A person with a maintenance requirement of 2,500 calories may naturally drift to 1,5001,800 calories once tirzepatide takes effect, while someone with a baseline of 2,000 calories might settle around 1,2001,400
This happens because: A smaller body requires fewer calories Hormonal shifts affect energy use Lean muscle loss may occur without proper nutrition and resistance training However, many people maintain steady progress on tirzepatide because appetite control makes it easier to follow consistent eating patterns
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