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At 2.5mg with fullness and burping, the dose is doing something - T2D typically gets blood sugar stabilization before the scale moves much.

Protein and fat aversion in the first weeks is very common - the texture sensitivity is high early on. Tofu and Greek yogurt are the protein sources that survive this phase better than most animal protein. The aversion usually fades.

Weight loss with depression and disabilities in the mix reads differently than the fast-loss posts - they usually have more capacity for meal prep. Progress managing both at once is slower by design. The rate isn't a sign something is wrong.

That's awesome, seriously! Loose skin can get tightened up with time and movement. Winter makes everything harder though—just staying warm is enough. I didn't hit the gym for 2 years, started at home with stretching 3x a week. Walking is a perfect start. Keep pushing, you've got this.

That's such a good point! The non-scale victories are huge. I'm sleeping better than I have in years.

Take a new photo in the same outfit as your before pic. Same shirt, same angle. The fancy dress is nice, but it's not a good comparison.

Never thought about mixing with saline to cut the sting, that's smart actually. There's a shop selling vials for $9 but I've got like 29 left so I'll be using them forever. Will it break down faster if I do that though?

Huge improvement! You've got a great figure.

there's a thread running on how to get them and it's honestly straightforward. best place to grab filters is in this forum—there's a whole guide on it.

100mcg morning & night for me, plus one more after workouts. been like a week so far. also doing CJC no dac alongside it. starting small to see how things go.

started ozempic end of january and just had my checkup. fatty liver's down, cholesterol's down, weight is down 24 kg. was 112 kg in december, now targeting 84. doing 12 hour fasting plus 1 mg a week, no sugar or bread or rice.

Thanks everyone! I'm definitely feeling like a brand new person!

Thanks everyone again! It's been a long journey, but so worth it.

Thanks, everyone! I mostly stuck to a calorie deficit and tried to walk at least 30 minutes most days. Nothing too crazy! Also, did anyone have hair loss issues? Mine seems okay still.

Hey Georgie1993, I know it's hard to be patient. But remember, these meds take time to build up in your system. Don't get discouraged if you don't see immediate results. Also, make sure you're staying hydrated and getting enough electrolytes. That can really help with the water weight issue that...

I'm honestly speechless. I never imagined I'd be a normal size. It's wild.

I remember that feeling! It's an amazing milestone, seeing that number change. I remember someone saying it's like seeing a '1' instead of a '2'!

I'm so looking forward to airplane travel again. It used to be a struggle to even lower the tray table...

That's a totally valid choice. Some people just can't tolerate the side effects, and your health and well-being come first!

0. 25 is just an introductory dose, so your body is still getting used to it. Give it time :) Also, 1100-1300 calories is pretty low if you're hitting the gym hard. Prioritize protein in your diet, even if you don't feel hungry, your muscles still need fuel.