These figures are averages and your individual results may be higher or lower depending on your starting weight, diet, activity level, and how your body responds to the medication
Two focused resistance sessions per week, consistently maintained, significantly mitigates muscle loss even during periods of GLP-1 side effects
Appetite reduction usually begins within the first few days Mild GI side effects are most common during this period Weight loss of 2-5 pounds is typical Energy levels may fluctuate Weeks 5-12: Building Momentum As your dose is titrated upward, effects become more pronounced
That is why it is so important to use an experienced and skilled injector
Some patients feel completely normal by week four
Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders , 23 (3), 521-539