So Many People I Know are Taking GLP-1 or Similar and Losing a Bunch of Weight!

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  • srkarasik
    srkarasik Posts: 1 Member

    I’m a little late to this post, but I’d like to share my experience with Zepbound. I’ve been on it since the end of 2024 and have lost 45 lbs. For the first time in my life I don’t have a ravenous appetite. You do have to put in the work to plan your meals to maximize nutrition for the reduced amount of calories you take in. I’ve lost my cravings for cake, cookies, and junk food. I still like bread, but I’m able to stick to a portion. I do prioritize protein (at least 80 grams/day), vegetables, fruit and dairy for calcium, since I need maximize the nutrient value of what I do eat. I eat an occasional 1/2 - one serving of fries or a slice of pizza if I’m eating away from home, but that’s not everyday and I make sure my daily intake is balanced. Last week I had a busy day of errands and stopped at chick fil a for lunch I got the grilled chicken sandwich. I only ate 1/4 of the bread and a medium order of fries. I had to add more veggies/fruit and calcium at dinner. I’ve had Chinese take out and I measure portions carefully, stay away from fried food ( it doesn’t even taste that good anymore) and get a large order of steamed vegetables to mix in with the stir fried food. I also eat a protein bar once a day after lunch and that keeps me full. My lunch is usually protein heavy. I’m often not hungry for dinner, but I eat something even if it’s just cottage cheese and fruit or cereal (Cheerios or shredded wheat, Fairlife with milk and fruit), or Skyr and fruit. Sometimes I’ll have a bagel and cheese for dinner or small portion of meat or chicken and vegetables. My doctor has taken taken me off one blood pressure medicine. I’m very pleased with my weight loss, but not pleased with the loose skin I have in some areas. I do light weight resistance which helps maintain muscle, so there is muscle under that loose skin.

  • Athijade
    Athijade Posts: 3,380 Member

    People think it is simple, and some who are on the meds don't take their diet as seriously as they should. Those are the ones who are going to have a wake up call when their weight loss slows and they lose too much muscle.

    I have been doing a LOT of research on this as I am likely starting a medication later this year after discussing it with my medical team. I will have 3 different medical professionals working with me. A Psychologist for the mental health end of things, an NP who specializes in counseling patients on these medications and will help with diet and exercise plans, and my Primary doctor who will just be keeping an eye on my overall health markers and how I am doing in a general health way.

    On top of that, the diet you SHOULD be following is not just "eat whatever you want and the weight will fall off". It is high protein, high fiber, low "bad" fats, and lower sugar. Since the medication slows gastric emptying and reduces food noise, you are eating less so you HAVE to make sure that what you are eating is nutritional.

    The meds are a tool, and like any tool it can be used correctly or incorrectly.

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