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I lost over 31 pounds using my GLP-1 and I was really excited about that weight loss. Related Stories The Olympic gold medalist says that since her weight loss she feels better than ever
Commonly described short-term effects include water retention , tingling or numbness in the extremities, transient headaches , lightheadedness, flushing at injection sites, and increased hunger (more pronounced with less selective GHRPs than with ipamorelin)
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These medications work by: Slowing gastric emptying Increasing feelings of fullness Reducing hunger and food cravings Influencing reward pathways involved in eating behavior Because appetite, reward, and impulse control are closely tied to mental health, GLP-1s may affect emotional and psychological functioning in ways that go beyond weight loss alone