57 and 70+ lbs lighter!

[BugTale]

Started my journey in Sept '23 weighing 222. Was on 2.5 mg for about 2 months, then moved to 5 mg. It's not as effective as it was at first, but still helpful. I now eat two well-rounded meals a day, much smaller portions (maybe a quarter of what I used to), and snack on Greek yogurt, some fruit, cheese slices, and a bit of peanut butter. My initial goal was around 180 lbs, but I'm now at 148, and I'm 5'9". Thinking of starting maintenance when I hit 143.

 

[RunGuy963]

You look amazing! Congrats Such a fantastic achievement, 74 lbs is incredible!

 

[Coach_B_Fit]

Congratulations on your amazing progress! You look great

 

[TirzIMO551]

You look fantastic, so much healthier. Well done

 

[ShapeCrew]

You look like you've turned back the clock by a decade!!! Congrats on your success!

 

[ScaleGal685]

That's so awesome. I'm thinking about starting at age 54, and this really gives me hope

 

[DenverDiva82]

That's really awesome!

 

[CincyMom_77]

You look absolutely incredible

 

[BugTale]

You all are so kind, thank you!

 

[RunGuy963]

Great job! Congrats on all your hard work!

 

[Coach_B_Fit]

YAY!!!! I'm 57 as well.

 

[TirzIMO551]

You're rocking that new look. Congratulations!

 

[ShapeCrew]

 

[ScaleGal685]

Woooohooooooo!!!

 

[DenverDiva82]

You look amazing and you're showing that confidence. Congratulations

 

[ScaleGal685]

I'm curious, BugTale, what side effects have you experienced?

 

[BugTale]

To be honest, almost no side effects except when I increase my dosage, ScaleGal685. Going to the gym regularly seems to really help with any side effects and brings back some hunger.

 

[ShapeCrew]

That's amazing progress! I've seen some patients experience similar results when they combine the medication with regular exercise. Are you incorporating any resistance training, BugTale?

 

[BugTale]

Yes, I've started light weight lifting. It's made a big difference in how I feel, and even though the scale isn't moving as fast, I can see the changes in the mirror. I've even shifted my goalposts a bit, ShapeCrew.

 

[TirzIMO551]

Thinking of starting maintenance when I hit 143.

That's a smart idea to re-evaluate your goals as you progress. I've found that body composition changes can be more important than just the number on the scale.