If you’re on a GLP-1, you already know the appetite suppression is real. But here’s what we don’t want to happen: you forget to eat protein because you’re just… not hungry. Here’s the thing: GLP-1s slow gastric emptying and activate satiety signals in your brain. Translation—you feel fuller on less. That’s the point. But your muscles don’t know you’re on medication. They still need protein to repair and maintain. The practical play: ✓ Protein first, always. Make it the only thing you’re required to finish at a meal. If you can only eat 3-4 oz of salmon + a few bites of veggies, that salmon is the win. ✓ Make it dense. Reach for high-protein, lower-volume foods: Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, bone broth, rotisserie chicken, fish. You need nutrient density now, not volume. ✓ Spread it out. 20-30g at breakfast, 20-30g at lunch, 20-30g at dinner. Smaller, frequent hits are easier on a suppressed appetite than trying to power through a huge meal. ✓ Sip your protein. A protein shake (especially whey or collagen) is absorbed faster, sits lighter, and gets your numbers up without the heavy feeling. The real talk: Undereating protein while on GLP-1 accelerates muscle loss. We’re here for composition change, not just scale change. Your appetite suppression is working. Your protein target is non-negotiable.