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70+ lbs at 30 is the full arc - maintaining at lowest effective dose is the standard next step.

25 lbs in 2 months from 283 is a strong early response - the first 8 weeks on Reta often produce more than the monthly average because the metabolic rate shift and fluid reduction front-load the early numbers. 258 gives you a data point to calibrate against the next 8 weeks, which tend to show...

Reta + Tirz stacking hits three receptors: GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon. The appetite suppression tends to stack more than linearly, which is why the combination produces more food noise reduction than either alone at full dose. The GIP receptor component from Tirz also adds some lean mass...

I agree with MaintenanceMode and Snack-Progress. Losing weight quickly can definitely cause some changes in your face, and not always the good kind. Slow and steady is the way to go – about a pound a week is ideal. This allows your skin time to adjust, helping to avoid loose skin and a gaunt...

YES! That quieting is major. I feel like I'm in control for the first time in ages.

I'm technically overweight as well, and honestly, I'm fine with it at my age. I'm hovering around 160 lbs and don't want to increase my dose past 10 mg. Wouldn't mind losing another 5 lbs or so, but it's not a priority. I'm 70 now, and a little extra padding is probably a good thing. Congrats on...

I've heard maintaining your new eating habits is key. Some people struggle with the return of food noise.

I'm only in week 3, so I haven't lost a ton yet, but I've developed this CRAZY obsession with fruit. Every night after my last meal, I make a fruit bowl with apples, plums, satsumas, grapes, strawberries, and blueberries, and I just eat it super slowly for like 30 minutes. I peel the satsumas...

You look fantastic ShapePath!! We started at the same weight and have similar builds! My goal is 200, I started injections about a month ago. Hope I see results like you!

Cold and room-temperature foods were way better than hot meals for me. Protein drinks, yogurt parfaits, and wraps got me through about six weeks until it improved a bit. What foods can you still tolerate?

My hat size went down. I guess I had a fat head, LOL.

Interestingly, I feel like all food is missing salt lately. It's like my taste buds died. And yeah, even when my stomach is rumbling, I don't want to eat a single thing. I walk into the kitchen, see all the options, and think...nope. Don't want it. Even stuff I bought and was excited about! It's...

I saw someone say they lost a ton of weight on these meds. Incredible progress! Congrats on reversing your liver issues and getting your A1c down!

Fantastic work!!

I can relate to your experience a lot. I was on Ozempic for 5 years to manage pre-diabetes. My A1C stayed at 6.0, and I lost barely any weight. My doctor suggested Contrave while still on Ozempic. My A1C stayed the same, but I lost 30 lbs. However, I couldn't handle the full dose because I was...