Dosing, side effects, and suitability must be monitored by a doctor
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and a planned pregnancy within two months are also contraindications
Returns to 3 larger meals Stops tracking protein Weight loss slows significantly Higher muscle loss percentage More weight regain if stopping medication Continues 5-6 small meals Maintains 90+ grams protein Consistent weight loss to plateau Better muscle preservation Healthier habits established for maintenance Think of it this way: the eating protocol that works on Retatrutide is actually just a healthy eating pattern that happens to be essential during treatment but beneficial afterward too
GLP-1 medications are priced separately: Wegovy starts at $150/month and Zepbound starts at $275/month, up to 75% less than retail pharmacy prices
For patients who prefer not to self-administer, injections can also be done in-office
Gradual dose titration of GLP-1 medications, as recommended by prescribing guidelines, helps minimise gastrointestinal side effects and may help your body adjust to metabolic changes more gradually