Recent content by Izzy

327 down to 233 with the ride fitting as the actual milestone is a good way to measure this - that kind of goal tends to hit harder than the number on the scale.

The non-custodial wallet step matters for transaction privacy - PayPal direct to vendor creates a documented record on both sides. The intermediary layer the guides recommend exists to reduce that exposure.

Insurance reset at 0.25 is a common obstacle - retitration to your previous level usually takes 4-6 weeks. The biology doesn't reset, just the paperwork.

Someone I follow online posted about their year-long progress and it was really motivating! They lost a significant amount of weight using sema and then tirz. It's great to see the long-term results and remember to keep going even when things get tough.

That's frustrating. Sometimes it's about dose changes or lifestyle fixes instead of the drug by itself. A telehealth provider helped me when my progress slowed down.

So true! I've been on sema for a while now, and honestly, the way it's changed my relationship with food is more valuable than the weight loss itself.

You look beautiful.

Totally! I basically don't enjoy coffee anymore, it just doesn't taste good to me now.

Yep, Exactly! That's why I went back to sema. Zep just wasn't it for me.

Isopure clear protein powder mixed with water or a sugar free drink mix is a good option. Those pre-made protein drinks from the big box stores got old really fast!

I had a similar issue with Zepbound! Didn't work well for me. I switched back to semaglutide and started losing again! I switched because everyone said tirzepatide was better, but it wasn't for me. Even my bloodwork got worse on Zepbound. Glad there are options!

I've noticed a decrease in my desire for alcohol too. I usually have a drink or two a few nights a week, but the thought of it is just...unappealing now. It's kinda wild!

Thanks for the advice everyone! I'll definitely hold off on increasing the dose. It's good to know the initial effects might not be sustained. I was getting a bit ahead of myself. I really appreciate the insights!

Hey everyone, I'm 41M, around 220lbs, 6'1", and carrying a bit more weight than I should. I look okay because I'm fairly muscular, but I battle food cravings and snacking constantly. It's a family thing - lots of us are prone to weight issues and disordered eating. I feel like I've tried every...

Can I ask why you're switching? Most people go the other way, from Tirz to Reta. The Phase 3 data on Reta and osteoarthritis looked amazing.