The Story Behind Glo: A GLP-1 Companion Built for the Hardest Days

GLP-1 medications - Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound, and others - are changing how people manage weight and metabolic health. But for most, the first 90 days are harder than anyone tells you. Nausea, fatigue, food aversion, the small questions you don't want to Google, the unsolicited comments from coworkers, the gap between monthly appointments when something feels off. One in three people quit GLP-1s within the first 90 days - most for reasons that are preventable and manageable.

This is the story of why Glo was built, and what it actually does.

What Glo Does

Glo is a GLP-1 support companion that lives in your text messages. You add her to your contacts and text her like you would any other friend - about side effects, questions, food choices, frustrations, the day that didn't go as planned. Glo answers your questions, helps with symptom management, builds a weekly progression plan around your goals, and logs what you mention without making you log anything yourself.

Glo's knowledge base is rooted in vetted clinical research across nutrition, hydration, movement, and mental wellness - and reviewed by obesity experts and nutritionists. You get personalized guidance based on what you've shared with her, not generic answers Google would give you.

GLP-1 Medications Glo Supports

Glo supports people taking any of the major GLP-1 and GLP-1-adjacent medications: Wegovy, Wegovy Pill, Foundayo, Zepbound, Ozempic, Mounjaro, Rybelsus (R1 and R2), Trulicity, Saxenda, Victoza, Bydureon BCise, Byetta, Adlyxin, Soliqua 100/33, and Xultophy 100/3.6. Whether you're on semaglutide, tirzepatide, liraglutide, dulaglutide, exenatide, or another GLP-1 agonist, Glo's guidance is tailored to your medication and your body.

GLP-1 Side Effects Glo Helps With

The most common GLP-1 side effects include nausea, fatigue, constipation, brain fog, sulfur burps, food aversion, loss of appetite, and unexpected emotional shifts. Glo helps you recognize what's normal, when something might need a doctor's attention, and what's worked for other people in similar situations.

She helps you think through:

• Nausea management - meal timing, food choices that help vs. aggravate, the difference between manageable nausea and concerning symptoms

• Food aversion - finding small protein-forward meals that stay down on hard days

• Fatigue and brain fog - understanding when fatigue is medication-related and when it might be electrolytes, hydration, or sleep

• Constipation and digestive changes - fiber, hydration, and movement strategies tailored to where you are

• Sulfur burps - what causes them, what helps, and when they tend to pass

• Social situations - handling comments at work or family events without it derailing your day

Why Text Messages Instead of an App

People on GLP-1s already manage enough - appointments, prescriptions, side effects, doses, food tracking, exercise goals. Most don't want another app to download, another login to remember, another dashboard to check. Glo lives where you already are: in your text messages.

There's no app to learn, nothing to download, no notifications to manage. You text her the way you'd text a knowledgeable friend. There's a simple web dashboard if you want to check your progress, but it's optional - you can use Glo entirely through text if that's what works for you.

Built for the First 90 Days and Beyond

The first 90 days on GLP-1s are statistically when most people quit. Side effects are peaking. Doses are being adjusted. The novelty has worn off, and the real work - building sustainable habits - is just beginning. Glo is built to be present during this period: answering the questions that feel too small to take to your doctor, helping you spot patterns, building a progression plan that grows with you.

Your habits won't change overnight. Glo's weekly plans are designed to build lasting change, starting where you are and progressing as you go. After 90 days, Glo stays with you for the long haul.

What's in the Glo Kit

Every Glo subscription includes the Glo Kit - a collection of resources designed for the GLP-1 journey: tips and tricks for managing common situations, GLP-1 myths and the truth beyond those myths, permissions - for those days when things don’t go as planned, a timeline of what to expect across the first weeks and months, GLP-1-friendly recipes that work even on low-appetite days, and deep dive articles about the relationship with food, food noise and social identity. The Kit grows as Glo's community grows.

What People Are Saying

"No one tells you how much mental energy this takes. The shot took away the food noise. But Glo took away the noise of everything else." - Lauren W.

"I would have loved to have this when I first started out my journey. If you're anything like me, you are going to love her." - Shelbi N.

"If you're like me and you made a big health decision, you deserve reliable support after it. No app, no logging, no learning curve. Just Glo." - Andrea S.

"Glo doesn't feel overwhelming. Just support when I need it. And honestly that has helped ease a lot of the stress and the overthinking for me." - Mollee G.

The Statistic Behind Glo

One in three people on GLP-1s discontinue treatment within the first 90 days. The majority of these quits are for reasons that are addressable: unmanaged side effects, lack of support between appointments, social isolation, and the cognitive load of figuring things out alone. Glo exists to address those gaps.

About the Founder

Stathis is the founder of Glo. He created Glo because he didn't want to become a statistic - one in three GLP-1 patients quit within the first 90 days, most for reasons that are preventable. He wanted a GLP-1 companion who could remove the mental load of navigating the journey alone, especially in those first hard months. The video above tells the full story.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glo an app?

No. Glo is not an app. Glo is one of your contacts. If you have text messaging, you're all set. You don't download anything, you don't manage notifications, you don't learn an interface. You text her like you'd text anyone else.

Do I need to be on a GLP-1 to use Glo?

Glo is built for people on the GLP-1 journey. She can also support people who want to understand or help someone close to them who is on a GLP-1.

Is Glo a replacement for my doctor?

No. Glo is not a medical device and does not replace medical care. Medical questions and treatment decisions should be addressed with your clinician. Glo helps you organize your thinking, manage day-to-day questions, and feel less alone between appointments - but she's not a substitute for your healthcare team.

Where does Glo's guidance come from?

Glo's content is built on clinical frameworks across nutrition, hydration, movement, and mental wellness, and reviewed by experts in the field. She gives you guidance grounded in research, tailored to what you've shared with her.

How does Glo personalize my plan?

Glo learns your rhythm: what you eat, how you move, how you're feeling, what's working, and what isn't. The more she learns, the more useful your plan becomes. Your weekly progression plan adjusts based on what she's observing.

Can I use Glo outside the United States?

As long as you can text someone in the United States, you can text Glo. International users can use Glo provided they have a way to send and receive text messages to/from a U.S. number.

How much does Glo cost?

Glo is free for the first 10 days. After the trial, Glo is $12.99/month or $99/year. Your subscription includes unlimited texting with Glo, personalized progression plans every week, the myGlo dashboard, and the Glo Kit. Cancel anytime.

Try Glo

Text Glo and see what she can do for you. Free for 10 days. No app to download.