GLP-1s and a new lease on life!

[HungryNoMore_24]

Well, I called it quits at work and now I'm keeping a close eye on how much this stuff is costing me. I'm getting it without insurance, so I've only been taking half the dose prescribed each month. I've got a good supply built up that should last for a while. Hopefully prices come down. My blood pressure and cholesterol are both much better... the doc was on my back about those. I'm back to lifting weights and trying to get back some muscle, but at 67, I'm keeping it real. 5'8" Started at 220, down to 160.

 

[Wolf_Dad604]

Is that a mechwarrior shirt?

 

[IF-warrior]

Awesome progress! Same shirt even, that's some serious change! Congrats!

 

[Heal_Strong]

That's the same journey I am currently having!!

 

[GutCrew]

You look fantastic. Great job! Now we (63f) get to enjoy the rest of our lives without the extra weight! Nice job

 

[Donut_Side]

How??!!!! I'm struggling to get where I want to be!!!

 

[Whole]

Any advice? What did you do to help the medication work? Diet, exercise, anything else?

 

[Food_Done]

Amazing

 

[HungryNoMore_24]

Thanks everyone!!!!!

 

[Wolf_Dad604]

 

[IF-warrior]

Well done. Keep up the excellent work!

 

[Heal_Strong]

You look great!

 

[GutCrew]

Fantastic job! It's much harder to lose weight after menopause, right?

 

[Donut_Side]

Look at YOU!!!! Way to go.

 

[Heal_Strong]

I totally agree with @GutCrew, it can be tough, but possible! I've been on semaglutide since Feb '25, started at 170 and now weigh 130. My goal is 125. It's about more than just the weight, it's about getting back to living a full life!

 

[Donut_Side]

Wow @Heal_Strong, those are amazing stats! Any side effects you care to share?

 

[HungryNoMore_24]

Wow, these are all great results! I'm glad to hear that others are finding success and improving their health too. It's not just about weight, it's about feeling better and being able to do more!

 

[IF-warrior]

It's important to remember that these medications aren't a magic bullet. They can be extremely helpful, but lifestyle changes like diet and exercise are still crucial for long-term success. As @HungryNoMore_24 mentioned, it's about overall health, not just a number on the scale.

 

[Whole]

I'm glad to see people having such great success. I've seen a lot of people saying good things about their improved sleep while on these meds. Has anyone else experienced better sleep quality? I used to get up 3-4 times a night to pee and now its just once, sometimes zero!

 

[wobbly_percolating]

I was into exercise before I ever touched GLP-1, and dropping 30 lbs naturally felt amazing. The med is just helping me lean out faster. If down the road studies say these are problematic long-term, I'll reassess, but for now they're tools that work when I need them.