Brain space: What DO you even THINK about?

T

tired_walker

New member
I've felt both sides. Weekly injections work great even with increased hunger days 5-7. Days 2-4 I don't think about food at all and have to force myself to eat. Then like finding forgotten cash in the wash, food appeal slowly creeps back mid-week into actual meal hunger by day 6-7.
 
don't know about the pills but yeah, once i eat i think about food more. easier to not eat at all. think it's psychological, undoing years of food noise ruling my life. just takes time.
 
every time someone says no weight loss, people swarm them saying eat MORE. makes no sense lol. more veggies, less calories, skip meals if you want. forcing 3 meals when you're not hungry is backwards.
 
hate doing the mental math on steady state and how much med's floating in my system at any given time. love the app for the same reason other people use GLP calculators—makes life easier. and yeah, if i don't check my app to eat i'll starve, but i log food anyway.
 
After a month you'll realize how much food sits in your fridge because you're barely eating. Start freezing stuff. Grab protein shakes for the days when eating feels impossible.
 
Yesterday I took my first dose of 0.25 of Wegovy.

The food chatter is lessening. It feels like I'm in a silent room.

This sudden lack of mental noise is shockingly loud. I was at my desk earlier, and I knew I *should* have been preoccupied with food! Usually I'm planning my next meal, wondering if I'm truly hungry or just eating out of boredom, seeing if I can hold out for another hour. But my brain... it was quiet, despite the familiar hunger pangs.

I felt empty, even a bit dim. I'm realizing how much of my headspace is consumed by thinking about food. Even when I'm bored, I look at recipes, plan meals, what groceries I'll need.

I see this as a chance to change my thinking patterns, to fill my brain with...stuff regular people think about? Is this normal? What's on skinny people's minds all day? I'm hoping to discontinue the shots once I'm at my goal weight since I'm mostly doing this to prepare my body for a healthy future pregnancy (I had issues last time) and want to be able to maintain a healthy diet once I stop. Turns out habits are mental too, so I'm curious - what do people think about when they're not thinking about food?
 
Such a good metaphor! Congrats on getting back your mental clarity. It's a big step since it means your body CAN do it! And it can feel kinda scary. The health pros I know suggest focusing on things to calm your nervous system during this phase. That way, when you stop the GLP-1, the food thoughts don't come back, and you have other ways to cope...

- Curiosity (learning, reading, online deep dives)
- Creativity (writing, art, making things)
- Planning and figuring stuff out
- Moving or doing hobbies
- Connecting with people more deeply
- Even just being bored, which is good for your mind

Treat this like an experiment for now. Try stuff and see what works!
 
The lighthouse idea is spot on, and honestly, you're ahead of the game in understanding what's up. The mental energy you spent on food wasn't really about food. It was just where your brain went by default. Planning meals, deciding what to eat, wondering if you're hungry – that's a lot of brain work! It fills time like scrolling through your phone. And your body got good at that. When it stops, your brain is like, "Uh, now what?" That blah feeling is real. It's not depression, it's your nervous system looking for its old job. Now you have actual space to fill. People who aren't consumed by food usually fill it with stuff that feels more like *them*. Creative things, relationships, just being present. But you have to intentionally build those new habits. You're asking the right questions early, so you're already doing great.
 
Light_Great said:
What do skinny people have in their minds all the time?
Click to expand...
I've read studies suggesting that semaglutide has positive impacts beyond just weight loss, potentially reducing cravings and improving focus on long-term goals. It's being researched as a treatment for various conditions, including eating disorders and liver issues. It might revolutionize how we approach certain health problems.
 
Thanks everybody for the replies! It's so validating to hear that I'm not alone in feeling this way. I like the idea of treating this like an experiment. It's less pressure that way lol.
 
Injection might not get through the blood-brain barrier the same way the spray does. The spray can travel through the olfactory nerve to your brain. So I lean toward that, though it could be all in my head.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top