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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 ...

🍔 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...

  Reclaiming Agency & Psychological Liberation While on Your GLP-1 Path When I first began exploring my healing through GLP-1 , I realized that true transformation demanded more than physical discipline — it required reclaiming my personal power. I started reading the works of Dr. Frantz Fanon , the revolutionary psychiatrist and philosopher, and his writings opened my eyes to something deeper: liberation begins within. Fanon revealed how oppression, societal expectations, and inherited trauma shape the psyche — quietly convincing us that we are smaller than we truly are. His works, especially Black Skin, White Masks and The Wretched of the Earth , helped me see the subtle ways I had internalized limitation. They made me ask myself: Where have I surrendered my agency — not to others, but to old versions of myself? That question is powerful, especially on a GLP-1 journey. Claiming one’s health isn’t vanity — have you ever thought of it as both a political and spiritual act? ...

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...

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...