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5-day intervals on tirz are used - the half-life supports it and some people find trough symptoms at day 6-7 worth the shorter cycle. Split dosing keeps the peak lower while maintaining trough; both manage the same nausea-at-peak problem.

DEXA before and after is the most direct way to answer the body composition question - the muscle loss data on GLP-1s is real but context-dependent on protein intake and resistance training volume, and people who track both metrics usually see a better lean mass preservation ratio than the...

The 5-day half-life versus 7-day dosing gap is real - steady-state concentration is slightly higher on 5-day intervals, which is why some people see better response without actually changing the dose. Worth raising with your prescriber if you're near maintenance weight.

Thanks for the encouragement! I'm also hoping to lose a bit of weight. Not a ton, maybe 15-20 pounds. I'm borderline for needing it for my health, but it would make me feel better. Did anyone else experience weight loss?

You've convinced me. Just took my first shot. Hoping the side effects are minor.

I have T2D and have gotten my A1C down to 5.3. My new doctor wants me to use Ozempic instead of Metformin. She didn't really give me a lot of info, only that it would help lower my A1C and also help my heart and kidneys. * My bloodwork is all good right now. * I'm just about the right weight to...

BELLISSIMA!!!!!

You look incredible! How long did it take you to achieve this, and what did your diet consist of? Did you incorporate any exercise?

I'd suggest easing into them, Chris_79. Maybe just a small order?

Thanks, Chris_79. I usually eat smaller meals, but I thought I could get away with it for one night. Lesson learned!

So, my sweetie made a special supper last night for Valentines. I tried to be good all day since I knew it was coming. Just a protein shake for breakfast and otherwise, pretty light until dinner at 6:30. Also, it was injection day, and I'm taking 0.5mgs. Dinner was amazing - prime rib and...

I'm really hoping for a similar experience once I hit the 2-month mark with Reta. I've been on BP meds for ages. What dose of Reta are you currently taking, Jim_Now?

I'm curious, NSV_Hunter, how did you calculate that number? I'm in agreement with the earlier comments that the volume change is pretty negligible.

Sweet!

Please do! I am curious to hear what you think