Recent content by ThinLizzie82

The joint improvement after years of steroid use follows a pattern that comes up here regularly - weight reduction takes direct load off joints, and GLP-1 receptor effects on systemic inflammation add something on top. On maintenance: most people find a minimum effective dose that preserves...

GLP-1's inflammatory reduction alone can meaningfully improve psoriasis - worth tracking separately before adding KPV so you know which variable is driving the improvement. KPV's relaxation effect is consistent with what others report, but the baseline matters.

That lab swing is the kind of result that changes the conversation with every provider for years. Moving from pre-diabetic territory down to well within normal in eight months - the doctor reaction tells the whole story.

Good point! I've only been on 10mg for a couple of weeks, you're right, maybe I need to give it more time and focus on my diet and exercise. Thanks for the video link, I'll check it out!

Thanks everyone! I have two different scales. They usually measure weight close to each other, but the other measurements are different. Whatever they're measuring, they're consistent, even though they don't agree with each other. I might ask my doctor about getting a DEXA scan.

I'm in Canada. Sorry for not mentioning that!

I'm definitely focusing on protein and trying to lift heavier. Didn't even realize I had triceps hiding under there! Thanks for the kind words!

I'm thinking about getting a smart scale to track water weight more closely to help me understand what's happening during these plateaus. Has anyone used any scales that are really good at tracking water weight accurately? I've been looking at one brand, but I'm not sure how sensitive it is. Any...

I'm a little bummed because I've been stuck for about 3 months now. I'm on 10mg, using a higher dose pen. I increase my dose when I feel like my appetite is coming back, and I only go up by 1mg at a time instead of 2.5mg because I had some side effects before. I just went up to 10mg from 9mg...

Thanks everyone for the support! It really does help a lot. Especially when the scale isn't cooperating haha.

Hey everyone. I'm a year into my weight loss journey using a GLP-1 med and I've lost around 40 pounds. I've been using a tracker app mostly. I really focus on getting enough protein and staying hydrated, plus I walk every day. I do some strength training sometimes and change up my cardio to get...

Yeah, Janoshik is where a lot of people send stuff. It isn't cheap, but it'll give you peace of mind. If you call out a vendor on a forum after testing, they might just give you credit lol.

My last dose of tirzepatide was about $360. That's paying cash. I'm getting the next dose soon, and wonder if the price will change.

I saw someone on Reddit say they lost 130 pounds mostly thanks to Mounjaro!! That's amazing. I'm T2D and insulin resistant, so I understand how hard it is to lose weight. I hope I can get close to that!

I can see my triceps! Never had that before. As the fat melts, my gym efforts are finally showing. Some shoulder definition too. Weight loss has paused for the last 6 weeks or so but I got a new, demanding job. Plus, I'm thinking about going up to 12.5, since the hunger pangs are coming back a...