Plateau
Plain-language patient-community terms — plateau, microdosing, switching.
Definition
Stalling weight loss after months of progress. Mechanisms include metabolic adaptation, behavior drift, and dose ceiling. Often resolves with re-titration, dietary review, or resistance training.
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