Most people are never told to watch for it, and once you know what it is, it changes how you eat on these medications. Here's my favorite recipe for getting there.
I am on Zepbound. I am 75. Muscle loss concern is a major concern for me. Fortunately, the WW program with GLP-1 regularly checks on how much protein intake I am consuming. The nutritionist, my medical specialist constantly empathizes increasing my protein intake. Also exercise, especially resistant training is highly recommended.
You are doing exactly what I’d want someone on a GLP-1 medication, especially at 75, to be doing: tracking protein deliberately and pairing it with resistance training. The medication can be a powerful tool, but muscle preservation has to be intentional. Adequate protein, spread across the day, plus progressive strength training is the combination that protects function, metabolism, and independence as the weight comes off.
I am on Zepbound. I am 75. Muscle loss concern is a major concern for me. Fortunately, the WW program with GLP-1 regularly checks on how much protein intake I am consuming. The nutritionist, my medical specialist constantly empathizes increasing my protein intake. Also exercise, especially resistant training is highly recommended.
You are doing exactly what I’d want someone on a GLP-1 medication, especially at 75, to be doing: tracking protein deliberately and pairing it with resistance training. The medication can be a powerful tool, but muscle preservation has to be intentional. Adequate protein, spread across the day, plus progressive strength training is the combination that protects function, metabolism, and independence as the weight comes off.