Should you take in the morning or evening? Totally up to you, I take in the morning so I can manage any symptoms in the day. I also find the appetite suppression starts in a few hours for me so I can benefit that day.
Empty stomach or after a meal? I’ve done both, hasn’t made any difference.
When do you weigh? Daily but that’s a personal preference. I know plenty who weigh weekly.
How do you count days? day of injection is day 1.
Is there an app people use? I use MyFitnessPal to track calories, protein and weight.
Any tips or tricks?
Use the appetite suppression to change unhealthy eating habits. Eat as clean as possible to minimise any side effects - nothing fried, too fatty/rich, too sugary. Eat lots of fresh vegetables. Eat slowly, notice when you’re full and stop. But also, don’t forget to eat, you may think it’ll help you lose more weight but it’ll wipe you out if you don’t get enough calories.
Work out how many calories you need to eat (you could try http://tdeecalculator.net ).
Try not to eat more than 500 calorie deficit or you could lose weight too quickly which could lead to low energy, muscle wastage and hair thinning.
Work out your protein requirement and try to stick to it, again to reduce muscle wastage.
Do strength training exercises - kettle bells, dumbbells, or gym weight machines, again to reduce muscle wastage.
Also, be patient. Sustainable weightloss takes time, 1-2lb a week is normal and preferable.
If the dosage isn’t helping you to lose weight, follow the prescribed treatment and go up to the next dose when the time is right. If it’s working well you can stay at that dose, you don’t have to move up. If the side effects are too strong you can go back to a lower dose, you don’t have to push through.