Losing muscle mass concerns
Hey, I've been considering starting a GLP-1 for a while since I have PCOS and my BMI is just within range of criteria, but with all the rapid weight loss success stories I hear, I guess I have some concerns/questions. Mostly it's about muscle retention, for context I weight lift 4 times a week, and I realise it's inevitable to lose muscle whilst also losing body fat, but I'd rather mitigate that as much as possible, and I'm actually in no hurry to lose weight even though I understand the gratification of it happening quickly. Would a smarter approach to retain as much muscle mass as possible be doing a lower dose of mounjaro? Any other women here really active and/or do weightlifting and have retained their muscle weight? Or has the jag had a negative impact on your physical activities or energy levels?
I don't want to be thinner but weaker, if that makes sense.
Posted Aug 8, 2025, 4:58 PM UTC