What the Trials Really Say About Stopping GLP-1s
And why your weight isn’t the only thing you should be watching
If you’ve read the headlines – or found yourself deep in a late-night Google spiral – you’ve seen it:
“Everyone regains weight after stopping GLP-1s.
”The hunger comes back immediately.”
“Maintenance is impossible.”
Let’s pause that noise.
Yes, the trials showed weight regain
⮞ But no, that doesn’t mean it’s inevitable for you.
What the research actually says
Major trials like STEP-1 (extension), STEP-4 (semaglutide), and SURMOUNT-3 & -4 (tirzepatide) did show weight regain when participants stopped their GLP-1 medication. In some cases, it was rapid and significant.
But here’s what those trials didn’t include:
- No physiological assessment of whether participants' bodies were ready to stop
- No structured tapering or transition plan
- No mindset support through the withdrawal phase
In STEP-1 (extension) and SURMOUNT-4, participants were simply taken off the drug with no further support at all. Others were given basic calorie-control strategies. You know - the ones which have been around for years and not helped you in the past.
That didn’t work for them, either.
So let’s ask the better question: Is it any wonder they struggled?
Because what we know now is this: Weight maintenance after a GLP-1 isn’t just about calories in vs. out.
It’s about biology, behaviour, and belief.
It’s about your body’s readiness.
Your scales can’t measure maintenance readiness
Many women assume that reaching their goal weight means they’re "done."
Box ticked. Maintenance begins. Life resumes – but with the constant fear of regaining.
But here’s the problem: Your body doesn’t care what your scales say.
It cares whether it’s in balance.
What science calls homeostasis.
If that balance hasn’t been restored yet?
- Hunger cues may still be dysregulated
- Food noise might still be loud
- Anxiety continues
Bottom line: you’re at your chosen goal weight – but not your body’s.
It’s not about willpower. It’s about biofeedback.
The women I work with aren’t lazy. They’re not undisciplined.
They’re driven, intelligent, and deeply invested in their results.
But even the most determined woman can’t override her hormones with sheer will.
That’s why I created a simple, evidence-based quiz that measures what your scale can’t:
⮞ Is your body actually ready to maintain without GLP-1 support?
⮞ Or is it still asking you to wait a little longer?
The quiz isn’t about diet history or motivation levels.
It isn't a test.
It’s grounded in the actual science of your metabolism.
Because readiness isn’t a vibe. It’s a signal.
The trials weren’t wrong. But they were incomplete.
Weight regain in the research is real. But it’s not the whole story.
Because success after a GLP-1 doesn’t start when you stop.
It starts when you ask:
- "What’s actually happening inside my body right now?"
- "Is it the right time to reduce or even stop my dose?"
- "What do I need to do to sustain my weight loss?"
The Rewrite™ begins right there.
Not with food rules. Not with fear.
But with the right question. The only question.
The quiz is coming.
The waitlist is open.
Because your body deserves more than guesswork.
Join the waitlist now
Client Words: “Everyone said I'd regain – but I was determined not to. That’s why I worked with Helen. I can't recommend her enough"
