Sweets cravings on sema?

[ReceptorQueen]

Ok, so I've been taking semaglutide since the middle of September. I'm 5'9". I started at like 195 and now I'm at 160 even. I dropped most of that in the first 90 days. The last couple of months have been harder, food-wise. Savory stuff just doesn't appeal, and I'm always wanting something sugary. Not necessarily junk food, just...protein shakes, yogurt, fruit, that kind of thing. Which makes hitting my protein goals kinda tough because I don't want meat, cheese, or eggs. What's up with that? I'm on 1mg, my appetite is pretty suppressed, and I'm satisfied after a normal meal. Anyone else?

 

[PeptidePro]

You're not alone. I never used to crave sweets before starting GLP-1s, but now I do. My theory is that our brains think we're starving and want sugar for a quick energy boost.

 

[GoalWeightBetty]

Totally get it. Protein shakes, yogurt, and fruit are just easier to get down. I almost have to force myself to eat cheese, eggs, or meat now, even though I used to love them.

 

[Bio_FWIW]

Maybe try coffee with sugar-free creamer? That might help with the cravings. And yeah, shakes and yogurt are a breeze for getting protein.

 

[Donut]

What do you folks do when a craving just wont quit? I usually eat some carbs like bread if it gets really bad, and that seems to do the trick.

 

[KetoToNovo]

The cravings might be from hypoglycemia, which sugar fixes fast. I've always had that issue. Even before sema, I'd forget to eat and then only want junk food. Sema actually helps my cravings for everything at the right dose, not just sugar! I also have a hard time eating warm food on sema. Maybe try nuts? Or maybe you need a dose increase if eating smaller, more frequent meals doesn't help?

 

[Veggie_Health]

Sugar cravings can definitely come back. Mine mostly went away after a few weeks, but still pop up when I'm stressed.

 

[ReceptorQueen]

The cravings might be from hypoglycemia, which sugar fixes fast.

Huh, that's interesting, I never thought of that. I'll try the nuts idea. Thanks!

 

[GoalWeightBetty]

I find that nothing savory sounds very good and I am constantly craving sweet foods.

I saw a reddit thread where other people said their appetite changed. One person said that they just felt full and had no desire to eat. It's wild!

 

[ReceptorQueen]

Okay, good to know I'm not the only one! And I'm still losing weight slowly, so I guess it's not a huge deal. I can get protein from other things.

 

[Bio_FWIW]

Just make sure youre getting enough protein and nutrients. I read if you dont get enough protein your hair will fall out!

 

[PeptidePro]

Important point -- we need to ensure adequate nutrition while on these meds. If you're not getting enough, you might need to force yourself to eat, even if you don't feel hungry. A multivitamin is a good idea too.

 

[Reta-Strong]

I'm on my fourth week of .25mg, and I feel like my hunger is coming back! Is that normal?

 

[GoalWeightBetty]

Oh yeah Reta-Strong, that's pretty common. The lower doses are starter doses. Some people find that sema is less effective until they get to 1.0mg or higher.

 

[ReceptorQueen]

Yeah, don't worry Reta-Strong, it's likely just that your body is adjusting. You might need a higher dose soon. Just stick with it and talk to your doctor.

 

[under-construction]

Sweet cravings being satisfied with a small amount is one of the more useful sema effects - no white-knuckling, just actual satisfaction with a portion. The counting approach is structural rather than willpower-dependent, which is what makes it sustainable past the initial motivation phase.