Make It Count
With Jamie Rucks | NP, Edge Peptide
Achieving weight loss on a GLP-1 is not about quick fixes or extreme measures; it’s about building sustainable habits that promote overall health and well-being.
When on a weight loss medication, often the first thing to go is muscle (especially in women). To lose fat, you need to not only consume fewer calories than you burn each day, you also need to make sure you eat a sufficient amount of protein to help retain valuable muscle mass. Frequent physical activity is also essential because if you lose weight without exercise, you’re more likely to lose both muscle and fat, setting you up for weight gain down the road.
At Edge Peptide Therapy, we prioritize our patients’ weight loss journeys by offering practical, efficient, and safe solutions with the utmost care to help them achieve their goals. In order for our patients to avoid significant muscle loss, we track progress and body composition using the InBody scanner. We also offer EmSculpt NEO, a groundbreaking, non-invasive treatment that simultaneously eliminates fat cells and builds muscle in a thirty-minute session.
We suggest the following guidelines to assist your GLP-1 journey:
Eat a sufficient amount of protein
Aim for .7-1 gram of protein per pound of your ideal body weight. Weight loss medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide make you feel fuller faster; therefore, it is imperative to eat enough protein when in calorie deficit (consider incorporating protein shakes to supplement protein intake).
Strength Train
While eating enough of the right foods is important, so is strength training such as weightlifting or resistance training. The more muscle mass a person has, the better resting metabolic rate or the number of calories a person burns at rest. When you lose muscle mass the resting metabolic rate will decrease too, making maintaining your weight loss more difficult.
Stay Hydrated
To decrease potential GI side-effects, proper hydration is essential. Aim for 100 ounces of water each day.
Be Patient
While GLP-1’s can be a great tool to aid weight loss, it’s important to not rush the process. Extreme calorie deficits that are low in protein are not sustainable. The longer your weight loss takes, the more likely you are to keep it off.
Sufficient protein intake, proper exercise, hydration and taking your weight loss journey slow and steady is not only the most effective way to lose the weight but also keep it off!
