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  1. Zara_05

    40 down, almost there!

    250 to 148 on mostly yoga and walking is the medication doing the metabolic work. Fatigue limiting exercise isn't a gap - the outcome proves it.
  2. Zara_05

    7+ months in - slow but steady!

    38 pounds in 7.5 months at a pound a week is one of the cleaner sustained-rate results - the slow-and-steady pace builds habits more reliably than fast early losses. The shorter-timeframe progress documentation captures what the long before/after often misses: that the change wasn't an event but...
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    Belly Fat Blues on Mounjaro

    So true! I've heard it called 'stubborn fat' because it's the last to go. Just gotta keep at it!
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    Belly Fat Blues on Mounjaro

    Your belly is where your vital organs reside. The body tries to store fat there to protect those organs and keep you warm. Sadly there's no real shortcut!! Just keep exercising and eating a balanced diet.
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    Belly Fat Blues on Mounjaro

    Is it actual fat, or potentially excess skin? I'm in a similar boat; I'm 55, at a healthy weight now, but I still notice my belly. I think it's mostly loose skin at this point, which is a bummer.
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    Hungrier on 8mg Reta?

    Getting hungrier at 8mg is a rebound hunger pattern that shows up during rapid dose escalation - the receptor signal lags behind the dose step. Holding at 8mg for 2-3 weeks to let the suppression floor stabilize usually resolves it before needing to escalate further.
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    Bad thoughts on Ozempic?

    I'm on Contrave to lose weight, it's buspirone and naltrexone together. They said suicidal thoughts are a risk. Maybe it's your Buspirone? Talk to your doc.
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    Dihexa for cognitive issues?

    I did a shot of 1 mg of PT-141 last night. I also took 5 mg of Levitra. I fell asleep waiting for it to work (about 4 hours). I woke up with a crazy hard on. It's been a while since I woke up like that. It improved how well the Levitra worked and was still working 12 hours later. I'll be doing...
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    Dihexa for cognitive issues?

    I've been reading that BPC-157 can be taken by mouth to help with gut problems. I've had some issues with Tirzepatide, and I'm seeing some weight loss clinics are giving both together. I'm going to look into it more to see if I can find anything.
  10. Zara_05

    Dosing chart madness!

    That's awesome! I've heard of other people having success on really low doses. Maybe you just respond well to it?
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    Dosing chart madness!

    This is why we can't have nice things. Anyone who follows that schedule is sure to end up on social media, reporting live from the ER.
  12. Zara_05

    Dosing chart madness!

    Goodness! I know everyone's different, but you should at least wait a couple of weeks or a month to see how you're responding to a dose and NOT automatically increase it. I began at 2, went up to 6, and I'm now back down to 2.5mg. I might even need to decrease that!
  13. Zara_05

    Dosing chart madness!

    Everyone is different and will react differently. Most sensible people start with a low dose and only increase it when they don't feel the effects anymore. Don't follow a chart or a set plan. Listen to your body.
  14. Zara_05

    Dosing chart madness!

    If you search for Eli Lilly's phase 3 trials, you can easily find the dosages they used.
  15. Zara_05

    Down 60+ pounds - stoked!

    You're welcome! And keep up the great work!
  16. Zara_05

    Down 60+ pounds - stoked!

    Seriously outstanding..!!! You're positively glowing! Amazing work.
  17. Zara_05

    Down 60+ pounds - stoked!

    You lost nearly 60 pounds in just 5 months?! That's awesome! You must look *and* feel fantastic!
  18. Zara_05

    Fitting into my old clothes again! 🎉

    That's great to know. I'm hoping to lose another 15 or 20 pounds. I'm currently on 5mg, maybe I need to increase it.
  19. Zara_05

    Fitting into my old clothes again! 🎉

    What's your secret? Did you make any major diet changes to lose the weight? And what dosage are you taking?
  20. Zara_05

    Fitting into my old clothes again! 🎉

    Congrats! There's nothing better than finding forgotten treasures in your own wardrobe. Enjoy!
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