There is a deeper reason this matters for the long arc of weight management
Losing substantial muscle reduces your basal metabolic rate, meaning you need fewer calories to maintain your new weight
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Once side effects stabilize at the new dose (usually within two to four weeks), gradually reintroduce foods as tolerated
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