Patients generally find that GLP-1s significantly reduce food noise and appetite, making it easier to manage calorie intake. To maximize weight loss, many patients report that combining the medication with consistent efforts like tracking calories, increasing protein, meal prepping, and engaging in regular physical activity (both cardio and strength training) is highly effective. Plateaus are a common experience (reported by roughly 20-30% of patients), and discussing dose adjustments or even switching medications with a doctor can help restart progress.
"During weight loss I aimed for 1200 calories. I reached my goal weight a year ago and have a target of 1800 calories per day to maintain."
Patient · GLP-1, 1 year post-goal
"First 3 months, I lifted weights, ate high protein, counted calories...etc. Lately, though, life has been a bit chaotic and I have fallen off the weight lifting and protein wagon. Food noise and cravings are back"
Patient · GLP-1, 5 months
"My progress chart on Shotsy often looks exactly the same. I've gotten used to it, even though it's annoying when it spikes again towards the end of the week. The main thing is that I'm losing weight overall. Since July 2025, I've lost 42 kg – trust the process. It'll happen."
Patient · Mounjaro, 1 year+
"I was on Mounjaro for about 18 months and it was great. I lost about 50 lbs... However, I barely lost any weight at all for the past 6 months or so, so my doctor and I opted to move to Ozempic to try to shake up my metabolism"
Patient · Ozempic, 1.5 years+
It's important to discuss any changes to your diet, exercise, or medication dosage with your healthcare provider to ensure your strategies are safe and effective for your individual health needs.
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