Wits & Weights | Fat Loss, Nutrition, & Strength Training for Lifters

How to Avoid Losing Muscle, Especially On Ozempic and Weight Loss Drugs (Sensor Damping) | Ep 219


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Weight loss drugs like Ozempic can be incredibly effective, but they risk muscle loss due to appetite suppression, which leads to a much larger calorie deficit.

And even if you're NOT on GLP-1 drugs, your hunger signals can still be misleading at times, especially when they are psychological and not always physical.

You'll learn about the engineering concept of Sensor Damping to understand why relying solely on hunger cues can sabotage your muscle-building efforts, whether you're on medication or not. 

Learn how to create redundant feedback systems to maintain muscle mass during weight loss, and discover how this approach can be applied to achieve any goal in life. Find out why becoming your own "system controller" is key to long-term success in fitness and beyond. 

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Main Takeaways: 

  • Sensor Damping explains why we can't always trust our hunger cues, especially during weight loss
  • Ozempic and weight loss drugs amplify this dampening effect (they reduce appetite significantly)
  • Creating intentional redundancy in feedback mechanisms is crucial for maintaining muscle mass
  • Becoming your own "system controller" leads to more consistent progress and better decision-making.

 

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