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Losing your appetite is the point of a GLP-1, until it drops so low that you stop getting enough protein and fluids.
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GLP-1 medicines act on appetite centers in the brain, making you feel full sooner and think about food less.
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Appetite changes often start within the first days and can deepen after each dose increase.
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Eat protein first at every meal so it does not get crowded out.
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Set meal times instead of waiting to feel hungry.
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You can only eat a few bites a day, or feel weak and lightheaded.
Decreased appetite is the main way GLP-1 medicines help with weight loss, and it is also listed as a side effect. The goal is less food, not too little nut
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