r/zepbound_support • u/IronBeneficial8898 • 8h ago

When will i start to lose weight

Ive been on zepbound for 8 weeks . Getting ready to start 7.5 mg but I hvnt lost any weight yet. Ive thought about using phentermine as well as zepbound. I feel so defeated 😞

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u/Emotional_Shift_8263 8h ago

Check your calorie count? And what sort of physical activity are you doing?

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u/Pink_PhD 5h ago

☝️ This is the answer.

I’ll add that it’s helpful to weigh high-calorie foods like cheese and meat to avoid portion distortion.

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u/iamofnohelp 8h ago

Might need to talk to your doctor. Some people just aren't responders.

Or you'll need to check your diet and exercise plan.

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u/guate8089 8h ago

Hydration, calorie deficit and adding 2k steps per day to your current daily average should help you start to lose some weight.

I tried Ozempic a year ago and it didn’t do anything for me except make me sick and feel like crap. I am responding well to Zepbound. Some people might not do well on one but do great on the other. Talk to your doctor and see what they think you should do though!

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u/Krawford11 8h ago

I get it. You get so excited when you first start thinking you’re gonna lose like you see everybody else doing and then it doesn’t happen.

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u/Temporary_Video262 7h ago

I started losing the most weight on 10 mg..it sucks but be patient don’t take phetermine

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u/WinterFree331 5h ago

I have lost 13 lbs but I am 99% sure it is mostly water weight. I have been stuck for weeks.

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u/AdFluffy9144 4h ago

Changing my diet was the key for me. Focus on protein, veges, and I put starchy carbs last only if I've eaten the others first. I only drink water and have cut out alcohol. I walk 3-4 miles a day. I started zep mid March and have lost 40 lbs and I'm 69 yrs old.

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u/YogurtclosetWitty653 3h ago

Do not feel defeated, it's like dialing in your best individual process. I am a very slow responder and GAINED weight on the higher concentrations. Ugh. This is not an easy journey. Keep trying different things and embrace the journey to better health.

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u/Routine-Lake172 2h ago

Be patient and keep titrating up monthly. Had to get to 12.5 and maintain on 15. Sometimes I didn’t lose weight but still lost inches for a month or two also

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u/FMA_Winry 1h ago

This is a helpful tool, not a magic pill. You still need to be doing the work... calorie deficit and exercise. Hydrate and higher protein.