Reviewed by Sylvia Klinger, DBA, MS, RD If you’re considering a GLP-1 medication, or you recently started one, you probably know about their potential to help with weight loss — but their impact doesn’t stop there. Cravings may become less intense, you could feel full after just a few bites, or foods you once loved might sound less appealing. These shifts are a natural result of how GLP-1 medications work.