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    Down 30+ lbs in ~4 months!

    30 lbs in about 4 months is right at the upper range of what GLP-1s produce in that window with good adherence. The 'huge difference' framing is accurate - the face and posture changes in the first 30 lbs tend to be more noticeable to others than to the person losing. The DIY BAC approach works...
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    Goal weight: Now what?

    Reaching goal on sema is the start of the maintenance calibration, not a stopping point. The practical next step is finding the lowest dose that holds the weight, which usually means stepping down over 2-4 months and watching where the hunger baseline stabilizes. Most people land on a lower dose...
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    Neat syringe disposal gadgets!

    Lol. OP, look into ways to minimize filter waste. Air purge gets some back, a flush gets more, pre-wetting the filter keeps the most. You'll need more needles but there's ways to cut costs—like use a cheap diabetic syringe to pre-wet, buy LuerLok needles in bulk for like 6 cents each.
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    DIY bac water - am I nuts?

    Hospira's the gold standard, tested, proven. Chinese vendors? Can't trust 'em. You can use it, sure, but it's never been tested since vendors don't profit off bac water.
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    Pep's for hair growth??

    For hair peps, sort GHK-Cu, BPC-157, and TB-500 first - those three cover most vendor hair and repair categories. PTD-DBM and RU-58841 are the less-common additions in some catalogs.
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    Red spot at injection site - anyone else?

    Best prices I've seen: Vitality Medical but shipping might be an issue. Got my Easy Touch 31g from Injection Supply (vendor here) and Hospira with a code. Free shipping over $50. My BD's came from Underground Supply — pricier but worth it for quality.
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    Coming off sema... what should I expect?

    all food labels need actual checking. even 'protein bars' have like 5g protein in the whole thing lol. call it a vitamin C bar then too i guess? don't get me started on carbs and sugar. your job to read and figure what fits your intake, regardless of marketing on the front.
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    First week, feelin' nothin'?

    try 0.5mg for a few weeks to desensitize from side effects. my wife and i did 0.5 for 4 weeks then doubled every 4 weeks after. worked great, good weight loss, fewer problems. gi tract needs time to adjust to the new metabolism.
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    Anhedonia on Tirz - anyone else?

    Guys, I've gone down almost 70 pounds over the course of my treatment. I feel so much better about my body. I fit comfortably into regular sizes. I used to dread clothes shopping. Now I actually enjoy it!
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    Anhedonia on Tirz - anyone else?

    I've noticed it depends on where I get it from. Some batches cause it, some don't. I've been sticking with the ones that don't seem to give me that side effect.
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    What helps you on your GLP-1 journey?

    I know everyone's different, but are there any foods that you guys have found are just, like, absolutely off-limits now? I'm hearing spicy food and salads are big no-nos.
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    What helps you on your GLP-1 journey?

    You guys already mentioned a lot! I just wanted to add that a walking treadmill and an air fryer have been super helpful for me, too.
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    What helps you on your GLP-1 journey?

    I'm curious about other people's methods for losing weight besides just diet and exercise. What tools or tricks are you using to help you along the way? 1. Kitchen scale - I prep my meals ahead of time and weigh everything to keep portions consistent. 2. Recipe app - I found a cool app where I...
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    Weird metallic taste on Reta?

    Thanks for the info Salad_Dude and Quietly_Conquering
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    Weird metallic taste on Reta?

    No sulfur burps, Leslie40, but my MJ results and side effects stabilized a while ago. I'm slowly raising my Reta doses, lowering the Tirz. Still just the metallic taste as a side effect. I'm excited to see what happens around 6-8mg.
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    Weird metallic taste on Reta?

    Not during exercise, Salad_Dude; it definitely feels like keto. So much information and support here! This is my first dip into the grey market, but it wasn't too bad a process. On week two of Reta, and the side effects are similar to when I started MJ. Though, I'm sure my body is used to Tirz...
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    Weird metallic taste on Reta?

    Hopping on Reta after being on Wegovy when it launched, then Munjaro later. Since the first injection, I've got this metallic taste, kinda like when doing Keto. Also, super thirsty! Been stuck on Trizeptide for a couple of years now. Hoping Reta will shake things up!
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    One Year on GLP-1s: Whoa!

    Yeah I'm curious too! I'm doing okay but could always improve.
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    One Year on GLP-1s: Whoa!

    Damn!
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    One Year on GLP-1s: Whoa!

    OMG you two look fantastic!!! That video is hilarious! 🤣👏🏼
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