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  1. Ash1992

    GLP-1s saved my life, lol

    Medication-induced weight gain with a provider who won't address it is one of the most common paths to self-managed GLP-1 research.
  2. Ash1992

    One Year of Mounjaro!

    The year mark is where the real pattern becomes clear - whether the initial drop holds is the question and the answer at that point.
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    GLP-1s from...where now?

    RT10 USA warehouse arrivals are worth watching when the batch is fresh - the 30-box lots move quickly and availability windows are short before the next resupply lag.
  4. Ash1992

    Mounjaro for T2D but weight loss stalled?

    I'm in my 6th week and haven't dropped much weight yet. I'm also stuck at a specific weight, but I know I need to give it more time. The sulfur burps were awful at first and kept me awake. I started taking probiotic pills daily and added fermented foods to my diet, and that fixed the problem.
  5. Ash1992

    Mounjaro for T2D but weight loss stalled?

    I'm four months into taking Mounjaro, almost on my sixth. It's been prescribed for my diabetes, and my blood sugar levels have improved drastically, based on what I'm seeing daily. My next A1C test is later this month. I'm on 5mg right now and have been getting those sulfur burps since week two...
  6. Ash1992

    When did you REALLY feel the effects?

    I saw someone talking about how much better their clothes fit after losing weight on one of these meds! That's a great goal to have!
  7. Ash1992

    When did you REALLY feel the effects?

    I feel reta pretty much immediately and it works great. I started pretty high at 2mg (on my 2nd week, at 3mg now) because I have taken similar meds before. Sometimes I feel like eating, but it's probably just a habit. It makes me feel weird when I realize I'm not actually hungry.
  8. Ash1992

    Workin' for those steps!

    I've been on it for seven months and only hit the highest dose recently. I've lost around 45 pounds. I actually stopped going to the gym. I tend to lift heavy. That builds muscle, but it also makes me eat more. I've lost some muscle, but I’m more defined now.
  9. Ash1992

    Workin' for those steps!

    Going from 25k steps to driving sounds like they might've been a mail carrier who switched to a rural route.
  10. Ash1992

    Did I take my dose??

    I've noticed my pen looks like it has a bit extra at the end too. I've heard people use an insulin syringe to draw it out, but it seems like a hassle. Is it even worth the trouble for those last few clicks? I've been wondering the same thing!
  11. Ash1992

    Did I take my dose??

    Mine looks just like that. And I'm also on the second 0.25MG dose.
  12. Ash1992

    Mounjaro miracle!

    Strength training is key! I've been doing yoga and walking. Seems to help avoid the dreaded muscle loss.
  13. Ash1992

    Wegovy: cost, results, reality check

    Love this post. On the gym topic — I stayed at 1.7 mg for 3 extra months because 2.4 crushed my appetite so hard I couldn't hit protein. Once I backed down, my lifts came back and I kept losing steadily. So for anyone reading: higher dose isn't automatically better if it wrecks your performance.
  14. Ash1992

    Mounjaro miracle!

    You kept your beautiful smile. I love that!!
  15. Ash1992

    Mounjaro miracle!

    You're a shining example for us all. You look absolutely fantastic. Kudos!
  16. Ash1992

    Broke into the 200s after ages!

    I remember when I hit my goal weight! Down from almost 280 to just under 150. It felt amazing. Best thing I ever did for my health.
  17. Ash1992

    Broke into the 200s after ages!

    A wonderful feeling!
  18. Ash1992

    Skye peptides semaglutide - anyone used it?

    I had that happen once with bac water from a new supplier, and never bought from them again. Might be worth looking into where you got your mixing supplies from too.
  19. Ash1992

    Skye peptides semaglutide - anyone used it?

    @exploitedworkerbee
  20. Ash1992

    Skye peptides semaglutide - anyone used it?

    Skye was the first place I bought from. They even sent me a second vial as a welcome gift, and my vial had more than the label stated like 6mg instead of 5mg. Fast shipping, nice note, and the product seemed fine. I'm using a different supplier now that I am getting bigger orders, but I would...
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