Over a year, that 60-100 calorie daily deficit represents 6-10 pounds of potential weight loss or, conversely, 6-10 pounds of easier weight regain during a drug holiday
Effects on Reward Circuits One of the most intriguing findings is GLP-1s interaction with the brains mesolimbic reward system
In this post: The science Why Weight Regain Happens After Stopping GLP-1s What are your options if you have reached your target BMI with GLP-1 medications
Track your metrics weekly but evaluate progress monthly
This approach represents a fundamental shift from the conventional more is better mentality in medicine
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