You've been through a lot with GLP-1. This section explains the science behind what you experienced and why bite counting works.
This research is what BiteBuddy is built on — and it's why bite counting is actually a reasonable way to maintain your weight without a food scale.
Demonstrated that simply limiting the number of bites per meal could produce meaningful weight loss. While BiteBuddy uses a more moderate, maintenance-focused approach, the core insight holds: fewer bites means lower total intake.
Focused on portion retraining — teaching your stomach to expect less food over time. This aligns directly with what happens post-GLP-1: your stomach needs to re-learn its new normal.
Found that people who reduced their bite count by 20–30% achieved meaningful weight loss without any other dietary changes. The key insight: bite counting was simpler and more sustainable than calorie tracking.
Developed wrist-worn bite counters that achieved ~90% accuracy. Their research confirmed that daily bite totals correlate strongly with total energy intake — making bites a practical proxy for calories.
Bite counting research is promising but still evolving. Always discuss significant dietary changes with your healthcare provider.
If your hunger came back after stopping GLP-1 — sometimes intensely — you're not imagining it, and it's not your fault.
Your stomach has stretch receptors that help regulate hunger. Think of them as a "hungerstat" — similar to a thermostat, but for appetite. They calibrate based on how much food your stomach is used to holding.
GLP-1 medications artificially suppressed these signals by slowing gastric emptying. Your stomach got used to smaller volumes feeling "full." When the medication stops, those receptors recalibrate upward — which is why hunger often returns intensely.
With consistent bite restriction, stretch receptors adapt downward again over 1–3 days. This is the adaptation window. It can be uncomfortable, but it's temporary and it's your body doing exactly what it should.
During this adaptation period, you may feel hungrier than expected. This is normal physiology, not a lack of willpower. Stay close to your bite goal if you can, and know that it gets easier.
Important: persistent severe hunger, dizziness, chest pain, or rapid weight changes are not normal adaptation symptoms. Please mention these to your healthcare provider.
Everyone adapts differently. If hunger feels unmanageable or you experience concerning symptoms, talk to your clinician.
GLP-1 medications helped you lose weight. Now the question is how to keep that result without the medication.
GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) work by mimicking a hormone that signals satiety. They slow gastric emptying and reduce appetite at a neurological level.
Research shows that a significant portion of weight lost on GLP-1 medications can be regained within 12 months of stopping — not because people "fail," but because the appetite suppression disappears and most people don't have a structured behavioral plan to replace it.
This is exactly what BiteBuddy is designed for. Bite counting serves as a behavioral substitute for the medication's intake-reducing effect. Instead of a drug telling your brain you're full, you use a simple daily number to manage your intake consciously.
Think of BiteBuddy as a structured behavioral bridge: the medication got you to your goal weight, and bite counting helps you stay there. It's not a diet — it's a maintenance strategy.
BiteBuddy is a wellness tool, not a medical replacement. Continue working with your healthcare provider for your post-GLP-1 care plan.