When to Adjust Your GLP-1 Dose

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Should You Go Up or Down a Dose?
Here’s the Science Behind It

You’re losing weight… and suddenly the scale stops. Panic hits: “Should I go up a dose? Cut back? Cycle it?” I see this all the time—people treating GLP-1 meds like an Ozempic challenge. The truth is, these drugs are powerful, not magical. The dose isn’t everything—consistency is. In this video, I explain when it actually makes sense to increase, when to hold steady or go down, and why plateaus don’t mean your medication stopped working.

I’ll share what metabolic adaptation really is, why your body’s not broken, and how pushing too high can backfire with side effects and burnout. You’ll also learn why cycling doesn’t “reset” anything and what actually helps when weight loss stalls.

If you’ve hit a plateau or feel stuck with your dose, this is for you. It’s not about the highest dose—it’s about staying balanced and consistent.

Thanks for watching and always remember: small tweaks lead to massive peaks!

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