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3 Things I Wish I Knew

BUILDING DIFFERENT: GLP-1 Reality Check

Listen friends... let me tell you about these first 19 days on Mounjaro because the way this journey is set up? There are some things I WISH someone told me! 🤎✨

1. THAT FOOD LOG AIN'T OPTIONAL

Chile... the way I thought I could freestyle this journey? Major oversight.

• No way to track patterns

• Can't optimize what you don't measure

• Missing crucial data

• Zero accountability

Real talk: Get that food tracking app set up BEFORE your first shot! I use 'Lose It' and friends... I should've been using it from day ONE.

2. WATER INTAKE IS A WHOLE JOURNEY

The Stanley cup situation got me looking crazy:

• Cute tumbler? Check!

• Actually feeling thirsty? Nope!

• Natural signals? Gone girl!

• Need a whole system? ABSOLUTELY

Pro tip: Create a water tracking system BEFORE you start because your body won't remind you like before!

3. PROTEIN GOALS VS REALITY

Building muscle while building different? It's giving 'math ain't mathing' energy:

• Target: 128g daily

• Reality: Struggle bus

• Appetite: What appetite?

• Need: Strategic planning

Friends... plan your protein sources and supplements BEFORE you start because that appetite? She takes an extended vacation!

REAL TALK BONUS:

• Shot day fatigue hits DIFFERENT

• Food sensitivity? Very real (RIP fried food 😩)

• Systems save sanity

• Future you needs these numbers

Building different means:

• Creating systems early

• Actually using them

• Tracking everything

• Choosing future you

• Staying consistent

Drop a 🤎 if you're on this journey too! Let's build different together! ✨

#glp1 #WeightLossJourney #BuildingDifferent #SystemBuilding

2024/12/3 Edited to

Starting a new weight loss journey, especially with GLP-1 medications like Mounjaro, can be challenging. It's important to understand how to navigate dietary requirements efficiently. One crucial aspect is tracking your food intake using apps like 'Lose It'. This helps ensure accountability and recognizes dietary patterns over time. Additionally, staying hydrated is key. Many individuals struggle to recognize thirst signals which may lead to under-hydration. Establishing a consistent water intake routine is vital for optimal health. Protein intake is another area where many struggle, as the shift in appetite can complicate meeting daily targets. Meal prepping and planning protein-rich meals in advance can aid in achieving your goals more effectively. Remember, all of these factors contribute significantly to your overall success on this journey. Alongside these tips, consider joining communities or forums for shared experiences and support. Engage with others on similar paths, like those using hashtags #MounjaroJourney and #WeightLossJourney for encouragement and assistance.

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