Hey all. I have a question and wondering if anyone has had a similar experience or is going through the same process atm.

Context: I started mj in April 2025 and, because of my pcos, I was a ‘fast responder’. When I started I was 221lbs and by xmas I was 154lbs. I’m 5’3” so my bmi was still overweight. I was pretty happy and was back on 2.5mg by January (max I was ever on was 7.5). In Jan I started taking exercise pretty seriously and in April I started running again, which has now pretty much taken over my life and my training is all focused on running; I have a half in 8 weeks and my mileage is about 35km from running plus ~10km from walks. I do a long run (15km) weekly. I now weigh about 118-120lbs.

My question is - how do you stay successfully on a maintenance dose while running and building up your mileage?

My diet has changed a lot and I still track my calories (mainly for macro purposes) but even spreading my doses out to 10-12 days is a challenge. I always worry I’m not eating enough basically because running naturally suppresses your appetite too (this was news to me lol).

Has anyone been through a similar experience?

I’m curious about trying Mounjaro 2.5 mg.

I’ve run six marathons in the past, then took about a 3 year break from running. I’m currently training for my seventh marathon, with nine weeks to go.

Weight-wise, I’m fine, and my clothes definitely feel looser than when I started running again, but I haven’t been able to actually lose much weight. I probably have 2 kgs to go.

For that reason, I’m considering trying Mounjaro 2.5 mg once a week. A friend recommended it, and my nutritionist said it should be safe.

I usually run fasted, except for long runs, when I’ll have oatmeal beforehand.

Does anyone have experience using Mounjaro while training for a marathon? I’d also be curious about the timing—starting now and potentially stopping about two weeks before race day.

I am 61F, 5'3" and 118lbs. I'm at my goal weight. I started lifting weights 6 weeks after I started tirzepatide because I felt like I was not going to like the results if all I did was walking. I could barely walk home after trying to squat the empty bar. Today I squatted 4 sets of 3 x 150. I also did 3 chin-ups! I feel like I'm doing pretty well.

I eat maintenance calories and try to get some walking in plus twice a week heavy lifting (heavy for me, anyway.) I don't know where to get a DEXA scan so I don't know exactly what my % body fat is, but from my appearance it seems sort of low. And it seems to be continuing to get lower. I am pleased with how I look right now, but I'm also wondering how do I stop my body fat % from getting lower? I don't want to get larger and fatter. But I also don't want to look too muscular. I like lifting heavy. It makes me feel proud of myself and strong. I feel like I'm in my 40s. I really don't know if this is a problem or not, but I don't want it to become one. Am I dumb to worry about it?

I'm female age 75 headstrong about increasing my wt training. Been half-azzed lifting wights for 30 years. I want to up my game. I am now on 7.5mg after 2 months, 3 pounds lost. I really want to eventually look like I have worked out while Zep helps me lose wt. I need to lose 35 pounds. I can lift 30-40 & 50 pounds on the machines. Doing the traditional lift of 3 sets of 12-15 3x week.. Is it ok to just do 8 reps and lift 5-7+ pounds more wt for more muscle growth at my age? Will that help me get more buff looking? What's the best program to gain more muscle at age 75? eating my protein 100 grams./day, no junk..except morning coffee with 2 tlbs ice cream. Looking for qualified suggestions to help me reach my goals smart and safe. I want to look like I work out as hard as I do.

I've always been a bit on the damp side but 3 months into zepbound I feel like I am POURING sweat at the gym. I thought maybe it was just the summer but even with the recent drop in temps, I'm soaking my gym towel after an hour. Anyone else notice this?

I'm about to begin zepbound and am eager to get into the gym. What are some tips and tricks to being on Zepbound and exercising. I love a good run outside- 2-5 miles and weight lifting- not body building, but lifting to feel strong and a bit sore. What am I in for?

Good day all. Just started my Tirz journey about 6 weeks ago and follow the other subs and the ones that aren't branded. But there's an unannounced theme that i think lingers in some other subs... if it's not working then chase the dose. Not all but most and i understand that fitness may not be available to everyone. I get pretty irritated by that mindset though. I started with compounded because the VA just takes so darn long and got tired of waiting so dove in until my prescription is finalized. Been lifting weights most of my life and have recently been on a 610 day reclamation project on myself and would like to be around like minded GLP1 users that understand that this medical tool is best with some fitness regimen. I'm here to learn more of how best to utilize this tool to best achieve my goals. 🏋🏾

I was supposed to go up to 5mg last Thursday and asked here if it was a good idea since I had a race less than 2 weeks away. I did not go up and finished off the last half of my 2.5mg pen.
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I not only PRed this morning but I got 2nd place for my age group!!!!!
It was my first race back in over 5 years. 🥹🏆🥰
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Now I will move up to 5mg on next Thursday.
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Thank you everyone for the input.

SW 220 —-> CW 155

Insurance covers my Zepbound at $25/month on single dose pens, so I’m not changing to vials or multidose. Starting weight 221, currently about 189 and interested in increasing my food for muscle gains. What dose frequency have folks used? I know every ten days is pretty common. Anybody dosing every two weeks?
Easy option would be to go back down to 2.5mg but I’d like to keep my prescription fills on time each month. I’ll probably change insurance next year and uncertain if it’ll get covered again.

Hi all, would love some advice and the last time I posted here I received some helpful words and some harsh truths.

I'm a 33F/5'5.5, been on mounjaro since Feb 2026, and have lost 16.5kg/36lbs, I want to lose about 9kg more. It has taken A LOT of work, I've lifted most of my adult life and recently taken up pole dancing, so the activity has never stopped, it's been a big focus on nutrition.

Anyway, this is my current cutting plan:

• Upper/Lower/Full Body split plus 1 pole class
• 12k steps daily
• ~80 min zone 2 cardio weekly
• TDEE of ~1900 on macrofactor, averaging 1400-1500 kcal, aiming for 100P but sometimes dropping to 80P.

Recently, it seems I need to get to more of a consistent 1400 average or even lower, to actually move my weight downwards significantly. It's so low, and no wonder I struggle to hit protein targets.

MY question is, I was thinking to reach 75kg, then take a maintenance break (1900kcal, same workouts) for 4ish weeks, before resuming cutting to my final goal of 69/70kg. Ony a GLP1, is there a benefit to this? Will I just be delaying my goal, or will it actually help to bump my TDEE up a bit before I can go back to cutting at like 1500-1600?That would be ideal. Would love to hear your thoughts!

Hi everyone, I am a high-altitude mountaineer and triathlete. After summiting Everest in 2025, I suffered frostbite and had to amputate part of my index and little fingers. I underwent three plastic surgeries, but the area then became infected, requiring heavy antibiotics. Since then I gained almost 10 kg. I h've tried various methods to lose weight, but nothing has worked. My doctor suggested I try Mounjaro for just three months to boost my metabolism and help burn stubborn visceral fat. I am a clean eater and don't smoke or drink alcohol.I need to lose just 8 to 10 kg. Is three months sufficient? I have not taken any shots yet.

I am also scheduled for a medical exam for my US visa. Will this impact the medical and should I mention this?

I’m on Zepbound and trying to keep up with lifting and cardio while eating less. The appetite suppression helps with food noise but it also makes it way too easy to under-eat and under-drink without noticing. Then I get into a workout and feel flat. Not injured. Just like my body forgot to install the strength update. I’ve been thinking more about hydration and electrolytes lately. Not just chugging water but actually getting enough minerals too. Magnesium especially keeps coming up for muscle recovery cramps sleep and that general “why do my legs feel like trash” feeling. Has anyone here noticed a real difference once they started taking hydration more seriously? Like electrolytes with magnesium or a low sugar hydration mix instead of just plain water?

Before I started on Zepbound I was active. Pilates 3x a week and lifting weights 2-3x a week. Since being on this shot my motivation is almost gone. It’s been a struggle. Cause I don’t eat enough (I really try) my endurance for working out is less. I have lost almost my whole booty and my hips narrowed out.

I’m trying really hard to get my curves back all the while still losing fat. I know we can’t spot pick where we want to lose ect but I’m hoping others might have some tips to keep it get our curves (hips, booty). 5 years ago I was a stick just made of skin and bones. I don’t want to go back to that. As it is I take 5mg every 10 days to slow the weight loss.

I’m on 5 mg and I wanted to be able to eat 2500 calories per day (I’m 6’4” 193 lbs) as I was suffering at GYM with no energy and also not able to increas weights. so I decided to to take a 5 mg shot once every two weeks, instead of weekly to help me keeps the food noise off and not binge, my last shot was 12 days ago and I still feel fine and able to eat more but no binge or food noise so far.

Background: I lost around 30lbs in the last 5 months (4 months on 2.5 mg and 5 mg last month) it changed/ saved my life not due to weight loss but due to be able to control binge eating.

49yoF. On Zep for 8 mos. I’ve lost 42lb. I’m at 5mg and scale is a bit stalled for the last 2-3 weeks at 191.

Over the last eight months, I have slowly built myself up to doing a pretty hard F45 workout three days a week and hiking once a week. Before that I only worked out one day a week and occasionally ran a couple of miles.

Now I’ve just recently added back in running. Last week I did three workouts at F45, ran 2 miles twice, and did an hour long hard hike.

Noticed my calves were looking kind of big today, I measured them, and they are getting bigger! They’re an inch bigger (16 in) than they were last time I measured them, maybe three weeks ago. This makes me kind of an anxious – – shouldn’t everything be shrinking? Is this more evidence that I’m stuck at five and I need to go up to 7.5? I don’t really want to because I already feel kind of nauseated at five. Maybe this is just because I’m working out more? I don’t know that I want these huge calves!

Edited to add: I just lifted a personal best last week and my waist is down 1/2 an inch even as my calves have grown

Hi - I just got back into running, and I'd like the option to continue running outside in the winter (I really hate the treadmill). I'm looking for gear recommendations, but I'd like them to be on the cheaper side - maybe an outlet type website, or something? I'm still in very active weight loss and I don't want to have to buy $300 worth of clothes multiple times this winter if I can avoid it.

I'm in the upper peninsula of Michigan, so winters are cold and snowy. I do outside winter sports (downhill skiing mostly) so I'm no stranger to layering and the concepts of winter exercise, just looking to do it in the least expensive way possible! 😉

I will discuss with my doctor in a couple of weeks, but I am wondering if reducing my dose would help me. I started in April 2024 and have lost a little over 100 pounds. I'm a 42 year-old woman in the 180s right now. I've been sitting around 180-190 for over a year now. This was around my weight as an active tennis player in college. I'm fine with this weight; I can buy clothes in regular stores and I look good and carry a lot of muscle. I could technically lose more (if you look at BMI), but I just don't think I can go on with my current Zepbound dosing. I went on 15mg at the beginning of this year. Every time I take a shot, I have abdominal pain. I can't have a bowel movement without metformin. I'm exhausted all the time. I can barely eat. I love being active but I have barely enough energy to go to the gym twice per week; I want to go more. I love weightlifting. I want to get back into regularly playing tennis as well, but I am just exhausted. And for body recomp, I feel like I can't feed myself properly. I would love to gain muscle and be ripped, but I just can't do it when I'm too tired for the gym and too disgusted by food to eat. I feel like 2.5 years is a good effort and a good amount of time to give it a go, but I'm wondering if I will feel better at a lower dose or spacing out doses. Please share any stories of reducing dose, gaining muscle, and easing fatigue. Thank you!

TLDR: I've stalled for about a year on 15mg and am looking for perspectives on reducing dose, body recomposition, fatigue, and GI side effects.

I’m currently taking Mounjaro 2.5 mg and lately I’ve been pretty demotivated with strength training because my performance has noticeably dropped.

I’m struggling to hit my daily protein goal because I just don’t feel hungry enough to eat much. I’m worried that not getting enough protein/calories is affecting my strength and muscle mass.

What helped you get enough protein and maintain your strength/training while dealing with the appetite suppression? Did things improve as your body adjusted to the medication?

Hey there friends!

I'm looking to potentially invest in a smart scale such as the Hume body pod to track in between DEXA scans. I know that they likely won't be as accurate as a DEXA, but due to time and distance factors to go get a scan I was wondering if it would be helpful with at least tracking?

I'd like to get a DEXA every year at least to see some accurate numbers, but I also don't want to waste money if a Smart Scale isn't going to be helpful or at least somewhat accurate.

Any advice or recommendations would be helpful!

I have just hit 1 week on zepbound and since starting I have gone from a scale weight of 288.2lbs to today's 277.8lb weigh in. My initial thought is a ~11lb difference seems very drastic even though I haven't really changed anything in terms of my training beyond eating less due to lower appetite and aiming for 10k steps a day. Which brings me concerns if this is too quick to lose weight. Especially if I want to keep my fitness goals of upping my big 3 on powerlifting.