Living well
Nutrition
7 articles · From the Belle care team
- What results should I expect, why does the scale jump around, and what if I plateau?GLP-1 results follow a gradual, staircase-like pattern, not a straight line. Most people notice less appetite within the first two weeks. Scale changes usually
- How much water should I drink, and do I need electrolytes?Aim for about 8 to 12 cups of fluids a day (64 to 96 oz, or about 2 to 3 liters), spread through the day. Drink more in hot weather, when you exercise, and when
- What should I eat? Real food, the 90/10 rule, and popular dietsEat real food, most of the time. Belle's simple definition of whole, real food: it doesn't come in a box, wrapper or package, and it comes from a plant or an
- Which supplements does Belle recommend, and is creatine safe?These are the four supplements Belle's medical team recommends for anyone in a calorie deficit
- How do I keep my muscle while losing weight? Strength training and exercise on a GLP-1Any way you lose a lot of weight, some of it is lean tissue — not just fat. About 25–30% of the weight lost can be lean mass, which includes water, organs and
- How many calories should I eat to lose fat?Start with your TDEE (total daily energy expenditure): every calorie your body burns in a day. It has four parts
- How much protein do I need, and how do I hit it every day?Protein is the one number we want every Belle patient to hit. It protects your muscle while you lose weight, keeps you full on smaller portions, and your body
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