{"id":29608,"date":"2026-05-21T10:03:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T17:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/ozempic-weight-loss-results-how-much-weight-can-you-lose-with-ozempic-copy"},"modified":"2026-05-26T04:38:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T11:38:21","slug":"taking-ozempic-to-lose-belly-fat-heres-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/taking-ozempic-to-lose-belly-fat-heres-what-you-need-to-know","title":{"rendered":"Taking Ozempic to lose belly fat: what to expect in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ozempic reduces belly fat as part of total body fat loss, not through spot reduction. Clinical trials show semaglutide can cut visceral (belly) fat by up to 27.4% over 68 weeks at higher doses. The drug works by curbing appetite, slowing digestion, and lowering total calorie intake. Belly fat starts to decrease in the first 4\u20138 weeks, with visible changes around the midsection by month 3. This guide explains how Ozempic affects belly fat, what results you can expect, and how to get the best outcome safely.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"key-takeaways\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ozempic reduces belly fat as part of overall body fat loss, not by targeting the stomach area.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visceral (deep belly) fat dropped 27.4% in the STEP 1 body composition substudy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ozempic users lose 6\u201311 lbs over 30 weeks on standard 0.5\u20131.0 mg doses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waist circumference falls by 5\u201310 cm after 1 year on higher doses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ozempic is FDA-approved only for type 2 diabetes \u2014 weight loss is off-label.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wegovy is the FDA-approved version of semaglutide for weight loss.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pair Ozempic with a high-protein diet and resistance training for the best belly fat results.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-ozempic-and-how-does-it-work\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is Ozempic and how does it work?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ozempic is the brand name for semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist made by Novo Nordisk. The FDA approved it in 2017 for type 2 diabetes. The same active drug, at a higher dose, is sold as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/wegovy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wegovy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for chronic weight management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ozempic mimics the natural glucagon-like peptide-1 hormone. It works in three ways: it tells the brain you feel full, slows stomach emptying so food stays longer, and improves insulin response after meals. The combined effect cuts daily calorie intake by 30\u201340% for most users. Lower calories drive overall fat loss, including in the belly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"does-ozempic-specifically-target-belly-fat\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does Ozempic specifically target belly fat?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. Ozempic does not target belly fat through spot reduction. No medication or exercise can selectively burn fat from one body area. What Ozempic does is lower total body fat, and belly fat often drops proportionally faster than other areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visceral fat \u2014 the deep belly fat around your organs \u2014 is metabolically active. It releases inflammatory signals and responds to calorie deficits faster than subcutaneous fat (the layer just under the skin). When your body switches to using stored fat for energy, visceral fat is often the first to shrink.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinical trials confirm this preferential drop. The STEP 1 body composition substudy showed semaglutide 2.4 mg reduced visceral fat by 27.4% over 68 weeks. The drop was proportionally larger than the total body weight loss \u2014 strong evidence that GLP-1 drugs do shrink belly fat more aggressively than other fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"visceral-fat-vs-subcutaneous-belly-fat\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visceral fat vs subcutaneous belly fat<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Belly fat comes in two layers, and they behave differently on Ozempic.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Visceral fat: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deep belly fat surrounding the liver, intestines, and other organs. Linked to type 2 diabetes, heart disease, fatty liver, and stroke. This is what Ozempic reduces most.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Subcutaneous fat: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pinchable fat layer just under the skin. Less dangerous metabolically. It also shrinks on Ozempic, but more slowly than visceral fat.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a large waist measurement but otherwise low body fat, you likely carry more visceral fat. Men with a waist over 40 inches (102 cm) and women over 35 inches (88 cm) usually have high visceral fat. Ozempic results in this group are often dramatic in the first 6 months.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-quickly-does-ozempic-reduce-belly-fat\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How quickly does Ozempic reduce belly fat?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Belly fat starts shrinking within the first 4 weeks of Ozempic treatment. Visible changes around the waist usually appear at 8\u201312 weeks. The biggest visceral fat drops happen between months 3 and 12. The table below shows the typical timeline.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><b>Time on Ozempic<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Typical body weight loss<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>What you may notice<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weeks 1\u20134<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\u20132% (2\u20135 lbs)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less appetite; subtle waist change<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weeks 5\u20138<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2\u20134% (4\u201310 lbs)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clothes fit looser around the waist<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weeks 9\u201312<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4\u20137% (10\u201316 lbs)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visible midsection slimming<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3\u20136 months<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7\u201310% (15\u201325 lbs)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waist size drops noticeably<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6\u201312 months<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10\u201315% (25\u201340 lbs)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Significant visceral fat reduction<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Results vary by dose, starting weight, and lifestyle. Higher Ozempic doses (1.0\u20132.0 mg) produce faster belly fat loss than starting doses (0.25\u20130.5 mg). The dose escalates every 4 weeks during the first months of treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"ozempic-vs-wegovy-which-is-better-for-belly-fat\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ozempic vs Wegovy: which is better for belly fat?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wegovy is more effective for belly fat reduction because it uses a higher dose of the same drug. Ozempic tops out at 2.0 mg weekly. Wegovy maintains 2.4 mg or 7.2 mg (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/what-is-wegovy-hd-a-complete-2026-guide-to-the-new-7-2-mg-semaglutide-injection\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wegovy HD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) weekly. Higher doses produce more total weight loss and more visceral fat reduction.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><b>Feature<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Ozempic<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Wegovy<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA-approved for<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic weight management<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maximum dose<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.0 mg weekly<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.4 mg or 7.2 mg weekly<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average weight loss<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6\u201311 lbs over 30 weeks<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14.9% over 68 weeks (STEP 1)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visceral fat reduction<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate (lower doses)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27.4% in body composition substudy<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Belly fat priority<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Off-label use for weight loss<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specifically approved for weight loss<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your main goal is belly fat loss, Wegovy is the medically appropriate choice for most people. Ozempic is approved only for type 2 diabetes. Many providers prescribe it off-label for weight loss when Wegovy is unavailable or unaffordable, but the FDA-approved path is Wegovy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-take-ozempic-for-belly-fat-loss\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to take Ozempic for belly fat loss<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ozempic comes in a prefilled pen and is injected once weekly. The dose increases over 16 weeks to minimize side effects. Always inject on the same day each week, with or without food.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standard Ozempic dose schedule for weight loss:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weeks 1\u20134: 0.25 mg weekly (starter dose, builds tolerance)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weeks 5\u20138: 0.5 mg weekly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weeks 9\u201312: 1.0 mg weekly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weeks 13+: 1.7 mg or 2.0 mg weekly (maintenance)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inject into the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. Rotate injection sites each week. See our guide on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/semaglutide-dosing-guidelines\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">semaglutide dosing schedule<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for more detail on titration.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-maximize-belly-fat-loss-on-ozempic\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to maximize belly fat loss on Ozempic<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ozempic works best when paired with the right diet and exercise. Five habits drive the biggest belly fat results.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Eat 1.2\u20131.6 g of protein per kg of body weight. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein protects muscle while you lose fat \u2014 critical for preventing the \u201cOzempic face\u201d and skinny-fat look.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Add resistance training. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two to three sessions per week of strength work preserve lean muscle and boost long-term metabolism.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Limit refined sugar and alcohol. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both store directly as visceral fat and counteract Ozempic\u2019s mechanism.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Get 7\u20139 hours of sleep. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor sleep raises cortisol, which drives belly fat accumulation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stay hydrated. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drink at least 64 oz of water daily. Dehydration mimics hunger and slows fat loss.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/what-to-eat-on-wegovy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GLP-1 diet guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for specific meal ideas and foods to avoid during treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"side-effects-to-know\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Side effects to know<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ozempic has the same side effect profile across all weight-loss uses. Most reactions are mild and ease within 1\u20132 weeks of each dose increase.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stomach pain, bloating, gas, heartburn.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decreased appetite, mild fatigue.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Injection site reactions (redness, soreness).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serious but rare risks include pancreatitis, gallbladder problems, and thyroid C-cell tumors (in animal studies). People with a family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN 2 syndrome should not take Ozempic. See the full <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessdata.fda.gov\/drugsatfda_docs\/label\/2024\/209637s022lbl.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA Ozempic label<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the complete safety profile.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"who-should-consider-ozempic-for-belly-fat\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who should consider Ozempic for belly fat?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ozempic is officially approved for adults with type 2 diabetes. For belly fat loss alone, talk to your provider about whether Ozempic (off-label) or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/wegovy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wegovy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (on-label) is the right fit. Most providers prefer Wegovy when the goal is weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ozempic may be a good fit if you:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have type 2 diabetes and obesity together.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a BMI of 30+ with metabolic syndrome.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a large waistline (men 40+ inches, women 35+ inches).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want sustainable, long-term weight management.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ozempic is not for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with a history of medullary thyroid cancer or MEN 2 syndrome.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnant or breastfeeding women.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adults under 18 (not FDA-approved in minors).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who want quick, short-term weight loss only.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"conclusion\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ozempic reduces belly fat as a side effect of overall weight loss, with visceral fat shrinking faster than subcutaneous fat. The STEP 1 trial showed a 27.4% drop in visceral fat over 68 weeks on the higher-dose version. Expect visible waist changes by month 3 and significant belly fat reduction by month 6.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your main goal is belly fat loss, ask your provider about Wegovy \u2014 the FDA-approved version of semaglutide for weight management. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/md.getheally.com\/f\/vshop-book_appt?visit_type_first=true&amp;visit_type_ids=3070\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book a free consultation with Heally<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to discuss the right <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/semaglutide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">semaglutide treatment plan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your situation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faq\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQ<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"does-ozempic-help-with-belly-fat\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does Ozempic help with belly fat?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Ozempic reduces belly fat as part of total body fat loss. Visceral (deep belly) fat often shrinks faster than other fat. Clinical studies show up to 27.4% visceral fat reduction over 68 weeks on the higher semaglutide dose.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"how-long-until-i-see-belly-fat-loss-on-ozempic\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long until I see belly fat loss on Ozempic?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most users notice clothes fitting looser by week 4. Visible waist changes appear at 8\u201312 weeks. Significant belly fat loss usually takes 3\u20136 months. The biggest visceral fat changes occur between months 3 and 12.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"how-much-weight-will-i-lose-on-ozempic\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much weight will I lose on Ozempic?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ozempic users lose an average of 6\u201311 lbs over 30 weeks on standard doses (0.5\u20131.0 mg). At higher doses (1.7\u20132.0 mg), some patients lose 10\u201315% of body weight over a year. Wegovy at 2.4 mg averages 14.9% over 68 weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"does-ozempic-target-visceral-fat-specifically\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does Ozempic target visceral fat specifically?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ozempic does not directly target visceral fat. But visceral fat tends to shrink faster than subcutaneous fat during weight loss. This makes Ozempic effective at reducing the dangerous deep belly fat tied to heart disease and diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"can-i-take-ozempic-just-for-belly-fat\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can I take Ozempic just for belly fat?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ozempic is FDA-approved only for type 2 diabetes. Using it just for belly fat is off-label. Most providers prefer Wegovy (FDA-approved for weight loss) when the goal is fat loss alone. Both contain the same active drug.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"is-ozempic-the-same-as-wegovy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is Ozempic the same as Wegovy?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both contain semaglutide. Ozempic is approved for type 2 diabetes and tops out at 2.0 mg per week. Wegovy is approved for weight loss and goes up to 2.4 mg (or 7.2 mg with Wegovy HD). Wegovy produces more belly fat loss because of the higher dose.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"will-belly-fat-come-back-if-i-stop-ozempic\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will belly fat come back if I stop Ozempic?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, partially. Studies show patients regain about two-thirds of lost weight within one year of stopping semaglutide. To keep belly fat off, most people need long-term treatment plus continued diet and exercise.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"what-is-the-best-diet-for-losing-belly-fat-on-ozempic\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the best diet for losing belly fat on Ozempic?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A high-protein, fiber-rich diet works best. Aim for 1.2\u20131.6 g of protein per kg of body weight. Limit refined sugar, alcohol, and ultra-processed foods. Eat small, slow meals every 3\u20134 hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"sources\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sources<\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NEJM \u2014 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nejm.org\/doi\/full\/10.1056\/NEJMoa2032183\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">STEP 1 trial: once-weekly semaglutide in adults with overweight or obesity<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ScienceDirect \u2014 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S1871403X25000407\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">STEP 6 post hoc analysis: semaglutide and visceral fat reduction<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA \u2014 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessdata.fda.gov\/drugsatfda_docs\/label\/2024\/209637s022lbl.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ozempic (semaglutide) prescribing information<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA \u2014 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessdata.fda.gov\/drugsatfda_docs\/label\/2025\/215256s024lbl.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wegovy (semaglutide) prescribing information<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NCBI \u2014 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC10038100\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein intake and muscle preservation during weight loss<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Heart Association \u2014 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/healthy-living\/healthy-eating\/losing-weight\/abdominal-obesity-and-your-health\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal obesity and cardiovascular risk<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"medical-disclaimer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical disclaimer<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical advice. 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