Posting updates and reaching new goals on social media also helps keep you on track
Semaglutide typically results in an average weight loss of about 15% of body weight, while Tirzepatide often leads to more substantial weight loss, with some individuals losing around 20% of their body weight
Your prescribing clinician should review your progress, including dietary habits, at follow-up appointments
In a randomized controlled trial of patients with the three conditions who were already taking second-generation antipsychotic medication, those who also received 30 weeks of semaglutide at a dose of up to 1 mg/wk had a weight reduction of 20 lb compared with those receiving a placebo, as well as a greater reduction in blood glucose and triglycerides
If the blues, anxiety, or anger become overwhelming, seeking help is essential