GLP1s and Sheep Hunting

[ericthered]

I started GLP1s to help get the weight off for my August NWT Sheep adventure. I started at 230+ and have got it down to 213. I should hit my goal of 200 by May. I'm concerned that if I continue on GLPs right up to the hunt, I won't be able to get enough calories to maintain energy. For those of you who have used these drugs, you know they notably repress your appetite, but they limit how much food you can comfortably consume. Does anyone have experience with GLP1s preparing for and running through your extreme hunt? Should I stop GLPs before the hunt and if so when?

 

[SloppyJ]

Never used GLP1s but have a ton of experience with high output workouts on caloric deficits. For me, it wouldn't work. For my body, I time carbs around workouts if im dieting hard.

Is this an option? How many calories are you getting daily? How many carbs?

The timing aspect is difficult because a lot of it is determined by you and if youre going to be disciplined in your diet or not.

 

[swavescatter]

Just stop a week before the hunt and you'll be fine. GLP1's are great for weight loss, but without exercise and training you're just getting weaker and skinny fat. Use GLP1's to help with fat loss, but train as hard as you can and focus on fitness. It is possible to build strength and muscle while losing fat on GLP1's. Protein drinks are likely needed to make sure you're absorbing enough protein to maintain muscle mass IME. If you're worried about it just give it two weeks and force yourself to stay on a strict diet for a couple weeks.

Just focusing on weight loss? You're likely to be weak and out of shape, with a high likelihood of hurting yourself.

 

[Fowl Play]

I would not take it the week prior to the hunt. But also (like said above) make sure to be getting at least 1g of protein for your ideal body weight per day, combined with strength training at least 3 times a week. In a steep caloric deficit, with not enough protein and strength training, your body will actually target the muscle first. That is counter productive, especially for men as we get older — since that muscle is so much harder to get back.

I finally decided to try GLP1’s. Been doing InBody scans every 6 weeks, not 100% accurate, but generally good at telling you what is going on. The first 6 week block, I hardly ate, energy was low so I didn’t work out much, and I didn’t focus on protein consumption. I lost 12lbs, was all excited until the scan showed over half was muscle!

The last 12 weeks I have been taking it more seriously. Hitting my protein goals every day, doing pretty heavy strength training, and not going into such a steep deficit. Been averaging about 5lbs of fat loss AND 3lbs of muscle growth every 6 weeks. I’m not going to hit my “target weight” as fast, but this is much better for my body.

 

[wapitibob]

I've been on a GLP1 for a cpl years years, not for weight loss but that was an expected result. My suggestion would be to increase protein as suggested above. Simply stopping the week before won't do a thing, your stomach is the size of a pea.

 

[omicron1792]

Congrats on the weight loss.

Please don’t listen to health advice on here.

Dropping 30lbs, or 15% of your weight, might extend your life 10 years. So much more benefit than a sheep hunt. Awesome work.

Guys here work to shave 5oz from their gear for mountain hunting. You shaved 30lbs. You’re gonna dominate the mountain and the hunt.

 

[cuerro viejo]

Don’t forget to stack it with CJC-1295 and Ipamorelin so you don’t loose muscle mass.

 

[Akmooseman]

Excess body fat is there to be burned, wouldn't worry too much about it. I've burned 20-30 pounds during a guide season multiple times.

 

[Dexter Grayson]

Stop the drugs once you get to your goal in May. Then continue to eat clean and train.

 

[Wrench]

Wear tight clothes, have space to shrink your belt, stay hydrated....and don't get hurt.

If you haven't yet looked into the book TRAINING FOR THE UPHILL ATHLETE....it's worth a look and is available on audio book. Cliff interviews him here for a good synopsis

 

[WannaBeRambo]

First, ask your doctor. You are planning on burning (guessing) 5000 calories a day and unlikely to make that up in diet. You don’t want to have a problem at 10,000 feet!
I think the comments about working out to maintain muscle mass, eating lots of protein are solid, as my own doc said the same thing.

One other thing my doc said that should help you, is lots of small meals all day long. I snack on hard boiled eggs and tuna salad. Jeky or other portable proteins should be carried with you and kept handy as you hunt.

Be sure to hydrate as all that protein needs to move through your gut. You don’t want to be taking a crap out there that feels like having a baby… constipation caused by too much protein and too little water.

 

[WannaBeRambo]

Congrats on the weight loss.

Please don’t listen to health advice on here.

Dropping 30lbs, or 15% of your weight, might extend your life 10 years. So much more benefit than a sheep hunt. Awesome work.

Guys here work to shave 5oz from their gear for mountain hunting. You shaved 30lbs. You’re gonna dominate the mountain and the hunt.

Yes, but a sheep hunt is an awesome thing to spend those extra years on!
Best of luck and may the adventure be as rewarding as the trophy.