Dietitian and cycling coach Namrita Brooke, PhD, cautions cyclists against treating weight-loss drugs like a quick fix
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Track in week 1 Dose date and time Injection site or pill timing First signs of nausea, fullness, reflux, diarrhea, constipation, fatigue, or headache First few days after the shot many users report symptoms clustering here (timing varies) Tier 1 foods only: bone broth, plain Greek yogurt, eggs, skinless chicken, cod, cottage cheese, salmon, shrimp Protein at every meal (start with 25g target) Water intake (aim for 64 oz minimum) Any "I forgot to eat" moments Weight a few times if it does not trigger anxiety Week one is not a test of willpower
for diabetes, is more than five times as expensive in the U.S
Emerging studies (e.g., STEP trials, 2021) note potential for sustained effects through slowed gastric emptying and reduced glucagon