Plateau
Words you meet in patient communities rather than on a label. Plateau, microdosing, switching.
Definition
Weight loss stalling after months of progress — metabolic adaptation, habits drifting back, or simply reaching the dose ceiling. Often moves again with re-titration, a dietary review or resistance training. ⚠ It is also the moment sellers pitch an upgrade tier, so it is worth knowing the stall is expected rather than a product failure.
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