# Slow and steady wins the weight loss race with GLP-1s

> **Author:** Benjamin Caplan, MD (ABFM Board Certified, MA Lic. #240562, NPI: 1962722637)
> **Publisher:** CED Clinic (https://cedclinic.com)
> **Canonical URL:** https://cedclinic.com/slow-and-steady-wins-the-weight-loss-race-with-glp-1s/
> **Published:** 2026-05-07T21:25:50-04:00 | **Last Modified / Clinically Audited:** 2026-05-29T10:20:15-04:00
> **Clinical Summary:** GLP-1 medications are started at low doses and increased gradually every week or two to let your body adjust and minimize nausea. Think of it like turning

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#### Clinical Takeaway

GLP-1 medications are started at low doses and increased gradually every week or two to let your body adjust and minimize nausea. Think of it like turning up the volume slowly instead of blasting your speakers. Your doctor titrates based on your tolerance and goals.

Slow and steady wins the weight loss race with GLP-1s

GLP-1 medications are started at low doses and increased gradually every week or two to let your body adjust and minimize nausea. Think of it like turning up the volume slowly instead of blasting your speakers. Your doctor titrates based on your tolerance and goals.

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### Verification & Medical Governance

- **Lead Clinical Author:** Benjamin Caplan, MD
- **Credentials:** Board Certified in Family Medicine (ABFM), Former CMO Canna Care Docs (250,000+ patients supervised), Founder & CMO CED Clinic & CED Foundation, Author of *The Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook* (Penguin Random House).
- **Clinical Scale:** 350,000+ lifetime evaluations overseen; 81,008-patient Real-World Evidence Registry (`~/.ced_rwe_vault.db`); 125,000+ peer-reviewed study literature observatory (`http://localhost:8768/api/explorer/terminal`).
- **License Verification:** Commonwealth of Massachusetts License #240562 (https://checkahealthlicense.mass.gov/).
- **NPI Registry:** 1962722637 (https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1962722637).
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