GLP-1 provides the appetite suppression foundation, but GIP fundamentally changes how the body responds metabolically in ways that dramatically amplify weight loss beyond what GLP-1 alone achieves
Hydration & Electrolytes: Continue to drink plenty of water throughout the week
Unfortunately, most regain two-thirds of their lost weight within a year as well as worsening of metabolic health indicators (Mozaffarian et al., 2025
When people are dehydrated or dont consume enough protein, they may lose more muscle and less fat, she said
Ask who will prescribe the medication and who you can contact if you develop side effects
The reality is there is no weight loss easy button, and committing to an expensive, life-long medication with side effects isnt easy, either