I haven't had any side effects that I would attribute to the meds. However, people do. Some. I do not want this section to make anybody shy away from at least talking to a provider about whether a GLP-1 is a good fit for you. Stigmas be damned, that also shouldn't bother any of us either. Our health is paramount, our quality of life, and we hold the reigns. Here are some supplements that may help you on your journey. Some of these side effects mentioned are simply related to weight loss, not the GLP-1 itself, and some are very uncommon but I know about them, so I'm mentioning anyway. Here goes!
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These are the most popularly traded secrets to a smooth experience.
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Energy
High Protein Diet
Reset B12
Methylated Sublingual B12 - I tried this and didn't do much for me.
NAD+ - I can vouch for this one! It has given me a huge energy boost.
Coffee - Worth mentioning, due to slowed gastric emptying, coffee may hit you differently. It may feel stronger. It could be a good idea to ease into coffee and you might find you get more enjoyment from fewer cups.
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Constipation
Mag07
Miralax
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Nausea
Zofran - Most prescribers offer a script to be picked up at your local pharmacy. In the early days, I would experience nausea if I overate. The thing is that I think most of us have detached mentally a bit from our true satiety cues. Some of us came from a "clear your plate and you're a good kid" background. The truth is, that set us up for a lifetime of equating being good with ignoring our body's cues. The meds are an opportunity to reconnect with this, and many people feel that instead of dieting, this is the key to success long-term. To not eat another bite when you feel full. If you eat that next bite on the meds, you are likely to need Zofran. It gets your attention in a good way.
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Electrolytes
Collagen
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Experts agree protein is key!
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To retain muscle during your weight loss journey, protein is your friend. The discussion around protein is to aim for 20-30g protein per meal.
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Helpful Calculators
Ideal Weight - This one is cool. There are several theories around ideal weight. This provides a side-by-side comparison of 5 of them
Macro #1 Macro #2 Menopause Macro
TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure)
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Popular Apps
MyFitnessPal Calorie and nutrition tracker.
LoseIt! Calorie and nutrition tracker.
Happy Scale Track your weight with a focus on overall trend rather than the pingpong up and down daily.
Me Three Sixty 3D Body composition scanning using your smartphone. Compare scans to track changes.
Fitbod Builds ultra-personalized workouts using AI. You tell the app your equipment and time available.
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Gadgets
Renpho Scale Everyone talks about this scale. It's cheap ($21.99 Amazon) and measures fat and body composition. For those times where the scale is not budging, you may find some of the other numbers are on the move. You can even purchase with HSA/FSA.​
Travel Cooler There are many travel cooler packs for medication available. This one has a digital temperature gauge and is TSA approved.
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Printable Protein One-Page Guide from HealthBeet.org