Recent content by ProteinQueen_90

been six months now and the hair loss has been rough. dropped about 20 pounds but losing so much hair at the same time is scary. mostly been scrolling through posts about this exact issue. wondering if anyone's had it grow back after staying on, or if switching meds made a difference. curious...

For anyone who uses THC: some people find that using products with THCV can help curb those munchies. Some terpenes may also act as appetite suppressants. I've heard humulene is helpful.

Such a good metaphor! Congrats on getting back your mental clarity. It's a big step since it means your body CAN do it! And it can feel kinda scary. The health pros I know suggest focusing on things to calm your nervous system during this phase. That way, when you stop the GLP-1, the food...

I hear you about the physical changes! I started Ozempic a while back and I can move so much easier now. I've dropped maybe 40 pounds. It's not all roses though; I'm trying to make sure I get enough protein. It can be hard when you're not eating as much.

That's amazing!

It's crazy how different the prices are in other countries. I saw someone on Reddit mention they only pay like $15 a month in Greece with insurance! We're getting robbed here.

That article says semaglutide is like $200 a month here? More like over a grand, no matter who's paying, not counting any discounts at the start.

I inject on Friday mornings before work. This seems to work best for me!

I've been taking sema for a few months now and my biggest tip is to inject at night. When I first started, my doctor recommended this because some people (not everyone) can feel a little nauseous after the first couple of injections, within a few hours. Doing it at night, I avoided that symptom...

That's great to hear, PulseBTW445! I'm at my goal, and the idea of stopping is a little scary.

You look great!

Just "good" progress?! That's amazing, congrats!

It's mostly about doing a ton of reading and looking for patterns. See who people are consistently talking about in a positive way. Check multiple forums, not just one. And even then, there are no guarantees.

There's a site with a list of checked vendors if you do some searching. Do your homework before you buy. It could save you some trouble.

I'm on day 6 and the food thoughts are nearly gone. I keep wondering if this is how thin people feel? Not always wondering when they will eat next? 👏🏻💝