Muscle will always be lost as well, and this can have a negative long-term impact on our health
Plateaus can be reached way before significant weight loss is achieved, especially with severely or morbidly obese patients who use these medications as first line treatment
Nutrition Target protein intake at 1.42.0 g/kg/day (higher end for older adults and active individuals) Prioritize high-quality, leucine-rich protein sources at each meal: eggs, fish, poultry, dairy, and lean meat Distribute protein across 34 meals, aiming for 2540 grams per meal When appetite suppression limits food protein, use a high-quality protein supplement or free-form EAA product to fill gaps Kion Clean Protein and Kion Aminos are designed for exactly this use case Do not allow protein intake to slip below 1.2 g/kg/day even on low-appetite days Training Perform resistance training at minimum 2x/week
So, users can keep results permanently
If cost, side effects, supply issues, limited results, or the thought of lifelong medication has you frustrated, weight loss surgery may offer a more durable path forward