11/06/2025
💉 Thinking about increasing your GLP-1 dose? Here’s what most people don’t realize.
Increasing your dose doesn’t always mean more weight loss.
These medications (like GLP-1 receptor agonists) work by reducing appetite and slowing digestion — which helps most people eat less and lose weight.
But after the first few months, your body adapts. Appetite, metabolism, and energy use all shift. Sometimes, bumping the dose higher gives little extra benefit — and can even work against you.
Here’s why ⤵️
⚖️ Everyone responds differently — age, hormones, genetics, and body composition all matter.
🧠 Your brain and metabolism “reset” over time, creating a plateau even on higher doses.
🍽️ Too much appetite suppression can lead to under-eating (