Focus on lean proteins like chicken, fish, tofu, and legumes to preserve muscle mass and help satiate hunger Incorporate fiber-rich fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to aid digestion and prevent constipation Avoid high-fat, spicy, and heavily processed foods, which can worsen gastrointestinal side effects Stay well-hydrated Get quality sleep Engage in light physical activities, like walking or strength training exercises During our weight loss program with GLP-1 medications, our team at Lyle Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics Center will monitor your nutritional intake and help you make the right lifestyle choices to meet your goals
Among all medications reviewed, semaglutide showed the greatest weight-loss effect, making it one of the most promising obesity treatments currently available
Drinking a large volume at once can lead to discomfort and will likely result in you simply urinating it out rather than hydrating your cells
Injectable GLP-1 therapies have demonstrated strong clinical value, but oral options that can be taken without food or water restrictions may improve convenience, adherence and broader scalability in routine metabolic disease management
The medication comes with a boxed warning for thyroid C-cell tumors, including medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC)
If retatrutide is approved for multiple indications (obesity, diabetes, liver disease, osteoarthritis), coverage may be easier to obtain under non-obesity indications
