William Yi, MD
OrderlyMeds Medical Expert
In this expert webinar, bariatric surgeon Dr. William Yi breaks down why weight loss plateaus are common and what you can do to push through them. Dr. Yi shares clear, practical advice covering medical, nutritional, and behavioral strategies to help you restart progress. If your results have stalled, this is a must-watch.
Featured highlights
Why Plateaus Happen
Dr. Yi explains that plateaus are expected on any weight loss journey, including with GLP-1s. They often occur around the 24-week mark and can be influenced by factors like BMI, dosage, and muscle mass loss.
The Importance of Protein and Muscle
One of the most critical takeaways: maintaining muscle through adequate protein (1.2 to 1.6 grams per kg of body weight) and resistance training is essential. Without it, metabolism slows and weight loss stalls.
Check Your Tracking
Many stalls come down to inaccurate tracking. Dr. Yi emphasizes careful logging of calories and cautions against over-relying on fitness trackers, which can misreport calorie burn.
Addressing Medical and Emotional Factors
Undiagnosed conditions like hypothyroidism or diabetes can interfere with progress. Emotional stress can also lead to unintentional overeating. Both should be addressed alongside lifestyle efforts.
What to Do When Lifestyle Changes Aren’t Enough
If you’ve already improved protein intake, added resistance training, and ruled out medical issues, a dosage adjustment or medication switch may be appropriate. This should be a last step after other strategies.
Plateau Q&A with Dr. Yi
Dr. Yi answers audience questions about when to increase dosage, switching to other GLP-1s, the role of creatine, tracking strategies, and whether bariatric surgery is appropriate for slow progress. He reinforces that consistent tracking and lifestyle adjustments are key to long-term success.
