Recent content by Eddie04

Height relative to starting weight is the variable that changes how obvious 30 lbs looks - the mirror adjusts slowly to a body that the camera sees clearly.

60 days in and already winning against food is exactly where the shift starts.

The loose skin conversation is different for everyone. What most people find is that it's less noticeable to others than to yourself, and that the skin does improve slowly over 12-18 months especially with any kind of resistance work. The body image adjustment takes longer than the skin does.

Someone on another forum said they felt much better on Zepbound than the Rybelsus. It's interesting how different GLP-1 formulations affect people differently.

I agree with Jess1988. Patient education is so important here. The lower price point is appealing, but people should know that oral semaglutide comes with very specific usage instructions for it to be effective.

I inject on Friday evenings. That way, if I experience any fatigue or discomfort, it's mostly on the weekend when I can rest. It may depend on the person, but that's worked well for me. Also, I use an app to log my shots. There are several, but I'm using one called Shotsy.

I started this journey about a year ago and am down about 75lbs give or take. Early on I felt like it wasn't doing much but now I am on a higher dose and notice the difference. If you keep at it you might start to see the weight come off faster too!

Hey Calorie_Cake, I think the varied energy levels are common. I've seen some people suggest that it's often related to the calorie deficit. If you're not eating enough consistently, your body will bonk. Perhaps you could try to maintain a more consistent calorie intake each day?

Here's what I do: I draw the plunger back to my dose *before* inserting the needle into the vial. Then, I inject that air into the vial and draw back my dose. I usually draw a little extra so I can get rid of any bigger bubbles, then push it to my dose. Tiny bubbles aren't a big deal. And draw...

Good point! I'll definitely ask my doctor about that at my next appointment.

Isn't it wonderful that we have a working solution for the most widespread health problem caused by our lifestyles, but it's only available to the wealthy?

Just got the notification, it's been delayed until tomorrow! Ugh, so frustrating. Looks like my Friday night plans are foiled. Oh well, one more day of waiting won't kill me.

That's wild! Did you change your hair too? Looks like you left the old you behind!

Keep it up you're moving in the right direction!

That's wonderful to hear! I had a very similar experience initially, and while I've had some minor setbacks since then, I feel so much better than before. I think the inflammation reduction is key for me as well.