The GLP-1 Lab · by GLP-1 SOS
Month 3
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Does a GLP-1 cause muscle loss?
Some. In body-scan studies about a quarter to two-fifths of the weight lost on a GLP-1 was lean mass. Protein and strength training protect muscle.
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GLP-1 and libido: lower or higher sex drive?
Both happen. Nausea, fatigue and eating little can lower desire early on; weight loss often lifts it later. The US labels do not list libido changes.
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How to break a plateau on a GLP-1
Confirm the plateau, work your levers (protein, strength, steps, no liquid calories), then ask your prescriber about the dose. Never stop or double up.
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Best protein sources and shakes on a GLP-1 when you can’t eat much
Pick protein that packs the most grams into the fewest bites: Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, eggs, fish, chicken, plus a low-fat shake sipped slowly.
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How long does nausea last after a GLP-1 injection?
GLP-1 nausea peaks 1 to 3 days after each shot, is strongest in the first weeks of a new dose and fades over months. How long each phase lasts.
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Why am I always cold on a GLP-1?
Feeling cold on a GLP-1 usually comes from eating less, losing insulating fat and a metabolism that dips during weight loss. What helps.
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What to do about hair loss on a GLP-1
Hair loss on a GLP-1 responds to supply and time: a daily protein floor, checked minerals, slower weight loss, gentle care and patience.
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Why does a GLP-1 make you tired?
A GLP-1 makes you tired mostly by cutting supply: fewer calories, less fluid, iron and B12 drifting down, and sleep broken by nausea.
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Why did my food noise come back on a GLP-1?
Food noise often returns when the weekly level dips, the body pushes back on weight loss, or sleep and protein slip. What to check first.
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Why does GLP-1 nausea come back months in?
Nausea that returns months into a GLP-1 usually means something changed: the dose, a missed shot, the plate or a backed-up colon.