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Using Reta specifically for metabolic marker improvement rather than weight loss is an interesting application. The lipid and glycemic effects exist independently of the weight mechanism, and tracking the markers separately helps distinguish what is driving what. A1c and lipid improvement...

Non-scale wins carry the story the number cannot tell. The blood sugar management piece is the significant one.

That is an unexpectedly poetic comparison for a weight loss medication.

I definitely understand the diminished joy, [@Lou07]. Everything just feels... muted. It's great for weight loss, but I sometimes miss those intense flavor experiences.

Maybe the vial was overfilled and you got a bigger dose than you thought?

Congrats on the progress!!! 🎉🎉🎉

I'm so glad I asked because I'm interested in the possible negative consequences, even though it seems counter-intuitive since it generally improves health. Thanks for sharing FiberTracker

Coffee is a big thing for me too. I used to be a barista and it's a huge passion. I still love making it for others, but my intake is down to an espresso in the morning. Before, I'd have two or three flat whites daily.

I'm Dutch, and yeah, it has changed things in my relationship. Sometimes for the better, sometimes not so much.

Yup, nothing wrong with that at all. You can always raise it later if your body adjusts and you need to.

I'm craving fruits like apples, oranges, and grapes, and also milk. Cottage cheese is too sour now, and I miss the emotional comfort that carbs and fats provided when I was stressed.

I'm really interested in how Ozempic might affect relationships, not just the usual stuff like weight loss. If someone sheds a lot of weight quickly, does that create shifts with their partner? Like, does confidence change? Attraction? What about sharing meals, going out, or how a partner...

Glowing !! Well done

You look marvelous

Fantastic!!! Congrats!