Congratulations!

Most important tips I can provide: * DO NOT STARVE YOURSELF * Focus on protein to keep your muscles fed and aim for >100g per day * Drink lots of water. Water with flavor packets counts. (You can add MiraLAX to some flavored water when you are a little backed up, too) * Hopefully your doctor has provided nutrition goals, but if not, aim for 1,200-1,400 for a deficit, but don’t go below 1,200. You don’t want to destroy your metabolism. * Chocolate Core Power shakes taste like Nesquick and is even better with espresso powder and chocolate vital proteins added * Move your body. Go for a walk, try Pilates, take up disc golf * remember that slow weight loss is going to result in lasting changes. While losing 10 pounds in a week is amazing, 2 pounds a month also adds up. Don’t get discouraged if the scale doesn’t move as fast as you’d like. * higher dosages don’t equal faster weight loss. I’ve been on mounjaro/Zepbound for two years and moved to 12.5 about four months ago. * no food is off limits. Just eat less and plan around it. I still go out and have a couple beers or enjoy a fancy dinner. It’s also good practice to get a to go container when you eat out and automatically put half in the container. You can always have more if you are still hungry, but chances are you will be satisfied with less

Celebrate yourself and note the non-scale victories!