Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth 2597: Before You Take Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro Listen to This!
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May 15, 2025 Unpack the challenges of using GLP-1 medications for weight loss, exploring the balance between fat loss and muscle preservation. Discover how these drugs affect muscle mass and why maintaining strength is crucial. Learn essential strategies like individualized dosing, high protein intake, and daily weightlifting to combat muscle loss. Tips on hydration and key supplements like essential amino acids and creatine are also shared. The importance of healthy eating habits while navigating appetite changes adds another layer to successful weight management.
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GLP-1s Impact on Muscle Loss
- GLP-1 drugs suppress appetite but do not directly cause muscle loss.
- Muscle loss during GLP-1 use comes mainly from overall calorie deficit and metabolism adaptation.
Importance of Preserving Muscle
- Losing muscle significantly lowers metabolism, causing fat loss plateaus.
- Muscle is crucial for metabolism, mobility, and overall health, so preserving it is vital.
Titrate GLP-1 Dose Carefully
- Use a compounding pharmacy to individualize GLP-1 dosing.
- Lower doses can reduce side effects like nausea and digestive issues.