Do you want to maximize your results on Ozempic? One weight loss warrior on a Mounjaro/Tirzepatide/Zepbound journey has some tips on how to do that. Jasmine Martin has lost over 80 pounds on a weight loss drug, but not just from injections. In a new post, she reveals the other habits that have been helpful on her journey. “5 things I did to lose over 80 lbs on GLP-1 (and NO, it’s not just about taking a shot!),” she writes. “Here’s what REALLY worked for me.”
A Clean, Low-Sugar Diet
ShutterstockThe first that worked for her? “Sticking to a clean, low-sugar diet,” she writes. “I also really was able to cut out snacking and cut down on portions with the help of a GLP-1.”
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Moving Daily
Shutterstock/Pavel_Kostenko“Prioritizing movement every day,” is another one of her to-to habits, “even if it’s taking the stairs instead of the elevator,” she says. “At one point I was walking to the third floor at work every time I had to pee, just for the exercise!”
Staying Consistent with Protein and Vitamins
Replenish Stress-Depleted VitaminsShutterstockAnother thing that helped her? “Staying consistent with my vitamin and protein intake,” she writes. “Prioritize protein! It’ll keep you full longer and help with muscle retention.”
Hydration
HydrateShutterstockHydration is another key habit, which involves “drinking more water than I ever thought possible,” she says. “I fill up a Stanley size cup about 3-5 times a day!”
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Trusting the Process
Maintain Long-Term SuccessShutterstockHer final habit? Sticking to the plan. “Staying patient and trusting the process even when I was discouraged,” she says, adding that “it’s all about mindset!”
There Were Also a Lot of Things She Didn’t Expect to Happen
Beyond Weight Loss: Understanding GLP-1 BenefitsShutterstockIn another post, she reveals a few things she “didn’t expect” when she went on a GLP-1 for weight loss. “If I could go back to the beginning of my GLP-1 journey, I’d tell myself to keep things slow, be patient, and embrace the process. It’s not about rushing to see results; it’s about building sustainable habits for the future.”
She Didn’t Expect to Be So Motivated
If You Lose Weight Soley Because of Ozempic, You Are Likely Losing MuscleShutterstockThe first thing she didn’t expect was the motivation she was given by going on a GLP-1. “That weightloss success would bring the most motivation I’ve ever had to keep pushing limits with my fitness,” she explains.
That It Would Be Easier to Stick to a Healthy Diet
GLP-1s Signal to the Brain You Are FullShutterstockAnother thing she didn’t expect? “How much easier sticking to a balanced diet would be,” she writes. “I didn’t even realize what normal was, before I experienced ‘normal’ on a GLP-1.”
The Confidence She Got
And, How Many Pounds Per Week You Can DropShutterstockAnother thing she didn’t expect was how confident losing weight would make her. “The confidence I’d have to help others on the same journey,” she says.
That It Would Fix Other Health Issues
ShutterstockShe was also surprised that due to going on a GLP-1 and losing weight, other health problems were fixed. “That it would fix a multitude of health issues, outside of obesity - inflammation, IBS, minimize joint pain, improve my mental health,” she says.
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It’s a Journey, Not a Destination
Mistake 1: Stopping Too QuicklyShutterstockThe final revelation she had? “It’s a journey, not a destination. No one tells you how much you’ll change in ways that go far beyond just losing weight,” she writes. “You may end up reaching your goal weight, but you’ll never reach a final destination, because your personal health & fitness is always evolving. Once you realize you’re capable of being healthy again, you’ll move the goal post multiple times - and that’s the best part of the entire journey.” And if you enjoyed this article, don't miss 20 Incredible Ozempic Success Stories of All Time.
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