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Flu is a forced rest week. The 99 pounds are still there when you come back to training.

4 lbs in the first week is a positive signal on Rybelsus - non-responders usually see little movement at this stage. The tirz switch makes more sense if the losses plateau later.

The Breaking Bad reference is right for this thread. The show's lesson: slow titration beats going fast.

It can be slow for some people. I've been on it for several months and have only lost about 15 pounds. Just focus on consistency and healthy habits, and the results will come.

Congrats! My top tips are to stay hydrated, focus on protein, and eat smaller meals to avoid feeling overly full. Give your body a couple weeks to adjust. Since you're home with the kids, even light activity like short walks or stretching can help. I also track my protein, water, and injections...

You're so right about the sleep issues and fatigue, Mike_02! I'm dealing with that now! I don't feel like myself at all!

Do you think it's just biology screwing us over, CoolFixed? Like, are we just not meant to lose weight naturally?

It does for me too!

Congrats on the weight loss, Mike_02! Glad you're feeling better now that you're off the meds. I have a question: If you had bad side effects on 2.5mg, why did you go up to 5mg? Do people try different doses to see how their body reacts, or is this common with Zepbound too?

Honestly, not really! I was expecting to feel awful, but so far, so good. Maybe I should just stay at the lower dose longer like some people are saying...

OK so I'm in week two, and the schedule says I should inject 0.22 ml (that's 22 units, right?) for these first two weeks, but then jump to 0.44 ml (44 units) in weeks 3 and 4. Am I crazy or does that seem like a huge leap?

Wow, that's amazing progress! I'm hoping to have similar results. Any advice for a newbie like me?

Amazing job! Even with meds, it's still hard work. You're at the same point I was at 3 months in. I'm almost a year in now and down 111 lbs. Only 5 more to go until I reach my goal. Keep at it and imagine where you'll be in a few months. You can do it!!!

That's fantastic. Can you post again at the 6-month and 1-year milestones? It'd be really interesting to see the ongoing transformation – especially the 1-year mark. A full body shot in a new outfit for the anniversary photo would be awesome.

I’m going to try that! Thanks!