What should I do if I’ve stopped losing weight?

Firstly, know that plateaus are common when using medications like Mounjaro or WeGovy for weight loss, and there are several strategies you can try to get past them below.

Ask yourself honestly, are you taking these actions on board whilst on the programme?

1. Check Your Diet

Review Calorie Intake: You might need to adjust your daily calorie intake, as weight loss can slow when your body adapts to a lower calorie level.

*Please eat at least 1200 calories per day of healthy, nutritious food*

Focus on Protein and Fiber: Foods high in protein and fibre help you feel fuller longer, which can help control your appetite.

It’s recommended that you have 40g of protein at each meal when you are taking weight loss medication to avoid losing muscle mass and stay healthy.

2. Stay Hydrated

Water plays a role in metabolism, and staying hydrated may help your body burn fat more effectively. Sometimes, thirst can also be mistaken for hunger.

All drinks count, you can have lots of tea, juices, squash, and shakes.<

Just factor these into your calorie intake.

3. Add Strength Training

Muscle burns more calories than fat, so incorporating strength training can boost your metabolism and support weight loss. This might help if you’ve mostly focused on cardio until now.

4. Track Non-Scale Victories (NSVs)

Look for other signs of progress (like improved energy, better sleep, or measurements) because the scales don’t always tell the full story.

Weight loss medications reduce your visceral fat (fat around your internal organs) as well as your subcutaneous fat (such as your tummy fat), so measuring your waist is very significant.

*Please measure your waist every month and put this measurement along with your weight on your medication request.

5. Stick to Your Routine

Weight loss plateaus often resolve themselves if you keep up your habits. Staying consistent gives your body time to adjust to the changes.

Try to remember that it often took us years, if not decades to gain our unwanted weight, so expecting it to disappear over a few weeks or even months, is unreasonable.

6. Talk to me!

If the plateau persists, I may suggest adjusting your dose, changing your treatment plan, or exploring additional support strategies.

Small adjustments to your plan might make a big difference. Let me know if you’d like to go deeper into any of these areas!

Nurse Ruth Tel: 07792 983988.