Mounjaro Diet Plan: Kickstart Your Weight Loss Journey
If you've been prescribed Mounjaro, you’re likely wondering what dietary changes you can make to get the best results and minimize side effects. Here's what our Levity experts recommend.
Mounjaro is emerging as one of the most effective injectable medications for weight loss, but what makes it stand out from other treatments?
Mounjaro is a gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medication that, unlike other weight loss drugs, mimics two weight loss boosting hormones instead of one. This dual-action approach can help people lose up to 20% of their body weight after 72 weeks with diet and exercise. [1] In comparison, single-acting hormone medications like Wegovy and Ozempic typically result in an average weight loss of 15% and 7% respectively. [2]
Here’s how it can help with weight loss:
Appetite regulation
Mounjaro controls appetite regulation and blood sugar levels. It’s designed to address the complex interplay of hormones and neurotransmitters involved in hunger signaling. [3]
Improving fullness
By stimulating receptors in the gut and signaling to the brain that you've had enough to eat, Mounjaro makes you feel more full and satisfied, which leads to less calorie consumption. [3]
Supporting portion control
Thanks to Mounjaro's appetite-regulating effects, many people find portion control is much easier. Rather than overindulging, many people may find it easier to stick to their set meal plans, leading to consistent progress towards their weight loss goals. [3]
In the most recent clinical trials, patients lost up to 20% of their original body weight after a year, in combination with diet changes and increased physical activity. [4]
At Levity, we only prescribe Mounjaro to people with a BMI (body mass index) of 30, or 27 for people with certain weight-related medical conditions, such as heart disease or high blood pressure. Weight loss injections aren't suitable for anyone with a history of eating disorders, or during pregnancy.
Potential common side effects include allergic reactions at the site of injection, or other adverse effects such as gastrointestinal problems. These side effects are common, mild, and should fade with time.
At Levity, our expert team understands the challenges people face when it comes to weight loss. That's why we've developed a comprehensive treatment plan for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight, with support for everything from diet and exercise to common side effects.
Want to learn more about Mounjaro and other GLP-1 receptor medications? Start a consultation with our healthcare professionals and see how they can support your weight loss.
[2] https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2032183
[3] https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMoa2206038
[4] *Based on 15mg tirzepatide over 72 weeks. Jastreboff, Aronne, et al. “Tirzepatide Once Weekly for the Treatment of Obesity.” New England Journal of Medicine (2022).