’t worry about the whole mountain — just take the hill in front of you. That might mean walking for five minutes, writing one page, or posting one video. Let momentum meet you in motion. Begin showing up in your life as the person who follows through. It doesn’t need to be perfect. It just needs to be real. Explore More Reflections → Part o...

When the Scale Won’t Budge: Loving the Pause by Tonua Norice | GLP-1 Mind • Body • Spirit Reflection Let’s talk about that moment when the scale just… stops. You’ve been showing up — taking your shots, walking, drinking your water, doing your best — and still, nothing moves. Whew. I know that feeling. It’s easy to slip into frustration, start negotiating with the mirror, or question if all of this is even worth it. But here’s the truth I want you to hold close: Your body isn’t stuck. You’re in process. This pause isn’t punishment — it’s recalibration. Your system is quietly adjusting, healing, building something beneath the surface that you can’t yet see. 💫 Be at Peace with the Pause When the numbers won’t move, take a breath and remember — this is still movement. Energy is shifting. Chemistry is balancing. You’re not behind. You’re becoming. Stand in front of that mirror and say it out loud: “I lov...

GLP-1 Is the Tool 〰 I Am the Transformation by Tonua Norice | GLP-1 Mind • Body • Spirit Reflection Welcome in, 💫 If you’ve landed here, you’re probably curious about this thing called GLP-1 — the little hormone that’s been making a big difference in how women are reclaiming their health, energy, and balance. Think of this as your no-fluff, sister-style guide to what’s really going on inside that body of yours. So, What Exactly Is GLP-1? GLP-1 stands for Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 — a hormone your body naturally releases after you eat. It’s part of your body’s balance system, helping you tell your brain: “You’re full” — so you can step away from the snack cabinet “Slow down” — giving your body time to process nutrients “Stay steady” — keeping blood sugar from spiking or crashing When your GLP-1 signal weakens — from stress, hormones, insulin resistance, menopause, or just life — hunger cues can...