The 1 mg dose is primarily about establishing tolerance, not producing dramatic results
What to Track for GLP-1 Progress What to Track Through a Plateau Weight trend across two to four weeks (not one weigh-in) Progress photos at the same time of day, same lighting Food consistency protein, fiber, water Side effects that may explain a hard week Dose timing and any recent step-ups Sleep, energy, and movement patterns Notes for your next clinician check-in When Another App May Be Better Choose a body-scan app like MeThreeSixty if your deciding factor is 3D scanning or body-measurement tracking

Here are signs your GLP-1 calorie target may be too low: Sign: Constant fatigue What it may suggest: Intake may be too low Sign: Dizziness when standing What it may suggest: Food, fluid, or electrolytes may be too low Sign: Weakness during normal tasks What it may suggest: Calories or protein may be too low Sign: Hair shedding after rapid loss What it may suggest: Protein, calories, or nutrient intake may need attention Sign: Losing more than expected each week What it may suggest: Intake may be too aggressive Sign: Constipation worsening What it may suggest: Low food volume, fluid, or fiber may be contributing Sign: You cannot hit protein at all What it may suggest: Your plan may need smaller protein anchors None of these signs automatically mean something dangerous is happening, but they are worth paying attention to
Weight loss can also occasionally trigger gout flares (as noted in NICE NG219), which may present as acute joint pain, particularly in a single joint