How to maintain weight loss after stop taking semaglutide?

How much weight will I gain when I stop taking semaglutide?

It is natural and reasonable to worry about weight gain when you are striving to lose weight. A large-scale study found that people who stop taking semaglutide after regular use will experience an average weight loss rebound of two-thirds within a year.

If you want to stop taking semaglutide, please prioritize weight management and overall health, and listen to the advice of healthcare professionals.

How to maintain weight loss after stop taking semaglutide?

Developing long-term healthy habits is the secret to maintaining the effectiveness of weight loss and ensuring its sustainability, even after discontinuing medication.

Healthy eating habits: When you crave to eat again, remember that reducing calorie intake is still important for weight loss. If you consume more calories than you burn, your weight will rebound.

Reducing the amount of processed foods in your diet while increasing fiber rich whole foods can help lower your overall calorie intake.

Good exercise habits: Finding an activity we enjoy not only has amazing benefits for mental health, but also means we are more likely to persist in it for the long term.

In terms of exercise, the UK Chief Medical Officer's guidelines recommend that adults engage in 150 minutes of moderate activity and 75 minutes of vigorous activity per week.

Good sleep hygiene: Sleeping at least 8 hours per night can help with weight loss. Try to develop good sleep habits and give yourself the best opportunity to sleep well.

Establishing a consistent sleep schedule (going to bed and waking up at the same time every day) and developing a relaxed bedtime habit without looking at screens can help improve sleep quality.