Anyone else feel this way about weight loss?

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Pulse_Loss

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Ever since I was a little kid, I wished there was a pill I could take that would just make me normal and not obsessed with food. Something to make me thin forever. Sounds pathetic, right? The teasing started super early for me. Anyone else feel the same way? Anyone else feel like their biggest dream is actually happening? (Pic of me in a swimsuit, feeling amazing!) For the first time, food doesn't control me. I'm not secretly binging on sweets, hiding receipts, making excuses for late-night donut runs, or getting in trouble for eating stuff I shouldn't, like demolishing half my niece's birthday cake when I was half asleep. Finally, I feel good about my body and life. Thanks for reading. Please share if you've been bullied, struggled with food, or felt embarrassed, so we can all support each other!
 
So many of us are silently fighting battles with food, our bodies, and the pain of being bullied. Your post shines a light and reminds us we aren't alone.

And that swimsuit photo? It's not just a snapshot... it's a symbol of victory, healing, and taking back your life.
 
I was really thinking about surgery last year, I was just done... Always starving, could stick to a diet for maybe 2-3 months, then boom, gone.. Could drop 40 lbs tops then gain it all back plus more..

Now I'm nearly 100 lbs lighter and still losing..
Just not being hungry all the time is incredible.. I've even missed a meal or two a few times.. Whenever I heard people say that before, I thought, no way, total lie, how do you forget to eat.. but here I am..
So thankful for this medication.. hope I can keep affording it and keep taking it.
 
I struggled with my weight from childhood through adulthood. The bullying in junior high was so severe I refused to attend and ended up in court for truancy.

The way I was treated caused me to mistreat myself. I made poor choices because I felt I didn't deserve better. I got into unhealthy relationships because I thought it was the best I could get. I would eat to the point of discomfort because I didn't value myself.

People who haven't experienced this will never understand. And I will never excuse those who criticize me for needing medication to reach a healthy weight. I finally feel liberated. And I'm not even at my target weight yet.
 
Yes, yes, yes, and yes. And I'm sure many of us can relate to no longer fibbing at the drive-thru, pretending we're ordering for a group. I'm eternally grateful to the scientists who developed this, and even though they're profit-driven, I'm grateful to the manufacturer for making it somewhat accessible (but they need to improve!).
 
I understand completely. Unless you've lived it, it's impossible to grasp. All the people calling us lazy, telling us to exercise more and eat less - they don't experience what we do.

I've been on a GLP-1 med for almost a year now and I've lost about 70 pounds. These medications have transformed my life. I'm now at a weight I haven't seen since my early twenties. I'm now in my mid-fifties.

If I could afford to stay on it forever, I would.
 
It's messed up that food addiction isn't taken as seriously as other addictions. After starting this medication, I realized how addicted I was. I relate to everything you said. I also feel guilty sometimes that I have access to this medication and others don't, but I also pay a big chunk of money for health insurance and I am diabetic. But yeah, people still make me feel bad because I have it and they don't :(
 
Congrats! 🥳

I get you. I used to eat my feelings, and sometimes I was just plain hungry. I was ashamed to even look at myself. People don't usually choose to be heavy, and it really damages your mental health.
 
I want this so badly it hurts. I'm devastated that I lost my good job, and my current job's insurance won't cover the medication. I just want to look down and not hate my stomach.
 
L_M_B_Life said:
Congrats. You look amazing. The medication definitely helped, but remember you put in the effort too.
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Thanks! I really appreciate that. It's easy to think it's all the medication, but it does take work to make good choices, even when the cravings are less intense.
 
I agree with being mindful of comparing yourself to others. Everyone's journey is unique. I advise my patients to track calories and macros to stay on track. Be patient and trust the process.
 
It's mind-blowing how much this med quiets the food noise! I feel like I had brain surgery and got my willpower back! I've cut way back on eating, and even stopped vaping, caffeine, soda, and sweets... it's like a switch flipped!
 
Hormone_Havoc said:
It's mind-blowing how much this med quiets the food noise! I feel like I had brain surgery and got my willpower back! I've cut way back on eating, and even stopped vaping, caffeine, soda, and sweets... it's like a switch flipped!
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That is so amazing! Keep up the great work!
 
SlightlySmallerSam said:
I'm on week five and I'm feeling a little discouraged. The first couple days after my shot, I feel great. Then it wears off. I'm only down about 5 pounds. I see people online claiming they lose like 10-12 pounds a month. Is it even working for me?
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Losing a pound or two a week is a great pace. Comparing yourself to others will drive you crazy! If your appetite is lower and the cravings are less intense, it's working.
 
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