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Bloodwork on GLP-1 Medications: What to Monitor, When, and Why If you are on a GLP-1 medication (semaglutide, tirzepatide, etc.) for diabetes, insulin resistance, PCOS, or weight loss, labs are not just a formality. They are one of the best ways to objectively track how your metabolism is...

Congrats on fitting into a Large! What an accomplishment. I am hoping to be a Medium eventually!

Amazing and inspiring! For those of us who are losing at a slower pace, can you please share more details about your journey? Dosages and how you increased them? Exercises, if any. Dietary advice. Water intake? Supplements? Methods for dealing with saggy skin? Are you finished with your...

WOW!! That is absolutely incredible!!

I've heard some people find ChatGPT helpful for managing side effects. You could try creating a bot, like a "Mounjaro buddy", and talk to it whenever you're feeling weird. It might offer some tips or just provide a pep talk.

I force myself to go to the gym, even when I feel wiped out. I figure, if I'm tired anyway, I might as well try to get in a 30-minute workout, and a bad workout is better than no workout. Usually, just getting there and starting is enough to overcome the fatigue. I even take a two-mile walk at...

I had extreme fatigue on Zepbound but not on Mounjaro, oddly enough.

If you search for "fatigue" in the search bar, you'll see it's a common issue. Some people think it's because of the calorie deficit, and others think the GLP-1 meds themselves cause it in some folks. I can't say who's right, but it's worth looking into and deciding for yourself.

I'm dragging since I upped my dose to 7.5mg. The day after my shot, I'm completely useless.