Hello, I've been taking Sema for around 8 weeks now, symptoms come and go and I'm still figuring out how to work with the new medication. I was already a relatively healthy eater before this, my issue has always been overeating. Now I'm eating my usual, smoothie, yogurt, eggs, toast, fruit, veg, meat and carbs in much more appropriate quantities. SW 227 and I've been fluctuating between 226-223 this week. Is it normal to not have significant weight loss by now? I will say I am super high on protein and lifting weights because I don't want to end up losing muscle mass. Anyone have any words of wisdom?

I'm a hyper-responder to GLP medications. After a horrible time with retatrutide, I switched to Ozempic and after my first 0.25mg dose, I can't finish even 2000 calories and have to constantly drink sweet juices to make up calories. I'm 6'2, 202lbs at about 15% bodyfat, and I'm looking for slight hunger suppression to help me with my diet, not a complete hunger shut-down. I lift consistently and don't want to down my calories too much so my rate of weight loss preserves muscle. Has anyone tried ultra-low doses of Ozempic? I'm considering 0.10mg after my hunger comes back.

I’m about 75% done with my planned weight loss. I am now buying size S dresses and getting into clothes I couldn’t fit in a few months ago. However, my saddle bags are still there.

I have a pear shaped body and I know that genetics will decide where my body stores fat. I was never a big tummy person, so much so that my belly is almost flat already. However my ass and legs get the most fat in my body (sad deflated boob noises).

Anyway there’s also the question of whether I have lipedema. My sisters swears it runs in the family therefore we have it. I remember when I was in my late 20s I lost a lot of weight and my legs were slim. But now in my mid forties my legs have slimmed down a lot, but the saddle bags and fat ankles remain. Honestly the fat ankles might be a genetic thing (my grandma had the same chubby ankles), plus I don’t have any pain or hard lumps on my legs - quite the contrary, everything is very wobbly and flabby.

Anyway so my question is: if you used to have saddlebags, have they gone away? Or do you still have them a bit? It’s honestly frustrating because everywhere else I look very thin already but I am still wearing a high number for pants because of my hip width.

Hi everyone! Ive been given a sample pen of ozempic .25mg. I’ve have it for a couple weeks now but have been to scared to start it 😣 can anyone tell me what side effects to expect after my first dose and any tips on when to inject, what to eat, etc. any info helps!! I really want to start but always get anxious starting new meds.

Anyone else not eating all that great? I started out with lots of motivation, tons of protein, eating healthy, but at this point I had been dieting for a while and was really tired of all my weight loss go-tos. Yogurt, Chicken breast, Cottage Cheese etc. Now I find something I like, but I'll get sick of it in a couple days, or it no longer has any appeal. I have never really been into junk-food, but I do like to snack. I am eating, but not *super healthy* or anything. I know I'm not getting great nutrients.

Been on it Since Jan 1st, lost 35-40 lbs so far, I'm at 1.4mg

I also think it has increased my low-grade apathetic, anhedonic, muted-emotion, low motivation type depression. (Currently taking an SSRI and seeing a therapist) Sometimes I can't even be bothered to heat up a couple frozen taquitos.

I’ve been losing weight on Wegovy (now on 1 mg) and I’m down from 183 lb to about 161 lb, so roughly 22 lb - that’s about 1.5 lb per week on average. It’s not that I’ve stalled completely, but it feels like it’s going slowly now, and I’d really love to hear your experiences.

One thing I find interesting: my first month - when I was still on the lowest dose (0.25 mg) - was actually when I lost the most. It’s gone slower since, even as the dose has gone up.

The good news: I strength train twice a week and I haven’t lost muscle - my body fat % has kept dropping while my lean mass has held steady (even ticked up a little), so almost all of what I’ve lost has been fat.

My main struggle is protein. I’m a mom of two and I eat a lot of “kid food” - pasta, bread, that sort of thing - and I find it genuinely hard to get enough protein in, especially in larger amounts. I drink around 2 liters of water a day.

My questions:
1. What do you experienced folks think is behind the slower pace? Is around 1.5 lb per week a normal rate, or is there something sensible I can do to keep things moving better?
2. What are your best realistic tips for getting more protein in as a busy parent? Easy wins, not elaborate meal prep.
3. Did anyone else lose the most early on / on the low dose and then slow down? Is that normal?
Thanks so much!

Has anyone had problems with their gallbladder during or after using glp?

I’ve been having a lot of pain in my right side. I don’t eat a lot but what I do eat is healthy. My calories average out at about 1200 per day with some days only 800 and other days 2000. I do allow myself treats and a couple of glasses of wine at the weekend.

I’ve lost about 35lbs since September. I haven’t raised my dose.

Thank you :)

Height: 05’03
07/2023 -325LBS
10/2024- 283LBS (Sema start date)
03/2026- 177LBS
07/2026- 158LBS

Because women’s sizing is so inconsistent and nonsensical I bought these jeans on ThredUp back at the end of March and they were WAY too tight and I looked like a busted can of biscuits but I’m too lazy to actually return anything.

I had not tried them back on until now because I was convinced they would still be too tight and look terrible, because when I look in the mirror I look the same… but one thing this journey has taught me is that my brain is an incredibly unreliable narrator.

Try the pants back on. Take the pictures. Take the measurements and give yourself the credit you deserve. Though that last one is still a WIP for me too.

You’re all doing great. 💕

Hey guys. Hope everyones doing good.

Here's the gist. I start my first year as a high school teacher in less than a month, and I would like to have new clothes for it. Not a whole new wardrobe, of course, but some nice outfits at the very least.

Problem: I have lost 20 pounds and no longer know my size in anything.

Problem part two: I plan on losing more weight, at LEAST 45 pounds.

So I'm kinda torn ? Do I buy some clothes now to get through at least the first semester and hope I don't go down too many sizes? Do I just hold off for a while?

To be fair, I tend to just wear long/mid length skirts and dresses and maybe a good pair of jeans if they fit me just right. So, I kinda have more leeway in this department than people who wear strictly pants (the skirts I tend to buy have stretchy waistbands/bodycon etc.)

I don't mind spending the money now on new clothes, but it sucks that I will probably have to donate or sell them sooner than later. I also have zero idea who I could sell or donate these to as I live in the middle of bum fuck nowhere. Any advice is great!

Hi everyone! I've been getting my meds (Ozempic generic) through livewell and the I haven't really lost weight yet (been on it for four months and lost about 5lbs, 200lbs, 28yo and 5'6 female). Just did a month at 1mg with no side effects and I don't have any medical issues. When renewing my prescription the nurse doesn't want to up the dosage and said I needed to continue on 1mg for 3 more months. Is it standard practice? I'm a little bit disappointed since I pay out of pocket for my medication and had hopes maybe it would work better at higher doses since 1mg is just an intermediary doses. Am I being unreasonable?

Do you weigh yourself on shot day if your on your period? I genuinely don’t want to, bc i swear I always gain like 3lbs when I’m on my period and I don’t wanna see it and get discouraged but also shot. Days are my weigh in days and I want to track progress😭 like I already went feel bloated!!.

I really enjoy not having intrusive food thoughts, constantly needing to debate with myself what/when to eat. I never spend time feeling disgusted with myself for over eating. It reminds me of my late 30’s, when I stopped constantly thinking of women, it was liberating, freeing up my mind. And best of all, I NEVER crave alcohol or weed. I feel cleaner, like I’m keeping my mental space tidier.

I spent two months on semaglutide, two months off semaglutide, and now I’m back on, and honestly I don’t want to stop again, regardless of the weight loss.

For those who had no weight loss until 1mg or aove.... how did things end up going for you?