Easy Strategies to Stay Committed to Your GLP-1 Weight Loss Goals This Summer

Summer can make it tough to stay on track with your health goals, especially if you’re taking a GLP-1. It’s important to be mindful of what you eat, how you move, and how well you stay hydrated. With a few simple adjustments, you can set yourself up for a smooth, successful GLP-1 journey all season long. 

Take it Easy on Alcohol 

With GLP-1s, alcohol can hit you harder, and if you are already struggling with stomach upset, it can make it worse. However, summer fun often goes hand in hand with fun summer drinks, so we’ve got some strategies to help you stay on track. 

1. Carry a “go-to” non-alcoholic drink.  

Bring your favorite mocktail wherever the summer takes you! While you’re at it, add in extra hydration with coconut water, which is especially important when you are taking GLP-1s. Try our favorite: 

Low-Sugar Coconut Water Mojito Mocktail 

Ingredients: 

-10 fresh mint leaves 

-½ lime, juiced 

-1 tablespoon (or less) sugar or simple syrup 

-½ cup (4 oz) coconut water (unsweetened) 

-4 oz sparkling water 

-Ice cubes 

Instructions: 

1. Place the mint leaves at the bottom of your glass. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press and twist the mint leaves, releasing their flavor. Add a sweetener option if needed. 

2. Squeeze the juice from the lime into the glass. 

3. Pour the coconut water into the glass. 

4. Fill the glass with ice cubes. 

5. Top the drink with sparkling water for a bubbly finish. 

 

 

Even better - bring a Replenza Daily Replenisher in your go-to cup! The delicious, refreshing drink is made specifically for GLP-1 users. No one needs to know that, instead of dehydrating, you're supporting muscle recovery, digestive health, skin elasticity, and hydration with a unique amino acid blend.

2. Try drinks with lower alcohol content. Sip on options like light beer, wine spritzer (wine diluted with sparkling water), or a wine seltzer. 

3. Have some social strategies ready to go! Have your drink of choice in hand when socializing and practice saying “No, thank you!” If you do drink, sip slowly—and make sure to hang out with supportive friends who know your goals and want to help you achieve them. 

Stay on Schedule 

GLP-1s are most effective when taken at regular intervals. This helps maintain steady levels of the medication in your body, which keeps blood levels stable and, in turn, helps regulate appetite more effectively, thereby maximizing weight loss success. 

1. Set your watch or phone for a reminder. Since GLP-1 medication is generally taken once every seven days, it’s easy to forget while on vacation. 

2. Pack a cooler. Not only can you have healthy snacks on hand, but GLP-1 unopened pens should be refrigerated (36°F to 46°F), and in-use pens can stay at room temperature (below 86°F) for up to 56 days. 

3. Make it noticeable. Buy a cute, bright pouch to store your medication, pulling it out of your suitcase and keeping it front and center when you arrive at your destination. 

Listen to Your Body 

Being on a GLP-1 can be a big lifestyle adjustment. Your appetite and energy levels shift, along with other side effects. Add in a different summer schedule and travel plans, and it can really throw you off! That’s why it’s more important than ever to pay attention to side effects like low energy, digestive issues, and signs of dehydration. 

1. Adjust activity levels if needed. GLP-1 medications can lead to fatigue and sometimes dizziness. Excessive sun exposure and physical activity in the heat can exacerbate these side effects. Rest when you need to and avoid overexertion in the sun. 

2. Pay attention to how you eat. Vacation eating gets you out of your routine, and hot weather, combined with a GLP-1 medication, can lead to an even lower appetite. Skipping meals can cause energy dips or nausea. What and how you eat while on a GLP-1 is very important. Maintaining the protein the body needs to support muscle health is more challenging when you aren’t eating as much food, so focus on light, frequent meals. Make sure to have small, high-protein snacks on hand as well. 

3. Prioritize hydration more than ever. There is less “thirst awareness” when you take a GLP-1, coupled with the fact that you feel full longer due to delayed gastric emptying; generally, you eat and drink less overall. This can be dangerous for your body in the hot summer months. Stay on track with your GLP-1 journey by prioritizing hydration. This is where the Replenza Daily Replenisher helps - fortified with electrolyte support. And don’t forget the Replenza Daily Nutritional Supplement, too. It will ensure that you get the vitamins and minerals your body needs to stay healthy and vibrant, even as your appetite may wane. Both are formulated specifically for optimal nutrient absorption for GLP-1 users. 

This summer, stay on track with your GLP-1 journey. Make small changes that will help you feel your best all summer long. Replenza has your back!