Nutrition guide

What to eat on Foundayo

Protein targets, meal ideas, and the mistakes that slow you down

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No food-timing rules. Take Foundayo with or without food, at any time of day — your eating schedule is entirely your own. The nutritional priorities are straightforward: protein first, eat enough total calories, and stay hydrated. Most people on Foundayo find their appetite drops enough to lose weight naturally, but the risk is eating too little of the right things. Get your protein in, and the rest follows.

Your daily targets at a glance

60-100g
Protein per day
1,200+
Calories minimum
2+ litres
Water per day
3-4
Smaller meals

The protein target

60–100g of protein per day
Aim for 60–100g of protein per day. Foundayo produces about 12.4% weight loss on average, which is slightly less than injectable GLP-1s — but the lean mass protection rules still apply. Protein plus resistance training is the formula.

What to prioritise

When your appetite is 50% of what it used to be, every bite has to earn its place. Here is the priority stack.

Protein

60–100g / day

Protects muscle, supports hair growth, keeps you full longer. The single most important macro on a GLP-1.

Good sources
  • •Chicken breast, thighs
  • •Fish and seafood
  • •Greek yogurt (20g per cup)
  • •Eggs (6g each)
  • •Cottage cheese
  • •Tofu and tempeh
  • •Beans and lentils
  • •Protein powder or bars

Healthy fats

Moderate — don't avoid

Calorie-dense and essential for hormone health. Useful when food volume feels impossible — a tablespoon of olive oil adds 120 calories in seconds.

Good sources
  • •Avocado
  • •Olive oil
  • •Nuts and seeds
  • •Cheese
  • •Salmon and fatty fish
  • •Nut butters

Habits that help vs habits that hurt

These patterns come up repeatedly in clinical guidance and community experience.

Prioritise these
  • •Protein first at every meal
  • •Calorie-dense, nutrient-rich foods: nuts, eggs, cheese, avocado, olive oil
  • •Small frequent meals if large ones feel overwhelming
  • •Hydrate consistently throughout the day
  • •Take advantage of no food-timing rules — eat when it works for your schedule
  • •Track protein for the first few weeks to build reliable habits
Watch out for
  • •Skipping meals because appetite is low
  • •Defaulting to low-protein snacks (crackers, chips, plain bread)
  • •Eating less than 1,000 calories per day consistently
  • •Assuming milder appetite suppression means nutrition does not matter
  • •Replacing meals with sugary drinks, juice, or alcohol
  • •Ignoring hydration — nausea and fatigue are often dehydration in disguise

The eating-too-little trap

Consistently eating under 1,000 calories is a problem
GLP-1 drugs can suppress appetite so effectively that some people eat 600–800 calories per day without realising it. Below about 1,000 calories, your body starts prioritising muscle breakdown for energy. You will feel exhausted, your hair may thin faster, and you may lose strength rapidly. If large meals feel impossible, switch to 5–6 small protein-rich snacks spread throughout the day. Set alarms if needed. Eating by the clock — not by hunger — is often necessary in the first 8 weeks.

Sample meal ideas

These are not prescriptions — they are starting points. Adapt to your preferences, culture, and dietary needs.

Breakfast
  • •Eggs and avocado on whole grain toast
  • •Greek yogurt with granola and berries
  • •Overnight oats with protein powder and nut butter

You can eat right before or after taking Foundayo — no waiting required.

Lunch
  • •Chicken wrap with hummus and roasted vegetables
  • •Tuna salad sandwich on whole grain bread
  • •Black bean bowl with rice, salsa, cheese, and sour cream

Target 25–30g protein. If portions feel big, split into two smaller sittings.

Dinner
  • •Baked salmon with vegetables and quinoa
  • •Chicken thighs with roasted potatoes and salad
  • •Pasta with meat sauce and a side salad

Make dinner your highest-protein meal if lunch appetite was low.

Snacks
  • •String cheese and apple slices
  • •Hard-boiled eggs (keep a batch in the fridge)
  • •Protein shake or bar
  • •Mixed nuts and dried fruit

Foundayo appetite suppression is typically milder than injectable GLP-1s — but still enough to make snack-skipping easy.

Want the full picture across all drugs?

Our comprehensive guide covers Ozempic, Zepbound, the Wegovy pill, and Foundayo — including the pill-specific eating rules.

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