This is insufficient intake masked as protocol adherence
For patients following best practices for medical weight loss injections, prioritizing protein from the first week of treatment prevents the deficit that accelerates lean mass breakdown later
Betsy Greenleaf teaches in Empire's weight-loss curriculum, is that these are different tools for different patients , not a ranked head-to-head
Step 3: Identify your likely maintenance dose Based on your goals and body weight: Moderate weight loss, lighter body weight: 4 to 8 mg Moderate weight loss, heavier body weight: 8 mg Aggressive weight loss, any body weight: 8 to 12 mg Metabolic health focus: 4 to 8 mg Maximum fat loss with muscle preservation: 4 to 8 mg with high protein intake Step 4: Establish your monitoring protocol At minimum, track weekly body weight (same time, same conditions), side effect type and severity, daily caloric and protein intake, hydration status, and energy levels
You are still eating less than before treatment, which means ongoing electrolyte vigilance is necessary