Weight Loss and GLP1 FAQ's

GLP-1 medications help regulate appetite, slow digestion, and improve blood sugar control. They reduce food noise and cravings while helping you feel full sooner. These medications work best when paired with proper nutrition, hydration, and consistent weekly dosing.

They are a tool, not a replacement for healthy habits.

GLP-1 medications are designed for once-weekly dosing, every 7 days.

Taking doses earlier, later, or more frequently can:

• Increase side effects
   
• Reduce effectiveness
   
• Disrupt hunger and satiety signals
   

Consistency matters more than speed.

Doses can look different depending on medication concentration, not strength.

A lower number of units does not automatically mean less medication. Different pharmacies use different concentrations, which means:

• Smaller volumes can deliver the same or greater dose
   
• Effectiveness is not determined by units alone
   

Your dose is calculated intentionally based on your response, tolerability, and progress.

Not always, and not right away.

Feeling hunger does not automatically mean the medication is not working. Hunger can return due to:

• Inadequate protein intake
   
• Low calorie intake
   
• Skipped meals
   
• Dehydration
   
• Hormonal changes
   
• Stress or poor sleep
   

Dose changes are guided by weekly check-ins, not symptoms alone.

Yes. Appetite suppression can fluctuate.

This does not mean failure or loss of effectiveness. Many patients experience periods where hunger signals briefly return as the body adapts. This is why:

• Nutrition matters
   
• Protein intake matters
   
• Meal timing matters
   
• Weekly structure matters
   

Weight loss is not linear.

Success depends heavily on nutrition.

General guidelines include:

• Prioritize protein at every meal. Woman 80-100g daily. Men 100-150g daily
   
• Eat regularly, do not skip meals, eat every 2 hours
   
• Avoid extremely low calorie intake
   
• Stay hydrated daily
   
• Focus on simple, whole foods
   

Under-eating is one of the most common reasons patients stall or feel worse.

The most common side effects include:

• Nausea
   
• Constipation
   
• Diarrhea
   
• Bloating
   
• Fatigue
   
• Reflux or heartburn
   

These are usually temporary and dose-related.

Side effects improve when patients:

• Eat enough protein
   
• Avoid greasy or heavy foods
   
• Stay hydrated
   
• Eat slowly
   
• Do not overeat when not hungry
   
• Maintain weekly dosing consistency
   

We also support patients with symptom-relief strategies when needed.

Contact the clinic if you experience:

• Persistent vomiting
   
• Severe abdominal pain
   
• Signs of dehydration
   
• Inability to eat for more than 24 hours
   

Most side effects are manageable with early communication.

Weekly check-ins allow us to:

• Adjust dosing safely
   
• Address side effects early
   
• Review nutrition and habits
   
• Prevent stalls
   
• Support long-term success
   

Patients who check in regularly do better overall.

Each body responds differently due to:

• Metabolism
   
• Hormones
   
• Medical history
   
• Prior weight loss attempts
   
• Stress and lifestyle factors
   

Comparing your journey to others is not helpful. Progress is individualized.

Weight loss includes more than the number on the scale.

Other signs of success include:

• Reduced cravings
   
• Smaller portions
   
• Better energy
   
• Improved labs
   
• Clothing fitting differently
   

Plateaus are normal and temporary.

Not necessarily.

Some patients transition to maintenance dosing, others discontinue with lifestyle support. The goal is long-term metabolic health, not dependence.

We guide this process together.

The most successful patients:

• Follow weekly dosing schedules
   
• Eat adequate protein
   
• Stay hydrated
   
• Communicate early
   
• Trust the process
   
• Focus on consistency over perfection
   

Medication works best when paired with education and accountability.