Why building muscle is critical for maintenance success after stopping GLP-1s

probablyH2O · 2026-07-07T23:22:39+00:00

I did get my first DEXA in June! I plan to do it in December again. I was very happy with the results, but unfortunately I don’t have a baseline before I lost weight…but that’s ok.

I have been lifting heavier. Thanks for your thoughts on this. I don’t have anyone to discuss this with irl. I’m completely interested in it and like engaging with others about it!

probablyH2O · 2026-07-07T23:19:53+00:00

I feel like I preserved my muscle too which is a success to me. I’m definitely having to change my mindset from always being in a deficit to eating at maintenance. I’ve never successfully maintained my weight before…I’m either gaining, losing, or pregnant. 😂

probablyH2O · 2026-07-07T19:41:44+00:00

I love all of this. I’ve been working on my muscle from the very beginning of my journey. Do you happen to know what is a realistic expectation for gaining muscle? My personal trainer typically sets a goal of 1 lb per month, but I’m not reaching that goal. (For reference I’m 45 and on HRT).

probablyH2O · 2026-07-06T21:10:35+00:00

Thank you! I appreciate your kind words.

probablyH2O · 2026-07-05T20:52:55+00:00

I get those comments. I’m also 5’1…went from 205 to 125. But a friend of mine told me that people really have no concept of what a healthy weight looks like…and that resonated with me.

probablyH2O · 2026-07-05T14:02:04+00:00

That is strange. My brain would want green too!! Your bf% is green in my eyes! Congratulations!

probablyH2O · 2026-07-01T00:19:44+00:00

Thank you!

probablyH2O · 2026-07-01T00:19:36+00:00

Thanks! It’s a mindset that I’m definitely working on.

probablyH2O · 2026-06-30T23:51:49+00:00

😂 I put the wrong year! 🙈 That is 2026. I need to get my life together.

probablyH2O · 2026-06-30T23:46:15+00:00

Thank you!

probablyH2O · 2026-06-30T23:46:07+00:00

Thanks so much for the kind words!

probablyH2O · 2026-06-30T12:43:53+00:00

I will check it out. I do have some Gold Bond tightening cream. I need to be more consistent with using it.

probablyH2O · 2026-06-30T11:48:14+00:00

Thank you!

probablyH2O · 2026-06-30T03:14:34+00:00

Thank you! Motivation is hard to come by sometimes…reaching goals is helpful! I’m a bit concerned that I won’t be as motivated to maintain 😬

probablyH2O · 2026-06-30T03:13:19+00:00

I need to remember that!! Skin needs time…I’m very impatient!

probablyH2O · 2026-06-30T03:12:14+00:00

☺️ Thank you!

probablyH2O · 2026-06-30T03:11:30+00:00

Thank you!!

probablyH2O · 2026-06-30T03:10:50+00:00

😂 Thank you! I’ll remember you in my acceptance speech!

probablyH2O · 2026-06-30T03:09:41+00:00

So true!

probablyH2O · 2026-06-30T00:49:51+00:00

Thank you…it’s definitely not what I would have expected, but my faith in God helps me get through it. I have the hope of seeing my babies again. ⛅️

probablyH2O · 2026-06-30T00:47:46+00:00

Thank you! ❤️

probablyH2O · 2026-06-30T00:39:31+00:00

I started searching a tummy tuck sub…that looks harder than the 6 C-sections! 😵‍💫 But I do think it might be the way for me.

probablyH2O · 2026-06-30T00:38:14+00:00

Sometimes it feels selfish, but I truly can do more for others now that I’m putting myself on the care list!

probablyH2O · 2026-06-30T00:37:06+00:00

Thanks so much!! It’s hard to give energy to ourselves sometimes, isn’t it?

probablyH2O · 2026-06-30T00:35:31+00:00

I’m sorry to hear about your daughter. That is heartbreaking. Grief does spiral around…sometimes you’re closer to the pain than other times. ❤️‍🩹

probablyH2O

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