50lbs down - slow and steady!

[A_Thin_New_Me]

I'm celebrating hitting my first milestone: losing 50 pounds in about 10 and a half months! Officially made it to Onederland. I know some folks get bummed if they aren't shedding weight super fast, but I wanted to point out that even a pound or so a week is still a healthy pace for many of us.

 

[Yuki_2006]

Totally agree! Any progress is progress. Huge congrats!

 

[FitRoad]

Haha, no way! I have the same socks as you!

 

[A_Thin_New_Me]

I gradually increased my dose from 0.25 to 1mg over maybe 5 months. I've been stable at 1mg since last fall actually. Since I'm paying out of pocket, I'm hoping this dose keeps working so I can save some cash.

 

[DocInTheBox]

Only a pound a week?! That's fantastic weight loss. Don't sell yourself short!

 

[InsulinResist-Ex]

Wow, that's awesome progress!

 

[meal-prep-pro]

Good for you! I'm also on the slow and steady plan (although I wobbled a bit over the holidays and some family stuff). I'm down 25lb in about 5 months. Time keeps ticking, and we'll all get there eventually.

 

[ShrinkingSheila]

Could you share what your dosage schedule looked like? Everyone's different, but I'm planning on a slow approach too! And congratulations on your success!

 

[Pip]

It's always something to complain about for some ppl. Then its loose skin issues!

 

[A_Thin_New_Me]

Good for you! I'm also on the slow and steady plan (although I wobbled a bit over the holidays and some family stuff). I'm down 25lb in about 5 months. Time keeps ticking, and we'll all get there eventually.

Nice! My starting point was about the same as yours - I'm thinking about trying a GLP-1 but I'm a little nervous too.

 

[Yuki_2006]

Welcome back to ONEderland, @A_Thin_New_Me! Celebrate!

 

[FitRoad]

I've lost 45 since April of last year... I'm ok taking my time, at least I don't have that 'ozempic face' thing!

 

[DocInTheBox]

50 lbs is a HUGE accomplishment! Slow and steady definitely wins out. I hope I have the same results you've had!

 

[InsulinResist-Ex]

Because it came off slowly, it's more likely to STAY off! Congrats to you!

 

[ShrinkingSheila]

I saw someone on another site say they dropped about 55 pounds and that keeps me motivated. Seeing success stories really helps with sticking to it!

 

[meal-prep-pro]

50 lbs is a HUGE accomplishment! Slow and steady definitely wins out. I hope I have the same results you've had!

Exactly. It's not a sprint, it's a marathon, right? Plus, slower loss is usually easier on the body. Less loose skin, etc.

 

[InsulinResist-Ex]

I saw someone talking about losing 180 pounds over the course of a year. Said it was the most rewarding year of their life because they felt like they were finally LIVING. That's what it's all about!

 

[A_Thin_New_Me]

Could you share what your dosage schedule looked like? Everyone's different, but I'm planning on a slow approach too! And congratulations on your success!

Sure! I went up by 0.25mg every month or so until I hit 1mg. I've been holding steady there and so far so good!

 

[homey-gardener5511]

Love seeing this kind of update. You are crushing your goals.

 

[breezy-onwards84]

Started small and it's working. Four sizes down feels incredible.