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on sema from hers since nov 2024. started 195, lost 40 lbs by january, been flat or creeping up since. reduced appetite's gone. might be the pharmacy switch or coincidence but it sucks. on max dose they allow.

In my opinion Ozempic really works if whatever eating habits you build while suppressed stick. Been on it for type 2 since August 2022, down 90 pounds. Appetite suppresses at new doses, then creeps back till you increase. Then it creeps again. You have to actually change your eating or the med's...

glp meds slow down how fast your stomach empties, so other meds don't absorb the same way. people notice their usual stuff feels weaker or kicks in late. nausea and exhaustion early on don't help. def bring this up to your doc—they might adjust timing or dosing.

For me the meds take the mental resistance out of the picture. Diet and exercise become way less of a battle when the constant food noise quiets down. That's the real win - not the pill doing it all, but making the other stuff actually doable.

Haven't been out of the 200s in over 10 years. 30 lbs down since December on Mounjaro for diabetes, and the weight loss is a huge bonus. Eating healthier, moving more, losing steady. In remission now, blood work is normal. This med really changed my life, confidence is back.

the sulfur burps are killing me. worst side effect i got & it stops me from getting enough protein.

0.5ml cyp (corrected). on the creatine—reading says 20g crosses the blood-brain barrier for cognitive effects, was already at 15g so another 5 makes sense.

So are they blended or separate? If blended try a rapid titration—I did 100 each my first two days to make sure, then 200 each for the other three days, eventually landed on 350 each. Fair warning: might get a niacin-flush warmth in the face. I kinda like it. Heart rate bumps a bit too but goes...

While lower manufacturing costs are promising, the final price depends on numerous factors. Regulatory hurdles, distribution networks, and marketing expenses all influence the ultimate price patients pay.

That's just the cost to MANUFACTURE, people. Gotta factor in profits, shareholders, packaging, distribution... the list goes on. The manufacturing cost is pretty much irrelevant to what we'll actually pay. I'd bet they're already making it for pennies per dose.

I’ve seen a few studies showing GLP-1s actually improve muscle quality and function, and reduce fat inside the muscle based on biopsies. While these drugs certainly decrease muscle mass, the total mass and fat loss significantly improve daily function. Think about climbing stairs, a huge...

Dropped to 1.5mg on a six-day rotation. The nausea has cleared up quite a bit, food flavor is still off but manageable. Hydration remains a struggle though at least protein consumption is happening again. Hit the scale and landed at 69.2kg - nearly 10kg shed in under a month.

Just started Reta today at 2.5mg. Will update weekly. No side effects yet. Regular workout, errands, hunger normal. I'm in my 50s, 6-0, and 250lbs. Been on TRT for 2+ years. It's expensive, so I'll eventually get priced out as my dose goes up. Anyone have affordable sources?

I agree with It's worth noting that constant hunger and 'food noise' can be a biological issue and not a personal failing. GLP-1s can really help quiet those signals so you can make better decisions.

It could be a placebo effect but I noticed it almost right away after injecting 1mg of Reta. Like, within a couple of hours. Even though it's such a low dose, I still get food cravings but they're WAY less intense. Plus, I get full much faster during meals. I did my first shot on Friday and...

Use goal weight and 1gm/lb. Some say more, some less. It's a range. If you're serious about hypertrophy, you need to take protein and nutrition seriously. I have a scoop with my coffee and another for "dessert."

Not the OP, but I'm on a low dose of Reta (1mg-1.5mg) and hitting my macros (1500 Calories & 150grams of protein) easily. I just started though, so who knows.

Is 1mg or 2mg of Reta too much to start? I thought that was a normal starting dose.

Looking great / congrats on the weight reduction

Make sure that you are drinking plenty of water and getting enough electrolytes, especially if you are experiencing those side effects. It can make a big difference.