Doctor Wants to Lower My Zepbound Dose After Losing 120 lbs — But I Don’t Feel Ready for Maintenance
I’m looking for some advice from people who have been on Zepbound long term or gone through maintenance.
I’ve been on 7.5mg for about a year now and as of today I’m down 120 lbs. I’m currently 190 lbs at 6’3” and just turned 34.
The thing is, I still feel like I have more fat to lose. I’m very active both in the gym and at work. I work in asphalt/public works, so I’m moving constantly all day, and I train regularly on top of that.
At my last appointment my doctor wanted to move me into “maintenance mode” and reduce me back down to 5mg. According to BMI charts I’m technically in a healthy range now, but visually and physically I still feel like I have progress left to make.
One thing I’ve been very careful about is muscle loss. I track my body composition weekly with an advanced smart scale, and my muscle mass has actually been increasing while I continue losing fat.
I’m not trying to get unhealthy or chase unrealistic goals. I just genuinely don’t feel done yet, especially considering my frame and activity level.
Has anyone else had their doctor try to lower their dose before they personally felt ready? Did moving down affect your hunger, progress, or energy levels?