Wegovy Diet: What to Eat, What to Limit, and How to Eat Enough While Losing Weight

There’s no official “Wegovy diet,” and getting the nutrition you need on Wegovy takes more than simply eating less, especially when your appetite isn’t what it used to be.

As a registered dietitian who works with people taking GLP-1 medications,, I’ll walk you through what and how to eat with a reduced appetite, focusing on getting adequate nutrition, protecting precious muscle, and managing side effects. You’ll also find a sample menu to put concepts into practice.

One quick note: For questions about your dose, injection timing, or severe or persistent side effects, talk with your prescriber. We’re sticking mostly to nutrition here, which I’m eager to share with you, so let’s get into it!

What a “Wegovy Diet” Actually Means

Novo Nordisk recommends using Wegovy (semaglutide) with a reduced-calorie diet (and increased physical activity). But nutrition deserves just as much attention as calories. 

Wegovy reduces appetite and slows stomach emptying, leaving you with fewer opportunities to get the protein and other nutrients you need. Some muscle loss can also occur with weight loss.

So, when you’re eating less, make those bites count. Prioritize protein to help protect muscle, fiber and fluids to support regularity, and nutrient-dense foods to help meet your vitamin and mineral needs. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics emphasizes nutrition therapy for people taking GLP-1 medications to help prevent inadequate nutrient intake and minimize muscle loss.

Which foods you tolerate are also highly individual. Even at the same dose, one person’s trigger foods may be completely different from another’s. Smaller meals may sit well, while high-fat or greasy foods can worsen nausea and other GI symptoms for some people.

You won’t find a cookie-cutter meal plan here, but rather a blueprint to help you find what works for you. And while this guide focuses on Wegovy, many of these strategies also apply to other GLP-1 medications.

How Semaglutide Changes Digestion — and Why That Drives Every Food Choice

Semaglutide mimics some of the effects of GLP-1, a natural hormone involved in appetite and digestion. It can reduce hunger, promote fullness, and slow how quickly food leaves your stomach. A portion that felt perfectly normal before Wegovy may now feel like way too much.

You may notice these changes more when you first start Wegovy or after your dose increases. Nausea and other digestive side effects are also more common around these times, but they generally ease as your body adjusts to the medication. 

Wegovy already reduces your appetite, so you don’t need to make “eat less” the mission. The bigger challenge may be getting enough nutrition from the smaller amount you can comfortably eat.

Delayed Gastric Emptying in Plain Terms

Semaglutide can slow the movement of food from your stomach into your small intestine. In one study, adults with obesity taking semaglutide still had 37% of a solid meal in their stomach four hours after eating, compared with essentially none in the placebo group.

When food stays in your stomach longer, you may stay full longer, too. That’s part of how Wegovy supports weight loss, but it can also make a large meal feel uncomfortable. 

That's why meal timing matters as much as meal size. "Delayed gastric emptying just means that food stays in your stomach longer," explains Dr. Devon Allen, Top Nutrition Coaching's medical contributor. "To allow food to digest completely, it is recommended that patients on a GLP-1 space their meals at least three to four hours apart."

Adjusting how you eat at each meal can also help. Eat slowly and stop when comfortably full. If you're still full at your next planned meal, wait a little longer or start with an even smaller portion. You may also limit higher-fat foods, like full-fat dairy and meats, since fat digests slowly.

Why Appetite and Food Preferences Shift

Your appetite may not be the only thing that changes. A food you used to love might now sound unappetizing, and some people develop aversions to foods like meat or rich, fried dishes. You may also hear people talk about having less “food noise,” or simply thinking about food less often.

That can make getting enough nutrition tricky, but there are plenty of ways to work around foods that no longer appeal to you. If meat and eggs suddenly turn your stomach, for example, you can get protein, iron, and vitamin B12 from other foods.

Also don’t feel the need to force down a food that doesn’t appeal to you. Swap it for something you can tolerate and keep a few easy options on hand for lower-appetite days. You may need to experiment a bit as your appetite changes.

If you’re regularly struggling with GLP-1 side effects and eating enough, however, I urge you to let your prescriber know.

Meal Size and Timing: Building Around a Smaller Window

Your appetite may be smaller, but your body still needs protein, fiber, and enough overall nutrition. Instead of squeezing everything into one or two larger meals, spread smaller meals throughout the day.

A recent review suggests three modest meals or two meals and a planned snack when appetite is limited. Some people may prefer more than three smaller meals. Either way, make what you eat count rather than grazing on foods that offer little nutrition.

When appetite is lower than usual, start with the protein. Think meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, beans, and lentils. Enough protein helps protect muscle as you lose weight, and eating it first ensures you get some in before you fill up too much.

A Structured Eating Schedule When Hunger Cues Disappear

Wegovy can diminish your hunger cues, so don’t rely on them to signal when to eat. Pick a few times in your day — such as breakfast, lunch, an afternoon snack, and dinner.

Set a phone reminder if you tend to work through lunch or simply forget. If the timer dings and you’re not hungry, try a smaller portion rather than skipping it entirely.

I also recommend keeping a few high-protein foods handy, like hard-boiled eggs and cups of Greek yogurt. They’re convenient when you’re crunched for time, or nothing sounds particularly good.

Separating Fluids From Food

If drinking with meals fills you up, have most of your fluids between meals instead. Sipping throughout the day can help you save stomach space at meals.

Carbonated drinks can also exacerbate bloating or fullness for some people. If they bother you, switch to a noncarbonated option.

Protein Targets to Protect Lean Mass

Weight loss typically includes some lean mass along with body fat, whether or not you’re taking a GLP-1 medication. In a body-composition analysis from the 68-week STEP 1 trial, participants lost much more fat than lean mass, but lean mass still decreased.

Protein and strength training can help preserve muscle as you lose weight. A joint advisory from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, American Society for Nutrition, Obesity Medicine Association, and The Obesity Society recommends both during GLP-1-assisted weight loss.

You don’t need to live on protein shakes to limit muscle loss on a GLP-1 medication — and ideally, most of your protein will come from foods like meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, beans, and lentils, which also provide vitamins and minerals. A shake can help when your appetite is low, or you need something in a pinch.

Setting a Daily Protein Range in Grams per Kilogram

During active weight loss, protein needs may fall around 1.2 to 1.6 grams per kilogram per day. For someone who weighs 198 pounds, or about 90 kilograms, 1.4 grams per kilogram would be around 126 grams of protein.

But protein needs aren’t always based on body weight. Using current weight can set an unnecessarily high target for people with higher body weight. A registered dietitian can help figure out how much you need.

If you have chronic kidney disease or reduced kidney function, check with your healthcare team before significantly increasing your protein intake.

Hitting 25 to 35 Grams at Each Eating Occasion

Spreading protein throughout the day can make your total easier to reach and gives your muscles a steady supply of amino acids.

For many adults, 25 to 35 grams at a meal is a useful target. That might look like:

• 4 ounces of chicken or turkey
• 1 cup of cottage cheese
• Greek yogurt paired with another protein source
• 4 to 5 ounces of salmon or other fish
• Eggs with Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, or another protein-rich food

High-Protein Foods That Stay Tolerable at Low Appetite

When your appetite is low, a full serving of meat may be the last thing you want. Try sources that are easier to eat, like Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, eggs, tofu, lentil soup, or a protein smoothie. 

You can also change how you prepare your usual proteins. For example, shredded chicken in soup or a rice bowl may be easier to manage than a whole chicken breast.

When Shakes, Bars, and Fortified Foods Earn a Place

If you’re having trouble getting enough protein from food, protein supplements — like a shake, bar, or powder — can help fill in the gaps.

For protein powders and shakes, at least 20 grams of protein per serving is a useful benchmark. When choosing a protein bar that earns its place, consider how you plan to use it. A bar with around 10 to 15 grams of protein can work well as a snack, while one replacing a meal should provide more. If nausea is an issue, check the fat content, too, since higher-fat options may be harder to tolerate and trigger nausea. 

You can also add protein to foods you already eat. Stir milk powder into oatmeal, choose higher-protein pasta, blend cottage cheese into a sauce, or add Greek yogurt to a smoothie.

Pairing Protein With Resistance Training

Strength training is as important as protein for preserving muscle when losing weight. In a randomized controlled trial of adults with overweight or obesity, combining a higher-protein diet with resistance exercise helped preserve fat-free mass during weight loss.

Aim for at least two strength-training sessions a week that target your major muscle groups, using weights, machines, resistance bands, or bodyweight exercises. As you get stronger, gradually increase the weight, repetitions, or resistance. If a low appetite makes eating around your workout difficult, try a small protein-rich meal or snack instead of a larger one.

If you’ve been inactive for a while or have a health condition that affects exercise, talk with your prescriber or a qualified exercise professional about where to start.

Fiber, Fluid, and Constipation

When you have less food and fluid moving through the digestive tract, along with slower motility, there’s a greater risk of constipation. Fortunately, it's also one of the most manageable GI side effects, often improving with more fiber and fluid.

For adults, NIDDK recommends 22 to 34 grams of fiber per day, depending on age and sex. That can be a tall order when your appetite is small, so you may need to be a little more intentional about where your fiber comes from (we’ll cover that soon).

If constipation continues, talk with your prescriber. Severe abdominal pain or vomiting also warrants medical attention.

Building Toward 22 to 34 Grams of Fiber Without Bloating

If you’re currently eating 12 grams of fiber a day, jumping straight to 30 may leave you bloated and even more constipated. Instead, let your gut adapt by increasing fiber gradually over a couple of weeks.

With a smaller appetite, it helps to get more fiber from smaller portions. Chia seeds, ground flaxseed, raspberries, black beans, lentils, oats, avocado, and whole-grain bread all fit the bill. Sprinkle chia into yogurt, add lentils to soup, or top toast with avocado to sneak in a few extra grams without adding much food.

Fiber also comes in two main forms. Soluble fiber, found in oats, beans, citrus, and psyllium, absorbs water and forms a gel in the digestive tract. Insoluble fiber, found in foods like whole grains, fruits, and veggies, adds bulk to stool. Most plant foods offer a mix of both. If bloating is an issue, some soluble fibers, such as psyllium, may be easier to tolerate.

Consider a fiber supplement if you aren’t meeting your needs from food alone. Psyllium is well studied for constipation and may be easier to tolerate than some other fibers. Start with a small amount and plenty of fluid. Check with your clinician before adding a supplement, especially if constipation isn’t improving.

How Much Fluid, and What Counts

Fiber and fluid work as a team: fiber adds bulk and holds onto water, while fluid softens stools so they’re easier to pass.

For reference, the Mayo Clinic cites about 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) to 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of total fluid per day. That includes fluid from both food and drinks, like water, milk, coffee, tea, broth, and the water in fruits and veggies.

If drinking with meals fills you up quickly, drink more fluids between meals. Keep a water bottle nearby as a friendly reminder to drink throughout the day.

Persistent vomiting or diarrhea can also cause dehydration, so contact your prescriber if you’re dealing with either. 

Foods That Reliably Make Nausea Worse

Nausea is one of the most common side effects of Wegovy, with almost half of adults reporting it in clinical trials. You may also feel more nauseous when you first start the medication or increase your dose.

There’s no master list of foods to avoid, but portion size and what’s in the meal — especially high-fat and sugary foods — are good places to start. 

High-Fat and Fried Foods

Fat naturally slows stomach emptying, so a big serving of fried chicken, pizza, creamy pasta, fatty meat, or another rich meal may be hard to tolerate when Wegovy is already slowing digestion.

Try changing one thing rather than scrapping the meal altogether. For instance, have one or two slices of pizza with a side salad instead of several slices, choose grilled chicken over fried, or swap a heavy cream sauce for marinara. 

Nuts, avocado, olive oil, and other nutritious fats are still worth eating, but you may tolerate a tablespoon or small handful better than a large serving.

Very Sweet Foods and Sugary Drinks

Very sweet foods and drinks bother some people when they’re already nauseated, although sugar isn’t a universal trigger when taking Wegovy. 

Sugary drinks can also take up some of the limited room you have for food without providing much protein or fiber. If soda or other sweet drinks aren't sitting well, try water, sparkling water with citrus, or another unsweetened drink. If you’re craving something sweet, a smaller portion or fruit paired with Greek yogurt may be easier to work into the day.

Added sugar doesn’t have to be completely off-limits, either. The American Heart Association recommends limiting added sugar as part of a heart-healthy eating pattern, whether or not you're taking Wegovy.

Alcohol

Alcohol can worsen nausea or reflux, especially if you’re eating much less than usual. Drinking without enough food can also increase the risk of low blood sugar if you take insulin or certain diabetes medications.

If you drink, keep it modest, eat something with it, and drink water, too. You may find that alcohol is less appealing on Wegovy, with some people taking semaglutide reporting a drop in their desire to drink.

Heavy alcohol use raises the risk of pancreatitis, which is also a labeled warning for Wegovy. If you have a history of pancreatitis or heavy alcohol use, talk with your prescriber.

Carbohydrates, Fat, and the Rest of the Plate

Despite what you may have heard, you don’t need to avoid carbohydrates just because you’re taking Wegovy. Cutting them too aggressively can make it harder to get enough energy, fiber, and overall nutrition.

Choose nutrient-rich carbs often, such as oats, quinoa, barley, farro, beans, lentils, potatoes, and fruit. These provide fiber, vitamins, and minerals. There’s room for foods like crackers, pastries, and snack foods in moderation, but they generally offer less nutrition per bite.

Vegetables belong on the plate, too, but you don’t need a huge salad. Cooked vegetables take up less volume and may be easier to tolerate if you fill up quickly.

Fat has a place as well. If richer meals worsen nausea or fullness, keep portions modest. A drizzle of olive oil or a small spoonful of nut butter may sit better than a meal heavy in fried or high-fat foods.

To put it all together, start with a protein source, add a fiber-rich carbohydrate and vegetables, then include a little unsaturated fat from foods like olive oil, avocado, nuts, or seeds. Portions don’t need to follow an exact formula, especially when your appetite is low.

If you have type 2 diabetes, your carbohydrate needs may also depend on your blood glucose levels and other medications you take. Your prescriber or registered dietitian can help you determine an appropriate amount.

A Sample Day of Eating on Wegovy

There isn’t one meal plan you need to follow on Wegovy. Your meals will depend on your protein needs, appetite, food preferences, and what your stomach tolerates.

A Simple Meal Blueprint

When you’re deciding what to eat, keep these four things in mind:

• Protein: If your appetite is low, eat the protein first. Greek yogurt, eggs, cottage cheese, chicken, fish, tofu, beans, and lentils are all good options.
• Fiber: Add fruit, vegetables, beans, or whole grains where you can. If your stomach is unsettled, cooked vegetables and softer fruits may be easier to handle than large portions of raw produce.
• Fat: Include foods like nuts, seeds, avocado, olive oil, and fatty fish. If fat makes nausea or fullness worse, use a smaller amount.
• Something you enjoy: Not every bite needs to serve a nutritional purpose. Have the piece of candy after lunch, or make the meal itself something you love, like pizza with a side salad.

You won’t check every box at every meal — and you don’t need to. When your appetite is especially low, prioritize protein and build from there.

What That Can Look Like in a Day

This sample day illustrates how you might spread nutrition across five smaller eating occasions. Your portions and food choices may look different depending on your needs and appetite.

Breakfast: Greek Yogurt, Chia, and Raspberries

1 cup Greek yogurt + 1 tablespoon chia seeds + ½ cup raspberries

• Protein: ~25 g 
• Running protein: ~25 g

Mid-Morning: Egg and Toast

1 hard-boiled egg + 1 slice whole-grain toast

• Protein: ~10 g 
• Running protein: ~35 g

Lunch: Chicken and Lentil Soup

3 ounces poached chicken + ¾ cup lentils and vegetables in a broth-based soup + a drizzle of olive oil

• Protein: ~40 g
• Running protein: ~75 g

Afternoon: Cottage Cheese and Fruit

¾ cup cottage cheese + ½ cup berries

• Protein: ~20 g
• Running protein: ~95 g

Dinner: Salmon, Quinoa, and Zucchini (+ Something Sweet)

4 ounces baked salmon + ½ cup cooked quinoa + roasted zucchini + a small piece of dark chocolate

• Protein: ~30 g
• Running protein: ~125 g

This example lands around 125 grams of protein, with fiber-rich foods and healthy fats spread throughout the day. The chocolate is there for no nutritional agenda whatsoever. Sometimes you just want chocolate!

For fluids, aim for about 8 ounces between eating occasions and keep sipping throughout the day. You can still drink with meals, but if it fills you up too much, try getting more of your fluids between meals instead.

A Low-Appetite Day

After starting Wegovy or increasing your dose, even those portions may sound like a lot. On those days, smaller amounts and softer foods may be easier to get down.

• Breakfast: Greek yogurt smoothie with berries
• Mid-morning: soft-cooked egg
• Lunch: small bowl of blended lentil soup with shredded chicken
• Afternoon: cottage cheese or a protein shake
• Dinner: small bowl of broth-based chicken soup and crackers

Eat what you can comfortably tolerate, with protein and fluids near the top of the list. As your appetite improves, add back more variety and larger portions as you're able.

If you’re consistently unable to eat or drink enough, or nausea or vomiting is severe or isn't improving, contact your prescriber.

Eating Through Titration Weeks Versus Maintenance 

Your eating may look a little different while your Wegovy dose is increasing than it does once you’ve been on the same dose for a while.

According to Wegovy’s prescribing information, semaglutide dosing is typically stepped up over time, with gradual increases over about four months toward a maintenance dose. The schedule can be delayed if a dose isn’t well tolerated, and any changes to your dose or timing should come from your prescriber.

Digestive side effects tend to be more noticeable when increasing the dose. Plan for a few days of lower appetite and simpler foods when titrating. 

The Days Right After a Dose Increase

Before a dose increase, stock a few foods you know you tolerate well. For the first two to three days, try smaller portions, lower-fat foods, eating more slowly, and frequent sips of fluid.

Easy options include broth with shredded chicken, Greek yogurt, a protein smoothie, plain oatmeal made with milk, scrambled eggs, or crackers with cottage cheese. If solid food is difficult, a protein-containing drink can help you get some nutrition without requiring a full meal.

This window is typically short, and nausea generally eases over several weeks at a stable dose. However, contact your prescriber if you experience persistent vomiting, an inability to keep fluids down, or severe abdominal pain.

Shifting to Maintenance and Rebuilding Variety

Once your dose is stable and food tolerance improves, the focus shifts from managing acute side effects to getting enough nutrition from a varied diet. "Patients who are months into a stable dose of medication have generally acclimated (or gotten used to) the medication," says Dr. Allen. "They tend to have fewer side effects and tolerate the medication better than the patients who are still titrating up on the medication."

That makes maintenance a good time to revisit foods. If a food bothered you during titration, try a small portion again and see how you tolerate it before reintroducing another. Gradually work toward a wider variety of vegetables, fruit, whole grains, beans, healthy fats, protein foods, and other foods you tolerate.

Relying on the same handful of foods can make it harder to meet your nutrient needs, while rebuilding variety helps you develop an eating pattern you can maintain long-term, including if you eventually stop the medication.

What to Do When Nothing Sounds Appetizing

Wegovy can reduce your appetite to the point that nothing sounds good, and even the smell of food can make your stomach turn. Eating something still matters on these days, and there are several ways to manage a lack of appetite.

Try Colder, Less Aromatic Foods

Hot food tends to give off more aroma and may make it less appealing. You may find colder or room-temperature foods easier to tolerate. Try Greek yogurt with fruit, overnight oats, smoothies, or turkey sandwiches.

Pack More Into Smaller Portions

Get more bang for your buck by increasing nutrition in smaller portions. Stir milk powder into oatmeal, mix protein powder into yogurt, add nut butter to a smoothie, or toss an extra egg into scrambled eggs. Small additions can help you get more protein and energy without adding another meal.

Optimize Your Best Appetite Window

Notice when eating feels easiest during the day and use that window for one of your more substantial meals. If breakfast or lunch tends to go down more easily than dinner, for example, don't save most of your protein for the evening.

Keeping a few reliable foods on hand helps, too. When nothing sounds appealing, having two or three options you know you can usually tolerate makes eating require a little less thought.

Know When Low Appetite Needs More Attention

Some days, you simply won’t feel like eating much, if at all. A registered dietitian can help you find foods, portions, and meal timing that work better when managing a low appetite. 

A low-appetite day here and there is expected, but sustained undereating looks different. "Signs or symptoms that a patient might be undereating would include weight loss at a rate of more than 2 pounds per week, weakness, loss of strength, decreased endurance, and fatigue," says Dr. Allen. 

If you notice any of these, or you're regularly going most of the day without eating, struggling to drink enough, or feeling persistently dizzy, let your prescriber know.

Micronutrients Worth Watching on a Smaller Appetite

When you’re eating less, you may also get fewer vitamins and minerals, especially if certain foods or entire food groups drop out of your diet.

A large analysis found that nearly 13% of adults taking a GLP-1 were diagnosed with a nutritional deficiency within six months and more than 22% within a year. Vitamin D deficiency was the most commonly diagnosed.

Which foods you’re eating less of can guide which nutrients you may be lacking. For instance, meat, seafood, and eggs provide protein, iron, and vitamin B12. Dairy provides protein, calcium, and often vitamin D, while whole grains, beans, fruits, and vegetables provide fiber and a myriad of vitamins and minerals.

Vitamin B12 may need extra attention if you’re not eating as much meat or other animal foods, since they’re its main natural food sources. A vitamin B12 deficiency is also more of a risk if you take metformin or acid-suppressing medications, have had bariatric surgery, or have a digestive condition that affects absorption. 

If you’re concerned you may not be getting enough of certain nutrients, talk with your prescriber about whether testing is appropriate. From there, you can decide whether a supplement would be helpful.

Eating Out, Travel, and Social Meals

It may be easier to control what and how much you eat at home, but restaurants, vacations, holidays, and meals with loved ones are part of life, too. And a smaller appetite doesn’t mean you have to enjoy them any less.

You may just need to approach food differently. A little planning can help you navigate these situations without missing out.

When People Ask Why You’re Eating So Little

Eating noticeably less than everyone else can invite questions, especially from friends or family who are used to seeing you eat differently.

Share as much or as little as you’re comfortable with. You don’t owe anyone an explanation about your medication or health. A simple, “I’m eating smaller meals these days,” may be all you need before moving the conversation along.

At Restaurants

If a full entrée sounds like too much, order an appetizer, cup of soup, or half portion instead, or split an entrée with someone else. You can also order what you want and take the rest home for another meal. Win-win!

If fried or higher-fat foods bother you, look for grilled, roasted, or braised options, and ask for sauces and dressings on the side. Eat until you’ve had enough, even if there’s still food on your plate.

While Traveling

Travel can throw off your usual eating routine, so pack a few backup options. Shelf-stable protein sources like tuna packets, jerky, roasted chickpeas, or individual packets of protein powder can come in handy when airport, hotel, or convenience-store options are limited.

Keep fluids handy, too, especially on flying days when it’s easy to drink less than usual. If you typically eat every three to four hours, expect that rhythm to shift when you’re crossing time zones or spending hours in transit. 

In a nutshell, eat something nutritious when you can, rather than trying to follow your usual schedule perfectly.

At Buffets and Holiday Meals

Large portions and rich foods can be an uncomfortable combination on a GLP-1, especially if you arrive extremely hungry. Have a small, protein-forward meal or snack beforehand so you’re not relying on the event for your first substantial food of the day.

You can still enjoy the foods you look forward to. Start with a smaller portion, eat slowly, and go back for more if you’re still hungry.

Working With a Registered Dietitian and What to Do Next

If you remember a few things from this guide, make them these: prioritize protein each time you eat, try smaller meals more often, increase fiber along with fluids, and keep a few trusty options on hand for low-appetite days.

When you work with a registered dietitian through Top Nutrition Coaching, you also get text and chat support between sessions, so you don’t have to save every nutrition-related question for your next appointment. (Your prescriber should handle questions about your dose, injection timing, or medication-related symptoms.)

Many insurance plans cover appointments with a registered dietitian, but coverage varies. Check if your insurance covers a dietitian to see whether you’re eligible. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an official Wegovy diet?

No, there is no official Wegovy diet. Novo Nordisk recommends using Wegovy along with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.

How much protein should I eat while taking Wegovy?

Aim for about 1.2 to 1.6 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day, although individual needs vary. If you have kidney disease or another condition that affects protein needs, ask your prescriber or dietitian for an individualized target.

How many meals a day should I eat on Wegovy?

There’s no set number of meals you need to eat on Wegovy. A good starting point is three modest meals or two meals and a planned snack if your appetite is limited, although some people may prefer more frequent smaller meals. Spreading food throughout the day can make it easier to get enough protein, fiber, and overall nutrition without eating large portions at once.

What foods should I avoid on Wegovy?

You don’t need to avoid specific foods on Wegovy, but fried, greasy, rich, or spicy foods may worsen nausea, reflux, or other digestive symptoms for some people. Limit or avoid foods that consistently trigger symptoms for you.

Why does nothing taste good or sound appetizing on Wegovy?

Wegovy reduces appetite and can change cravings, food preferences, and how appealing food feels. If little sounds appetizing, prioritize small portions of nutrient-dense foods you can tolerate. Contact your prescriber if your appetite is so low that you’re struggling to eat or drink enough.

Can I drink alcohol while taking Wegovy?

You may be able to drink alcohol while taking Wegovy, but it can worsen nausea, reflux, dehydration, and other side effects. Alcohol can also increase the risk of low blood sugar if you have diabetes and take certain glucose-lowering medications. Check with your prescriber about whether and how much alcohol is appropriate for you.

How do I stop constipation on Wegovy?

To relieve constipation on Wegovy, drink enough fluids, gradually increase fiber-rich foods, and stay physically active. If that doesn’t help, ask your prescriber about other treatment options. Seek medical care if constipation is accompanied by severe or persistent abdominal pain, vomiting, or an inability to pass stool or gas.

How much water should I drink on Wegovy?

There isn’t a specific amount of water everyone needs to drink while taking Wegovy. Your fluid needs depend on factors such as your body size, activity level, climate, and diet, so drink regularly throughout the day and enough to stay hydrated. 

Do I need to eat low-carb on Wegovy?

No, you don’t need to follow a low-carb diet just because you’re taking Wegovy. Foods such as fruit, whole grains, beans, and starchy vegetables provide carbohydrates along with fiber, vitamins, and minerals and can be part of a balanced diet.

What happens if I'm not eating enough on Wegovy?

Not eating enough on Wegovy can make it difficult to get enough protein, vitamins, minerals, and energy and may contribute to fatigue and loss of lean mass. It can also make it harder to stay adequately hydrated. If you’re regularly unable to eat enough because of nausea, vomiting, or very low appetite, contact your prescriber.

Should I take supplements while on Wegovy?

You don’t necessarily need supplements while taking Wegovy, but they may be appropriate if your food intake is limited or you have a nutrient deficiency. Your prescriber or registered dietitian can help determine if they’re right for you. 

Does insurance cover working with a registered dietitian while I'm on Wegovy?

Some insurance plans cover working with a registered dietitian, but coverage varies by plan and other requirements. Contact your insurer to ask whether your plan covers medical nutrition therapy with a registered dietitian, how many visits it covers, and whether you need a referral.