Hit your protein.
Keep your muscle.

Nausea is one of the most commonly reported side effects of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, especially in the first weeks or after a dose increase — partly because they slow how quickly the stomach empties. Many people find smaller, lower-fat meals, eating slowly, and staying hydrated help, and it often eases as the body adjusts. This is general education, not medical advice; if nausea is severe or you can’t keep fluids down, contact your prescriber.

Because appetite drops sharply, protein is the main way to protect muscle while you lose weight. General guidance for people losing weight is roughly 1.2 to 1.6 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day, spread across meals, with protein first. Shakes, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese and eggs make it easier when appetite is low. Your dietitian or prescriber can tailor the target to you.

Rapid weight loss of any kind can include some muscle, not just fat. The two things most associated with protecting muscle are eating enough protein and doing some resistance or strength activity a couple of times a week. Tracking protein daily is one simple way to stay on top of it. General information, not personalized medical advice.

Constipation is common because these medications slow the gut. People often find more water, gradually increasing fiber, and regular movement helpful, and a pharmacist can suggest an over-the-counter option if needed. If symptoms are severe or persistent, talk to your prescriber.

Plenty is a daily companion app for people on GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound. It helps you hit your protein goal, get protein-first meal ideas and recipes, log how you feel, and ask plain-language questions about your journey — grounded in your own day, with no judgment and no nagging. It’s a tracking and education tool, not medical advice, and doesn’t replace your prescriber or dietitian.