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  1. Old_Great

    GLP-1 break: good idea?

    A reset break for plateau is commonly discussed but the evidence is thin - most find stopping converts the plateau to regain, and restarting doesn't reliably reproduce the original suppression. Dose adjustment or diet structure change is usually more effective than a full stop.
  2. Old_Great

    Reta working TOO well?

    The separate TB and BPC approach gives more control over ratio and dosing than the pre-blended stack - the blended version is convenient but fixed, while separate sourcing lets you dial each compound independently. Getting ahead of the supply crunch before it runs out is the right call.
  3. Old_Great

    Suddenly... normal?!

    That early satiety on day 1 is real and consistent - the GLP-1 receptor activation in the hypothalamus happens faster than most expect.
  4. Old_Great

    Mounjaro: Stress Eating Replaced with Stress Driving!

    I've heard stories about GLP-1s helping with alcohol cravings. It could change addiction treatment.
  5. Old_Great

    Mounjaro: Stress Eating Replaced with Stress Driving!

    Get a dog and walk with it.
  6. Old_Great

    Mounjaro: Stress Eating Replaced with Stress Driving!

    Trying to manage stress by learning to regulate my emotions and use good habits instead of bad ones. After stopping smoking, my morning cigarette became a morning walk. Smokes in the car became celery sticks. My after-dinner smoke became a walk around the block. My bedtime smoke became a cup of...
  7. Old_Great

    Smart Scales for Water Weight?

    I have one brand. I'm happy with it. It tells you everything - muscle, water, bone density. It's like a DEXA scan. They're pricey, but worth it.
  8. Old_Great

    Smart Scales for Water Weight?

    Home scales aren't super accurate. There are systems for athletes, but they're really expensive, like pro-team level expensive. Scales are better for tracking trends. The actual numbers can be off. If you want a good number, get a DEXA scan and then compare that to your scale. Track trends until...
  9. Old_Great

    Too many supplements...halp!

    My sleep was awful for the first few months, but now it's the best it's ever been since starting this medication 😅 I hope things get better for you!
  10. Old_Great

    Same outfit, smaller me!

    Incredible!
  11. Old_Great

    Back on the wagon...wish me luck!

    Try to get some Reta, studies are showing it’s better than sema and tirz every day. Less muscle loss, no bone density effects, and targets visceral fat! Good luck!
  12. Old_Great

    Too many supplements...halp!

    My neuropathy gets worse whenever I take vitamins with lots of B vitamins...pretty much every multivitamin and 'hair' vitamin out there.
  13. Old_Great

    Down 80 pounds!

    Excellent.
  14. Old_Great

    Same outfit, smaller me!

    Good job! You look fantastic!
  15. Old_Great

    Down 80 pounds!

    Looking good.
  16. Old_Great

    OMG, is that a... jawline?!

    Agreed! Focus on NSVs. Remember that small improvements add up, and it's more than just a number on a scale. It's about overall health and quality of life!
  17. Old_Great

    Faceplanting at 45 - grateful!

    I grew up in a small town too. When we were like 13-16, a school bus would pick us up and take us to the rink from 6 to 9 on Friday and Sat nights... sometimes he'd stop at Mickey D's on the way home so we'd hold back $3. Good times. Crappy pizza, chain smoking and trying to find that girl who...
  18. Old_Great

    OMG, is that a... jawline?!

    Congrats! You look great :)
  19. Old_Great

    Lost almost 90lbs in a year!

    Amazing results!
  20. Old_Great

    OMG, is that a... jawline?!

    Incredible transformation! You look so much more youthful; like sisters!
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