Down a stone! WOOHOO!

[Mike]

A stone down since April with protein focus plus the swim/run/strength combination is holding lean mass better than most single-modality approaches on Mounjaro.

 

[basil-gardener]

the whey immediately after the gym and then real food an hour later is a solid two-step structure - the protein synthesis window gets hit while the oats and seeds give you the sustained energy and fiber that pure protein shakes don't. the every 2.5 hour rhythm on GLP-1 is where appetite and energy tend to line up best for a lot of people

 

[noodle-reset41]

the coffee-then-lift-then-protein-shake sequence is a solid framework for the workout fuel and recovery timing - training fasted with coffee, then hitting the protein shake post-workout with fruit and milk covers the anabolic window cleanly. the nut snack at 2 and light protein meal at 3:30 keeps the intake consistent without big gaps that invite appetite swings

 

[saltynoodle59]

the 1200 floor is a reasonable baseline but the actual number depends on your size and activity level - the point is that the appetite suppression can take you below what your body needs to function without your brain flagging it. protein shakes and broth are the easiest way to hit a minimum when nothing sounds appealing; going too low for too many days in a row produces the exact fatigue and brain fog people attribute to the medication when the actual cause is not enough fuel

 

[grumpylateadopter3]

Really appreciate the kind words and the advice. Been sticking with exercise pretty consistently for close to twelve months now, a few slip-ups along the way. Just started Mounjaro recently though, and exactly like mentioned, going past 1500-1600 calories just isn't happening.