In the early weeks, it’s common to notice reduced appetite and mild digestive effects such as nausea, bloating, or fatigue. These reactions usually improve as your body adjusts to the treatment and dose increases gradually. Keeping meals light, staying hydrated, and avoiding rich or spicy foods can make the transition smoother. Understanding your body’s early reactions NICE and NHS guidance describe the first month of Mounjaro treatment as a period of adjustment rather than r

Mounjaro is most effective when combined with a balanced diet and regular movement, such as walking, swimming, or cycling. The medication helps regulate appetite and blood sugar, which can make lifestyle changes easier to sustain. Working with a healthcare professional or dietitian can help tailor these habits for long-term success. Why lifestyle still matters NICE and NHS guidance emphasise that Mounjaro should always be used alongside lifestyle modification. The medicine he

Wegovy is compatible with vegetarian or vegan eating, but plan protein (beans, lentils, tofu/tempeh, mycoprotein), iron, iodine, calcium and B12 carefully — lower appetite can make hitting targets harder. A simple “protein first” rule at meals and a daily multivitamin that fits your diet can help, alongside routine blood work if your clinician advises. For coeliac disease or other medical diets, your team will integrate Wegovy around the existing plan rather than replace it.

People sometimes call a plateau “tolerance,” but classic drug tolerance isn’t the main issue here. Signs to explore include hunger returning most days, cravings as frequent as before, or weight not trending down at agreed review points despite consistent dosing. Your team will check technique (hold time, site), missed doses, titration pace, meal structure, sleep, and interacting medicines. If you’re tolerating treatment but not seeing benefit, they may adjust the plan, hold a

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