Pre-shot ritual?

[ShrinkingSheila]

Every Saturday night's shot day for me! The next day I usually don't feel great, so I treat myself to some yummy protein. Like a homemade bagel with cream cheese, lox, avocado, and a poached egg.

 

[Papi]

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[GerryFromJersey]

That sounds like something I'd just eat normally! Seems pretty okay.

 

[PeptidePilot]

First off, ditch the idea of 'cheating.' You can still enjoy that meal, but you likely won't be able to finish the whole thing. These meds help shift how you think about food. Protein is your friend, just eat smaller portions.

 

[LBM_hacker]

Sounds like performative morality to me. If you genuinely considered that a 'cheat' meal, you wouldn't be taking this medication.

 

[On_Deck]

That sounds like a very nutritious meal, not a cheat at all. My cheat would be like...a whole pint of ice cream the night before my dose.

 

[DosesAndMimosas]

Echoing others, that doesn't sound like a cheat meal. What does a typical meal look like for you?

 

[Tracy1978]

Food isn’t a crime. Please stop using that word.

 

[ShrinkingSheila]

If that's 'cheating,' what do you consider your usual meals? Sounds like disordered thinking. Eating healthy shouldn't feel like cheating. We create negative associations with food that way.

 

[Papi]

Food has no moral value.

 

[GerryFromJersey]

Yeah, that's just a normal meal for me too. Looks pretty healthy. I usually only eat one big meal each day.

 

[PeptidePilot]

That's not a cheat! It's loaded with protein and healthy fats from the avocado. Exactly what you want to maintain muscle while on sema.

 

[LBM_hacker]

My cheat meal is like, a huge burger with fries and onion rings.

 

[On_Deck]

Sounds good, but not what I'd consider a super protein-packed meal. An egg only has about 6 grams of protein. Add a protein shake to that and you're talking!

 

[DosesAndMimosas]

I don't see anything 'cheat' about that meal!

 

[Tracy1978]

That’s just a normal, tasty meal, not cheating.

 

[PeptidePilot]

True story, protein is KEY on these meds! I lost almost 45 pounds the first year, then stalled out. Realized I'd stopped focusing on protein. Started slamming protein shakes, Greek yogurt, etc., and the weight started moving again.

 

[ShrinkingSheila]

I totally get the 'food guilt' many are mentioning. I went to Italy for a month and was terrified I'd gain! But walking everywhere and the sema, I actually lost weight. It's all about balance.

 

[LBM_hacker]

True story, protein is KEY on these meds! I lost almost 45 pounds the first year, then stalled out. Realized I'd stopped focusing on protein. Started slamming protein shakes, Greek yogurt, etc., and the weight started moving again.

Good point. I need to be more mindful of getting enough protein. I'm bad at meal planning and remembering to eat.

 

[On_Deck]

I agree with LBM_hacker, protein's super important. Calculate your daily protein needs based on your weight and activity level.

• Lean meats
• Fish
• Eggs
• Protein shakes

It's tough to get enough sometimes, but essential for preserving muscle during weight loss.