2 month update - feeling down

Journey

Journey

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Had my 60 day doctor's appointment today.

I've been taking 2.5mg the whole time. I've lost 13 lbs. I don't know exactly what I weighed to begin with, or what I weigh now, because my doctor is keeping that from me to help my mental health. My doc is tracking it all though.

I was feeling really proud of myself because I know 2.5mg is a low dose and after having bad side effects with another med, this one has been great. No issues at all.

Basically, I was feeling awesome. I’ve been eating healthy, drinking water, and exercising. I’ve had other wins too - my blood pressure meds are lower, I can walk and move easier, etc. My doctor is thrilled with my progress. But then I made a mistake and looked at what other people have lost on here and now I’m worried I’m behind.

I'm not sure why I'm posting this. I hope I can look back and be proud of sticking with it, even when it's not all perfect.
 
Some people lose quickly on lower doses, others need higher ones. It took me until 10mg to see a change in my A1C or weight, after about half a year on the medication.

Don't compare your journey to anyone else's journey. Go at the speed your body needs to go.

Don't let yourself be discouraged by other people's success. Losing 1-2 pounds each week is a good goal and it's more likely to last.

Good luck!
 
I did the same thing comparing myself and it messed up my whole week.
Journey said:
I’ve been eating the right things, drinking water, moving my body. I’ve had non scale victories...
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Same here. I've been really working hard to build good habits but I've only lost a few pounds. And I looked on here and saw people losing a ton on the starting dose and I felt awful. Sharing this helps me remember that 1) comparing sucks, and 2) bodies are all different and comparing so early on isn't accurate.

Celebrate the small things. You can move easier - that's amazing! Those improvements in your life are more important than the scale. Be proud of yourself.

Sorry this is rambling, but I know how you feel. Forget the scale - we're improving our lives and we're just getting started.
 
Everything needs context, right? A lot of people losing more are being super restrictive, or maybe they started at a higher weight! Any weight loss is progress and you're doing great.

Keep track of those non-scale victories, those are more important than any number. I recently flew and didn't need a seat belt extender! I almost cried, it meant so much to feel "normal".
 
Ant_Road said:
I haven't told many people I am on this medication. People can be so judgy. It's no one's business.
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So true. I didn't tell anyone at first because I was scared it would fail. After losing close to 100lbs and being at a healthy weight for almost a year, I still keep it to myself.
 
I read an interesting comment recently. People who criticize these medications often have a limited understanding of nutrition and weight management. They push restrictive diets or intense exercise regimens, which aren't sustainable for everyone. These drugs can be a tool, not a crutch, to promote better health.
 
I've been trying to lose weight for, like, forever. I'm in my 30s and I've been struggling since I was a little kid. The mental energy it takes is exhausting. I've really cut back on junk, I'm eating tons of protein and veggies, walking almost an hour most days, and lifting weights. I was still gaining weight! GLP-1s have helped calm all the noise in my head.
 
13 lbs at 2.5mg in two months with bad side effects from a prior med is actually a strong start - the cautious pace your doctor is running is the right call for your history. The scale being managed by your doctor instead of you removes a known mental health trigger, which is unusual but makes sense in context. Moving to 5mg will likely change the appetite dynamic noticeably.
 
Carrying severe depression and anxiety alongside the weight loss process is a fundamentally different experience - the baseline conditions change everything from motivation to side effect tolerance to whether the benefits register at all. Please make sure the mental health team knows the full picture including this medication.
 
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