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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...

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...