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  1. PinLady

    Secretagogues before GH?

    The secretagogue-before-direct-HGH argument is about preserving pulsatile release versus replacing it - secretagogues work with the pituitary's own rhythm while direct HGH bypasses it entirely. For people who haven't had significant axis suppression, the secretagogue approach has a stronger...
  2. PinLady

    4mm or 8mm needle? Doc's got me questioning!

    bpc near the injury site and tb systemically. i've used both for shoulder stuff. daily collagen peptides + c + hyaluronic acid + glucosamine helps too.
  3. PinLady

    Done with maintenance! Now what?

    doc lowered my Mounjaro and now on my second shot at 7.5 i'm way gassier than before. both ends! is that a known backward-dosing thing?
  4. PinLady

    Anyone else feel like it's cheating?

    Get extra needles at the pharmacy, they're cheap. You can use the rest — 0.25 pens have 8 doses of 0.25mg and you can double-dose the higher ones. Don't use it if the liquid's cloudy. The label says use before seven weeks but it's good till it goes cloudy.
  5. PinLady

    Half my weight GONE!

    affects the pleasure centers so appetite goes but so does sex drive sometimes. anhedonia basically.
  6. PinLady

    Wegovy stalled after switch?

    I'm in the same boat. I started 3 months ago, and haven't lost a pound, dang it. I think I'm just not able to lose fat. I strength train a lot though.
  7. PinLady

    Supplements: all the hype?

    I've found that getting enough protein is really important. I've been using a protein calculator online to help me figure out how much I need based on my weight. https://dosioapp.com/tools/protein-calculator
  8. PinLady

    Wegovy stalled after switch?

    The meds only augment what you do and only "work" if you reduce intake. Are you feeling like your appetite is less? Are you tracking or measuring what you are eating? Weight loss in the beginning normally comes off easier if you are in a deficit. Do you overeat? Or eat because of your emotional...
  9. PinLady

    Sema face changes - anyone else?

    Been on it 6-8 months. Taking the shot before bed helps with side effects a ton for me. Also doing it mid-week instead of weekends so it's working when I'd normally overeat or go for sugary stuff. I feel it wearing off the night before and day of shot, so mid-week timing keeps me on track...
  10. PinLady

    Supplements: all the hype?

    A good multivitamin is a decent idea. Some suggest even a prenatal vitamin.
  11. PinLady

    Reta: energy boost or all-day naps?

    Clinical trial showed long covid fatigue dropped after 2 weeks of supplementing with specific probiotic and enzyme blends on an empty stomach schedule.
  12. PinLady

    Done with maintenance! Now what?

    That's a really solid take. Starting with calorie counting gave you awareness most people skip—you actually saw your patterns, triggers, habits instead of just covering them up. Even if it wasn't enough alone, that self-awareness is huge for keeping it off later. You fixed the 'why,' now the...
  13. PinLady

    Tirzepatide: Dilution Q's

    the whole situation screams suspicious. i filtered some stuff before but not all — that's changing. plenty of places to order clean supplies, and if you're using pens, you're putting it in a vial anyway so why not just use the vial.
  14. PinLady

    Traveling with Glucagon-like Peptides?

    Traveling with it isn’t too hard as long as you plan. Zappy Health gave me a few storage tips before my trip and it made things easier.
  15. PinLady

    Halfway there!

    I love hearing about these victories! Someone on another forum just hit their goal after starting at 250 and wanting to be 150. They're at 147 now and say they look so much YOUNGER! Amazing what losing weight can do, beyond just the numbers.
  16. PinLady

    Considering stopping GLP-1... anyone else?

    I actually didn't find it hard to stay motivated. If you do stop, you'll regain weight. You'll literally return to your pre-medication eating habits. So, figure out what your priorities are.
  17. PinLady

    Traveling with Glucagon-like Peptides?

    Could you inject right before you depart and then immediately after you return?
  18. PinLady

    Is it a bug, or did I overdo it?

    My coworker complained about weird burps when she started sema. I told her probiotics and yogurt! 🤷
  19. PinLady

    Halfway there!

    Amazing!!!!!
  20. PinLady

    Considering stopping GLP-1... anyone else?

    What dose are you on? I just started recently (but have been on another similar medication for a couple of years without much success). I've noticed I'm more tired, but it's hard to pinpoint the exact cause. I'm a lifter and hit personal records last week, but recovery took longer. I'm trying to...
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