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If you lose 60 pounds on Retatrutide versus 35 pounds on semaglutide, theres more weight to potentially regain
For context, A1C measures average blood sugar over approximately three months
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
Stimulates Insulin Release (Smartly) After meals, Trulicity stimulates the pancreas to release more insulin, the hormone that transfers sugar from the blood into the cells
In the meantime, you may notice other changes , like fewer cravings, better control over your eating, and an increased sense of fullness after you eat
