If you’re considering taking a GLP-1 or have recently started one, you’ve probably heard people talking about how much weight they lost. While losing weight may be the goal, it’s important to remember that not all weight loss is the same. That number on the scale only tells you the total of how much weight you’ve lost and not exactly how body composition (ratios of muscle vs fat) changed. That weight could come from body fat, water, muscle, or a combination of all three. While seeing the scale move can be encouraging, I wanna help you understand what’s changing is just as important as seeing the number itself.
More Than a Number
When most people think about muscle, they picture bodybuilders or athletes. In reality, muscle plays a much bigger role in everyday life than just looks. It helps you move comfortably, maintain your balance, stay truly independent as you age, and perform everyday tasks with greater ease. Think about the FEEL. It also contributes to the shape and firmness that many people hope to see as they lose weight. The goal may simply be losing weight but, the goal should be improving your overall health while preserving the things that help your body function at its best.
The Bigger Picture
This doesn’t mean you need to become obsessed with every detail or strive for perfection. You’ll just go mad and spiral into the opposite of where you wanna go. It simply means understanding that successful weight loss is about more than watching the scale drop. This is the first of many articles that I’ll discuss guidance through GLP-1 drugs, practical ways to support muscle, improve body composition, and build habits that last well beyond the medication itself. Understanding why muscle can sometimes be lost during weight loss is a great place to start, which is exactly what we’ll cover next.
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Written by:
Dan Aquino
BS, ASFA-CPT
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