Recent content by Katie Cox

Sorry if how I phrased that came out a bit off, but genuinely appreciate hearing your take. Feels like plenty of folks are only now catching on that this drug class offers a whole lot beyond simply shrinking the number on the scale.

Those early claims about GLP-1s causing severe muscle loss look overstated, mostly because standard scans like DEXA lump intramuscular fat in with total muscle mass. Compounds such as tirzepatide and reta have actually been shown in studies to specifically cut down that muscle marbling, meaning...

Still not sure whether I caught something or if it was just from nudging my reta dose up a bit. Prefer to believe it was some kind of stomach bug, because there was definitely some explosive diarrhea involved.

Really glad this got said out loud. Same experience here, total energy drain along with heavy brain fog and constant body fatigue, even after fixing both an iron and vitamin D shortfall. Genuinely started wondering if something more serious was going on. Bumped the dosage up recently, maybe not...

Paid a modest amount at a BC pharmacy for the brand-name version, splitting doses brought the monthly cost down even further. Getting charged several hundred sounds like a serious overpay if that's really happening.

Fairly new to this medication, and honestly only kind of new. Still love fresh produce, so I still enjoy browsing local markets. But I'm a serious food lover too, and the thought of a fancy restaurant meal barely appeals to me anymore, which honestly thrills me. Had no clue how much mental space...

Genuinely know this feeling. Working in pharmacy, this comes up a lot since people are often surprised this drug class can shift how quickly certain oral medications get taken up, since digestion runs slower overall. Doesn't mean everything works worse, but timing can feel different for some...

Only on this medication for diabetes, and it's actually been helping with some rough MS-related symptoms too. Not using it for weight loss at all, but it's been a genuine game changer regardless. Can't wait for the next round of bloodwork. You look absolutely amazing. Genuinely stunned reading...

Been holding steady at the latest amount for a while now: Early weeks at a small amount Middle stretch at a moderate amount Current stretch at a higher amount, the present dose Getting close to a third and final target, so looking into scaling back for a maintenance phase to see how the body...

You're on a really tough road, genuinely tough. Nice work so far! Six months brought a serious amount off, seriously significant. Stalls happen, what percentage of your starting weight have you shed so far? Mounjaro's clinical data showed the average ceiling sits around minus 25% of original...

You're posting in the Ozempic community, so for semaglutide specifically, I take it myself, recently finished my course and honestly noticed nothing different. Go with tirzepatide if insurance covers it, otherwise sema works fine too. Changed everything for me

Happy to answer whatever you're curious about. Saw your other thread about testosterone levels too and left a reply there. Having your diet genuinely locked in really boils down to a few things happening together: 1) knowing exactly what's in everything you eat, macro-wise 2) knowing your...

Yogurt paired with peanut butter is my regular pick. Think the fat content plays a role, slows digestion down. Glad it's working well for you too.

12 pounds over three months sounds fantastic!! I lose painfully slowly myself, so that number sounds like a dream. What's your total loss looking like so far?

Hey, it really depends on where you're at in your own journey. For me, tracking weight, doses, and meals makes sense, mainly to check what I'm eating, how much, and whether I'm getting enough nutrients overall. Other people find tracking water intake helpful too since it's easy to forget...