This GLP-1 mistake can make you gain weight 4 times faster than stopping diet and exercise
AOL.com • • health
Key Points:
- GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Zepbound, Mounjaro) are popular for significant weight loss, averaging nearly 10% body weight lost over a year, but stopping the medication often leads to rapid weight regain.
- A BMJ study reviewing 37 studies found participants regained almost all the weight lost—about 22 pounds—within a year of stopping these drugs, with a predicted return to starting weight within 18 months.
- Blood pressure and cholesterol levels also reverted to pre-treatment levels after discontinuing the medication for nearly 18 months.
- Weight loss through diet and exercise alone results in less weight loss but slower weight regain
