Losing the Weight Loss Meds

Innovative weight loss medications are transforming how doctors treat obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, and more—but while these drugs can help you lose weight, the hardest part is keeping the weight off when you stop taking them. That’s why, when you’re shifting away from GLP-1 meds, you need a game plan. Research shows that most people on weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound quickly regain their weight when they stop taking medication. Whether you end treatment due to not feeling great, undesirable side effects, loss of insurance coverage, or you just want to keep your weight off without medication, without a plan in place when your body’s natural hunger returns, you risk regaining it all. Leading weight loss maintenance researchers Holly Wyatt, MD, and James Hill, PhD, share key strategies for using food, movement, and mindset to replace the medication and support long-term weight loss maintenance