Sema for just 20-30 lbs to lose?

Dose_of_Reality

Dose_of_Reality

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I was under the impression that semaglutide was only for those needing a huge transformation. I was told it wasn't suitable for me. I gained about 28 pounds from being a couch potato during the pandemic, drinking too much, getting older, and the stress of losing my mom. Fit friends and trainers kept telling me I could work it off. I quit the booze, tried every diet, exercised like crazy, and saw some progress, but couldn't get back where I was. My doctor suggested that Ozempic might help me get back to my old self, and at a conservative dose, I'd probably have minimal side effects. He was spot on! I went from about 190 to 165 (I'm 6' tall), and I've maintained it for 3 months since ending treatment. I'm thrilled, and I don't think I cheated or took the easy way out. I don't think I could have done it solo. It's totally viable for shedding 20 or 30 lbs! I still want to tone up, but I'm really happy with where I am now.
 
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It's incredibly effective for weight gain caused by perimenopause. Which is almost an unexpected benefit because it also helped regulate me! I had been taking hormones for more than a year when I started.
 
Took nine weeks for nine pounds to drop. Stay consistent, work out, eat right, drink water. Slow is better than fast for keeping it off. Fifteen months for 45 down is the better path.
 
Ugh I feel you. Started sema and zip for eight months. Frustrating when coworkers are down fifty in six. One literally eats chick fil a constantly! Switched to Tirz four months ago and still nothing. Work out five days a week, eat clean. Maybe I am one of those non-responders. Keep pushing though.
 
Fantastic work, and there's no shame in using this medication to help you reach your goals. You look great, and if you're happy, that's the most important thing.
 
Just curious what "small dosages" means to you (roughly, since everyone's different) and if you gradually increased the dose or stayed at a low dose. I've been microdosing for a while, but I'm not sure if I still feel the effects as much? Especially since I also struggle with anxiety-related eating, which often overrides my hunger cues (I'm addressing this with a therapist).
 
I have inattentive ADHD and my focus sharpened noticeably - I can now compartmentalize in ways I couldn't before. Ten months in, lost 20 pounds total with another 10 drop during that window. Just recently noticed fewer alcohol urges. Taking Vitamin D3 with K2, electrolyte mix with magnesium, extra potassium via lite salt, plus magnesium glycinate and glycine. The lite salt addition really cut down my restless legs and foot cramping.
 
Toni1991 said:
Just curious what "small dosages" means to you (roughly, since everyone's different) and if you gradually increased the dose or stayed at a low dose.
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I was on 0.25mg for a month, then 0.5mg for two months. I didn't go any higher because it was working well and my doctor advised against it.
 
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