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#Phentermine #WeightLoss #ObesityMedicine #GLP1 #weightlosstips 

The #1 mistake I see patients make on phentermine isn't a dosing error — it's that they stop eating. In this video, Dr. Mohammed Paika (board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, 20 years as a hospitalist) breaks down exactly why appetite suppression gets confused with starvation, the real physiology of what happens to your metabolism and muscle when you under-eat on phentermine, a patient case from the hospital floor you won't forget, and the protein-first framework to actually keep the weight off long-term.

You'll learn:
– What phentermine actually does in your body (and why it's still the most-prescribed weight-loss medication in the U.S.)
– The 3-stage physiology of "starvation mode" — and the real data behind it
– A protein-first meal-timing framework you can start today
– Why resistance training is non-negotiable for protecting your metabolism
– Why phentermine isn't your only option — and how to know if it's the right one for you

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👨‍⚕️ ABOUT DR. MOHAMMED K. PAIKA
Board-Certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine
Certified Personal Trainer & Nutrition Coach
Helping people understand metabolism, hormones, and sustainable health through evidence-based medicine.

Timestamps
0:00 Intro — The Mistake Almost Everyone Makes on Phentermine
1:05 What Phentermine Actually Does In Your Body
3:17 The Real Mistake: Not Eating
4:21 Why It Feels Like Winning At First
5:24 The 3 Stages of Starvation Mode
9:28 Free Resource: The GLP-1 Diet Cookbook
10:20 The Patient I'll Never Forget
12:26 What To Eat Instead: The Protein-First Framework
15:44 Protect Your Muscle & Metabolism
17:56 Phentermine Isn't Your Only Option
19:27 Playing The Long Game
21:43 The Bottom Line + Free Resources

References
U.S. FDA, Phentermine Hydrochloride prescribing information (Initial Approval 1959)
Fothergill E, et al. Obesity. 2016;24(8):1612–1619
Lewis KH, et al. Obesity. 2019;27(4):591–602
Hunter GR, et al. Obesity. 2008;16(5):1045–1051
Mifflin MD, et al. Am J Clin Nutr. 1990;51(2):241–247
Wang Z, et al., organ metabolic rate research; Javed F, et al., body composition research
NBC Sports / Olympics.com / EssentiallySports — reporting on Michael Phelps's diet
Lewis KH, Gudzune KA, Ard JD. Current Obesity Reports. 2024;13(1):132–140

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