Soup is lovely, and a little shredded chicken can turn it into a better first-week meal
Start resistance training gradually if you are new to exercise especially if you have joint issues, cardiovascular disease, or are significantly deconditioned
What the Research Shows Recent research on semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) has revealed concerning trends about body composition changes: A 2023 analysis of STEP trial data found that approximately 39% of weight lost on semaglutide was lean body mass 1 Research on tirzepatide showed similar patterns, with 30-40% of total weight loss coming from lean tissue 2 Comparative studies indicate GLP-1 users may lose more muscle than people losing weight through diet and exercise alone 3 For context: if you lose 50 pounds on a GLP-1 medication, 15-20 pounds might be muscle mass
Aim for two portions of fish per week
Alternatives for Patients Who Cant or Dont Want to Do Injections Not everyone can or wants to use injectable medications
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