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Coach Trev describing his experience with food noise while on GLP-1 at Game Changing Performance in Mundelein IL.

Silence for the First Time: My Experience With Food Noise on GLP-1

November 19, 20253 min read

Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. We do not sell or prescribe GLP-1 medications. Our goal is to help individuals who are already on a GLP-1 learn how to eat right, train effectively, and protect muscle while losing fat. Always consult your doctor before starting or adjusting any medication.


Silence. That’s What Freedom Feels Like.

No matter what I tried — strict diets, relaxed eating, cutting out sugar, tracking macros — the food noise never went away.

It was like a constant hum in the back of my mind. I could go days, even weeks, eating clean and feeling in control… but eventually, that voice would come back.

The one that says, “You deserve a treat.”
The one that rationalizes, “Just this once.”
The one that made food feel like a mental battle every single day.

Then I started on a GLP-1 medication, and within 24 hours, the noise stopped.


The Moment Everything Changed

For the first time in 20 years, I wasn’t thinking about my next meal.
I didn’t feel controlled by cravings or guilt.

And now, 13 weeks later, that silence hasn’t left.

That kind of peace is hard to describe. It’s not about willpower — it’s about clarity. It’s about finally feeling like you’re in control, not the food.

At Game Changing Performance in Mundelein, I’ve heard the same thing from clients using GLP-1s. The most life-changing part isn’t just the fat loss — it’s the mental freedom that comes with quieting the constant food noise.


Why Food Noise Matters

Food noise isn’t just hunger. It’s the emotional, habitual, and mental chatter that drives overeating — even when you’re not physically hungry.

GLP-1 medications help by slowing digestion and regulating appetite hormones, giving your brain the signal to finally rest.

But here’s the truth: while GLP-1s can quiet food noise, it’s still up to you to use that silence to build structure and habits that will last after the medication.

That’s where the right coaching makes all the difference.


How We Help GLP-1 Clients in Mundelein, Libertyville & Vernon Hills

At Game Changing Performance, we’ve developed a GLP-1 Nutrition Coaching Program specifically for individuals using GLP-1s who want to maintain their results and protect their muscle.

Here’s what we focus on:

  • Meal planning for real life: Learn what and how much to eat to keep progress steady

  • Protein-first strategy: Keep lean muscle while losing fat

  • Mindset & accountability: Build habits that outlast medication

  • Side effect management: Navigate nausea, low energy, and digestion issues

We’re located in Mundelein and work with clients throughout Libertyville and Vernon Hills, IL, both in-person and virtually.


Final Thoughts

For the first time in my life, food doesn’t control me.
And that peace — that silence — is something I’ll never take for granted.

If you’re currently on a GLP-1 and want to make sure you’re fueling your body the right way while protecting your muscle and long-term health, we’re here to help.

👉 Learn more about our GLP-1 Coaching Program:
https://gamechangingperformance.fit/glp-1-coaching

Trev is the co-owner of Game Changing Performance. His passions for writing are how to achieve fat loss, productivity and how to optimize your life.

Trevor Warnke

Trev is the co-owner of Game Changing Performance. His passions for writing are how to achieve fat loss, productivity and how to optimize your life.

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