I'm coming up on my first year using Ozempic, and it's been a real game changer, for the better. A few things to keep in mind about my sitch:
* Main (only) side effect is constipation
* Good insurance through work covers nearly all costs
* Using it for weight loss, plain and simple
* No other health probs as of now
* Developed a full-blown binge eating problem during the lockdowns
I didn't realize how much I gained but it was alot. Before, I wore XL clothes, but now XXL or even XXXL was necessary. I was eating constantly, even when not hungry. If it tasted good, I wanted more, more, more. My mind was always on food. What to eat next, when to eat it.
My meals weren't unhealthy per se, just wayyyy too much food and too many snacks. I was also more of a couch potato since I worked from home. The only time I left the house was for groceries or to walk the dog.
Once I started the medication, the constant cravings just stopped. And I felt full much faster, so I drastically cut back on portions and the amount of times I ate. I lost a bunch of weight fast in the first month. Now aiming for a more sustainable 1-2 lbs a week.
I still have my usual 2 cups of coffee, but now I just eat lunch and dinner (maybe some toast or a shake for breakfast). I drink plenty of water, and I've been working out regularly 3 times a week since the fall.
I'm only about 10 pounds from my initial goal, but I want to lose another 30 or so before the end of the year. This whole thing gave me the motivation to start Invisalign too. I had some dental work done a couple years ago, but now I feel like if I can tackle weight loss, I can fix my teeth too.
* Main (only) side effect is constipation
* Good insurance through work covers nearly all costs
* Using it for weight loss, plain and simple
* No other health probs as of now
* Developed a full-blown binge eating problem during the lockdowns
I didn't realize how much I gained but it was alot. Before, I wore XL clothes, but now XXL or even XXXL was necessary. I was eating constantly, even when not hungry. If it tasted good, I wanted more, more, more. My mind was always on food. What to eat next, when to eat it.
My meals weren't unhealthy per se, just wayyyy too much food and too many snacks. I was also more of a couch potato since I worked from home. The only time I left the house was for groceries or to walk the dog.
Once I started the medication, the constant cravings just stopped. And I felt full much faster, so I drastically cut back on portions and the amount of times I ate. I lost a bunch of weight fast in the first month. Now aiming for a more sustainable 1-2 lbs a week.
I still have my usual 2 cups of coffee, but now I just eat lunch and dinner (maybe some toast or a shake for breakfast). I drink plenty of water, and I've been working out regularly 3 times a week since the fall.
I'm only about 10 pounds from my initial goal, but I want to lose another 30 or so before the end of the year. This whole thing gave me the motivation to start Invisalign too. I had some dental work done a couple years ago, but now I feel like if I can tackle weight loss, I can fix my teeth too.
