The time investment of 4 additional weeks at an intermediate dose is nothing compared to the setback of severe nausea that forces you to restart at a lower dose
So the abdomen wins on paper, but rotating between all three sites is better for your tissue long-term than staying fixed to one location
(Many people use Ozempic off label for weight loss, though it is not FDA-approved for such.) These medications seem to promote weight loss through two mechanisms that, again, mimic the action of endogenous GLP-1: They delay gastric emptying: The sensation of fullness caused by slower gastric emptying can prompt people to eat less, thus helping them lose weight over time
Resistance training is especially important for preserving lean mass
Zepbound is FDA-approved for obesity, while Mounjaro is approved to treat Type 2 diabetes
"Wegovy is a once-weekly injection that was developed for long-term weight management, while phentermine is a daily oral medication only meant for short-term use of up to three months, although it may be continued for longer," Vukasinov says