Core-Win
Active member
I'm not a fan of meds, but here's my experience with Ozempic for those who feel the same.
I'm a woman, 50s, 5'9" and started at 219 lbs. I lift weights moderately 3x a week, just to stay active. But my eating went wild. I used to be able to cut carbs and drop weight easily, but not anymore. It was just getting out of hand.
Almost 5 months in, I'm at 176 lbs on 0.5mg a week. Losing around 2 lbs weekly with some stalls. My doctor said to keep the dose low since it's working. Lucky me, the pen lasts 8 weeks, saving money. In Canada, a 4mg pen is $233 at Costco.
Portions: Ozempic initially caused nausea and flu-like symptoms 2-3 days post-injection. My appetite decreased, but overeating was still possible (and I did it!). Ozempic REALLY made me regret it. That full feeling was awful, almost painful. No vomiting or diarrhea, but close! Lesson learned: eat slowly and learn portion control. I now eat tiny portions and know when to stop. Overdoing it leads to that bloated feeling. I eat much less and avoid sweets. Snacks are a few almonds or blueberries once or twice a day.
Quality: Since I eat so little, I focus on nutrient density. Protein first, then some veggies or fruit. Pasta etc. is okay in small amounts, but it's just filler. Should've done this all along, but Ozempic forced me. My body rejects junk now.
Aversion: Weirdly, I now HATE sweets. My brain just says NO. I can have a tiny piece of chocolate, but then I'm done. Listen to your body! In my 30s, this happened when I went no-carb, but I always relapsed. Ozempic seems to have hardwired this aversion.
Side Effects: Initially, fatigue was bad 2-3 days after injection. But my mood improved oddly. Maybe because of the weight loss. Fatigue lessened after 2-3 months, and now I barely notice it. The mood boost remains.
I have like 10 lbs left until optimal weight. It's been a success. Was it magic? No. Ozempic just changed my appetite, creating a calorie deficit. But it was the tool I needed. I could've used willpower, but Ozempic made it easy. Dieting alone left me STARVING. That's gone on Ozempic.
Dangerous? I worry about long-term side effects like bone density. Pharma companies aren't always truthful. Time will tell. It's worked for me, and I'll stop at my goal weight. I needed this tool, no doubt, and I'm fortunate a low dose works.
I'm a woman, 50s, 5'9" and started at 219 lbs. I lift weights moderately 3x a week, just to stay active. But my eating went wild. I used to be able to cut carbs and drop weight easily, but not anymore. It was just getting out of hand.
Almost 5 months in, I'm at 176 lbs on 0.5mg a week. Losing around 2 lbs weekly with some stalls. My doctor said to keep the dose low since it's working. Lucky me, the pen lasts 8 weeks, saving money. In Canada, a 4mg pen is $233 at Costco.
Portions: Ozempic initially caused nausea and flu-like symptoms 2-3 days post-injection. My appetite decreased, but overeating was still possible (and I did it!). Ozempic REALLY made me regret it. That full feeling was awful, almost painful. No vomiting or diarrhea, but close! Lesson learned: eat slowly and learn portion control. I now eat tiny portions and know when to stop. Overdoing it leads to that bloated feeling. I eat much less and avoid sweets. Snacks are a few almonds or blueberries once or twice a day.
Quality: Since I eat so little, I focus on nutrient density. Protein first, then some veggies or fruit. Pasta etc. is okay in small amounts, but it's just filler. Should've done this all along, but Ozempic forced me. My body rejects junk now.
Aversion: Weirdly, I now HATE sweets. My brain just says NO. I can have a tiny piece of chocolate, but then I'm done. Listen to your body! In my 30s, this happened when I went no-carb, but I always relapsed. Ozempic seems to have hardwired this aversion.
Side Effects: Initially, fatigue was bad 2-3 days after injection. But my mood improved oddly. Maybe because of the weight loss. Fatigue lessened after 2-3 months, and now I barely notice it. The mood boost remains.
I have like 10 lbs left until optimal weight. It's been a success. Was it magic? No. Ozempic just changed my appetite, creating a calorie deficit. But it was the tool I needed. I could've used willpower, but Ozempic made it easy. Dieting alone left me STARVING. That's gone on Ozempic.
Dangerous? I worry about long-term side effects like bone density. Pharma companies aren't always truthful. Time will tell. It's worked for me, and I'll stop at my goal weight. I needed this tool, no doubt, and I'm fortunate a low dose works.
