How to Prevent Weight Gain After Semaglutide

[@lisacrummett1279]

Such a great video. I’m starting semaglutide next week. This helps me understand why

[@alexandraalbertz1442]

I am at the 6 months mark on Compound Pharmacy Semiglutide. I lost exactly 30 pounds so far. I started at 232 pounds and at 35% BMI. I am now at 30% BMI and lost 12.5% body mass. My functional medicine clinic offers this program with healt coach video calls and a lot on informations on how to slowly go up in dosage (with compound we have more control how slowly we go up). I need to see the doctor every 2 months for each new vile and cost 400 dollars. All without insurance involvment

[@lisaradtke6965]

Thank you for this! I learned a lot!

[@allimoo-249]

Thank you so much for this video. There is a lot of information/ studies out there that say people who stop taking Semiglutide gain most of their weight back. I’m assuming that this is because they eat poorly and don’t exercise after stopping. I’m about to start taking Semiglutide and I was concerned about what will happen if I stop. You have answered that for the most part.

[@ReubenFarrelly]

That's an incorrect assumption. The brain has a set point in terms of your weight (your heaviest weight), and it tries very hard to get you back to it. No matter your diet, your brain will drive your eating and appetite in that direction to get back to it.

[@allimoo-249]

@@ReubenFarrelly my assumption is correct. I have talked to two doctors about this and that has been the issue. Even what you just said is basically the same- you gain weight if you go back to eating the way you were before. (maybe saying “eating poorly” was the wrong term ) You don’t just automatically gain the weight back because your insulin resistance reverses once stopping the medication. You have to eat the wrong foods, and or the wrong amount of food, etc, in order to develop the insulin resistance again. That’s what I’m talking about.

[@weighlessmd1040]

I can't emphasize enough about the importance of knowing how metabolically healthy you are. If you are still on multiple medications, have high blood pressure, chol etc etc, then you have not achieved good metabolic health. Go to my youtube channel. I talk about all of this!

[@patbrandt6382]

I am just getting ready to start Semaglutide shots. I am a 72 year old woman. I do want to lose weight! I really don’t eat that well. I need help in that area! Thank you

[@weighlessmd1040]

Where are you located?

[@markfinn4727]

A very informative video 👍

[@danielcantrell9227]

Only one meal today….always tired…gained 3 pounds last 10 days so far after 2 months don’t see more weight loss then I could done by basic fasting

[@allimoo-249]

Thank you! I am still a bit confused about one thing: If I have changed my lifestyle, I am eating low carb, organic healthy foods already, and exercising 5 times a week, meditating, getting enough sleep etc., and I go off of Semiglutide, will my insulin resistance increase, again, because I am not taking the medication anymore? I guess I’m asking will the Semiglutide compensate for my insulin production and once I go off, my body won’t be able to regulate insulin again? Or once my insulin resistance has disappeared by using the medication, can I maintain that by my lifestyle, diet, and exercise?

[@sdk0524]

I have this question too.

[@allimoo-249]

@@sdk0524 I spoke to two of my doctors about this. They said your insulin resistance doesn’t automatically reverse. If you eat the wrong foods or amount of food, and don’t exercise, you can gain the weight back. It’s basically the same with any diet. Your appetite will be suppressed and you will probably be hungrier and crave more foods when you stop, but you can maintain if you do it right. I am starting this week and I’m going to make sure that I eat enough to not lose muscle while I lose weight. Also, I’m going to be making sure I don’t skip resistance training for that same reason. It’s also possible that peoples metabolism slow down because they are not eating enough while on the medication, then when their appetite comes back, their metabolism is too slow. Once again, same thing with any diet. I’m hoping the information I received is correct🙏

[@sdk0524]

@@allimoo-249 thank you for the reply. I am doing all the things you listed previously so hoping when I see an endocrinologist that they will prescribe this medication but I don’t want to have to be on medication for life. Good luck with your journey and thanks again.

[@allimoo-249]

@@sdk0524 thank you. Good luck to you too.

[@weighlessmd1040]

Everybody is different and it depends how much metabolic dysfunction you still have when stopping the medication. You can reverse any lifestyle condition, you just need to know what you are doing. We transition people off with supplements that significantly help with insulin resistance.

[@Christ_Is_Life10-10]

Just like bariatric surgery if you don’t change your lifestyle the weight will return! I refuse to ever resort to bariatric surgery. I’ve lost 75 pounds over about 4 years. My Dr wants me to lose weight so his office is trying again to get a an authorization.

[@allthingsloveone4584]

This was soooo good and informative.

[@weighlessmd1040]

Thank you!

[@rodtaylor5476]

Where's the link to the quiz?

[@lynettetaylor5491]

What are the supplements that mimic Semaglutide?

[@chocolatte8301]

I heard berberine is similar

[@weighlessmd1040]

yes, just not as effective but if you're looking to non medical route, it is awesome.

[@nerissa_bodybeat571]

@@weighlessmd1040 please elaborate this answer is very vague

[@otuagoma]

Great video

[@weighlessmd1040]

Thanks!

[@FoodiesVacations]

Does it stay off while you are on it? After a year.., etc. I’m diabetic so I will still be on it

[@weighlessmd1040]

I have done many many webinars on this...the key is getting your body into a healthier state so weight loss is sustainable. If you lose weight and your still unhealthy, it will come back.