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First major milestone!
- Thread starter WolfCake
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WolfCake
Member
Hey everyone, I wanted to celebrate a win with people who get it.
I'm so stoked to say I finally dipped below 220lbs this morning! So damn pleased with myself.
I was doing great for a while. Used to be a bit overweight when I was younger, but really turned things around in my late 20s and early 30s. I was properly fit, gym twice a day every day, felt amazing.
Then 2020 happened, and it messed everything up. Never been a runner, so I got lazy, and before I knew it, I'd gained maybe like, 80-90lbs between then and late '25.
It hit my confidence hard, ruined relationships, I didn't want to leave the house. Just became a hermit, really, and the people in my life didn't deserve that.
So, November 1st, I decided I needed a serious change. Couldn't keep going downhill. You only get one shot at life, and I'm not getting any younger, am I?
I'd seen loads of people using tirzepatide and looking great, plenty of success stories online. I figured I had nothing to lose except the weight! I hated what I saw in the mirror, and it was my own fault.
So I signed up for the meds. I was terrified of injecting myself, thought I'd faint or something!
Anyway, the pen arrived, and I rushed home at lunch, excited to start. The injection? Easy! At least I know I can handle needles now.
So that was 19 weeks ago. I'm down about 70lbs, finally in double digits weight-wise.
I feel incredible. The old me is coming back. My confidence is back, I want to go out again, relationships are better than ever.
I took the leap with the meds, but I'm taking it seriously because it's not cheap! I'm watching my diet, haven't touched sweets, chocolate, or chips since day one, and I haven't even missed them. I'm working out every other day at least, walking everywhere I can. Life just feels better. Aches and pains are gone, and I feel the best I have in years!
Will I slip back when I stop the meds? I hope not. I'll fight it. I'll remember how I felt back then!
I'm just really proud of how far I've come and wanted to share. I still have a way to go, but this stuff has been a game-changer. Wish I'd started sooner.
I've had no side effects, really. Maybe my hair is a bit thinner, but honestly, it's probably just age, and I'll shave it off eventually. Better to be healthy and confident than miserable with a full head of hair!
Just wanted to share with you all, since we're mostly in the same boat. If you're thinking about it, give it a shot.
Today is a win! Hope you all have a great day, too.
Onwards and upwards
Journey - 40M
Started 1st Nov 25 (19 weeks/jabs so far)
10 jabs @ 2.5mg
5 jabs @ 4mg
4 jabs @ 5mg
I'm so stoked to say I finally dipped below 220lbs this morning! So damn pleased with myself.
I was doing great for a while. Used to be a bit overweight when I was younger, but really turned things around in my late 20s and early 30s. I was properly fit, gym twice a day every day, felt amazing.
Then 2020 happened, and it messed everything up. Never been a runner, so I got lazy, and before I knew it, I'd gained maybe like, 80-90lbs between then and late '25.
It hit my confidence hard, ruined relationships, I didn't want to leave the house. Just became a hermit, really, and the people in my life didn't deserve that.
So, November 1st, I decided I needed a serious change. Couldn't keep going downhill. You only get one shot at life, and I'm not getting any younger, am I?
I'd seen loads of people using tirzepatide and looking great, plenty of success stories online. I figured I had nothing to lose except the weight! I hated what I saw in the mirror, and it was my own fault.
So I signed up for the meds. I was terrified of injecting myself, thought I'd faint or something!
Anyway, the pen arrived, and I rushed home at lunch, excited to start. The injection? Easy! At least I know I can handle needles now.
So that was 19 weeks ago. I'm down about 70lbs, finally in double digits weight-wise.
I feel incredible. The old me is coming back. My confidence is back, I want to go out again, relationships are better than ever.
I took the leap with the meds, but I'm taking it seriously because it's not cheap! I'm watching my diet, haven't touched sweets, chocolate, or chips since day one, and I haven't even missed them. I'm working out every other day at least, walking everywhere I can. Life just feels better. Aches and pains are gone, and I feel the best I have in years!
Will I slip back when I stop the meds? I hope not. I'll fight it. I'll remember how I felt back then!
I'm just really proud of how far I've come and wanted to share. I still have a way to go, but this stuff has been a game-changer. Wish I'd started sooner.
I've had no side effects, really. Maybe my hair is a bit thinner, but honestly, it's probably just age, and I'll shave it off eventually. Better to be healthy and confident than miserable with a full head of hair!
Just wanted to share with you all, since we're mostly in the same boat. If you're thinking about it, give it a shot.
Today is a win! Hope you all have a great day, too.
Onwards and upwards
Journey - 40M
Started 1st Nov 25 (19 weeks/jabs so far)
10 jabs @ 2.5mg
5 jabs @ 4mg
4 jabs @ 5mg
PlateauBuster
Active member
Dude, seriously? That's almost my exact story! Similar start date, weight, and everything. Crazy!
Congrats to you!WolfCake said:
grumpylateadopter3
Member
I'm almost there myself - just a few pounds from my first real goal on this journey. So pumped for you hitting it.
Scale_Girl722
Well-known member
Congrats on your progress!
That's fantastic! Do you use any specific apps to track everything? Wishing everyone successful journeys!WolfCake said:
PlateauBuster
Active member
I saw someone on another forum talking about getting into a size small shirt after a year and a half on sema. That's wild. I'd be happy with a large, honestly.
Scale_Girl722
Well-known member
That's a great goal! Even going down one size feels amazing. Sometimes it's more about how your clothes fit than the number on the scale.PlateauBuster said:
Fiber_Lean
Member
Breaking 220 is the kind of milestone that lands differently than intermediate progress - it's a round number that often corresponds to a previous minimum or a long-ago target, and it carries meaning beyond the arithmetic. The plateau you mentioned is common in the 8-12 month range regardless of starting weight - it's metabolic adaptation, not a ceiling, and protocol adjustments (calories, protein, resistance training) typically move it.
calm_mixerog
Member
Start at 30g as precaution. Wait a week or two then adjust based on feel. Never thought about probiotics before but digestive enzymes might solve things. Thanks for those suggestions.
Wait-And-See
Active member
Under BMI 40 is a real threshold and the first one. Milestone markers matter more in the early months when the scale moves slowly - each category drop carries actual weight. Keep going.
