Basics
GLP-1 glossary: the words you'll hear, explained
The short version
- Short, plain-English definitions of the words people use around weight-loss injections.
A to Z
- Food noise: a common way of describing frequent, intrusive thoughts about food. Many people find GLP-1s quieten it, and that it returns after stopping. See appetite after stopping.
- GIP: another gut hormone. Tirzepatide acts on GIP as well as GLP-1.
- GLP-1: a gut hormone that signals fullness. See what are GLP-1 medicines.
- Lean mass: everything in your body that isn't fat, including muscle, water and organs. Some of the weight lost on GLP-1s is lean mass. See strength training.
- Maintenance: keeping your weight roughly steady after losing it. See how to keep weight off.
- Regain: weight coming back after stopping treatment. Common, and not a personal failing. See what happens when you stop.
- Steady zone: a small range just above your lowest weight. While your 7-day average sits inside it, you're holding steady. See weight after stopping.
- Titration: changing a dose step by step. Decisions about doses are always for your prescriber.
- 7-day average: your average weight across a week. It smooths out day-to-day water changes.
Common questions
What does food noise mean?
It's a common way of describing frequent, intrusive thoughts about food. Many people find GLP-1 medicines quieten it.
Sources
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