Plateau Checker
This tool applies a common, published working definition of a weight-loss plateau (roughly under 1% change in body weight over several weeks at a stable dose). It's meant to help you have a more informed conversation with your prescriber — it cannot diagnose anything or tell you whether to change your dose.
Why GLP-1 plateaus happen
A slowdown in weight loss on semaglutide or tirzepatide is one of the most common experiences people report, especially once you've been at your highest tolerated dose for a while. It happens for a mix of reasons: your body's energy needs drop as you lose weight (so the same calorie intake becomes relatively less of a deficit), appetite suppression can plateau even while the drug is still working exactly as intended, and factors like sleep, stress, and resistance training start to matter more than they did in the first few months.
The most important thing to know: a plateau is not the same as the medication failing. For a full breakdown of what typically helps, see our guide on how to break a GLP-1 plateau.
Considering a change of provider or a dose review?
If you've been stuck for several weeks despite the basics above, it may be worth a conversation with a telehealth weight-management provider about your options.
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Ro — GLP-1 program with physician oversight
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Ro's Body membership pairs a GLP-1 prescription with ongoing provider support — message your care team anytime, get help with dose adjustments, and lean on their team to navigate insurance authorization (Ro states this typically takes 2-3 weeks). A first dose is generally available in under a week if you're paying cash, or around two weeks going through insurance. Medication cost is billed separately from the membership and depends on your specific drug and coverage.
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Found — coaching + medical weight management
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Found combines a prescription (GLP-1 or otherwise, based on what a clinician thinks fits you) with monthly check-ins and in-app coaching support. Pricing varies quite a bit by plan: cash plans start around $169/month including compounded medication, brand-name options like Wegovy or Zepbound run substantially more, and some Medicare Part D members pay as little as $50/month. If approved, medication typically ships within about a week of your initial health assessment.
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PlushCare — same-week telehealth appointments
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PlushCare offers same-day video appointments seven days a week and accepts major insurance plans (including Aetna, Humana, and Cigna), handling prior authorization for you — typically a 7-14 business day process. With insurance, membership runs $19.99/month (first month free) plus your normal copay; paying cash, expect a $129 initial visit with medication and lab costs billed on top.
Advertising disclosure: Past The Plateau may earn a commission if you sign up through these links, at no extra cost to you. We only list providers we've researched. Pricing and coverage details change — confirm current terms directly on each provider's site before enrolling. This is not an endorsement of any specific outcome.
On semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy)?
How semaglutide's titration schedule and mechanism relate to when plateaus typically show up.
Read the semaglutide guide →
On tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound)?
Tirzepatide's longer titration schedule changes how — and when — a real plateau shows up.
Read the tirzepatide guide →
Semaglutide or tirzepatide — which is right for you?
What the actual head-to-head trial data shows, and what it means for plateaus.
Read the comparison →
Stopped your GLP-1 and gained weight back?
Here's what the research actually says about weight regain after stopping — and how to plan for it.
Read the guide →
Losing muscle along with fat?
What the research shows about lean mass loss on GLP-1s, and how to reduce it.
Read the guide →
Scale stuck but clothes fit differently?
Body recomposition can make a plateau look worse than it is — here's what to track instead.
Read the guide →
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Got questions about plateaus?
Answers to the most common questions about stalls on semaglutide and tirzepatide.
See the FAQ →