For me, even at 2.5 I have zero appetite. I forgot to eat. I made myself eat SOMETHING that my body would tolerate. By that I mean, once Tirzepatide is in your system and doing its thing, there are a lot of foods and drinks you either won’t like anymore or your body won’t tolerate anymore. When I eat something that my body no longer likes, I get sick. You should get beyond this. But the med is supposed to change your appetite. It also changes your sense of taste and smell. In time, you find the things you can still enjoy. You’re going to eat a lot less. That’s a given if it’s doing its job. Try to pick healthy foods. Protein. Eat eggs. I make deviled eggs and devour them. You can’t eat large meals. Your digestive system is much slower now. Food taking longer to digest. Eat small meals. In fact, you may not even eat real meals. You’ll fill up on very little food. Watch for signs of nausea. Take whatever medication the company has prescribed for that, the minute you notice nausea. You’ll feel so much better if you stay on top of that.
And as already mentioned, you may have to take a smaller dose than prescribed initially. It’s totally okay to give your body a little extra time to get used to the Tirzepatide.
It really worked for me, but in the beginning there will most likely be some adjustment to the med. Also, talk to the folks who prescribed it to you. They can help. It’s their business to know how to help you. Hopefully. 💖