Brain still wants pie on Tirz?

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Early adopters will be replaced by those waiting for FDA approval. I havenā€™t started Reta yet, but I'm riding out tirz/sema as long as I can, not waiting for FDA approval for Reta.

I donā€™t see any of these GLP-1s being ā€œreplaced.ā€ They're just more tools to fight obesity. Liraglutide is still prescribed... and Rybelsus too, even if they arenā€™t popular.
 
I saw a video from another forum where they talked about Semaglutide and some of the other weight loss drugs. It sounds like a lot of the earlier weight loss meds had some bad side effects where they messed with your heart, but the new stuff is showing some promise in that area. They were saying it's not really for cosmetic weight loss, but for folks with serious health problems related to weight. another forum
 
I plateaued on Sema after dropping some weight initially. It's good to know it happens to other people!
HormoneHustle said:
They were saying it's not really for cosmetic weight loss, but for folks with serious health problems related to weight.
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That's why I feel less guilty using it, since I had a lot to lose for my health.
 
I've read a lot about how important lifestyle changes are with these meds. It's not just a magic bullet. You gotta fix your diet and exercise too. I saw a guy on Reddit went from almost 400lbs to under 200 by changing his relationship with food, then used Ozempic to break through a plateau. Crazy transformation!
 
Yeah, totally agree, Gym_Taco. It's not a free pass to eat whatever you want. It's a tool, but you gotta use it right. It's frustrating that the mental aspect is so strong! I guess it takes time for the brain to catch up with the body.
 
The difference between not thinking about food at all versus having to fight food thoughts is significant - Reta's glucagon mechanism seems to produce a more complete quieting of the food-thought loop for some people than a pure GLP-1 approach does. The comparison you're describing is exactly the data point people considering the switch need.
 
The tirz every 6 days when you feel hunger coming by day 7 is the response variation that changes how people dose. The cravings in the OP coming back after a good start is worth checking - is it a plateau or just the dose needing adjustment?
 
Appreciate you laying that out. I always assumed reta basically did everything tirz does plus the glucagon piece on top, didn't realize the actual gap was bigger than that. My own reaction on tirz sounds a lot like yours too. There was a stretch where I felt like I finally had it handled and figured I could drop tirz altogether, but honestly that's probably not true without some kind of support in place. Taking my dose today, still torn between holding at 10, bumping to 12.5, or adding a tiny bit of reta, half a mg or so. Been leaning on a couple different communities since I feel comfortable asking questions here. Lots to take in as a newcomer, but I pick things up fast and don't quit easily.
 
Ever since starting tirz, makes you curious whether this is what people who just eat purely for fuel feel without food thoughts constantly pulling focus all day. Way easier managing diet when decisions come from a clear head instead of a loud stomach.
 
Give it time. Eventually the medication quiets this whole struggle down entirely. Some people notice it day one. Wasn't like that for me, but I also didn't approach it with any cold-turkey mindset. Didn't toss my snacks or dump out drinks. Started on the dual-action medication, and around three weeks in, suddenly craved tofu and roasted vegetables constantly. That phase lasted roughly two months, then something else entirely took over, dried cranberries became an obsession for a stretch. Never had to force any of it. Foods that used to call my name just quietly disappeared from my thoughts. Not a single slice of pizza has crossed my plate in something like twelve months, since even picturing it now just gets a shrug out of me. A full year in now, and genuinely nothing specific pulls at me food-wise. Honestly feels more like an obligation than anything else at this point.

My honest advice for this early stage: focus on building the habit of drinking plenty of water and keeping your vitamin intake solid. Find a protein source, powder or ready-made drink, you can rely on once daily, since hitting protein targets gets tougher as appetite fades. Buy smaller quantities at first in case certain options end up turning your stomach a few weeks down the line.
 
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