17/02/2026
The conversation around GLP-1 therapy is changing. 🔄
A year ago, the most common question I heard was "How do I start?" Today, as many GLP-1-users start to reach their goals, the focus has shifted to the most important phase: "How do I maintain this, and can I eventually come off?"
In my practice, we don't just view these medications as a "quick fix" for the scale. We see them as a tool to improve biology (like reducing visceral fat) or managing the metabolic shifts that happen during perimenopause. ⚖️
But what happens when you’ve reached your goal?
Maintenance should be a strategic transition. For many, weaning off is possible when we focus on:
• Metabolic Support: Protecting your basal metabolic rate. 📈
• Muscle Preservation: Keeping the "engine" running through resistance training. 💪
• Hormonal Balance: Addressing the unique shifts that GLP-1s helped stabilise.
The goal is to ensure that when the medication is reduced or stopped, your body’s internal signals are ready to take back the wheel. 🧠🩺
If you missed it, I recently shared two reels diving deeper into chronic use VS weaning off - be sure to check those out!