5 Common Habits to Ditch Before Starting a GLP-1
NewBeauty Facebook Pinterest Instagram Youtube find a doctor Face Adult Acne Antioxidants Anti-Aging Celebrity Chronic Skin Conditions Eye Hydration Hyperpigmentation Makeup View All Eyebrows Eye Color Foundation Fragrance Lip Color Makeovers Male Skin Care Peels Pre-Event Prep Sensitive Skin Skin Care Skin Health Smile Sun Care Treatments Fillers Microneedling Post-Procedure Skin Care Neurotoxins Regenerative Aesthetics Skin Lifting Body Body Sculpting Breasts Butts Cellulite Hair Removal Hands + Nails Legs Pregnancy Find a Doctor Hair Bond Repair Celebrity Dry Hair Frizzy Hair Gray Hair Hair Color Hair Growth Hair Repair Scalp Health Styling + Tips Awards NB100 Awards 15th Annual Beauty Awards 2025 NewBeauty Readers’ Choice Awards Shopping Gift Guides Product Reviews NewBeauty Storefront Wellness Fitness GLP-1s Health Menopause About Us TESTTUBE Search for: Search HomeWellnessGLP-1s 5 Common Habits to Ditch Before Starting a GLP-1 Experts say they can worsen GLP-1 side effects. Jessica Fields Published: Jan 23, 2026 Photo by Alessandro Rossi on Unsplash In This Article Featured ExpertsWhat to Discuss With Your Doctor Before Starting a GLP-1Habits to Quit Before Taking GLP-1sStop Skipping MealsEating High-Fat FoodsIgnoring Basic Food GroupsNot Drinking Enough WaterStop Relying on the Medication AloneManaging GLP-1 Side Effects GLP-1 medications are more accessible than ever. Even so, starting one requires serious consideration. While weight loss may be the goal, it’s difficult to achieve—or manage common side effects—without making some dietary adjustments beforehand. To help guide you, we spoke with two medical experts who shared the habits to ditch before starting your GLP-1 journey. An honest conversation with yourself and your doctor is essential for success. “Think about why you’re interested in this medication, what you hope to achieve and your complete health picture,” says New York endocrinologist and senior medical advisor for Found, Rekha Kumar, MD. Registered dietitian and founder of Inner Health and Wellness, Sahar Berjis,…