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This is because when people lose weight, the bodys natural inclination is to return to its previous weight a phenomenon called metabolic adaptation

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For context, GLP-1s are only FDA-approved for people whose BMI is at least 30, or for people with a BMI of 27 and who have a weight-related health condition

That is why high-protein meals should remain a priority throughout any fat loss phase, especially when appetite is lower than usual

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