I'm off Ozempic!

[Toni_21]

So, I kicked off this journey at 248 pounds around July '23, and now I'm floating around 158. I tapered off slowly, lowering the dose bit by bit. It's like my appetite faded as the dosage went down, which is kinda wild. But I'm feeling great and so thankful for what Ozempic helped me learn! Going from a size 3XL to a medium is seriously unreal! So happy!

 

[CoolMom559]

I stopped back in November. I've put about 8 pounds back on, so I'm back to intermittent fasting to get things under control.

 

[Sage56]

Awesome! Check out the community. It's a great community for sharing experiences and supporting each other.

 

[Ozzy_10]

You're doing great! Congrats!

 

[BioKing]

Are those seriously pictures of the same person? Incredible!

 

[Shannon_14]

I'm six months into my Ozempic journey. I dropped 12 pounds in the first three months, which was encouraging. Then my doctor bumped my dose from 0.25mg to 0.5mg. At my recent check-up, I learned I'd lost another 26 pounds! 38 pounds gone in half a year feels insane.

 

[Busy-Gal]

For a sec I thought you were a celeb

 

[Toni_21]

So, I actually started my journey around 238, and I'm currently chilling at 191 and feeling fantastic! My goal is 138. Did you end up with any loose skin? Also, you look amazing!!

 

[CoolMom559]

Great job - congrats!

 

[Wes_90]

How tall are you, if you don't mind me asking? Congrats!!!

 

[Sage56]

You're looking fantastic. I started in September '23 and have only managed to lose around 17 pounds. Seems like I'm not responding to it as well.

 

[Ozzy_10]

Wow!

 

[BioKing]

Can you share your workout routine?

 

[Shannon_14]

Incredible transformation! Congrats!!!

 

[Busy-Gal]

Did you have any skin removed?

 

[Sage56]

It's like my appetite faded as the dosage went down, which is kinda wild. But I'm feeling great and so thankful for what Ozempic helped me learn!

I'm thinking about reducing my dosage soon. Good to hear your experience!

 

[Ozzy_10]

For anyone struggling with the hunger coming back after stopping, remember it's not a willpower issue. Extreme calorie restriction can backfire and be unsustainable, especially right after stopping a GLP-1 medication. Talk to a registered dietician if possible for a sustainable plan.

 

[Toni_21]

For anyone struggling with the hunger coming back after stopping, remember it's not a willpower issue.

This is so true! I spaced my meals out, eating something small every few hours.

 

[CoolMom559]

Yeah, the hunger can definitely come back with a vengeance. Planning meals is helpful, as Toni_21 mentioned. It's about managing the cravings, not just starving yourself.

 

[Shannon_14]

Happy to see so many positive stories about maintaining weight loss after stopping! It's definitely possible with consistency and healthy habits. I've been off for almost 4 months and holding steady.