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    This... is just awful. Does it get better?!

    LDL improvement typically lags weight and glucose changes by a few months. Four days of cardio and heavy lifting is excellent for lipid optimization - that combination improves HDL and triglycerides more than LDL alone. Fiber is the specific lever for LDL.
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    Let’s talk tirzepatide side effects

    No side effects at 10mg is the best case outcome. The stubborn ones who eventually get convinced often have the smoothest runs because the skepticism tends to produce more careful tracking. Starting slow and titrating properly probably explains the clean experience.
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    Sudden weight drop--normal?

    The stall-then-drop pattern is almost universal once you have been on it long enough to notice it a few times. The bounce after the drop is frustrating because it looks like you regained, but it is just the equilibrium resetting. Trend direction over 2-3 weeks is the only number worth caring about.
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    First week, feelin' nothin'?

    Same! I wake up at 5am with my stomach growling! It's so annoying.
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    First week, feelin' nothin'?

    Totally normal.
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    First week, feelin' nothin'?

    It took like a month and a half before I felt anything, after I upped the dose.
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    Reta's making me HUNGRY??

    I get this, so here's my story. Started Tirz maybe 6 months ago. Switched to Reta after a month. I only cared about dropping pounds for the first 3-4 months. Appetite totally suppressed. Then I started taking testosterone and hitting the gym hard like 6 weeks ago. Suddenly, I was starving even...
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    Reta Prep Check - Am I Ready?

    Just had my first injection yesterday. Hoping for some weight loss and to get my high blood pressure under control (developed after my pregnancy). Anyone else have a similar experience at the start?
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    Anyone else freezing on these meds?!

    I'm having the hardest time with fatigue too! Second week here, and while the appetite suppression is great, I'm so tired. Started feeling very clammy too... almost reminds me of low blood sugar. Which is weird, because I've been monitoring my glucose and it's normal. Anyone else feel like that?
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    Anyone else freezing on these meds?!

    I may need to try some iron! I’ve become that old lady who is always cold! All the time!! And I live in the South! It’s crazy.
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    Scale Obsessed? 😂

    You enter data in the app, like height, sex, and age etc... it uses those for calculations too
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    Scale Obsessed? 😂

    Mine glitched twice and lost all my data. 😡 It also mixes up weights sometimes. Urgh. I switched to an Arboleaf.
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    Anyone else freezing on these meds?!

    I'm having the same problem with my heating bill! I bought thermal underwear layers that I wear now constantly. I heard these drugs affect a receptor in our bodies that regulates temperature. So it's not just less body fat making us cold.
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    GLP-1s messing with taste?

    I got a really itchy rash at my injection site a few times now... anyone else have something like that? I was on Mounjaro almost two months for weight control and have lost nearly 16 pounds, now this pops up with the last few doses.
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    Scale Obsessed? 😂

    hehe, and just one successful trip to the bathroom away too! Go try it now!
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    GLP-1s messing with taste?

    Wow, that would explain why my wife is suddenly even more sensitive to hot sauce than usual! Seems like this could really help me with my sugar cravings, I have a serious sweet tooth.
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    Bye bye size 22s!

    LOL ToneBetter803. I just thought it meant I could use paper towels to hide my tummy!
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    Bye bye size 22s!

    Girl I can't believe it you look amazing
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    Bye bye size 22s!

    I've lost about 47 lbs since summer after an sickness really messed me up. I still need to go further but I'm finally resting well now. No more loud snoring. I'm exercising regularly. People are noticing my glow-up. I've gone from a size 22 to a 14. I regularly walk with my dogs. I can rock high...
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    Bikini body after sema?

    Way to go, looking good!
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