How to Handle Muscle Loss from GLP-1 Medications
One of the key reasons our patients choose Trevi over telehealth practices or online GLP-1 medication providers is our comprehensive approach to monitoring and optimizing your health during weight loss. A cornerstone of our practice is the body composition tests we perform at each weight loss visit. These tests go beyond the number on the scale—they reveal what's happening inside your body, such as changes in visceral fat and muscle mass.
Why Muscle Loss Matters
If you're losing muscle instead of fat, you're not truly "losing weight" in a healthy way. Let’s break it down:
Visceral Fat vs. Subcutaneous Fat: Visceral fat is the fat surrounding your internal organs, such as your heart, lungs, and liver. This type of fat significantly increases the risk of serious diseases like diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and autoimmune disorders.
The Dangers of Muscle Loss: Losing muscle without addressing visceral fat can leave you less healthy overall, even if the number on the scale decreases. In some cases, visceral fat may even increase when muscle mass decreases, undermining your long-term health and wellness.
Our Proactive Approach to Muscle Loss
At Trevi, we take muscle loss seriously. If we notice a decrease in your muscle mass during body composition testing, we aggressively address it to ensure your weight loss journey is effective and sustainable. Here’s how we tackle the problem:
Custom Exercise Plans: We provide exercise recommendations tailored to your needs. These plans often focus on strength training and resistance exercises, which are critical for maintaining or building muscle mass while losing fat.
Targeted Dietary Adjustments: Proper nutrition is key to preserving muscle. We guide you in optimizing protein intake and other dietary strategies to support muscle retention and fat loss.
Supplemental Medications: Depending on individual needs, we may introduce additional treatments, including:
Peptides: To stimulate muscle growth and recovery.
Hormones: If clinically indicated, to balance your body's metabolic processes and enhance muscle maintenance.
Why Choose Trevi?
Our personalized care ensures that your weight loss journey is about more than just shedding pounds—it's about improving your overall health and wellness. By focusing on body composition and addressing muscle loss, we help you achieve a healthier and more sustainable transformation.
If you're ready to take a smarter, science-backed approach to weight loss, contact us today to learn how we can support your journey to a healthier you.
