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Thomas Rutledge, a professor of psychiatry at UC San Diego, compares it to living for years with a fire alarm that never stops, only to experience a few months of silence

[Google Scholar] 42.Glaesner W, Vick AM, Millican R, et al

Keep in mind that GLP-1 RAs affect the brain, reducing cravings

The science: Muscle tissue is metabolically activeit generates heat even at rest Studies show that without adequate protein intake and resistance training, up to 25% of weight lost can be lean muscle mass Muscle has a higher metabolic rate than fat tissue (~13 kcal/kg/day for muscle vs ~4.5 kcal/kg/day for fat) Why you feel cold: Less muscle = less heat production

Trials are currently ~1 to 4.5 years in duration

Weight loss with GLP-1s is gradual and steady, allowing your body to adjust to the changes
