Down 20, but it doesn't *look* like it?

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DoseReady

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I've been prepping intensely for a grading, plus weight training. Last year I suffered a bad injury where I popped my Achilles hiking for hours. Getting back down was horrible. I gradually put on around 17 pounds over the year. My doctor suggested losing some weight, along with physio, to help my feet and ankles cope better.

My body fat has dropped too. My waist is down a couple of inches. My thighs are always gonna be big, and I'm cool with that. My quads have gotten even bigger with all the stances and kicks. I've definitely noticed less cellulite, though.

Funny thing is, it doesn't seem like I've dropped 20 pounds. I see other folks who have, and it's way more obvious.

I know I've gained a good bit of muscle, and proof is in how my uniform fits and how much quicker I feel.

I feel a bit silly because it's less about looks and more about not constantly hurting my feet, but looking good is a nice bonus, right?
 
It's clear in your face and arms - people always seem to judge their weight reduction based on their stomach, but usually, and for me anyway, that's the last spot to show it 😂

When I first lost weight some years back (about 35kg) the stomach was the last thing to go 😭
 
I'm confused! I was on a GLP-1 med for a year and dropped 40 pounds! Very slowly compared to some people but I’m ok with it! I had minimal side effects! I had to switch due to insurance reasons to another brand in August and haven’t lost more but haven’t gained any either so I am still happy! I am ok with still needing to lose 10-20 pounds because I am 64 and don’t expect to look like I did at 30 and to be quite honest my face doesn’t need ANY MORE wrinkles! I have inherited not so good skin! Now here’s the problem! I suddenly for the last 2 weeks after my shot I am having serious diherrea for most of the week! Has anyone had this happen ? I have list 4 pounds in the 2 Weeks but hadn't list anything in almost a year and was just maintaining!
 
Look at those biceps! Awesome. You look good then and now. Celebrating your victories with you! ✨💃
 
I know someone who dropped from 285 to 247 in three months. It's amazing what these meds can do. They started at a size 24/26 3/4x and are now an 18/20 XXL/2x 😊. Keep up the good work!
 
Someone on another forum said they've been on their med for a year and haven seen any plateaus yet. That's amazing! The weight's coming off faster after they increased the dose too. Gives me hope!
 
That's wild! 17kg down in 3 months is fantastic. You're going to look completely different in a couple months. Plus the timing is perfect for making this kind of transformation. You already look great btw, seriously!
 
Incredible work! You radiate health and energy - the transformation is unmistakable. You're clearly living on your own terms now.
 
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