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Gas disrupting sleep is a distinct issue from appetite suppression - delayed gastric emptying means food ferments longer, peaking at night. High-fiber and high-fat foods are the usual triggers, which often overlaps with foods you're already finding aversive. Simethicone helps short-term...

Stall plus active side effects is the signal to pull back rather than push forward. A temporary step down to 1mg and slower re-titration usually resolves both.

The practical difference most people report: Reta suppresses appetite more aggressively and the early fatigue is more pronounced than tirz. Food aversion hits more categories earlier. Weight loss pace tends to be faster at equivalent adaptation stages. The trade-off is a harder titration phase -...

Amazing! You look wonderful!

I started Mounjaro earlier this year, and it has been amazing. I have lost about 70lbs, going from a size 14/16 to a size 4/6. I feel so much better, and I'm doing strength training, Zumba, and Pilates. Keep up the great work!

I just bought new jeans -- down a zize! It's crazy how much it changes how you pack for trips too!

Holy cow! That's just amazing!

At least ten years younger, no doubt.

That's amazing! GastricEmptyOut What a success story for your friend!

I laughed way too hard at this ❤️

Welcome to the semaglutide community! Just a quick reminder of the rules: No discussions about non-approved semaglutide versions, and definitely no buying or selling meds here or through private messages. If someone offers you something via PM, it's not endorsed by us, so steer clear. And if...

Keto_AF, my start weight was around 220. It's doable! Just stick with it and listen to your body!

Okay, answering some questions! Inject-FTW, maintenance for me currently is a lower dose every 10 days. I'm experimenting to see what works best. Geeky-Donut, I did incorporate some light exercise, but mostly focused on diet. It was like 85% diet, 15% exercise.

Thanks everyone! Still trying to figure out the emotional side of all this. Been a long journey! And thanks Robin44 and Keto_AF - I appreciate the kind words!

Ugh, feeling super down today. Anyone else get the blues even after reaching their goal?