Smart Nutrition Choices Strategic eating optimizes muscle preservation during GLP-1 therapy, particularly when appetite suppression makes adequate intake challenging: Focus on protein-dense foods like Greek yogurt, lean poultry, fish, eggs, tofu, and legumes Distribute protein intake throughout the day rather than concentrating at a single meal Consider protein supplements if struggling with meal volume Include supporting nutrients like vitamin D, calcium, omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins, zinc, and magnesium Recovery Optimization The time between workouts is when your body actually builds and preserves muscle tissuemaking recovery as important as the exercise itself: Prioritize 7-9 hours of quality sleep when growth hormone secretion peaks Balance activity with adequate rest periods, especially during significant weight loss Consider structured periodizationalternating higher and lower intensity activities Listen to your bodys feedback through energy levels and soreness patterns Monitoring Your Progress Assessment Methods at Highbar Physical Therapy At Highbar Physical Therapy, we use specialized assessment tools to track your muscle function during GLP-1 therapy: Body composition changes provide important context for your weight loss journey

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Something inside of me needed to change." Before losing weight on GLP-1s, Williams told TODAY.com that she would run for hours, but, I could never go back to where I needed to be for my health. Now, she just runs to run