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'I've lost my butt': how rapid weight loss can leave you with less muscle and more fat
The Guardian UK
Thursday 04 June 2026, 10:19 UTC
By Neelam Tailor, Alex Healey, Ali Assaf, Joseph Pierce, Ryan Baxter
1 min read
Key Points
GLP-1 drugs such as Mounjaro are helping millions of people rapidly lose weight. But the changes happening inside the body go far beyond the number on the scale. Neelam Tailor investigates the growing debate around the possible risks of rapid weight loss from jabs and yo-yo dieting, which include loss of lean mass and consequences in older age.
GLP-1 drugs such as Mounjaro are helping millions of people rapidly lose weight. But the changes happening inside the body go far beyond the number on the scale.
Neelam Tailor investigates the growing debate around the possible risks of rapid weight loss from jabs and yo-yo dieting, which include loss of lean mass and consequences in older age. Experts say the debate isn’t just about weight-loss drugs, but about how modern dieting culture has shaped our bodies for decades
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