If so, congratulations on taking an important step toward better health.
Support your success by losing weight in a way that helps you feel your best, maintain your health, and build lasting habits for long-term wellness.
Eat well, stay active, and remember – you’ve got this!
When you have a smaller appetite and start eating less food, you are at risk of not meeting your protein and nutrient needs.
That’s why making every bite count is more important than ever. Building healthy eating habits, including choosing protein- and nutrient-rich foods like beef, can help:
Weight loss typically includes some loss of muscle.
Regular movement, especially strength training, helps preserve muscle while supporting bone and heart health, mood, sleep, and energy.
Regular check-ins with your healthcare team (doctor, dietitian, pharmacist, etc.) can help you to:
Until you can meet with your healthcare provider for a personalized recommendation, aim for 1.2–1.5 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight each day. This general formula applies to both men and women.
Your healthcare provider may recommend more or less protein depending on your health, age, activity level, and individual needs. They may also use a different method to estimate your protein needs, including using a weight other than your current body weight.
Have protein every time you eat.
Choose higher-protein foods regularly.
Eat your protein foods first.
When every bite counts, think of beef as your strategic ally helping to make it easier to build protein- and nutrient-packed meals.
Use this chart to:
Plan protein-rich meals and snacks
Reach your daily protein target
Daily Habits that support your health
GLP-1 medications can dull your
sense of thirst.
Help prevent constipation.
Support strong bones during weight loss.
