I feel amazing & zero side effects! ✨

[CatCookie970]

I used to suffer from the WORST side effects imaginable; I was close to giving up on my GLP-1 journey. I experimented for about half a year with different types of fiber to try and combat the side effects. Today is my 2.5 year anniversary of starting, AND I just got an interview request from a med school!!!

Edit: 11/16 - Fiber recommendations!

- Fiber capsules from a store (gave me heartburn!)

- Preparing high-fiber meals at home (the BEST)

- Personalized health quiz

- Prebiotic drinks (DO NOT BOTHER. They just taste good!)

 

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[SlimDown_Sloane]

Congratulations! Thank you for sharing, it gives me hope that I can get through this.

 

[LongGameLarry]

Looking good. And good luck with med school. The internship year can be rough, but after that, your options open up.

My fiber rec – eat a cup of blackberries. Pretty easy when you grab a container of them. Glad our local store has them on sale sometimes.

 

[Hormone_Havoc]

Yassss queen, what did you doooo, share the deets!

 

[Pops]

Hey!!! Love to see the progress!!! I am so proud of you!

 

[TheFullFeeling]

That is such an encouraging update. The confidence boost is apparent, and it's wonderful to hear the side effects are diminishing. Would you mind if I posted this on the community? It is a community where users post their progress updates and photos from GLP1 journeys, and this would really help others who are struggling starting out. Of course, you can share it yourself if you prefer.

 

[Chicago_Wind]

The constipation has been a huge learning curve! Trying to find out what works for me. I just had my second injection, and I’m shocked how quickly it started. Right now I’m using a store brand gummy fiber supplement, mixing 2 packets of fiber powder in my water daily, and prunes. I’m thinking about including a magnesium supplement too. All this with at least 80 oz of water a day!

 

[CatCookie970]

Queen! Congrats

This gives me hope

 

[CatCookie970]

What side effects did you experience?

 

[glow-up]

Congrats!! I'm delighted to hear about your progress. What side effects did you have??

 

[SlimDown_Sloane]

Wow, this gives me so much hope. Any tips for someone just starting out on this? I'm a little nervous.

 

[LongGameLarry]

You look great and HAPPY!! Beautiful girl. Congratulations to you.

 

[Hormone_Havoc]

Ok Ms. waist!!!

 

[espresso_sema05]

Amazing! You look fantastic and I'm sure it feels even better than it looks. So happy for you!

 

[Pops]

For many, side effects lessen with time. Congratulations!

 

[TheFullFeeling]

Woww! Congratulations I am so proud of you and your accomplishments. Keep it up.

 

[LongGameLarry]

I saw someone asked about skin issues. I've found that staying really hydrated helps a lot with skin elasticity while losing weight. Also, some people swear by collagen supplements, but I haven't tried them myself.

 

[CatCookie970]

Hey

Any tips for someone just starting out on this? I'm a little nervous.

Be patient with yourself! It's a process, and everyone's body reacts differently. Don't compare your journey to others, and focus on feeling good and making healthy choices.

 

[SlimDown_Sloane]

Thanks @CatCookie970! That's really helpful and reassuring. I'm trying to be kind to myself, it's just hard sometimes!