Finally feeling normal around food!

Kerry_1995

Kerry_1995

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Hey everyone, I had a little win I wanted to share because it feels HUGE. I've got PCOS, and I've realized my insane appetite is probably linked. I've always eaten EVERYTHING. Carby stuff especially sets me off, and I just can't stop once I start. I could never get the scale to budge, and nothing felt healthy. I've been upping my protein and fiber, and it's been helping, but... Today, I had pizza - my first in ages. I had two slices, enjoyed every bite, and then... I was done. Just, comfortably full. I almost cried. I can't remember the last time I didn't want MORE. I'm on the lowest dose of a GLP-1 since August. It's like I'm actually free!
 
I totally get that! It's wild. Like, I have snacks in the house that I literally forget exist. Used to be, I'd be lying in bed at night obsessing about potato chips. Now? Nothing. I even bought a cake a couple weeks ago, ate a sliver every day or so, and then just...threw the rest away. Insane!
 
I have PCOS too, and I gained weight super fast even though my diet and activity levels stayed the same. I also have some food sensitivities so my diet is pretty low carb already. I had a very physical job where I walked a ton and climbed stairs all day. Doctors brushed me off for years, happily criticizing my weight but not investigating the cause. Once I started Ozempic, the food noise quieted down, and my blood sugar improved. I'm down around 25 pounds after a year, and still losing slowly. I understand completely how you feel. I'm so happy for you and hope you keep having success! ❤️
 
FastingIMO286 said:
I'm two weeks in, and not really noticing much yet. My brain still wants snacks even when I'm not hungry. I'm trying to power through with water and protein shakes. Anyone else experience this?
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Oh yeah, 'head hunger' is real. Sometimes distraction is the best thing. Find something to keep you busy.
 
Had to switch from my pen to a needle when I ran short of cartridges, and wow-that needle felt way sharper and more painful. The pen is definitely more comfortable for injections. And yes, you should grab a new needle each time you inject, right?
 
Totally the opposite for me. I was actually looking forward to Christmas eating, but nope, my body said no thanks. I made myself a regular plate and could barely get through half of it. Even grabbed a slice of pie later and managed like 3 bites tops. It's weird being both let down and kind of grateful at the same time.
 
Was looking forward to just one splurge day at Christmas but couldn't even manage much. Put a small portion on my plate and could barely touch it. Grabbed a thin slice of pie and stopped after three bites. Strange feeling - bummed but relieved at the same time.
 
Same here. Went from 210 to 115 in 13 months—an inch taller and bit older than you. But I was undereating, overexercising, spiraling on health anxiety and obsessing over every number. Stop wearing the health tracker. Let doctors handle it. See a therapist about the obsession.
 
That feeling of getting closer to a normal BMI after being in the obese category for so long hits different. Really good on you.
 
never did intuitive eating because healthy food wasn't even in my world growing up. veggies make me throw up. but on this med i'm actually forcing myself to try them because i need them. it's a slow process but it's working.
 
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