Cleveland Clinic explains that muscle tissue is metabolically active, meaning it requires more energy to maintain than fat tissue. When muscle mass decreases, resting energy expenditure may also decrease. Harvard Health Publishing explains that muscle tissue influences resting metabolic rate, meaning it affects how many calories your body uses at rest. Mayo Clinic explains that strength training helps maintain and build muscle, improve balance, and support everyday physical tasks. The American Cancer Society notes that strength training supports daily function, mobility, and overall physical health. The takeaway is simple: pair weight loss with resistance training so your body keeps getting a clear signal to use and maintain muscle
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Saxenda works by: Slowing gastric emptying , which helps you feel fuller for longer after meals Acting on appetite centres in the brain to reduce hunger and food cravings Improving insulin secretion in response to elevated blood glucose levels Reducing glucagon secretion , which helps regulate blood sugar Saxenda is administered as a once-daily subcutaneous injection, typically starting at a low dose (0.6 mg) and gradually increasing over five weeks to the maintenance dose of 3.0 mg daily
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Many individuals may experience the most significant weight loss in the first few months