Focus on: Calorie-dense but nutrient-dense foods: nut butters, avocados, protein shakes Liquid calories when solid food feels impossible: smoothies with protein powder, yogurt, and fruit Eating by the clock rather than by hunger signals (every 3-4 hours regardless of appetite) Prioritizing protein at every eating occasion Calorie target at 5-7.5mg: 1,200-1,500 for most people
Keeping an eye on step counts or activity minutes helps reveal changes in energy and routine over time
We will look at their uses, how they work, and why people find them helpful
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SURMOUNT-1 (72-week randomized study, adults without diabetes): tirzepatide produced an average loss of 15.0% (5 mg dose), 19.5% (10 mg dose), and 20.9% (15 mg dose) of body weight, versus 3.1% with placebo, under a similar lifestyle-intervention protocol
The results suggest that taste change is far from uncommon