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A1c from 9.6 to 5.3 in a year with the Metformin dependency gone is the version of this story that matters most - the weight plateau at year one is normal and the metabolic improvement tends to continue even when the scale slows.

The GI cycling pattern - nausea to diarrhea to constipation then settling - is the standard titration experience, not a sign of something wrong.

Heavy resistance work plus adequate protein shifts the composition outcome - the medication handles intake, lifting handles what you keep.

I totally get the hesitation, Salad_Dude. It's hard to see progress sometimes. Have you considered taking progress pics? Sometimes it's easier to see the changes that way.

When I went down two dress sizes, meaning clothes were literally falling off.

I'm trying to be economical, so I hit up consignment shops every couple weeks. I pick up a few new things, then rotate out the ones that look too big. I've got a couple of higher-end items that are a bit snug, those are my goal clothes. It's a fun game finding good stuff for cheap, and wearing...

Everyone is different! I started on a low dose (.25) for six weeks and had almost no nausea. No vomiting at all. Don't let the horror stories scare you.

I started on .25, and I felt sick the first couple of weeks. I still get nausea sometimes, but I think the benefits are worth it in the long run.

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I've found that planning my meals for the entire week helps a lot. That way I'm not constantly thinking about what I'm going to eat next. It's almost like outsourcing my brainpower to a written plan!

I've heard about the gallbladder issues too, Sema_Sister. It's often related to rapid weight loss, no matter how you lose the weight. Hope you feel better soon!

Those who have used old liquid that was stored correctly are saying it's effective and doesn't turn bad. You'll have to see for yourself. You could take a small dose with 4-5 days in between, or longer if you think it’s too strong.

It's pretty common for those old food cravings to sneak back in as the week goes on. The dose in your system naturally decreases. I usually notice it kick in around day 4 or 5, too.

If the liquid inside the pen remained refrigerated and looks clear, it should still be effective.

I think it's great to remember any loss is a victory. I saw someone online posted about being down 15lbs since December and feeling great about it! Every pound counts!