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Weight bounces after the adjustment period are common on these meds - water and glycogen shift alongside fat, so the scale can mislead. Getting back to the workout routine is where the next phase tends to resolve.

The muscle loss headlines are overstated. Studies show GLP-1 users lose similar lean mass percentage to standard caloric restriction. Resistance training plus adequate protein is effective protection.

The cold feeling tracking shot timing is a recognized pattern - it tends to follow the absorption peak and usually settles over the first few cycles.

You're making a smart choice. Be straight with your doc about everything. Ask all your questions. These meds really do make a difference long-term. Best of luck.

Eat stuff you actually like. Small, calorie-dense foods — babybel cheese with an apple works for me because a sandwich feels enormous. Collagen in coffee if I can't eat. Fairlife protein drinks when food won't go down. Minimum 1200 cals, solid protein, tons of water.

down 400 lbs, basically a third of who i was. mid 50s guy here. biggest win? actually the thinnest person in the room once or twice. went from 58 inch jeans and 7x shirts to 30 inch and large. never diabetic anymore. best part of the whole thing.

lost the weight i needed and kept it off with a glp-1 for 2 and a half years. every once in a while, super rarely, i'll hit a fast food place as a fourth meal or late night meal like i used to all the time. barely happens now and hasn't affected my weight.

I had a bad reaction to sermorelin shots. Wondering if anyone had any experience with sermorelin troches instead? It comes in tablet form.

Good luck! I had way better luck with glute shots, but my partner still had pain. I might be able to get her to try again with the lido, but she had bad pain from it 3 times so I don't know if she'll agree 🙁

Anyone else find they get really burpy from diet soda on these meds? Like, Homer Simpson-level burps, LOL. I still drink it, but the carbonation sometimes gets to me. I saw someone else say they get nose burps! That sounds awful.

The remembering is the worst! I think I have undiagnosed ADHD, it's really hard to manage on this medication. I had an AI generate a meal and snack schedule to split things up into five times a day, with a grocery list and instructions for prepping in bulk. It also sets reminders for exact...

Yayyyyyyyy you! Yes, it’s you! You look amazing!! 🤩

Impressive!

It's possible. The drug accumulates in your system.

Great job!