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

rwooledge
rwooledge Posts: 2 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
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

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  • totameafox
    totameafox Posts: 894 Member
    Answer ✓
    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.

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  • lindastull2020
    lindastull2020 Posts: 2 Member
    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
    totameafox Posts: 894 Member

    I don't know why you would have to 'cheat' to get in enough fiber. I haven't been trying hard lately but I have been able to get 25 grams of fiber with 1200-1300 calories. And still have 80 to 100 grams of protein. Taking these medications doesn't change what your body needs for fuel.

  • CrazyMermaid1
    CrazyMermaid1 Posts: 359 Member

    totameafox if you get a chance I would love to get your take on how to get 100 g of protein and 25 g of fiber on 1200 calories. I must be missing something.

  • totameafox
    totameafox Posts: 894 Member
    edited March 5

    so day one I will admit I did not eat all of this and failed to even make 1000 calories. I discovered that I could not eat two salads in one day.

    https://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary?date=2025-01-05

    https://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary?date=2025-01-07

    https://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary?date=2025-01-08

    https://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary?date=2025-01-13

    I think my food diary is visible. These are old entries. I don't try for over 20 grams of fiber currently. My blood sugar is stable without hitting this number. I would chose chia seeds over flax. I haven't really found a use for flax seed that integrates well with what I am eating.

    let me know if you can't see these. I will type them out.

  • p8m6bwghh9
    p8m6bwghh9 Posts: 521 Member
    edited March 6

    @totameafox those entries look very familiar

  • Suzeli55
    Suzeli55 Posts: 10 Member

    I get 23 grams of fibre in one cup of Nature’s Path Smart Bran for 140 calories, or Fiber One and Kellogg’s Bran cereals. Add that to all the other foods with fiber and it does the trick.

  • totameafox
    totameafox Posts: 894 Member
    edited March 6
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/48515637#Comment_48515637

    Not sure what you mean. unless it is show you your food diary. if so please let me know and I will find a different way to post

    just to be sure. here is a day

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  • chris_in_cal
    chris_in_cal Posts: 2,727 Member

    That mystery food "home riced cauliflower" really helped you hit your numbers.

  • p8m6bwghh9
    p8m6bwghh9 Posts: 521 Member
    edited March 6
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/48516026#Comment_48516026

    not sure why but you posted from my diary or maybe it just takes whoever clicks it to their own past entries?

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  • totameafox
    totameafox Posts: 894 Member
    edited March 6
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/48516106#Comment_48516106

    What mystery… it was cauliflower that I riced myself with chicken and cheese. I used the recipe maker because I made more than one serving.

    to be even more clear on the protein
    1 serving of chicken - 25g
    1 serving of cottage cheese - 12g
    4 servings of cauliflower - 4g
    total 41g
    I am assuming that the protein is what you were confused about.

    and yes. it seems that mfp doesn't make it easy to link a food diary. sorry

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