Recent content by Riley_25

Potassium deficiency can keep BP elevated despite weight loss. Worth testing levels.

Body composition on GLP-1 without resistance training trends toward skinny-fat - the scale moves but the shape doesn't follow. Lifting is the part that fixes composition rather than just weight. The two together produce the visible change.

Afternoon drowsiness in the early Tirz phase is common. The energy pattern stabilizes as metabolism adjusts, usually within the first 2-3 months at dose.

i do low and slow. 0.5mg weeks 1–4, 0.8mg week 5. down 12 lbs so far. doing tracking, lifting, cardio for a solid deficit. goal is 20–25 this year, retraining my eating habits as i go. seem like a super responder—at 0.5 i could take or leave food. my 10mg vial's gonna expire first lol.

Anyone else's loose skin just thick and ugly? Research says it's fast weight loss (not me), visceral fat, not enough protein (could be), not enough resistance training (big problem—had surgeries, couldn't exercise), not enough water (definitely not me). Hoping to get back to training soon...

I'll DM you my schedule. It might not work for everyone, but happy to share what I've learned.

Thanks everyone for the kind words! It's been a journey, that's for sure.

Did you go all the way up to the highest dose?

Down 120 pounds and feeling fantastic!

People don't understand this is a metabolic drug, not a willpower thing. Look at the stats on what happens when people quit - most gain it all back unless they have T2D. You'll need ongoing adjustment. Ask your doctor when the time comes; it's not a 'finish and quit' thing.

low carb is a game changer. makes fasting easier. keeping blood sugar stable syncs with glp1s.

We used to crush a big bag of popcorn every week or two for movie nights. Now when we get it, most ends up in the trash after a month because I get tired of it after a few bites. Sad it doesn't hit like it used to, but not complaining.

That's totally understandable! It's a whirlwind of emotions! Enjoy every moment!

Congratulations!!

I saw a Reddit thread about generic Ozempic being produced in Canada. Apparently there were delays, but it might be coming soon. They're guessing it'll cost around $120-$150 per pen.