Anyone else having a hard time hitting their protein and fiber targets while taking Zepbound?

rwooledge

I’m on my third week of taking Zepbound and I’m having a hard time getting anywhere close to the protein or fiber that I should be getting. It’s been so hard to get myself eating during the day and then I’m trying to shove in these small meals of protein and fiber towards the end of my day and still not hitting my goals. I’ve heard people feel like they have more energy with the GLP-1’s but I still feel worn out just figured it was from really not eating the first week and still not able to get in enough protein. My mom who’s had the surgery says I shouldn’t try so hard to get them in but I don’t want to lose what little muscle mass I have either. Idk what to do

lindastull2020

I have just switched to Zepbound, but I had extreme difficulty getting my fiber and protein in taking Wegovy. I expect it will be the same. I worked with a dietician in the beginning of taking Wegovy. She encouraged lean poultry. Since I couldn't eat much at a time, she suggested keeping cooked chicken tenders in the refrigerator. She said when I went into the kitchen for something, just grab one from the fridge and eat it. She also had me drink one really good protein shake a day. For the fiber, she said she allowed one cheat to help boost fiber and that was a really high fiber tortilla wrap a day. Those things worked quite well for me, but then I got lazy and got out of the habit. I'm trying to get back on track before I gain my weight back, so I plan on implementing these again.

totameafox

Chia and flax seed are a good source of fiber that can be added to meals. I use chicken, turkey, tuna, eggs and cheese for my main sources of protein.