1. Do not rely on the scale alone
Track your progress with measurements and photos. Your body composition will change even when the scale stalls.
2. Use helpful apps
Tools like Shotsy, Happy Scale, and MeThreeSixty make tracking easier and more consistent.
3. Stop comparing your progress to others
Everyone responds differently. Some people lose steadily on 2.5 mg; others see changes only at higher doses. Your body, medical history, and metabolism are uniquely yours.
4. Focus on the basics: water, protein, fiber, and balanced carbs
Staying hydrated, prioritizing protein, increasing fiber, and moderating carbs aligns well with how GLP-1s work. Many find calorie and macro tracking useful to ensure they’re actually eating enough.
5. Most side effects are manageable
Headache? Hydrate aggressively.
Nausea? Smaller, more frequent meals—or ask your clinician about options like ondansetron.
6. Lift weights early
Strength training protects muscle mass and reshapes your body. Many people are surprised by how strong and confident they feel once they start.
7. Move more overall
Try new cardio, challenge yourself to improve your walking pace—movement may not always drop the scale number but dramatically changes your shape and energy.
8. Go low and slow
Do not chase higher doses just to speed up weight loss. This process is about becoming healthier, not just hitting a number.
9. Expect imperfect days
You will make a few unhelpful choices along the way. That is not failure. Reset at the next meal and keep going.
10. Think long-term—you in a year will be proud
Sustainable change compounds. Stick with it.
11. Be prepared for body dysmorphia
Sometimes your mind lags behind your physical changes. Measurements and photos help reality-check your progress.
12. The “paper towel effect” is real
The higher your starting weight, the more you have to lose before others notice. Lower starting weights lead to quicker visible change.
13. You owe no one an explanation
Share your GLP-1 journey only if you want to. These medications are a clinically validated obesity treatment, not an “easy way out.”
14. Let go of clothes that are too big
Keep one outfit for comparison if you like—but you do not need a “just in case” wardrobe.
15. Your body won’t shrink in the order you expect
Different areas respond at different times. That is normal, which is why measuring matters.
16. If you wear rings, resize sooner than later
Weight loss can make rings slip off unexpectedly.
17. Expect to feel colder
Many people go from always-hot to always-cold. Invest in a warm coat.
18. If fatigue hits, a little movement helps
Gentle exercise often improves energy more than rest alone.
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