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The recommendation overlap is the point - high protein whole foods being the answer for both GLP-1 muscle preservation and general satiation means you're not trading one goal for the other. For lean mass specifically, protein intake is the variable most worth tracking, and those foods cover it.

Dose splitting for GI tolerance is a legitimate approach - 1.5mg twice weekly at 3mg total is a gentler load than 5mg at once. The reconstitution question is separate; the forum's pinned posts and the wiki have the clearest step-by-step material for new users.

95 lbs in 13 months changes what maintenance means - you're establishing a new baseline, not returning to the old one. Increasing calories and spacing doses is the standard transition protocol.

I hear you TrimReady. It's just... with other things she's done, it feels pointed, you know? Like she's deliberately trying to not acknowledge it. But, I should probably just talk to her. Avoiding stuff never helps.

Envy is real. I'm in Mexico, and it's pricey here. Not everyone can afford it... they say you're "cheating"... it's jealousy. Even the silence is a way to invalidate your progress. It sucks, but family deals with envy too.

It seems like most people deal with awkward comments when they lose weight, but my sister is doing the opposite - complete silence. It's hard to miss at this point. She knew I was trying to get my glucose under control and lose weight with diet before I started the shots, and we're usually...

I started in December and have lost about 40 pounds. My husband says he sees a difference but I don't. I'm so happy!

Amazing progress, SlimFam! God bless you!

That's a great question. I'm nervous about starting. I keep reading about side effects... but seeing everyone's progress is encouraging.

That's awesome! You were then is what I hope to be. I hate having my picture taken right now. You're giving me hope!

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You look absolutely gorgeous! Sending you all the positive vibes to continue this fantastic journey!

True. I've also heard patient education is critical for the oral version. You have to take it just right for it to work properly.

It’s even worse when they fight each other, which is what's happening now. Insurers are refusing coverage of overpriced peptides, trying to force better pricing from drug companies. And drug companies are offering direct sales to customers (with a prescription) to bypass insurance companies...

Thank you for this. I’m on week 2 at 0.25 and had a horrible migraine the day after my shot. Do you add electrolytes every day or just on injection day? I honestly don’t feel thirsty but I’m probably not drinking enough.

I saw something about how some of these meds are based on venom from a lizard?! That sounds kinda scary. Anyone know if that's true?

This also happened to me after a uterine ablation and no period for 2 years!The cramps were really bad and I hadn't really experienced them before. I didn't realize it affected periods until I researched it.

Congratulations 🎊

I'm past the age for periods, but I'm happy you're okay. As annoying as they are, it means you're healthy. I thank God for your health. Mounjaro has really helped my health issues. Last summer, I thought I was dying. Health is everything.

Congrats! I'm curious about the thing on your upper stomach? Was that a result of any issues?