One of the most common questions I get is: "Once I reach my goal weight, what do I do with my GLP-1?" The answer is: maintenance looks different for everyone! ๐ There are generally 3 approaches people use when transitioning into maintenance: 1๏ธโฃ LOWER THE DOSE, KEEP WEEKLY INJECTIONS This is often the smoothest option. โ
More stable appetite control โ
Less chance of hunger spikes โ
May reduce side effects โ
Uses less medication Example:If you're taking a higher dose, you may gradually step down and find the lowest effective dose that helps maintain your results. 2๏ธโฃ SPACE OUT YOUR INJECTIONS Instead of lowering the dose, some people keep the same dose and increase the time between injections. Examples: ๐
Every 10 days ๐
Every 14 days ๐
Every 2-3 weeks (for some individuals) โ
Uses less medication โ
Can save money โ
Works well for some people โ ๏ธ The downside: Some individuals notice increased hunger or cravings as they get closer to their next injection. 3๏ธโฃ STAY AT YOUR CURRENT DOSE Some people continue their current dose during maintenance. โ
Maximum appetite support โ
Helps those who struggle with hunger or food noise โ ๏ธ However, it may be more medication than necessary for some individuals. __________________________________________________________ ๐ก WHAT MATTERS MOST? Maintenance isn't just about the medication. The real goal is building habits that help you maintain your results long-term: ๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ Prioritize strength training ๐ฅฉ Eat adequate protein ๐ง Stay hydrated ๐ด Get quality sleep ๐ถ๐ฝโโ๏ธ Keep moving consistently ๐ Monitor your weight and measurements __________________________________________________________ ๐ฏ MY RECOMMENDATION Many people find success with: โก๏ธ Reaching their goal weight โก๏ธ Gradually lowering their dose โก๏ธ Continuing weekly injections โก๏ธ Monitoring hunger, cravings, and weight stability Then, if everything remains stable, they may experiment with spacing injections further apart. Remember: Maintenance is not failure. Maintenance is the goal. ๐