Why You Need To Keep Eating While Using Weight Loss Injections

One of the primary risks associated with severe calorie reduction is metabolic slowdown. When you drastically cut your calorie intake, your body enters a survival mode, slowing down your metabolism to conserve energy. This adaptation means that your body burns fewer calories at rest, making it harder to lose weight in the long run. Over time, this can lead to a frustrating cycle where you need to eat even less to see the same weight loss results, ultimately making sustained weight loss more challenging. This metabolic slowdown is one of the primary reasons why you need to keep eating while using weight loss injections.

Another concern with severe calorie reduction is the loss of muscle mass. This is particularly important when using Mounjaro, Wegovy or Rybelsus as these drugs can also decrease muscle mass. When the body is deprived of adequate nutrition, it begins to break down muscle tissue for energy. This muscle loss can have several negative consequences. First, muscle tissue burns more calories than fat tissue, even at rest, so losing muscle can further slow your metabolism. Second, maintaining muscle mass is crucial for overall strength, endurance, and functionality, and losing muscle can lead to decreased physical performance and increased injury risk.

Our gut health is hugely important for weight loss. We need to fuel it with the right balance of healthy nutrients, and ingredients dense in probiotic qualities. If your gut is moving regularly you’ll begin to flush your system more regularly which will boost your metabolism and aid your weight loss. 

Not getting enough calories can also lead to nutrient deficiencies, as you're not consuming enough vitamins and minerals essential for your body's functions. This affects the quality of our sleep, our energy levels and our body temperature. We also know that side effects from weight loss medications can exacerbate some of these symptoms so it’s especially important to fuel your body with the right nutrients when you do eat and keep eating while using weight loss injections.

When you do plan a meal or a snack, consider a balanced diet rich in whole foods—such as fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains, and healthy fats. Focusing on portion control, mindful eating, and regular exercise can help create a calorie deficit without the negative side effects associated with severe reduction.

Moreover, making sure that you get adequate hydration, sufficient sleep, and stress management can support your weight loss efforts. These are also key factors in reducing the side effects from weight loss injections.

Severely reducing your calorie intake will actually hamper your weight loss efforts. You need to keep eating while using weight loss injections.

We can advise on healthy meal planning and how to balance your meals and snacks so that you’re building these long-term habits now.