GLP-1s, 1.5 yrs in - worth it?

[PlateauCrusher]

52F, started at 297, now 147 lbs. Only 7 lbs till I hit my ultimate goal! Eighteen months on this med and its been a total transformation!

 

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[Old_Great]

You look amazing! Both before and after, but the after pic really shows the joy. Congrats!

 

[Donut]

I think you're beautiful in both pics too!

 

[PinJourney]

You look incredible! The happiness just shines in the after photos. Congrats on your success!

 

[GingerTeaTox]

You're a gorgeous woman, no matter what. Congrats on your progress! It isn't easy, even with the GLP-1. I'm on it too, down over 100lbs with maybe 50 to go. I'm struggling with keeping up my motivation. The urge to comfort myself with food is still there, even when I'm not physically hungry. How did you deal with cravings and emotional eating?

 

[BellyFlat]

You look fantastic! Amazing job!

 

[Zara64]

Congrats! I'm wondering if the side effects are worth it. End of week 3, .25 was fine, but .5 is rough. Maybe the dose increase was too quick for me.

 

[PlateauCrusher]

You look amazing! So inspiring that you've stayed on the medication for a year and a half!

 

[Lab-Dad]

Very inspirational! Congratulations on reaching your goal!

 

[Old_Great]

You look awesome! I love GLP-1s. I wanted to drop 50lbs and I'm almost halfway there after only 3 months! I eat to survive, not the other way around now. What a change!

 

[Donut]

You're so pretty! Thanks for sharing your journey with us.

 

[PinJourney]

You look fabulous! Your confidence is shining through!

 

[GingerTeaTox]

Looking great!!!!

 

[BellyFlat]

Congrats! I'm wondering if the side effects are worth it. End of week 3, .25 was fine, but .5 is rough. Maybe the dose increase was too quick for me.

Maybe try going back down to .25 for a bit? I've heard other people say that helped them adjust.

 

[PlateauCrusher]

...How did you deal with cravings and emotional eating?

Honestly, it's still a work in progress. I find that having healthy snacks readily available helps. Also, recognizing when I'm eating for emotional reasons and trying to find other ways to cope, like going for a walk or calling a friend.

 

[Old_Great]

Someone in another group said they switched to tirzepatide when sema stopped working so well. Has anyone else had to do that?

 

[Donut]

Someone in another group said they switched to tirzepatide when sema stopped working so well. Has anyone else had to do that?

Yes, I've heard that's a pretty common experience. Some people reach a plateau on semaglutide and find that tirzepatide helps them break through it. It's something to discuss with your doctor if you find that sema is no longer effective.

 

[PinJourney]

I started at 188, and I'm almost at my goal of 140-145! Currently at 147.8, 5'5". So close!