You can't judge a book by its cover, but I know an out-of-shape fat bastard when I see one
Latin America GLP-1 Agonists Weight Loss Drugs Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million) 7.5.2
Machado AP, Ratliff H, Abdelwahab A, Vohra MH, Kuang A, Shatila M et al (2023) The safety of immunosuppressants used in the treatment of immune-related adverse events due to immune checkpoint inhibitors: a systematic review
This is why anyone considering, using or prescribing GLP-1 medication should pair it with: Progressive resistance training (Jensen 2024) High-quality protein at each meal (Phillips & Paddon-Jones 2023) Lower-glycaemic, minimally processed foods (Ludwig & Ebbeling 2022) Adequate sleep and stress management (Walker 2020) These behaviours protect muscle, bone, metabolic rate and long-term health things the medication cannot do on its own
Benefits of early pharmacologic augmentation Early introduction of anti-obesity medications (AOMs) for GLP-1 agonist non-responders offers several advantages: Enhanced weight reduction : Incorporating phentermine just one month after beginning behavioral therapy more than doubled weight loss compared to placebo (5.9% vs