Weight-loss injections work, but not all the weight you lose is fat. Funny how that never makes the advert.
How much is muscle?
In the main trials, roughly a quarter to two-fifths of the weight lost was lean mass, which includes muscle.1,2
Why it matters
Less muscle means less strength and a softer shape. It can also make the weight harder to keep off.
How to keep it
- Strength train 2–3 times a week, gradually getting heavier.3
- Protein first at every meal. Appetite drops, so it's easy to under-eat it.
- Stay active, sleep well, stay hydrated.
- Keep your doctor or prescriber in the loop. They manage the medication; I manage the training.
Do this and more of what you lose is fat, and you come out of it stronger.
Protect your muscle.
One-to-one at Fitness First on the Strand, Covent Garden.