Clearly, a focus on muscle preservation must be front and center for anyone using these medications for weight loss
Guidance supports stepping down one dose level at a time, typically holding each level for two to four weeks, rather than stopping abruptly
GLP-1 RA medications, such as semaglutide (sold under the brand names Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus) slow gastric emptying, the rate at which food moves from your stomach to your small intestine
These GI side effects can influence your food consumption, which in turn could affect your blood sugar levels
Regular therapy, open check-ins about thoughts and urges, and tracking non-scale wins, like improved concentration and flexibility with food and engagement in life, are more likely to help create a lasting, healthy future