New journey with GLP-1 and a new lifestyle!

Hello,

My name is Kat! I am new to My Fitness Pal, but I am no stranger go trying to lose weight. I have severe PCOS along with other health conditions that have made it practically impossible to try and lose weight.

I have tried just about every diet there is and none have worked over the last 10 years.

I know that if I stay at the weight I’m currently at, that my life will be shortened. So I did a lot of work on things in my life before I started this journey, to prepare myself so that when I started, I could really focus on this journey and not have things happen that could derail me. I’m in it for the long haul!

I’m on week 2 of the GLP-1 and so far it has had many benefits! I didn’t know that it could help with the side effects of PCOS. Between the advice of my doctors, research, talking to others in my situation or ones similar, starting the journey with a GLP-1 combined with keeping track of nutrition is going to be key. And I have already seen weight loss just in my first two weeks!

I have had way less hunger and this app has been great to start using as a place to track everything.

I would love to make friends as time goes on. I have 150 lbs minimum to lose and I am already starting to think about how amazing it will feel to be active again, fit in my old clothes that I love, and regulating my body to achieve optimal health. I finally have hope that a new lifestyle can work and will help me forge a healthier body.

I would love to hear from others who are not only taking a GLP-1, but have seen success and also those that have not. What did you end up doing?

Changing your weight and lifestyle habits can be a very lonesome journey. So I welcome all who are in/starting this lifestyle change and also using
GLP-1. I lost 8 lbs in my first week! I know that might be water weight, but that has never happened with any other diet/lifestyle change in the last 10 years!

I am excited to meet others and for all the positive things to come!

Replies

Sherri8909

Hi Kat..my name is Sherri and I started Wegovy and just started my third week, only 5 lbs down but trying to be patient..I would like to lose 75 lbs at least. Have not been able to lose a pound for yrs, been on diets since age 5..ugh.

Bren_Joy

Hi Kat, Thanks for your post. My husband and I took our first shot yesterday. He wants 50 lbs. gone, me at least 75. The only thing we know to do is get enough protein and still stay regular.

Well so far so good. Good luck with your journey.

amyshield

Hi Kat,
I'm no stranger to My Fitness Pal but I have just started on Mounjaro. I took my first shot on Monday.
My journey is different but similar to yours in the fact that I started the GLP-1 for health reasons. I've been overweight for about 30 years, but recently my A1C has been out of control. I've tried just diabetic medications and kind of changed my eating habits but not really. I also have an eating disorder, (binge eating and withholding) so it's difficult for me to stick with making healthier choices. After 3 years of medications and my A1C just going up, my doctor said it's now affecting my kidneys and I absolutely have to lose some weight and figure out this food thing, so here I am!!
Side effects so far have been minimal so thank the gods and goddesses for that.
Here's to all of us being successful!!

capgordon76

Hey kat wish u well on mfp go get it

squirt313

Hi Kat!
I just started Ozempic Friday so I’m eager to see what this first week brings. I believe I have already gotten a few benefits though, as I’ve not really wanted food the last two days. I’m doing everything I can to get my protein on and stay hydrated. I’d love to hear an update from you since it’s been 2 months since your post.
amyshield - I struggle with ththe exact same binge eating disorders you do. I’ve seen therapists and specialists and still struggle. How are you doing since starting GLP-1?
Here’s to everyone’s success!

cbuffmire1

Hi Kat. I started using Semaglutide 2 weeks ago. I’m 69 and am on a GLP-1 to help with cardio, diabetes, and weight loss. I have spent 40 years battling my weight. This week I have for the first time experienced what a miracle the absence of food noise is in my life. I am a caregiver for my older sister with dementia and finally have embraced that it’s okay to be a caregiver also for myself. I am nervous and hopeful.

Mischabellaa

I started ozempic 2 weeks ago. I can tell I don't want to eat as much.

12kfwilson

Hey kat, happy to help
Im a wellness coach and help people in many places happy to help

Chriss1060

Hi Kat! I have lengthy history with GLP-1 going back 3 years. Was ozempic for 2 years but ran into some struggles with insurance. Was off it from January to April and regained 30 lbs! Back on Wegovy now for 5 months and starting to lose again. My focus this time is to eat healthier foods and lose more than I did the first go round. My goal was 60 lbs but I only made it to 40. 😬 how have you been doing?

PaigeMelton1127

I've been on wegovy for about 7 months and have lost 42 pounds. If anybody has questions or needs to talk, i feel you and would be happy to.

MsCzar

Seven MONTHS on Wegovy and I have not shifted a single gram.

It has stopped the desire to binge and quelled the 24/7 food noise, but hasn't helped with the feelings of satiety. Most people I talk to crow about the "can't eat one more bite" factor or even feeling queasy if they eat too much. No such reaction here.

And no, I don't need anyone pointing out having to diet with or without meds. No sh#t Sherlock. I'm just posting to say I don't see any difference between meds and no meds. For me, it's always been ONLY about a strict calorie count. Luckily, my insurance covers the meds, but on whole - it's been a $9K USD waste of money. YMMV.

Kupla71

I took ozempic for 2 years and barely lost anything. Maybe 3-5 pounds. I still felt hungry a lot of the time. I exercised and tried to limit my calories. I just didn't have success with it. However, I stopped taking it and gained 20 pounds.

Fast forward to now. I started taking rybelsus about 4 months ago. It's in pill form, which I prefer. On the starting dose I didn't feel much of a difference but still was able to lose 10 pounds. It must have been helping. Then my weight stagnated for a month or so. I am now on a 14 mg dose and for the first time since taking this type of medication I really feel a decrease in appetite! I have lost another 5 pounds in the past month. I'm thrilled. If I keep going this way I feel confident that I can lose this weight and reach my goal. It's a relief to feel full and not have to eat all the time.

BeachMama53

Hi Kat,

I’ve been taking Mounjaro for diabetes for about 7 months and I’ve lost almost 75 pounds. I’m not experiencing any negative side effects so far. The biggest change has been my ability to recognize when I’m full and stop eating. The weight loss has made me feel way more comfortable in my body so I’m getting out to exercise a lot more. I have about 40 more pounds to go. I can tell the weight loss is slowing, so I think I’ll need to make some more changes in terms of exercise to keep going. I’m pretty motivated and enjoying the whole journey so far. Good luck to you! And feel free to reach out.

PSYCH0_NERD06

Hi Kat! Welcome to My Fitness Pal! Your story really resonates with me—I’m also on a journey to lose weight and improve my health. It sounds like you’ve put so much thought and effort into preparing for this, and I admire your determination.

Congratulations on the 8 lbs lost so far—that’s an amazing start! Even if some of it is water weight, it’s still progress and a sign that things are moving in the right direction. I’ve heard a lot of positive things about GLP-1 medications helping people with PCOS, and it’s great to hear it’s working well for you too!

I’m also working on making healthier choices and tracking everything here, and I agree—it can feel like a lonely journey sometimes, but having a community like this really helps. I’d love to stay connected and cheer each other on. Best of luck on your journey—you’ve got this! ✨✨🖤

Cherri3770

Hi! Starting month 3 on compound semaglutide. Having a community to support is so helpful. Let’s all keep in touch!

Cherri3770

Those that posted a while ago to this post, how are y’all doing in your journey?

quiara

Hi, cat! I’m 2 months in on Ozempic. I’m down nearly 40lbs with another 110 I’d like to lose. I’m T2D and weight loss was a struggle. I feel like Ozempic puts me in charge of my weight and not the other way around. It makes it possible for me to listen to my body when it’s full and let the food go after that. I also swim and walk and I’m taking up weightlifting. I wish you well!

twilightlvr79

HI! I just started taking Mounjaro. I will take my 2nd shot next week. I am down 3 lbs this week. I had vertical sleeve surgery a year and a half ago and lost 112 lbs and hit a weight loss stall with 75 to 100 lbs to go. My surgeon suggested this route before undergoing a revision surgery and I do like that it makes me feel full faster and longer. Even with having the surgery I felt like it was allowing me to eat too much. I'm hoping this will work for me and not have to have another surgery. When I began my Journey I was 369 lbs and was told by my surgeon if I was lucky would have 10 more years, I was on oxygen, about to be diagnosed with diabetes, and couldn't walk. Now I'm no longer on oxygen, not diabetic, can walk just about anywhere and was able to go back to school and become the nurse I always dreamed of being. Good luck to everyone on this app, I hope we can all achieve our goals!

mef1107

MsCzar wrote: »

Seven MONTHS on Wegovy and I have not shifted a single gram.

It has stopped the desire to binge and quelled the 24/7 food noise, but hasn't helped with the feelings of satiety. Most people I talk to crow about the "can't eat one more bite" factor or even feeling queasy if they eat too much. No such reaction here.

And no, I don't need anyone pointing out having to diet with or without meds. No sh#t Sherlock. I'm just posting to say I don't see any difference between meds and no meds. For me, it's always been ONLY about a strict calorie count. Luckily, my insurance covers the meds, but on whole - it's been a $9K USD waste of money. YMMV.

TNgirl39

Hi. I'm Jennifer. 41. I've struggled most of my adult life with the my weight. I got up to 308 pounds and had to be put on BP meds. My dr gave me a sample of 6 shots of ozempic. I took the first shot on December 20th and lost 14 pounds the first month. Due to insurance and not being able to get more samples I'm now on semiglutide compound at my local weight loss clinic. I'm down 21.6 pounds. I have alot left to lose. My goal is 155lbs.
Good luck. These meds are a game changer!