Recent content by E_Grace_H

The 'paid for it, can't waste it' logic runs deep and takes surprisingly long to unlearn even when the physical hunger is gone. The shift to stopping at satisfied rather than empty plate is one of the changes that outlasts the medication itself. Near-goal with that mental shift already in place...

The closet-archaeology moment is its own milestone. Finding a jacket you used to fill and realizing how much room there is now lands differently than any scale number. On the wardrobe question: functional basics at the current size while things stabilize, then invest in the full refresh once the...

Vivid, memorable dreams are one of the more consistent off-label reports across GLP-1 medications - shows up regardless of compound and doesn't always settle with time. The sleep interruption piece is more worth tracking than the content; if actual sleep quality is dropping, that affects...

YESSSS!!!!!!!

Wonderful progress, congratulations! Do you have an ultimate weight you're aiming for?

half-life is shorter, easier to travel and manage during holidays. but it doesn't work as well as subq and the GI effects are usually worse. that's why there's not much buzz around it.

Great job. Congratulations.

I saw someone mention they dropped from 357 to 120! Amazing! Weight loss is a real journey, takes time, so much self compassion.

It's interesting how people have different preferences on timing. I prefer injecting right before bed because it makes me sleepy. If I inject during the day, I want to lie down an hour later. My cousin says if she injects after 2 PM, she gets a headache the next day, so she prefers a morning...

We need more details! Are you still feeling reduced appetite? Are you eating enough protein? How many calories are you consuming per day? Eating sugary foods? What about strength training? What's your current dose?

I skipped my shot for two weeks - the week before and during my cruise. I was fine. I did it mainly for the drinking. I've had a few nights where two drinks (and I used to put down 4-5 without issue) made me sick. Didn't want to deal with that on vacation.

I've heard that some people don't respond as well to one GLP-1 med as another. It's definitely worth trying a different one! Don't give up hope yet.

Oh no, that's so frustrating [emoji] I'm a slow responder too. Started in September and have lost about 25 lbs since then. I eat well and exercise 5 days a week. The cravings are way down, but I never lost my appetite completely. My sister started the same time and has lost almost 50lbs, and we...

Reta seems to suppress appetite a bit less than others. I've noticed peak suppression happens like 2 days after injecting with both Triz and Reta. I like eating out on weekends, so I time my injections for Friday night or Saturday morning so my appetite is higher on the weekends.

I don't get any nasty reactions, but I can only handle a drink or two these days. It's just not that fun anymore.