Finally hit -50! Persistence pays!

Pin_Taco

Pin_Taco

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It's been quite the adventure, and there were many moments I wanted to throw in the towel. I'd have weeks where the scale wouldn't budge, or even creep up a bit, and plateaus that lasted for what felt like forever. But I stuck with it, and today I'm celebrating officially crossing the 50-pound mark!
 
If you don’t mind sharing, did you follow a specific regimen such as tracking your calorie intake and incorporating physical activity like gym workouts or regular walks?
 
How long did it take you? I just started a month ago, and it feels like I'm losing and gaining the same 2-3 pounds over and over. It's so discouraging!
 
To Lab_Mouse_4421: I did start tracking calories more closely, and I aim for a high-protein diet. I also try to get in at least 30 minutes of walking most days, and I've started incorporating some light weightlifting a couple of times a week.
 
ByeByeBelly77 said:
How long did it take you? I just started a month ago, and it feels like I'm losing and gaining the same 2-3 pounds over and over. It's so discouraging!
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I've been there! Weight loss isn't always linear. Some weeks you'll lose more, some less, and some you might even gain a little. The important thing is to focus on the overall trend and not get too hung up on weekly fluctuations.
 
A1C_Down said:
I've been there! Weight loss isn't always linear. Some weeks you'll lose more, some less, and some you might even gain a little. The important thing is to focus on the overall trend and not get too hung up on weekly fluctuations.
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Thanks, that's good to know. It's hard not to feel defeated when I don't see the scale moving consistently downwards!
 
I've heard of people encountering plateaus with semaglutide. One thing I read was about temporarily lowering the dose for a week or two and then returning to the original dose. Apparently, that can sometimes jumpstart the weight loss again. Has anyone else tried that?
 
Lab_Mouse_4421 said:
I've heard of people encountering plateaus with semaglutide. One thing I read was about temporarily lowering the dose for a week or two and then returning to the original dose. Apparently, that can sometimes jumpstart the weight loss again. Has anyone else tried that?
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That's an interesting approach! I've also heard that sometimes changing the injection site can help break through a plateau. Our bodies can adapt, so mixing things up might be beneficial.
 
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