GLP-1s are designed to suppress appetite, but nursing mothers should be consuming more calories, not less, to support milk production
Injectables In a seminal March 2021 New England Journal of Medicine study, adults receiving a weekly 2.4 mg injection of semaglutide for about 15 months lost 15% of their body weight 35 pounds, on average
^Based on a 6-month clinical trial (n=180) of individuals who were enrolled between FebruaryApril 2024, with overweight or obesity taking semaglutide or tirzepatide for weight loss and related outcomes through the WW Clinic Program and participating in the GLP-1 companion nutrition program
To protect your metabolism and muscles, make sure you: Eat at least 100130g of protein daily Strength train 24x/week Stay hydrated and monitor electrolytes Prioritize real food over ultra-processed options Track muscle loss and body comp, not just scale weight Focus on building sustainable routines Whether youre using GLP-1 medication or not, your food choices matter
Most importantly, the effects of GLP-1RAs are not consistent 28