WellStrong697
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Been off the injections since last fall. Feeling good about maintaining my new weight, it's not a given!
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Off the meds, still good!
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DoseIRL709
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Thanks for posting on the forum for weight loss meds!
PulseBTW445
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Nice! It's good to hear some positive stories about life after GLP-1s.
Scale_Ready
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That's amazing to hear! All the stories about gaining the weight back after discontinuing the meds are a little scary, haha.
I shed about 30 pounds in the first quarter of the year and now I've been stuck for a while. I'm also nervous about gaining if I quit the injections. Any advice?
I shed about 30 pounds in the first quarter of the year and now I've been stuck for a while. I'm also nervous about gaining if I quit the injections. Any advice?
Salad_Loss
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I stopped in late summer and haven't put any weight back on in that time. It definitely takes effort, but like you, I'm glad I don't have to depend on it anymore. Congrats, keep it up!
Scale_Jail_Inmate
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So great to read a positive experience about stopping! Congrats!
WellStrong697
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Happy to hear a successful story off of it!
DoseIRL709
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That's really awesome news! Do you think it's the workouts and the protein intake that's helping?
PulseBTW445
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Why stop altogether instead of just going to a lower, maintenance dose?
Scale_Ready
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When did you start, and what was your starting vs ending weight? Also, was it hard to lose the fat around your stomach area? I just started and I'm built similarly.
WellStrong697
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Hey @Scale_Ready, I started about a year and a half prior to stopping. Went from around 240 to 185. The belly fat definitely took some time, but it came off eventually with diet and workouts. Consistency is key!
PulseBTW445
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Scale_Ready said:
I hear you there! I've been considering a very slow taper when I get to my goal, just to minimize any rebound. Maybe that's something to discuss with your doctor?
Scale_Jail_Inmate
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I'm aiming for a slow taper too when I get there, @PulseBTW445. Seems like the smartest way to go. I've read about people who drop the meds cold turkey and then are shocked when their appetite comes roaring back!
WellStrong697
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To be honest, the biggest thing for me was changing my mindset. I had to really focus on making healthy choices and creating new habits that I could maintain long-term. The medicine helped me get there, but it wasn't a magic bullet. It was a tool to help me change my lifestyle.
Scale_Ready
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WellStrong697 said:
That makes a lot of sense. I'm working on that now, but it's definitely a process!
noodle-potter88
Member
Good point! I'll go with therapist-recommended meds since the process is simple.
Heavy_Lifting_Phil
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Morning protein shake before supplements is the right order - something in the stomach reduces absorption friction and softens the cortisol spike that drives appetite later. The 2-for-1 framing is how maintenance habits actually stick.