Recent content by GeneTaco

Low dose to preserve the sparkle is a valid reason to stay where you are.

230 to 150 in 18 months on a split dose is a strong run.

93 lbs and holding through a maintenance stretch is the full picture. The last months becoming about maintaining rather than losing is what long-term looks like - the medication keeps doing its job even when the number stops moving fast.

I'm completely open about using GLP-1s. I've lost around 140 pounds. Nobody has directly asked how I lost the weight, which I find kind of strange. There are some people who think taking a GLP-1 is somehow 'cheating.' I think it just proves that being overweight can be a medical issue, and these...

I saw someone online talking about stopping their semaglutide meds. They'd lost a TON of weight (like half their body weight!) and were worried about not hitting some 'perfect' BMI. It made me think about how important mental health is alongside the physical changes. It's great to have goals...

Big_Tony_NJ How was your experience when you first started? Did you get nauseous?

I always thought diabetes was a forever thing too. Maybe get another opinion before stopping Ozempic altogether, Georgie? It's what's controlling your blood sugar, after all. I think once you stop, your blood sugar will probably go up again. My doctor told me I'd be on it for life.

Thanks all for the replies! It's encouraging to hear others are experiencing the same thing. I'll try to focus on how my clothes fit and how I feel rather than obsessing over the scale.

Okay, dragon fruit sounds... interesting, A_R_C_Journey! I'll definitely keep that in mind. For now, I'm gonna try the increased water and magnesium citrate at night.

Yes!! Clothes fit looser, watch band, rings, etc., but the scale doesn’t show the major changes in clothing.

You should definitely get a tattoo to mark the occasion!

Magnesium citrate seems to be a popular suggestion! I'll also reduce the psyllium tablets to two a day. Thanks for all the advice!

Just a reminder, wherever you inject, rotate injection spots to prevent irritation. Some people find one area works better than another. Some people report feeling less hungry when they inject in their abdomen, but it varies from person to person.

I haven't seen much movement on the scale, but people are saying I look slimmer. I'm on 1mg, taking half on Saturdays and the other half on Wednesdays. I've always been pretty active, but also on the heavier side. My family jokes that I'm just 'big boned' like my dad. I lift weights, bike...

Posts like this keep me going. I'm inspired by your success. Thank you for sharing!