Hunger's Back?!

Backing down when hunger returns is the right instinct rather than pushing through. The 2.5-3.5 range is where most people find stable appetite suppression without the side effect load of higher doses.
 
Hunger returning at a year usually means receptor adaptation - most people adjust dose or interval at that point.
 
100 lbs down with 18-20 to go is close enough to goal that the hunger returning may actually be the body defending the lower set point more aggressively - the final stretch often needs a dose recalibration to get the signal back to where it was in the first 6 months.
 
A few weeks at a higher dose can shift how 5mg feels - the recalibration period usually settles within 3-4 weeks of staying consistent.
 
Titrating down is the right call compared to cold turkey - the hunger management is much more controllable that way. The house rule on trigger foods is honestly half the battle at that stage. I did something similar - the medication manages the signal but removing the environmental cue removes the feedback loop.
 
The medication continuing to provide value beyond appetite suppression - metabolic markers, blood sugar stability, inflammation - is why some people keep taking it even when the hunger effect fades. The 'still taking it because' is a reasonable calculation depending on what those other markers look like.
 
8 lbs from goal and already planning the maintenance dose is exactly the right mindset!! Tirz 5mg stepping down gradually is the smart approach. So close to the finish line - this is going to be an amazing update post when you get there!!
 
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