GLP-1 treatments can produce impressive weight loss results. But a question often comes up: what happens after stopping treatment? Studies show that a significant portion of lost weight can be regained. This is not inevitable, it is a signal: treatment alone is not enough. Learning new habits is the key.
Why does weight come back?
It is not a treatment failure. GLP-1 works by pharmacologically reducing appetite. When you stop, appetite returns to its natural level. If in the meantime you have not learned to manage portions, choose the right foods, and exercise regularly, the body returns to old habits.
This is exactly why support during and after treatment is fundamental. It is not about opposing approaches, but combining them intelligently.
True success is not losing weight, it is never gaining it back. And that can be learned.
The 4 pillars for lasting results
First pillar: progressive dietary rebalancing. No drastic diets, but a natural evolution towards healthier food choices. You learn to love foods that are good for you, without frustration or deprivation.
Second pillar: adapted physical activity. No need to become an athlete. Regular exercises, adapted to your level and schedule, are enough to maintain an active metabolism and preserve muscle mass.
Third pillar: managing emotional eating. Understanding why you eat beyond hunger, identifying triggers, and developing healthy alternatives. This is often the most transformative pillar.
Fourth pillar: follow-up and support. Having someone by your side to adjust, motivate and celebrate progress makes all the difference. A coach is not a luxury, it is an investment in your success.
Building your autonomy
The ultimate goal of nutri-sports coaching is that you no longer need a coach. That good habits have become natural, that you intuitively know what is good for your body, and that you have the confidence to maintain your results on your own.
At Perte de Poids Luxembourg, we support people on GLP-1 treatment as well as those who choose a 100% natural approach. In both cases, coaching gives you the tools for a transformation that lasts. Book your free discovery session to discuss it.
Assess your situation by calculating your BMI. Also read our analysis GLP-1 vs nutrition coaching, our article on Mounjaro in Luxembourg and why coaching delivers lasting results.
