Participants who had lost 15-20% of body weight regained approximately 50% within 6 months without medication support
This includes reviewing all prescription drugs, over-the-counter supplements, herbal products, and dietary compounds to identify potential conflicts and allow preventive dose adjustments
Examples include squats, push-ups, pull-ups, lunges, lifting free weights, and using resistance bands
Focus on nutrient-dense whole foods, eat smaller frequent meals to manage gastric emptying effects, maintain at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity weekly, keep a food diary to identify patterns, and ensure adequate hydration to manage common side effects like constipation
Patients who experience nausea should eat bland, low-fat foods, like crackers, toast and rice
Meals provide satisfaction without producing the cravings and preoccupation that make weight maintenance so difficult after traditional diets