The Action Plan: Week by Week If you've been on Reta for 4-6 weeks with no results, here's a concrete plan: Week 1: Assess and track Take photos and measurements (waist, hips, chest) Log all food intake honestly for 7 days Note subjective effects (appetite, energy, sleep, GI symptoms) Week 2: Adjust dose if needed If no side effects and no satiety changes, titrate up by 0.5-1mg If GI symptoms are present, hold current dose Week 3-4: Optimize protein and training Hit protein target daily (track it) Ensure resistance training 3-4x/week Increase water to 3+ liters Week 5-6: Reassess Compare photos and measurements to week 1 If still no movement, consider diet break or vendor change If body composition is improving (even without scale change), stay the course Frequently Asked Questions Q: Should I increase my dose faster if nothing is happening
Ongoing care is important to be sure your weight loss is healthy and sustainable, to monitor for optimal nutritional intake, and to be able to quickly course correct if any adverse effects are identified, says Bonilla
Oral tablets like Rybelsus (the FDA-approved oral semaglutide) use a special compound called SNAC to protect against stomach acid, yet still achieve only 0.4-1% bioavailability
Wipe the rubber stopper of the GLP-1 medication vial with an alcohol pad and allow it to dry
This is where, in my opinion, really good communication comes into play with a GLP-1 program
These numbers tend to peak during the first 6 to 8 weeks of treatment and then taper off as the body adjusts
