People who come off the popular drugs Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound are projected to return to their baseline weight after an average of 18 months
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The key strategies for minimizing regain during a short break include maintaining a high protein intake of 1.6-2.2 grams per kilogram of body weight daily, continuing or increasing resistance training to preserve muscle mass, planning meals in advance so hunger does not drive impulsive food choices, monitoring weight weekly but not daily to avoid overreacting to normal fluctuations, and staying hydrated since the body may retain more water without GLP-1 mediated effects on fluid balance
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Prescriptions are issued only following clinician approval, rather than through enrollment completion or payment alone
Rapid weight loss from any cause can trigger telogen effluvium, a temporary increase in hair shedding