Hosted by Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RD OrderlyMeds Nutrition Expert, this webinar breaks down one of the most common — and frustrating — challenges patients experience during weight loss: food noise.
Food noise is the constant mental chatter around food — cravings, urges, and repetitive thoughts about eating that persist even when you’re not physically hungry. Drawing from her clinical experience with patients, along with science-backed research and data, Kristin explains why food noise happens, how GLP-1 medications help quiet it, and what nutrition and behavior strategies support long-term success.
This session is designed specifically for patients using GLP-1 medications for weight loss, offering practical, realistic guidance to better understand hunger cues, manage emotional eating, and build sustainable habits that work with medication — not against it.
👇 Scroll below for key takeaways and learnings by timecode so you can jump directly to the topics most relevant to your GLP-1 journey.
Key Learnings & Takeaways
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What Is Food Noise—and Why It’s Not About Willpower (00:01–02:30)
Food noise is the constant mental chatter about food—cravings, urges, and repetitive thoughts that persist even when you’re not physically hungry. Kristin explains how food noise is driven by biology, habits, emotions, and dieting history—not a lack of discipline.
Why it matters: Understanding food noise helps remove shame and reframes weight loss as a medical and behavioral process, not a personal failure.
Emotional Hunger vs. Physical Hunger (02:32–05:30)
Physical hunger builds gradually and has biological cues, while emotional hunger tends to be sudden and tied to stress, boredom, routine, or mood. Kristin explains how emotional eating often shows up at night or during high-pressure moments.
Why it matters: Learning to distinguish between the two helps you respond intentionally—with nourishment when you’re hungry and coping tools when you’re not.
Diet Culture, Food Addiction, and Mental Barriers (05:30–06:49)
Kristin addresses common questions around food addiction and how years of restrictive dieting and diet culture can intensify food noise and cravings. These patterns often keep people stuck in cycles of guilt and overeating.
Why it matters: GLP-1s can reduce appetite, but long-term success improves when mental and emotional patterns are addressed alongside nutrition.
How GLP-1 Medications Help Reduce Food Noise (06:49–07:43)
GLP-1 medications work on appetite and hunger signals in the brain, often reducing cravings, obsessive food thoughts, and the constant drive to eat.
Why it matters: GLP-1s don’t just change how much you eat—they change how much food occupies your thoughts, creating mental space for healthier habits.
Behavior Strategies to Quiet Food Noise (07:43–12:56)
Kristin shares practical tools patients can use while on GLP-1s, including:
- Creating a “pause plan” before eating
- Identifying emotional and environmental triggers
- Redirecting attention with non-food coping strategies
Why it matters: Medication creates opportunity, but behavior change helps make progress sustainable.
Nutrition Strategies That Support GLP-1 Weight Loss (12:56–Q&A)
With reduced appetite, every bite matters. Kristin explains why prioritizing protein and fiber, avoiding skipped meals, and adjusting portions to early fullness are critical for energy, muscle preservation, and side-effect management.
Why it matters: Weight loss without intentional nutrition planning increases fatigue, muscle loss, and the risk of overeating later.
Q&A: Real Questions from GLP-1 Patients (Q&A)
Kristin answers common patient questions, including:
- How to manage nighttime cravings
- How to navigate early fullness and food aversions
- What supports long-term success on GLP-1 medications
Why it matters: Small, informed adjustments can significantly improve comfort, consistency, and results.
Explore More GLP-1 Nutrition Content from Kristin Kirkpatrick
Looking for more expert guidance? Explore additional resources created by OrderlyMeds Expert Advisor Kristin Kirkpatrick, RD:
- 7-Day GLP-1 Friendly Meal Plan – Simple, satisfying meals designed to support fullness and reduce food noise
- Nutrition & GLP-1s: The Refresh Webinar – A deeper dive into nutrition strategies, side-effect management, and sustainable habits while on GLP-1 therapy
