7 Signs Ozempic Is Working Too Well According to Doctor Who Lost 20 Pounds
Are you on Ozempic but can't seem to lose weight? It might be slowing down your metabolism, says an expert. Aliza Olive, MD, is a macronutrient expert and Cleveland Clinic doctor who dropped 20 pounds in 3 months on semaglutide. She is also the co-founder of MedFree Maintenance, helping others lose weight and achieve their body goals. In a new video, she discusses a very important thing to look out for. "Ozempic gals, red flags that your GLP-1 is slowing down your metabolism. 7 things you need to look out for. 3 is the worst," she writes, revealing "GLP-1 Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make!!"
If Your Metabolism Goes Down You Might Plateau
"If your metabolism goes down, it's going to cause stubborn plateaus and make it even harder to keep the weight off when you decrease or stop Semaglutide or tirzepazide," she writes in her post. Wish you could stop GLP1 meds like Ozempic, Zepbound, or Mounjaro but keep the results? Tapering off Semaglutide or Tirzepatide soon and fear becoming just another weight regain statistic?"
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If You Don't Eat Enough It Can Cause Muscle Loss
"If you don't eat ENOUGH while On Ozempic, it can cause muscle loss, decreased calorie burn at rest, and decreased metabolism. Here are 7 Red Flags 🚩 that Your GLP-1 is slowing down your metabolism!" she adds.
7 Signs Ozempic Is Slowing Your Metabolism
Here are the following red flags, per Aliza:
- If you are losing hair.
- If your energy low
- If you're not hungry at all in the mornings.
- If you are more moody than normal
- If your sex drive is decreased
- If your sleep is off.
- If You feel like you are weak and losing strength.
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Your Body Is Slowing Down
"These are signals that tell you that your body isn't thriving. When our metabolism slows down, we experience that with a decrease in movement. (You might not even notice it… thinks like less fidgeting, less talking with your hands, etc) Your body is actually slowing down on purpose so you use less calories each day," she explains.
Here's What to Do About It
What should you do about it? "Make sure you are eating enough and not completely skipping meals while on Ozempic. It's going to be hard to get enough protein if you aren't having enough meals," she says.
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Here's How Much You Should Eat
"How much should you eat? That's pretty individual. VERY Generally, I recommend using a TDEE calculator to calculate your maintenance calories. Then subtract about 500 calories. So if your maintenance is 1800 calories each day, aim for about 1300 calories," she says.
Bottom Line: Don't Undereat!
"Going lower is not better! Feeling zero hunger, cravings, or food noise is NOT the goal. 🤯Yes, I said it!! The goal, especially if you plan to wean off medication is to dull these so you can build habits and emotional outlets to be able to maintain!" she concludes. And if you enjoyed this article, don't miss 20 Incredible Ozempic Success Stories of All Time.
