How to Support Your Body & Mind While Using GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications

Written By Nedda Daou

Using medications like Ozempic®, Wegovy®, or Mounjaro®? Learn how to protect muscle, boost nutrition, support gut health and mood and sustain your results long after stopping the medication.

GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic®, Wegovy®, and Mounjaro® have become popular for their effectiveness in supporting weight loss by reducing appetite and regulating blood sugar.

But while the number on the scale may drop, these medications can also impact your muscle mass, nutrient intake, emotional wellbeing, and gut health especially when food intake becomes minimal.

To feel energised, focused, and well-supported during and after the medication, it’s essential to nourish your body with intention.

Here’s how I help clients protect their health and build lasting habits.

1. Protecting Muscle Mass During Weight Loss

When appetite drops, protein intake often suffers. This can lead to unwanted muscle loss, slowing metabolism and making long-term weight maintenance harder.

💪 What helps:

  • Prioritise complete protein at meals or through a clean, plant-based protein shake easy to digest and ideal when food intake is low.

  • Add resistance training twice a week to signal your body to retain muscle.

  • Include magnesium and omega-3s for recovery and muscle repair.

I support my clients with convenient, vegan protein options that blend well and support energy and fullness.

2. Filling Nutritional Gaps with a Suppressed Appetite

If you’re eating less overall, you may also be missing out on key vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that keep your body functioning at its best.

🥗 Support strategies:

  • Choose nutrient-dense whole foods in smaller portions.

  • Use a multivitamin, greens powder, or meal replacement shake to fill the gaps.

  • Stay hydrated with electrolyte-rich hydration formulas especially if you're drinking less due to reduced thirst.

I recommend easy daily options that make nourishment simple—even when meals are small or skipped.

3. Supporting Emotional Wellbeing

Hormonal shifts, body changes, and a reduced intake of comfort foods can bring emotional ups and downs.

🧘‍♀️ What supports mental clarity and calm:

  • Stick to daily rituals: regular meals, movement, sleep.

  • Use natural mood support like adaptogens or calming herbal blends.

  • Journaling, walking, or mindfulness can help ground your nervous system.

I offer clients gentle solutions like InnerCalm and adaptogen blends that support mood and stress naturally.

4. Caring for Gut Health for Mind-Body Balance

The gut is deeply tied to how you feel physically and emotionally. A sluggish or unbalanced digestive system can impact nutrient absorption and mood.

🌿 Tips to support gut health:

  • Add prebiotic fibre and probiotics to feed your microbiome.

  • Support digestion with enzymes or herbal blends.

  • Hydration + fibre = regularity, detoxification, and clarity.

I help clients choose gut health tools that work with their reduced intake—easy to use and gentle on digestion.

5. Planning for Life After the Medication

GLP-1 meds are helpful, but not designed to be long-term. Building your wellness foundation while using them ensures success when it’s time to transition off.

🌱 What makes the difference:

  • Start daily habits now: shake, movement, gut support, hydration.

  • Build confidence in meal planning, even in small amounts.

  • Find tools that feel simple and sustainable, not restrictive.

I offer my clients an easy-to-follow wellness rhythm that supports their goals during and after GLP-1 use.

Final Thoughts

These medications can be powerful tools, but your body still needs nourishment, support, and structure to truly thrive. Whether you’re currently on Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Mounjaro® or another GLP-1 medication, investing in your health from the inside out is the key to lasting results.

Want guidance that fits your lifestyle?
Let’s personalise your support plan. I can share the exact tools I recommend for gut health, muscle support, hydration, and emotional balance.

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Nedda Daou https://neddadaou.com
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