There isn’t a specific meal plan, but it’s important to follow a low calorie diet and get plenty of exercise while you’re taking Saxenda. Before you start taking it, a clinician can help you with this. Alongside exercise, following a healthy diet will make it more likely that your treatment is successful.
The reference intake for women is 2,000 calories a day, and for men 2,500 calories a day. It’s generally recommended to aim for a calorie deficit of 500 calories per day to lose one pound per week. [popover id=ref3]