How To Stay Motivated During Your Mounjaro Or Wegovy Journey

Losing weight and keeping it off can be a long process. It involves major lifestyle changes, consistent effort and willpower. Because of the challenges involved in weight loss, maintaining motivation can be tough. You’re likely to experience ups and downs in your levels of motivation - and may even find there are times you feel disheartened or fed up.

However, if you’re going to achieve your weight loss goals with Mounjaro or Wegovy, staying motivated - and making permanent lifestyle changes - is essential. Here, we take a look at what you can do to keep focused during your weight loss journey.

Key Takeaways

1 | Setting realistic goals helps maintain long-term motivation

2 | Progress tracking involves more than just weight measurement

3 | Support systems play a crucial role in sustained motivation

Understanding The Weight Loss Journey

If you’ve just started taking Mounjaro or Wegovy, you’ll probably be excited to begin seeing results on the scales. However, it’s important to remember that the weight loss journey isn’t always straightforward, and everyone responds differently to the medication.

Some people lose a lot of weight during the first few weeks of treatment. This can happen because your body releases a carbohydrate called glycogen to make up for lost calories as your appetite decreases. Each gram of glycogen is stored with 3g of water. So, you may see a sudden drop on the scales as this ‘water weight’ disappears.

Losing fat is a much slower process. You may only lose 2% to 4% of your starting weight in the first month of treatment. And you may find that your weight loss plateaus at points as your body adjusts to the medication and your diet and exercise levels fluctuate.

Being realistic about your expectations and understanding the ups and downs of the weight loss journey, should help with maintaining motivation on Mounjaro or Wegovy.

Beyond The Scale - Tracking Progress

When you’re trying to lose weight, it can be very easy to get fixated by how much you weigh. You may find yourself stepping on your bathroom scales every day to see if you’ve dropped another pound, and it’s easy to get disheartened if you feel you’re not seeing results fast enough.

Try to remember that there’s more to weight loss than the number you see on the scales. For example, you could track your progress by how well your clothes fit. If you notice the waistband on your favourite pair of jeans is feeling a little looser, it could well mean you’re losing fat. Consider taking your measurements alongside using the scales to track your progress.

You may also notice that you feel fitter and more energetic. Things like going up stairs, taking the dog for a walk or doing the weekly shop may be less tiring. You could also see improvements in your health, sleep quality and mental wellbeing as your weight loss journey continues.

Building Your Support System

Losing weight can be challenging. It often involves breaking a lifetime’s worth of unhealthy habits, while working hard to create new, healthier routines.

For many people, the key to achieving long term weight loss success is a strong support system. Working with a therapist, finding an online or in-person support group, or talking to friends and family can help you to maintain weight loss motivation long term.

It's a good idea to begin building this support system before you start taking Mounjaro or Wegovy. The first few weeks on new medication can bring its challenges, and having people you can talk to can make a real difference to your progress.

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Overcoming Motivation Challenges

If you hit a wall during your weight loss journey, don’t panic. There are several effective ways to overcome motivation challenges and get your weight loss journey back on track.

• be realistic about your weight loss results, the journey is likely to be slow and gradual
• set attainable goals for diet and exercise
• don’t compare yourself to others
• design a diet and exercise plan that suits your lifestyle
• find a support group
• write your goals down

Being realistic about weight loss, diet and exercise is probably the most important factor in keeping motivation levels high.

Try to build healthy eating into your daily life by adapting your favourite recipes and learning to cook a few new dishes from scratch. The same goes for exercise. Working exercise into your daily routine will help you to keep moving.

It is essential that you speak to a licensed medical professional before starting any weight loss medication. They can provide personalised, expert guidance, assess potential risks and ensure that your chosen treatment is safe and suitable for your health needs.

Staying motivated during weight loss isn’t always easy. Being realistic about your weight loss goals, being consistent with diet and exercise, and building a support network should help you maintain motivation while taking Mounjaro or Wegovy.

If you feel ready to take the next step on your weight loss journey, we’re ready to help. A discreet, free consultation takes only three minutes. Our expert team will recommend the most appropriate treatment for you and help you to achieve your weight loss goals.