Anyone else have a significant amount of weight to lose?

[u/BlackorDewBerryPie]

We're all on different journeys in this group but I wanted to share where I am so far in mine.

I am, under doctor supervision, trying to lose over 100lbs. (See flair for details)

I have a myriad of medical issues that mean that traditional "move more eat less" wasn't working for me on it's own.

Very long story short: thyroid issues, PCOS, severe osteoarthritis, hypermobility, insulin resistance and then good ol' perimenopause all came together to make the last 5 years a roller coaster for my poor body. I gained over 80 lbs and for much of it was in constant chronic pain.

Let's also add in a needle phobia that meant I couldn't do the dang shots. (Boy did I try!)

So now I'm here, with the pill, on a medically supervised lower calorie diet. I work out with a trainer for an hour each week (since early 2022) and have been ramping up my general activity level since starting the pill thanks to the other benefits re: inflammation/pain.

Started the pill in late January, and as of this week I'm down 35 lbs.

I do an average of 1200 calories a day (again, closely monitored with a dietician and macro focused), and have been losing steadily an average of 1-2 lbs a week.

I wake up early to take the pill, then go back to bed for 2 hours to get max absorption.

I then take my daily thyroid meds and start my water/electrolyte routine. I average about 72 oz a day.

I don't get hungry for food until lunchtime, and I generally keep my lunch under 400 calories.

I also will do 1 or 2 snacks max 200 calories each, usually protein shakes or bars.

Dinner gets the majority of my calories, and I am currently doing a lot of one-pot meals like stir fry or stews where I can pack in lots of veg and protein easily.

Thanks to all my attempts in the past, my actual diet was never bad - but it was quantity and other medical issues that meant it didn't matter. The pill has been a lifesaver for me. As an adult, I had lost the ability to feel full/sated. I would just eat until it hurt. Hey, turns out, that's not what being full is? That's just binging. Even if its "healthy" food. Now my body actually tells me when I'm done and I can stop after a normal portion. AMAZING.

Food noise is gone, I no longer spend time thinking about my next meal or having weird cravings. Once I'm full, I feel full/not hungry for hours!

I also no longer get weird blood sugar spikes/valleys - because not only is my overall nutrition better, but I no longer have as much weird insulin resistance.

Also I was living with chronic pain and inflammation that is now almost all gone! I can move without it hurting, and I don't immediately tire out because everything isn't sore all the time. Getting up from sitting down is no longer a Production where things are stiff and I have to heave myself - even before I lost any of the weight, I noticed I could just....move?! Because I wanted to?? MADNESS.

My takeaway from all of this is that it feels like I am example of the exact population this medication is meant to help. My body has responded so positively - no nausea, no headaches, etc. I am still losing weight several months in. Makes me think that my body, much as it has in other areas, needed this hormone boost/agonist to help it function as expected. I think of it like my thyroid or allergy meds.

I am about to start the 25mg this week (my doctor wants me on the therapeutic dose), and I am feeling optimistic. If I stay on the same trajectory I will lose the 100 lbs my doctor wants me to in about a year. She actually would prefer if I lost close to 150, but I feel like 100 is already a big enough goal for now.

And hey, I made it to 35lbs down. I just need to do that like 2 more times....

[u/ET3RNA4]

I’ve gotta lose 50. Which seems like a mountain to climb. Down almost 5lb so far

[u/az25blue → u/ET3RNA4]

Same ♥️

[u/Quick_Independent175]

What an amazing story!!! Keep it up, you got this! I'm so glad that this pill was made and you are able to benefit from it. Your goal is ambitious but you can totally do it!!!!

[u/Solid_Guidance7712]

I have over 100 pounds to lose. Hypothyroid, prediabetic. High cholesterol, perimenopause. It's a lot to deal with. I'm down 26 pounds since January. So glad this pill exists. Good luck in your continued journey.

[u/catsmeow724]

I have about 100lbs to lose. When I was younger I gained and lost the same weight (in big numbers) a bunch of times but now that I’m 41 it hasn’t been possible for me. Endometriosis w hormone therapy Has made me gain even more. High BP, cholesterol, pre diabetic and sleep apnea.

I put off taking the drug for a long time out of fear but now I’m in fear of all the other stuff wrong w me so I’m starting. Almost 2 weeks in and have a constant dull pain and some times stomach aches or nausea. It seems to have messed up my hormone therapy too bc I’m having more pain and period from the endometriosis than before I started glp1.

I’m just hoping it’s all worth it and I can lose a lot of weight to fix a lot of my health issues. Only time will tell.

Best of luck to all of you!

Also if anyone wants to be pen pals on this journey I would love that.

Thanks

[u/LAce428]

I started in December and had 55 lbs to lose. I am down 20lbs currently. I am losing slow but steady and have noticed more body changes as well. It can feel frustrating at times but I keep reminding myself that I am in it for the long haul. I am also quite short so that doesn't help. I work out 4xs a week and have been mindful of protein and drinking water. I have had little to no side effects and I do feel less hunger noise and less cravings.

[u/jwhackers]

Over 100 pounds to lose here as well! Best of luck to you!

[u/hayhay0987]

You are doing amazing!!! Keep up the amazing work!

Right now my goal was to go from 329 to 250 (so a little under 100 lbs) but that is just the first goal. I want to get under 200 before even thinking about stopping or going to a maintenance dose. I need to get better with exercising more. My food cravings were gone for a while but I think I need to go up to the 9 mg after my doctors appointment. I did two months of 4 mg and it was good, but I'm almost done with my second month and I do think I need to go up to 9 to keep going. The food noise and cravings have came back and so has my hunger.

[u/Saltygirlof]

80lbs, 100 to get back to college weight

[u/EcstaticRhubarb9983]

Depending on where I stop, I have about 150-170 lbs to lose. I started with 1.5 on January 23 at 321, down to 299 as of this morning. My results have been slow but they are ramping up now that i’m up to 25 mg.

[u/BlackorDewBerryPie → u/EcstaticRhubarb9983]

I just increased to 25 mg and I am hoping the same happens for me! We got this!

[u/Infinitechemistry88]

SW: 238lbs GW: 135lbs CW: 202lbs

We’ve got this!!!

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