When you start using GLP-1 weight loss treatment, like Mounjaro or Wegovy, you may feel full sooner when you eat. And you should also feel fuller for longer.

While Mounjaro reduces your appetite, it’s still important you pay attention to what – and how much – you’re eating. Combining weight loss medication with a healthy diet and regular exercise will make it easier for you to lose weight.

So, here are 8 nutrition top tips that will help you get the most out of Mounjaro.

 

8 Nutrition Tips To Maximise Mounjaro Benefits

 

1. Plan Your Meals

Start planning your meals in advance. Put aside one hour at the weekend to find new recipes you might enjoy and outline the meals and snacks you want to eat for the week ahead.

This will help you to make healthier choices and avoid impulse eating. Trying out new recipes and ingredients also allows you to incorporate more variety into your diet.

By planning meals in advance, you can save time on grocery shopping and meal preparation since you already know what ingredients you need and how to prepare them. It will also help you reduce stress about what to cook and eat.

 

2. Shop Smart

Make a grocery list before you go to the shops and stick to it. Buy fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats.

During the first few weeks you will experience some side effects. A good way to deal with this is by having fresh fruit in the fridge. Juicy and cold fruit will make you feel better. Foods with a high water content, like watermelon, cucumber, pears or oranges will also help you massively.

Make sure you have fresh fruit at home a couple of days before you start to take the medication. You could make a fruit salad the night before your first dose to snack on during the day. This will help you stay hydrated, provide your body with vitamins, and keep you energised.

3. Prepare Your Meals

Spend some time on meal prep and cooking in bulk to save time during the week. This can include washing and cutting vegetables, cooking grains and proteins, and portioning out snacks.

Batch cooking allows you to prepare meals in advance. This will save you time during busy weekdays and reduce meal prep time. It will also allow you to control the ingredients and portions of your meals, making it easier to eat a healthy and balanced diet.

If you plan your meals and menu for the week and prepare some food in advance, the week ahead will be a little bit easier.

 

4. Don’t Skip Meals

Your appetite will change quite drastically from the first day you start taking Mounjaro. So it’s important to keep in mind that you will be having smaller portions than you are used to. 

But, by having smaller portions and a reduced nutritional intake, your body will need the right foods to keep it working optimally.

Regular meals provide the body with essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals necessary for overall health and wellbeing. Skipping meals can lead to nutrient deficiencies and other health problems.

Eating regular meals can help to maintain stable blood sugar levels and prevent mood fluctuations.

If you’re stuck on what to eat at mealtimes, here are some recipe ideas for breakfast [link] and lunch [link].

5. Eat a Balanced Diet

Aim to eat a variety of foods from all food groups to ensure you are getting all the necessary nutrients. Include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats in your diet.

Try to limit processed foods and fast food. These foods are often high in calories, unhealthy fats, and added sugars.

Mounjaro will reduce your appetite, so it will be tempting to rely on quick and not-so-nutritious snacks to keep you going. It is important that you give your body the nutrients it needs, so make sure your plate contains:

  • A nice portion of fruit and vegetables
  • Some good quality protein like chicken, fish, tofu or chickpeas and a portion
  • More or less a quarter of the plate of carbohydrates like potatoes, rice, or grains

 

Even if the portion is smaller or you eat from a smaller plate, you should still eat from all food groups.

 

6. Stay Hydrated

Drink plenty of water and limit sugary drinks like soda and juice. Staying hydrated can help prevent side effects the medication causes as well as improve digestion, boost energy levels and improve overall mood.

 

7. Be Mindful

Pay attention to your body’s hunger and fullness cues. Eat when you are hungry and stop when you are full.

Slow down the pace of eating to allow your body to properly break down food. Pay attention to the nutritional content, flavours, and textures of the food you eat. 

By fully experiencing the flavours and textures of your food you would have a greater sense of enjoyment and fulfilment. This will stop you from overeating and help you build a healthier relationship with food.

 

8. Be Patient

Remember that healthy eating is a journey, not a destination. Be patient with yourself and take small steps towards a healthier lifestyle. Take one day at a time.

Don’t worry if all this may feel overwhelming. That’s a perfectly normal feeling to have.

We prefer progress over perfection. We provide you with support from clinical experts at every stage of your weight loss journey. So you can achieve your goals at your own pace.