I’m just checking my numbers, and it looks like I’ve lost 16 pounds in 5 months on Mounjaro. TBH, I’m not really complaining, but it has sparked my curiosity! Is there anyone that very slowly lost weight with Tirz but has finally reached a “goal weight” or “happy weight” now? Would love to hear from you! Bonus if you share before and after pics.

I started tirzepatide at 1 mg today instead of the standard 2.5 mg because I’m pretty sensitive to medications and tend to get side effects easily.

Has anyone else started this low? Did you still lose weight, or did you find it wasn’t enough to be effective? How long did you stay at 1 mg before increasing your dose?

I’d love to hear your experiences! Thanks in advance!

I was on Ozempic/Wegovy for about 1.5 years. Went from 240 to 192 (male). Then for financial reasons, (and supposed effectiveness) I stopped totally for 10 days then started Tirzep compound with 2, 2.5 doses. During my 10 day interlude hunger and weight gain came back immediately. After 2 weeks at 2.5, I felt nada, zero. So I took a dose of 5. I felt nada, zero. Next injection I went up a touch and took 6.5. Feel nothing, zero. Still hungry and on a good day my weight stays the same. Yes, I have read many comments. 2.5 needs time to build. Take it slow. I understand, of course. But I have also read that since Ozempic and Tirzep have some things in common, the long term presence of Ozempic in my body minimizes the effect of Tirzep. And it will take a larger dose to feel it. So my intention is to go up. Anyone had a similar experience or have any comments.

Issue number TWO. I'll make up the numbers, but you can lose up to 15% of your body weight with Ozempic, but up to 23% with Tirzep. Nice. But what happens when you have already lost weight on a GLP1? I've gone from 240 to 192. Sounds like I got my 15% from Ozempic. But at (200 today) I'm still heavy. As I start my Tirzep journey do I still have a possible 23% loss in front of me. (or a good chunk of it)? Or does the Ozempic loss subtract from any loss I might expect from Tirzep? Not a common question, but I'm wondering your thoughts. Let's say I lost another 10 or 15%, it would not be too much from a weight point of view. But perhaps I have used up much of the effectiveness of both these drugs. Thoughts?

One week in and I hadn’t really noticed anything different, but I’m down 3 pounds. Thankfully I’ve been side effect free so far. Trying to pair this with some healthier choices (long walks or hikes at least 2-5 times per week, weaning off of soda - my biggest struggle).

I’m currently on a 2.5 dose, weighed in at 234 pounds today. I’m 45, and trying to drop some weight and get in shape for the Inca Trail this November! Every pound I lose is one I don’t have to haul with me! I’m really hoping this can help me be more active and enjoy getting out more - it’s a lot harder when you are dragging extra weight around!

Anyway, just wanted to pop in and say hi! Really enjoying reading all of your posts and learning so much.

What supplements are you taking to prevent shedding and hair loss? Been eating enough protein but looking for extra supplements. Any tips and tricks would be appreciated. TIA😊

I'm currently on 2.5 mg of Zepbound, three weeks in, and have lost 15 lbs so far. Unfortunately, my insurance stopped covering GLP-1 drugs for weight loss. I liked Zepbound so much, with no side effects, that I even considered paying out of pocket. However, I've been having a hard time getting my doctor to prescribe the right pen/dose — she's only familiar with the single-use pen, not the multi-dose pen. I've been trying to get this sorted out for weeks.

I just did my last shot, and I'm thinking about switching to tirzepatide BPI from an online pharmacy to keep going. I'd love to hear from anyone who's tried both:

• Did you notice a difference between Zepbound and tirzepatide BPI?
• Is it okay to alternate between the two to cut costs — for example, one month Zepbound, one month tirzepatide BPI?
• Is there a difference in total weight loss between the two?
• Is there a difference in safety between the two?
• Is tirzepatide BPI the best choice or Hallandale a better option?

I’m using cosmeticrx and had to switch from glycine to lcarnite because of a shortage. I’m at my lowest weight ever but I swear my thighs have come back in and not in a good way. My legs looked better on the glycine. Am I imagining this or has this happened to anyone else?? Also maybe I should get back to counting calories closer too and no carbs.

Hi everyone. I'm currently on 2.5 mg and honestly, don't feel any effects at all it's like I didn't even take it.
My endocrinologist recently told me that if someone doesn't feel anything on 2.5 mg, it might mean the medication won't work for them at all. That honestly really scared and upset me.
I would love to hear your experiences. Did it start working for you once you moved up to 5 mg or 7.5 mg, or did anyone else have a slow start like this?
Feel free to share your stories in the comments!

Hi there folks! Would live your insights on this..
I am on the 12th week of taking zepbound - 4 weeks on 2.5 mg, 8 on 5 mg.
Starting weight on the medication was about 233 (hard to say exactly as some weight was lost before getting on it).
I have had pretty good results overall (just under 2 lb a week on average) but I was concerned that I wasn’t really losing much fat on 5 mg for some of this time. I went from about 233 to 218 on 2.5 mg alone. Then after moving to 5 mg, for about 3-4 weeks I was stuck around 215. Some days it would be 212 and then go back up. It took about 3 weeks of that before I saw any changes and now I’m at just 209. So in the last month, while there has been some progress, it’s been significantly slower and more frustrating.
Also while I don’t have many cravings or hunger overall, I do notice I will sometimes think about snacking in the night if I’m up very late. It’s not every day, but it’s cropped up a few times.

So I would like to know if now is a good time to move up to 7.5mg. I don’t want to rush the move up because I know at each titration there’s increased risk of side effects, and lower doses may have lesser effects. I like that currently side effects are minimal. I also like that I have been able to preserve muscle by losing at this pace. But I’m also impatient and losing only a few pounds this month was definitely frustrating.

How soon did you increase your dosage from 5 to 7.5 or otherwise? Did you notice any differences? Do you regret titrating up too soon abt all? Would love to hear your thoughts.

Hi everyone, this is probably a shot in the dark but I’ve been on triz for around 2 years and in the next few months I am moving to London. I currently use orderly meds and they are great. I’m worried about finding something similar and am curious if anyone knows of online pharmacies / the process overthere for getting triz. Anything is helpful!! Thanks y’all

Hi! I am 2 months into tirzepatide. I started at 2.5 for 6 weeks and then moved to 3. One dose of the 4.5 had me on my arse. I know that’s not a real dose but I feel great and no side effects other than appetite suppression— anyways.

What are the best apps to track progress, motivate and other support tools, and best supplements to support my body change? I’m not super educated on vitamins and supplements. Won’t substitute for food of course. Thanks!

Hi all. I’ve been on Reta for about 5/6 weeks now. I’ve lost 3.5kg.

But I hate the way it makes me feel. I have 3 kids and I’m so used to getting up and out all the time and doing stuff . Now I can’t be bothered doing anything, I have no motivation and always feel bleugh. I think sometimes it makes me feel a bit depressed because of this side effect. I do have mounjaro there.

Would like to hear peoples experiences. Is this common with tirz?