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Just started your T Journey? 💜

Remember:
• The medication helps control appetite
• But your *habits will determine your long-term success*

Start with small changes:
• eat balanced meals
• increase water intake
• move daily

We are building sustainable weight loss. 💪

*Protein Reminder* 🥩
Don’t forget protein!

Protein helps:
✔ preserve muscle
✔ improve metabolism
✔ keep you full longer

*Why the last 5–10 lbs are the hardest to lose* 🏋️‍♀️

Many clients notice that weight loss slows when they are already near a healthy BMI.

This is normal and explained by science:

• Your body burns fewer calories as it becomes smaller
• Your metabolism adapts to conserve energy
• Hunger hormones increase during weight loss
• Losing muscle can slow metabolism

The closer you are to your goal weight, the slower the progress — but consistency will still get you there. 💪

Focus on:
✔ protein intake
✔ strength training
✔ daily movement
✔ sustainable habits

Slow progress is still progress. 💪

We don’t just want you lighter.

We want you:
• Strong
• Energetic
• Confident
• Metabolically healthy

Ten years from now, what will matter more?

A number on the scale —
or the ability to move without pain?

Move today for your future body 💉

Reminder: Your weight will naturally go up and down from day to day.

Don’t worry — this is normal! What matters most is the overall direction of your journey, not the small bumps along the way. 🫶

🍴 Tips to keep losing weight despite appetite:
✅ *Stick to regular meal times* – it helps prevent overeating later.
✅ *Focus on protein + veggies* – they keep you fuller for longer.
✅ *Drink enough water* – thirst is often mistaken for hunger.
✅ *Choose mindful portions* – eat slowly, enjoy your food, and listen to your body.
✅ *Keep healthy snacks handy* (nuts, fruit, yogurt) to avoid high-calorie cravings.

*Consistency > Perfection.*

Trust the process, stay mindful, and you’ll see results.

If you plan to reduce or stop medication someday, this is important.

Your appetite may return.
Food noise may increase.

Movement helps:
• Regulate hunger hormones
• Maintain insulin sensitivity
• Reduce rapid weight regain

We don’t want dependence.
We want long-term independence.

Build the habits now.

One common mistake during weight loss is not eating enough protein.

*Low protein = muscle loss.*

Try to include protein in every meal:
• eggs
• fish
• chicken
• tofu
• Greek yogurt

Muscle keeps your metabolism active. 💪

*Today's Reminder* 💪

Medication helps with appetite, but movement helps your metabolism.

Even light activity helps:
• walking
• household chores
• stretching

Aim for 7,000–10,000 steps daily. 💪