01/04/2026
Since we are kicking off a new year, and weight loss is always on the top of everyones New Years resolution list, I want to take a minute to discuss some of the tips you need to consider while taking GLP-1 peptide injections.
So many patients ask, " how much weight should I expect to loose each week or month"
My answer to that is simple, every patient is different, everyone has a different metabolism, etc... but the bottom line is, you get what you put into these injections. All weight loss medications are simply a tool to help you get there. They are not a miracle drug, weight loss takes effort and patience. You did not pack these pounds on overnight, so they will not, and do not need to come off overnight, slow and steady wins the race.
You must increase your metabolism on these injections. Many of my patients have underlying issues, those must be addressed in addition to the obesity issue as well. If we do not correct the root cause of the problem, we are just going to continue to run in circles. You can not ignore midlife metabolism and hormone shifts, they will destroy your weight loss goals !!!
You might ask yourself, what about side effects?
This is why you need a plan, you need to be medically supervised, and you must start low and go slow. Patients always want to be impatient and skip the lower doses, jumping to the higher doses too quickly will result in GI upset. Most commonly nausea, fatigue, abdominal pain, and constipation, just to name a few.
Another important factor is learning how to eat on injection day. The most common days you will experience side effects is the day of, and the day after the injection. It is imperative that you do not skip protein, and that you hydrate, hydrate, hydrate !!!!!! And avoid heavy, greasy foods on these days.
It is very important to have a clear strategy when deciding to embark on a weight loss journey. If you are wanting to take this journey in 2026, and need medical guidance, give us a call.
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