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The FDA gap on those IG ads is a known frustration - the research-only carveout creates enough ambiguity that the enforcement bar is high even when the claims are clearly commercial. Reddit peptide communities having a rough quality of signal is something a lot of people experience before...

207 to 113 in 16 months is one of the better documented arcs on this med - the two years of hesitation before starting is the part that shows up most often in retrospect. Most people who've been through it say the main regret is time, not the decision itself.

288 to 178 at 64 over an extended timeline with plateaus in the middle is exactly the kind of result that doesn't photograph well in early months but compounds over the full run. The plateau pattern of stalling then resuming is the normal trajectory rather than a sign something stopped working.

That's a great point LBM_hacker! I don't personally use cannabis, but I can see how that could interfere with the medication's effects on appetite.

Thanks, everyone, for the suggestions! I will try upping my water as Jordan51 suggested and adding some supplements. I am also so disinterested in cooking, I could easily see myself getting nutrient-deficient.

Okay, so I've always been more of a savory person. Chips over candy, appetizers over desserts - that's me. I'm on 5mg of my med, about to bump up to 7.5mg. Food in general? Not appealing AT ALL. I'm forcing myself to eat, but seriously, I'm just not interested in anything... except ice cream...

I agree. Hydration is absolutely key. I always suggest my patients increase their intake of vitamins as well, like vitamin c. It seems to help some people.

No fried foods, drink lots of tea, and consider some liver support supplements like milk thistle. Stay at the lowest dose possible for as long as you can.

I find that people who are on these meds, when lowering the dosage, can have adverse effects, like flare ups. The higher the dose, the less symptoms they have. It is important to keep in contact with your doctor.

For anyone just starting out on semaglutide or tirzepatide, remember to familiarize yourself with the FAQ and guidelines. It's important to understand the potential side effects and how to manage them. Also, be wary of offers for non-approved formulations.

For anyone experiencing a return of food noise later in the week, it's important to remember that the medication's concentration in the body fluctuates. It's not uncommon for the effects to diminish somewhat as you approach your next dose. This doesn't indicate failure; it's a normal...

Wow, you look incredible!

Excellent progress.

You should consider documenting your journey in a longer format. It's very insightful.

Amazing results!