{"id":196632,"date":"2024-08-27T16:59:22","date_gmt":"2024-08-27T16:59:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/?p=196632"},"modified":"2024-08-27T16:59:22","modified_gmt":"2024-08-27T16:59:22","slug":"weight-loss-drugs-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/2024\/08\/27\/weight-loss-drugs-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Weight Loss Drugs \u2013 How to Get the Most Out of Them"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve been reading this series, you know that weight loss drugs like Ozempic don\u2019t make lifestyle changes obsolete \u2013 if anything, they make them more critical. When GLP-1 drugs reduce food noise and hunger, it\u2019s easier to make healthier choices. It\u2019s the ideal time to establish new eating habits. Let\u2019s go over those that will make the biggest difference.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Intentionally make healthy choices<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It can be tempting to make the easy and convenient choice to eat junk food and rely on weight loss drugs to prevent you from overeating. But if you\u2019re serious and want to be ready to transition away from the drugs someday, you have to make an intentional choice as soon as possible to improve your diet. Here are the three most impactful things to focus on.<\/p>\n

Eat more protein<\/strong> \u2013 Protein will not only help you feel full, it will also help you protect your muscle mass as you lose weight. You can check out our article<\/a> to help you calculate how much protein you should get. But as a general rule, build all of your main meals around protein \u2013 that\u2019s a good start.<\/p>\n

Get friendly with fruit and veg<\/strong> \u2013 They are good for your overall health, they reduce inflammation and provide your body with many essential vitamins, minerals, and fibre. They are great replacements for unhealthy snacks, make your meals more colourful and add some crunch and interesting textures.<\/p>\n

Choose high-fibre carbs over low-fibre ones<\/strong> \u2013 Beans, lentils, whole grains, and starchy tubers like potatoes and sweet potatoes do a better job of helping you feel full and managing blood sugar than low-fibre, highly processed options such as white rice or refined grains.<\/p>\n

Find ways to eat well despite side effects<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The most common side effect of GLP-1 drugs are nausea, constipation, and other GI issues. They tend to resolve within several weeks for most people but it varies. This can be a big obstacle when trying to improve your diet at the same time. Here are a few tips that should help.<\/p>\n