See the full FDA Wegovy label for the complete safety profile
Just focus on these foundations: Strength training at least twice per week to protect muscle and keep metabolism strong High protein meals to support energy, recovery, and muscle during midlife Daily movement like walking, stretching, or low-impact cardio to help everything flow Hydration to reduce headaches, fatigue, and digestive discomfort Quality sleep to support hormones, mood, and recovery These habits dont make the medication work. They make you feel better while youre on it
For context, NICE has issued technology appraisals for semaglutide (Wegovy) for weight management and for tirzepatide (Mounjaro) for weight management, each with specific eligibility criteria based on BMI and the presence of weight-related comorbidities
Smoking and high-fat foods should be limited, as they can delay the absorption of Tirzepatide, potentially reducing its efficacy