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1 You read that right: It wasnt originally designed as a weight loss drug at all
A three-egg omelet loaded with lots of cheese may be too heavy for your appetite when on GLP-1s
sounds dumb but its nice Karen D., 52, Montreal QC Weeks 25-36 Summary: Patience Pays Off Weight loss: 4-8 pounds this period (42-46 pounds total, ~21% of starting weight) Weekly loss rate: Averages 0.3-0.7 pounds weekly (significantly slower but still progressing) Body composition: Often improving more than scale suggests Discontinuation rate: 2-3% stop during this period, usually from frustration with slowing progress Psychological state: Requires intentional perspective maintenance Key achievement: Persisting through plateau without giving up or making counterproductive changes Weeks 37-48: The Plateau Phase (12mg Maintenance) Starting Weight Week 37: ~174 pounds | Expected Weight Week 48: 167-171 pounds | Net Loss This Period: 3-7 pounds | Total Loss: 49-53 pounds Whats Happening Physiologically Approaching maximum effect of Retatrutide at 12mg weekly dose
Studies find that nearly half of people who start a GLP-1 stop due to cost or side effects like nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
Exenatide is contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment (eGFR/CrCl below 30 mL/min), and lixisenatide is not recommended in severe renal impairment (eGFR below 15 mL/min)
