Ozempic: One Year Later & 100+ lbs Down!

[Sam2009]

I started on Byetta way back in spring of '22 after my blood sugar numbers were too high, without a lot of success, so my doctor put me on Ozempic in August. Since then, I've gotten rid of 106 pounds. My A1C is great, and I feel a million times better.

Even with some not-so-great side effects at first (which seem to have gone away now), it's all been worth it. My current dose is 2mg.

 

[Pep_552]

Wow, congrats! Also, your hair is beautiful!

 

[Bear_Ready]

Do your tattoos look different now that you've lost so much weight?

 

[MyBro]

Did your weight loss stall at all, or has it been pretty steady?

 

[Sub_Donut137]

LOL! Your glasses look bigger now.
Great job!

 

[Fit_Mom]

Awesome job!

 

[Lean_Set]

This is fantastic, congratulations! Fingers crossed I’ll see similar results!!!

 

[IMO]

You look fantastic! Congrats

 

[Sam2009]

Thanks! Do you mean me? I haven't thought about stopping the medication yet. I still have another 30-40 pounds I would like to lose.

 

[Pep_552]

I'm just starting out, and this is really encouraging. Great job and good luck!

 

[Bear_Ready]

Amazing!

 

[MyBro]

Wow! That's a huge amount to lose!

 

[Sub_Donut137]

That's awesome and gives me a lot of hope!

 

[Fit_Mom]

Did you change your diet or exercise? I'm not getting the same results and I'm looking for anything that might help. You look great!

 

[Sam2009]

Just saw this. Yes, I incorporated more fruits and protein and scaled back on the carbs and sugary drinks. I also try to walk 30 minutes most days.

 

[Lean_Set]

I'm about 20 pounds down since January. It’s definitely been a game changer. I see all these posts and get so motivated to keep pushing!

 

[Bear_Ready]

I love to see it! It's a real accomplishment to invest in yourself and stick with it. I've been on a GLP-1 for about a year now and it’s changed everything. I had gained nearly 90 pounds after a REALLY rough time and it has helped me get back on track. Down around 80 pounds now and hoping to lose another 30.

 

[Fit_Mom]

It's a real accomplishment to invest in yourself and stick with it.

I needed to hear that! It's hard some days.

 

[Pep_552]

Hey Fit_Mom, I started a little online support group when I started my weight loss journey. It has been such a great way to connect with other people and get encouragement and tips. Maybe try to find a group like that? It has REALLY helped me.

 

[rosyedamame5166]

Huge mood shift for me. Perimenopausal, 46 this year. The anger had built up but now I can step back and pause better. Not sure if I was headed to type 2 diabetes like many women in my family but interesting seeing this shift.