New journey with GLP-1 and a new lifestyle!

Morgan_Jett

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!

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!