Energy expenditure increase from GCG component — my results so far

Following this thread closely. Energy expenditure is something I'm actively working through.

carlos_SATX said:

I started my GLP-1 journey in October 2024 at 283 lbs with prediabetes and hypertension

Gonna push back on this one. Energy expenditure increase from is not that straightforward in my experience. I have been on this for 18 months and the reality is messier than the trials suggest.

Don't get me wrong — the medication works. But adherence is harder than people admit. We should be honest about that.

Want to share my personal experience related to Energy expenditure increase since I think it might help others in a similar situation.

I started my GLP-1 journey in March 2025 at 289 lbs with metabolic syndrome. My telehealth provider prescribed semaglutide 0.25mg to start.

Now, 12 months later: I am down 89 lbs, my labs have normalized, and my sleep apnea has improved dramatically. The Energy expenditure aspect specifically was something that made a big difference in my journey.

This forum was my go-to resource throughout.

Saving this for reference. Quality thread.

jennifer_SEA — that is really helpful context on Energy expenditure. Follow-up question: how long did you wait before increasing your dose?

I am in a similar situation (week 4) and trying to set realistic expectations.