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You have established strong lifestyle foundations If you have used your time on medication to build sustainable habits, including regular exercise, a high-protein diet , consistent sleep, and stress management, you have a much stronger foundation for discontinuation than someone who relied primarily on the medication appetite suppression without changing underlying behaviors
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