Starting a GLP-1? Here's What to Eat in Week One

GLP-1 medications change appetite faster than most people expect — sometimes within the first few days. Eating the way you used to, just less of it, often leads to nausea and fatigue.

The first week matters more than any other, because it's when the body is adjusting the most. Smaller, protein-forward meals eaten slowly tend to sit much better than three large meals a day.

Hydration and fiber both become easy to under-do when appetite drops, and both matter more, not less, during this adjustment period.

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Aim for three smaller meals plus a protein-forward snack in week one, and don't be surprised if what sounds good changes day to day — that's normal during the adjustment.

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