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If you have any medical conditions or take medications, check with a doctor first
Pair lean proteins like chicken, fish, Greek yogurt, and legumes with high-fiber vegetables to create meals that are both satisfying and nutrient-dense
Switch to a non-oral contraceptive method or use a barrier method of contraception for 4 weeks after starting Zepbound and for 4 weeks after each dose escalation, until you reach the maintenance dose
And because you may lose muscle as well as fat, its more important than ever to strength train to try to keep/build lean muscle massevidence is starting to show that on GLP-1s, strength training and exercise can buffer against muscle loss
And it creates a record you can share with your provider if questions arise