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Sustainable weight loss: what counts beyond the medication
A medication opens the door. Nutrition, movement and a realistic pace are what carry you through.
by instafit Team
Editorial team · 8 min Reading time
GLP-1 therapies help regulate hunger – but they don't replace behavior change. Patients who simultaneously increase protein intake, add strength training and sleep enough keep their results far longer.
We recommend losing 0.5–1% of body weight per week. Faster isn't better – on the contrary: rapid loss promotes muscle breakdown and rebound.
