Do you want to maximize weight loss while on Ozempic? According to one expert, there are a handful of habits that will help you lose more weight while on a GLP-1 drug. Vannessa Shafer is a social media influencer and weight loss warrior who lost 60 pounds in 7 months with the help of weight loss drugs. In a new post, she reveals a few habits that improved her weight loss. “5 things that helped me lose 60 pounds in 7 months on my GLP-1 journey,” she writes.
She Started Counting Protein
The first thing she did? “Stop counting calories and start counting protein,” she reveals. “My protein goal was 150 grams a day. If I reached between 120-150, my scale dropped. If I was under 100 my scale didn’t move the slightest bit.”
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She Started Meal Replacement Protein Shakes
“Meal replacement protein shakes made my life so much easier because sometimes sitting down to eat a meal wasn’t happening because I got full too quick which wasn’t actually serving my goals. Fueling your body has to happen,” she continued.
She Amped Up Fiber Intake
She also amped up fiber intake. “Fiber is essential in your day and please don’t learn that the hard way. Think gut health and digestion. Prioritize it,” she says.
Hydration
She also started hydrating more. “Water intake is crucial. I strived for 80 ounces a day. Staying well-hydrated helps maintain bodily functions and supports metabolism, which is crucial for effective weight management. Adequate water intake also aids in the absorption of nutrients from food, ensuring that the body gets the necessary elements to function optimally and support weight loss efforts,” she writes.
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Walking
Finally, she started walking more. “A walking pad & walking outside really helped me have breakthrough moments in my weight loss while also building up muscle. Get a weighted vest or walking outside with some weights in hand. I worked towards 10k steps a day but do what you can. 5k is better than nothing,” she says.
Before She Started Ozempic She Wished She Knew She Would Be Disgusted with Food
In another post, she reveals some things she wished she knew before going on a GLP-1. “I didn’t know that somewhere in the middle of a meal and quite literally mid bite I would push my plate away in complete disgust,” she reveals. “The way Tirzepatide has the ability to say “Vannessa, you’re done” is the most impressive voice in my head.”
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She Didn’t Know She Would Lose the Desire to Drink Alcohol
“I didn’t know I would lose all desire to drink alcohol,” she continued. “I didn’t realize the medication had the ability to stop habits that weren’t good for me. I’m still shocked everyday when someone tells me they quit smoking, drinking, shopping addictions etc. The ability to control the reward center is crazyyyyy.”
She Didn’t Know She Would Battle Body Dysmorphia
“I didn’t know how hard it would be to shop and pick up anything other than my old size. Body dysmorphia is so real,” she admits. “It took a long time for it to sink in that I would actually need a size small instead of an XL/1X.”
She Didn’t Know Her Feet Would Shrink
“I didn’t know my feet would shrink. My feet shrunk. How is that even possible?” she asks. “I went from a size 8.5 to a 7.5 😳 I’m still wrapping my brain around it.”
She Didn’t Know Her Mental Health Would Improve
“I didn’t know how much my mental health would improve,” she continues. “I know you’re supposed to love yourself at every size but realistically, I loved myself but not my body and that caused me to struggle so much. I did a lot of shower cry sessions. I’m in a much better place now.”
She Didn’t Know She Would Be Proud to Be on a GLP-1
“I didn’t know I would go from embarrassed about being on a GLP1 to loudly sharing about it because I’m proud of me for putting myself first and I’m proud to be able to help others find success and put themselves first,” she says. “It was nowhere on my vision board but here we are.”
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She Didn’t Know It Would Work
She was also shocked that she finally lost weight. “I didn’t know it would work but it did and it completely changed my life,” she concludes. And if you enjoyed this article, don't miss 20 Incredible Ozempic Success Stories of All Time.
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