Recent content by SemaGotMe

The T-20 convention gives clean 1mg-per-10-unit math which makes dose tracking straightforward. At higher doses the dilution math starts to require more volume per injection, which is the practical point where reconcentrating becomes worth considering.

The face changes are real - fat redistribution hits the mid-face first.

Sorry you're going through it — the rough weeks were the worst part for me too. If sulfur burps are part of what you're dealing with, there's a longer thread someone put together with what worked and what didn't. Changing my dinner timing on shot day made a bigger difference than I expected.

Bumping this thread because the timing-of-shot recommendations here actually held up across two dose increases for me. I went from 5mg to 7.5mg to 10mg of tirz over six months, and the only times burps came back were when I drifted from the routine the OP describes. Worth bookmarking.

The carb tolerance shift at each dose step is one of the clearest signals the medication is working - most people find the volume drops before the craving does, and for breads and processed carbs the aversion tends to develop faster than for whole food sources.

Congrats on the weight loss journey! I'm just starting on sema and your comments are giving me motivation!

Has anyone had a hard time wanting to eat? I am a few weeks into the injections, and I'm feeling hungrier but have no desire to actually eat. I'm getting nauseous even thinking about food!

I totally get that feeling, but many people find their bodies adapt over time, and that's why increases are necessary. Don't give up yet!

If your family thinks you're getting too thin at 150, maybe they see something you don't. Body dysmorphia is real. If EVERYONE is saying it, there might be some truth to it. Can you post a pic (cover your face) and what's your jeans size?

I've been adding some MIO sport drops to my water. Just be careful not to take too much potassium, it's not good for your kidneys!

long-term you gotta change how you eat. this med helps start the journey, but it can't be the whole answer. the satiety signal matters most — if you're not getting told to stop, you'll overeat.

Congrats on the progress. I am starting to see results too, but energy levels are a bit low. How are your energy levels, Cut?

I have to agree with GLP_Wan - start small. Better to go too slow than too fast and feel terrible. I know someone who got skin sensitivity on their face! No fun.

The healthy rate of weight loss is 0.5-1.0% per week. You've lost weight faster than that, so your body needs to catch up. This is a marathon, not a sprint.

It's because they have a certain picture of you stuck in their brains. Now you look different, so it messes with their heads and makes them say dumb stuff. It's like a weird mental block. Someone who just met you wouldn't tell you to stop losing weight. They'll get used to it eventually and...