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The lipid improvement on reta comes through the visceral fat reduction specifically - that compartment is more metabolically active than subcutaneous. The mechanism difference from tirz is real at the receptor level.

Most people on GLP-1s eat 800-1200 without actively tracking - the suppression handles it. Spacing injections out to 10-14 days is how most people find maintenance.

Food aversion rotation is one of the stranger effects - what was a comfort food for years becomes unappealing almost overnight. The reward pathway recalibrating is what changes the ceiling from a full serving to a taste. High-salt high-fat combinations seem to get hit hardest.

Congrats on your progress! I like that you seem so relaxed about it all.

What size deficit were you running while actively losing on the medication? I'm a similar height to you and starting weight to your before.

I'm only a few months in, but I'm already thinking about adding some weights. What kind of workout did you start with, Heal_Strong?

Oh yeah, I'm not blaming the med itself. It was probably a bunch of stuff.

My gallbladder went haywire when I lost around 40 lbs in under 2 months. Now it's barely functioning. Surgery soon.

Keep up the great job! Remember to consume plenty of protein and limit your carbs. If you could aim to eat within an 8-hour window, that would be ideal too.

I am supposed to go up on my dose this week and I am nervous! It feels like a big jump. I've lost 9 pounds so far, and it's working, but I don't want to feel sick. Anyone else feel that way?

Wow, you must be thrilled! That's so awesome.

First pic is like Ohio, second is like Hawaii. Congrats!

4.5 A1C?! That's awesome!

I'm so glad this resonated with so many. I'm down about 140 pounds total, and it's like, I have to keep rewarding myself for sticking to the plan!

I feel you! It's been like 2 decades for me! It's so nice you're believing in yourself. I'm so happy for you!