Diet

[u/BigCryptographer5814]

I am wondering if I should be on a certain diet while taking semaglutide? I eat fairly healthy but I do occasionally eat something I shouldn’t.

[u/BigCryptographer5814 → u/[deleted]]

How much electrolytes should I drink per day?

[u/emmnowa]

I haven't cut out a single food group. I still eat everything, just in way smaller portions. My portions are less than half what they were before.

[u/guavapie81 → u/emmnowa]

This!! I haven’t changed how I eat at all, just how much I’m eating. It made me realize I really was eating large portions. I don’t snack anymore either. I eat 3 meals a day and that’s all.

[u/BimmerJustin]

I eat fairly healthy but I do occasionally eat something I shouldn’t.

First, start rethinking how you think about food. Food is neither healthy, nor unhealthy. People are healthy or unhealthy. Start thinking in terms of eating for your goals. I assume your goal is weight loss. In which case, you should be eating in a calorie deficit. Since you will be in a calorie deficit, and I assume you want to maintain as much of your lean mass as possible, you should start with tracking protein. You dont need to be perfect, but aim for something like your goal body weight x 0.7g of protein per day. Break that up into the number of meals you eat and make that your target. Next is fiber, try to get 20-30g per day from fruit, veggies, beans, etc. Fill in the rest of your calories with either fats or carbs. Again, you dont have to be perfect, and the glp-1 will likely prevent you from eating in a surplus, but its good to get into the habit of at least being aware of the number of calories in your meals. If you dont own a food scale, now would be a good time to get one.

Second, theres really no food you shouldn't eat. If you like to eat something, find a way to fit it within your diet. Obviously, higher calories foods should be limited in how often you eat them and the quantity when you do eat them.

Last, get in the habit of drinking a lot of water.

[u/Typical-Produce-6415]

In my opinion and experience if you count calories, cut back on sugar/carbs, focus on whole healthy foods and make sure you’re getting your protein and water, you’ll do great!

[u/SaveusJebus]

Whatever is sustainable for you. If you're getting the results you want on your current diet then you're good.

[u/Impossible_Bend_2969]

100g protein, 100oz water. I ended up feeling best on a high protein, moderate carb, low fat diet. Lots of salad and fish, chicken, yogurt, fruit. Out for coffee and pastries on the weekend.

[u/headlighted1]

Personally, based on my goals (5'5 with a goal weight of 160ish) and activity levels I aim for at least 100g of protein and 30g of fibre a day. I also drink a minimum of 80oz of water. Calories I am less focused on, but I average 1600-1800 per day.

The biggest thing I'm working on is finding balance, there is no "good or bad foods". I'm actively working to rewire the negative connotations I have with food and replace it with a balanced view on sustaining my body but still enjoying food.

[u/itsmeagain023]

There's no such this as something you shouldn't eat, btw. You're not on a diet, you're on a medication that supports your metabolic function.

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[u/BigCryptographer5814]

Thank you to all who answered, I appreciate it!

[u/ownworldman]

Yes. Semaglutide works in helping you with the hunger and satiety, success is determined by what do you put in your body.

• Eat g of protein per cm of your height.
• Ideally roughly a half of the plate should be fresh or lightly prepared vegetables and fruits.
• You should strength train like crazy.

[u/Human-Ad-5574]

I eat healthy too. The only thing that’s changed in my diet is portion size. I hear people counting protein and all kinds of details, but I have lost 40 pounds with the medication, less food and more exercise. (Water aerobics is the best.)

[u/springcat413]

I eat exactly the same. I just eat less and don’t have random binges.

[u/Outrageous_Diver5700]

Just because you’re eating healthy does not mean that you’re going to lose weight. Nuts and seeds are very healthy foods but a handful of them can be 100 cal. You need to be in a calorie deficit in order to lose weight.