But long-term success on Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro depends far more on preserving muscle than simply burning calories
The medication is doing a lot of the heavy lifting for you by curbing your appetite, but what you choose to eat still makes a huge difference
Consider this: Over the course of two months, a 62-year-old man developed numbness and a "pins and needles" sensation in his hands, had trouble walking, experienced severe joint pain, began turning yellow, and became progressively short of breath
Reviewing diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management frequently identifies addressable factors that dose increases cannot overcome
While these medications are well-known for aiding weight loss, their benefits may extend far beyond shedding pounds
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