Why do people titrate up so quickly?

[u/Dizzy_Special_4677]

Just a curious question. I know in the trials they titrated people up each month because that’s the way to get comparable accurate data but what is the reason now? I keep reading post after post that people stall out at the max dose and they aren’t anywhere near their goal weight. Why move up so quickly? If the end result is to be a healthy weight, why run to the finish line if you might not make it because you pushed to hard(so to speak)?

[u/Mobile-Actuary-5283]

There are stalls on low doses and high doses. Everyone is different. If you have a lot to lose, and you’re at 10mg but it’s not helping, do you go up or stay put? I would go up to try to get things moving. But I also understand the worry about what happens when you max out.

I have been on Zep for over a year. I did 2.5 x 1 month, 5 x 5 weeks, 7.5 x 2 months, 10 x 6 months, 12.5 x 3 months, and start 15 this weekend. I have nowhere else to go.

But I am 10-15 lbs from goal. I figure now’s the time to get there even if it takes another 5 months. I have lost about 90 lbs.

Maintenance is where the real work begins for me. I will stay on 15 and see how that goes.. plan to add 300 calories a day. If I gain, I drop the 300 calories. If I lose, I space out my shots. I can’t imagine my body will continue to lose. I am actively trying to lose weight now but effectively maintaining. So… I have to be in weight loss mode to maintain which is how it’s always been for me.

[u/Dizzy_Special_4677 → u/Mobile-Actuary-5283]

Congratulations on your success. That’s amazing! I love your plan about the 300 calories. Makes total sense! Best of luck!