ZepBound for Weight Loss
Bflyn2
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Hi. I am new to this app and forum. I have been struggling to lose weight for years. I finally talked to a doctor who started me on Zepbound. I am wondering if anyone on here is using Zepbound to lose weight and if so, do you have issues with not eating enough food? I have been on Zepbound for 6 weeks and have no appetite whatsoever. My dietician asked me to go on this app to keep the food diary. Seems all I log is Coffee and Creamer and dinner off an on depending on the night. Anyone else struggling with trying to eat enough calories in a day?
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I just started took first shot last night, I just started feeling a little nausea drinking water and will see how I fell at lunch time I am doing IF also 18;6 so I will eat at 12 and stop by 7 or 8, how much have you lost so far? I am new to this as well hope I know how to get back to read your reply..lol
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I’ve been taking it for two months and I love it this far. I’m non diabetic and have to pay for it myself.
Don’t get caught up in all the hype about how much people have lost.
I started slowly and lost 5lb the first month, and have now lost an additional 9lb taking me to 1stone loss.
I drink peppermint tea for the nausea.
Some people do struggle to eat at first but obviously you must
I’m eating eggs or yogurt for breakfast salad with something like light cheese for much, chicken or fish and lots of veg for dinner. I’m on 1200 calories and eating 40% protein , 40% carbs, 29% fat.
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I too have been on it a little while off and on, with shortages that were happening. But now on compounded zepbound been on it for a few months finally back up to 10mg and losing. I find it helpful for snacking- food cravings and other type things like shopping!2
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I lost 120lbs on it over a year ago now and have maintained without struggle (but with consistent habits). Not diabetic.12
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I am starting tomorrow and kind of nervous to be fair, even though I am been reading and watching feedback from current users. Apart from the side effects I am worry I will not eat enough. what do you think would be a good ratio when it comes to proteins, carbs and fat based on a 1200 calories per day.
thank you for your feedback and feel free to add me. 😊0 -
Bostongirl40 wrote: »I am starting tomorrow and kind of nervous to be fair, even though I am been reading and watching feedback from current users. Apart from the side effects I am worry I will not eat enough. what do you think would be a good ratio when it comes to proteins, carbs and fat based on a 1200 calories per day.
thank you for your feedback and feel free to add me. 😊
In most categories in the discussion groups there's a stickie for "Most Helpful Posts"
Check out this one to see good info in setting "macros" - ie: protein, fat and carbs.
Lots of good information: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10636388/free-customized-personal-weight-loss-eating-plan-not-spam-or-mlm/p11 -
I have been on zepbound for several months. My doctor moved me to the 10 mg and I was finding myself unable to eat. I moved back down to 5. I caution anyone on it not to move up unless you have to. I find myself getting hungry on the 5 but I get full quickly. Your appetite will start to come back once you get used to it. I have been on 5 mg for all but one month and I am down 74 lbs. it has been very slow but consistent. Good luck!6
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MounjaroMia wrote: »I’ve been taking it for two months and I love it this far. I’m non diabetic and have to pay for it myself.
Don’t get caught up in all the hype about how much people have lost.
I started slowly and lost 5lb the first month, and have now lost an additional 9lb taking me to 1stone loss.
I drink peppermint tea for the nausea.
Some people do struggle to eat at first but obviously you must
I’m eating eggs or yogurt for breakfast salad with something like light cheese for much, chicken or fish and lots of veg for dinner. I’m on 1200 calories and eating 40% protein , 40% carbs, 29% fat.
Hello. If you aren't using it already, I highly suggest looking into GoodRx. I use it and it helps with the cost. It's not much but a little is better than nothing.1 -
Hello everyone. Today will be my first time taking the shot. I'm looking forward to the results. Thank you for all the helpful tips and advice.1
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@FoxyShamroxy How long did you take it? And, how long have you been off of it? I hope you don't mind me asking but today is my first day and I am curious about future habits.
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I just took my 8th shot. I did 4 weeks of 2.5 lost no weight but then went on 4 weeks of 5mg losing 2-3 lbs per week. I struggle with not wanting to eat but eat smaller meals and working hard to get enough water in. I think I have the constipation thing handled. All this to say it takes awhile to find out what helps and works for you. I am grateful for this tool, it doesn't make you lose weight but it does help with the food noise, the cravings and because of those things I am able to make better choices with my calorie intake. I try to drink a protein shake each day to help me with my protein intake. I love myfitnesspal because it helps me see what I am eating. There are several people I watch on Instagram that I get food ideas from and they are also very motivating. Here's to us taking care of our health
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MounjaroMia wrote: »I’ve been taking it for two months and I love it this far. I’m non diabetic and have to pay for it myself.
Don’t get caught up in all the hype about how much people have lost.
I started slowly and lost 5lb the first month, and have now lost an additional 9lb taking me to 1stone loss.
I drink peppermint tea for the nausea.
Some people do struggle to eat at first but obviously you must
I’m eating eggs or yogurt for breakfast salad with something like light cheese for much, chicken or fish and lots of veg for dinner. I’m on 1200 calories and eating 40% protein , 40% carbs, 29% fat.
Regarding cost, Lily just began a new program for people who pay cash. It reduces the cost for 2.5 and 5.0 dosages by around 50%. But have to use a syringe vs pen. I started on it yesterday...the journey begins.
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Hi everyone! I started my first dose on Saturday so three days in. So happy and excited. I have about 50 to lose. I felt a little tired etc. but nothing major. No appetite at all. I am forcing myself to eat well and get my calories in. As much water as I can stand. And trying to get steps in. I am thrilled to be in this journey and for the first time in decades to get under 200 lbs. there will be a celebration of health! 🌸🍾🎈🎊🎉1
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Hey everyone as well! I was calorie restricting to 1500/day using the MFP app, and had my first Zepbound shot this past Friday. Does anyone have any idea how long it takes to really start feeling the "hey I'm not really hungry" effects? I felt it on days 2 and 3, but now I am RAVENOUS. I've already emailed my doc and asked for next month to be bumped up to 5mg.0
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Hey everyone as well! I was calorie restricting to 1500/day using the MFP app, and had my first Zepbound shot this past Friday. Does anyone have any idea how long it takes to really start feeling the "hey I'm not really hungry" effects? I felt it on days 2 and 3, but now I am RAVENOUS. I've already emailed my doc and asked for next month to be bumped up to 5mg.
I started Zepbound two weeks ago and beginning with the first shot I loss interest in sweets, chips, etc... Portion control became simpler as my desire to eat dropped off dramatically.
I'm on the 2.5 dosage and have felt no significant side effects and so far, know wood, my appetite has not returned. 'Have loss 11 pounds so far.
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Hi everyone! I started my first dose on Saturday so three days in. So happy and excited. I have about 50 to lose. I felt a little tired etc. but nothing major. No appetite at all. I am forcing myself to eat well and get my calories in. As much water as I can stand. And trying to get steps in. I am thrilled to be in this journey and for the first time in decades to get under 200 lbs. there will be a celebration of health! 🌸🍾🎈🎊🎉
Hi - I'm two weeks in, down 11 lbs and like you, have very low appetite. Hitting the gym 3-4 times a week too. Ready to lose it! Good luck to you.0 -
I start on Sunday- assuming the pharmacies get everything transferred! CVS was out of stock so they transferred it to Walmart.
I've been working with a dietician for the past year or so and both she and my doctor think this will work. I'm glad they are supportive.
I eat fairly healthy and we've been focusing on protein the past year. The weight loss just stopped about six months ago. I've been losing and gaining the same 5 pounds for a few months so I'm hoping this is the key to fighting insulin resistance.
I am open to all tips!1 -
I am on week 2 (day 10), down 5 lb. Hopeful! I have 86 total to lose...81 to go!0
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I have no idea what Zep Bound is however I will tell you that all these programs that help you lose weight are not the long term cure for being overweight. Long term is lifestyle changes that include a diet that is sustainable.4
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tomcustombuilder wrote: »I have no idea what Zep Bound is however I will tell you that all these programs that help you lose weight are not the long term cure for being overweight. Long term is lifestyle changes that include a diet that is sustainable.
Zepbound is a GLP-1 inhibitor.
It’s also known as Mounjarno, and Tirzepatide.
They are prescription medications, almost always used in conjunction with other treatments, such as diabetic counseling by a certified dietician.
No one is disputing that long term lifestyle changes are an important part of the process.
That said? Pretty much every one of these types of discussions here in the forums have multiple people describing how GLP-1 drugs calm or eliminate a strong sense to eat even when full.
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So....for many of us it might be the first time in our lives that we are "unable to eat" or aren't hungry, right? That said, we need to find things we CAN eat so we hit our macro goals. I underate for years (though I was/am overweight/obese). Two times this year I have gone on a cruise and LOST weight. The nutritionist pointed this out to me and it finally got me to understand that I need to eat more! I eat a high protein, low carb diet and (try to) drink 6-8 glasses of water a day. This morning I'm having chicken for breakfast as my top priorities are getting 100g of protein a day and eating 1200 calories a day. I need to add drinking more water to that list!!! LOL.0
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being obese and undereating?Julieann404 wrote: »So....for many of us it might be the first time in our lives that we are "unable to eat" or aren't hungry, right? That said, we need to find things we CAN eat so we hit our macro goals. I underate for years (though I was/am overweight/obese). Two times this year I have gone on a cruise and LOST weight. The nutritionist pointed this out to me and it finally got me to understand that I need to eat more! I eat a high protein, low carb diet and (try to) drink 6-8 glasses of water a day. This morning I'm having chicken for breakfast as my top priorities are getting 100g of protein a day and eating 1200 calories a day. I need to add drinking more water to that list!!! LOL.
You don’t need to drink more water, 6-8 glasses is plenty.
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tomcustombuilder wrote: »
being obese and undereating?Julieann404 wrote: »So....for many of us it might be the first time in our lives that we are "unable to eat" or aren't hungry, right? That said, we need to find things we CAN eat so we hit our macro goals. I underate for years (though I was/am overweight/obese). Two times this year I have gone on a cruise and LOST weight. The nutritionist pointed this out to me and it finally got me to understand that I need to eat more! I eat a high protein, low carb diet and (try to) drink 6-8 glasses of water a day. This morning I'm having chicken for breakfast as my top priorities are getting 100g of protein a day and eating 1200 calories a day. I need to add drinking more water to that list!!! LOL.
You don’t need to drink more water, 6-8 glasses is plenty.
Yes.
Weight gain can happen when someone habitually undereats, and then goes over in response to the undereating.
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undereating would require context.MargaretYakoda wrote: »tomcustombuilder wrote: »
being obese and undereating?Julieann404 wrote: »So....for many of us it might be the first time in our lives that we are "unable to eat" or aren't hungry, right? That said, we need to find things we CAN eat so we hit our macro goals. I underate for years (though I was/am overweight/obese). Two times this year I have gone on a cruise and LOST weight. The nutritionist pointed this out to me and it finally got me to understand that I need to eat more! I eat a high protein, low carb diet and (try to) drink 6-8 glasses of water a day. This morning I'm having chicken for breakfast as my top priorities are getting 100g of protein a day and eating 1200 calories a day. I need to add drinking more water to that list!!! LOL.
You don’t need to drink more water, 6-8 glasses is plenty.
Yes.
Weight gain can happen when someone habitually undereats, and then goes over in response to the undereating.
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tomcustombuilder wrote: »
undereating would require context.MargaretYakoda wrote: »tomcustombuilder wrote: »
being obese and undereating?Julieann404 wrote: »So....for many of us it might be the first time in our lives that we are "unable to eat" or aren't hungry, right? That said, we need to find things we CAN eat so we hit our macro goals. I underate for years (though I was/am overweight/obese). Two times this year I have gone on a cruise and LOST weight. The nutritionist pointed this out to me and it finally got me to understand that I need to eat more! I eat a high protein, low carb diet and (try to) drink 6-8 glasses of water a day. This morning I'm having chicken for breakfast as my top priorities are getting 100g of protein a day and eating 1200 calories a day. I need to add drinking more water to that list!!! LOL.
You don’t need to drink more water, 6-8 glasses is plenty.
Yes.
Weight gain can happen when someone habitually undereats, and then goes over in response to the undereating.
“Habitually”
Example: A person who has ADHD, and is often frequently engulfed in an activity. It doesn’t occur to them to remember to eat. This person is not actively tracking their food consumption and is not trying to diet or lose weight. They’re not really focusing on it.
Over a month this person might have a diet where most days their calorie intake is below their daily caloric needs, if only by a couple hundred. Not quite enough to notice being extra hungry most of the time.
Then they’re hungry. Perhaps even ravenous. And, since they’re not tracking their food consumption, they eat as much as they want in that moment. And since it’s only one or maybe two days a week? It doesn’t feel to the person like they’re overeating. In their mind they don’t see themselves as eating a lot, because most of the time they aren’t eating much.
It’s not unusual to consume so much food that the person’s overall calorie consumption is above their average daily calorie needs, and results in weight gain.
This is a relatively common phenomenon for autistic people, and people who have ADHD. And is, yes, a result of habitually under eating. Something that doesn’t become obvious until the person starts tracking their diet.
It’s something I have struggled with too, and is why I have set my calorie goals to 1200 as a floor that I need to be sure to reach on a consistent basis.
So. Hope this explains what I mean.
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tomcustombuilder wrote: »I have no idea what Zep Bound is however I will tell you that all these programs that help you lose weight are not the long term cure for being overweight. Long term is lifestyle changes that include a diet that is sustainable.
Well said.
You are injection who knows what chemicals in your body instead of putting the work in and controlling your calories.1 -
xbowhunter wrote: »tomcustombuilder wrote: »I have no idea what Zep Bound is however I will tell you that all these programs that help you lose weight are not the long term cure for being overweight. Long term is lifestyle changes that include a diet that is sustainable.
Well said.
You are injection who knows what chemicals in your body instead of putting the work in and controlling your calories.
People who are prescribed GLP-1 inhibitors also put in the work and control their calories.
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MargaretYakoda wrote: »xbowhunter wrote: »tomcustombuilder wrote: »I have no idea what Zep Bound is however I will tell you that all these programs that help you lose weight are not the long term cure for being overweight. Long term is lifestyle changes that include a diet that is sustainable.
Well said.
You are injection who knows what chemicals in your body instead of putting the work in and controlling your calories.
People who are prescribed GLP-1 inhibitors also put in the work and control their calories.
Time to take the blinders off. People are overweight because largely they eat more than they need to or have been eating the S.A.D full of garbage processed food! Don't worry though big Pharma is here to save the day and profit nicely from it.
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MargaretYakoda wrote: »xbowhunter wrote: »tomcustombuilder wrote: »I have no idea what Zep Bound is however I will tell you that all these programs that help you lose weight are not the long term cure for being overweight. Long term is lifestyle changes that include a diet that is sustainable.
Well said.
You are injection who knows what chemicals in your body instead of putting the work in and controlling your calories.
People who are prescribed GLP-1 inhibitors also put in the work and control their calories.
Many, probably most, go back to old habits once the weight is lost and start the yo yo effect. I've seen this countless times2 -
tomcustombuilder wrote: »MargaretYakoda wrote: »xbowhunter wrote: »tomcustombuilder wrote: »I have no idea what Zep Bound is however I will tell you that all these programs that help you lose weight are not the long term cure for being overweight. Long term is lifestyle changes that include a diet that is sustainable.
Well said.
You are injection who knows what chemicals in your body instead of putting the work in and controlling your calories.
People who are prescribed GLP-1 inhibitors also put in the work and control their calories.
Many, probably most, go back to old habits once the weight is lost and start the yo yo effect. I've seen this countless times
The same is true for people who lose weight by "putting in the work and controlling their calories" without using GLP-1 drugs. Many or most who lose weight by any method go back to old habits once the weight is lost, and start the yo yo effect.
IMO, if GLP-1 drugs help people even do the loss part when they've struggled to accomplish that before, that's at least a slightly better footing on the path to long-term success. There are lots of points where a person can slip along the way, GLP-1 drugs or not, of course.
People have been taking GLP-1 drugs for literal decades (the first one was FDA approved in 2005). There's a long track record for incidence of possible negative side effects. What's different is that these drugs are being used increasingly widely now.
I haven't fact-checked this yet, but I was listening to a (serious news) program the other day in which an obesity researcher said that the US obesity rate seems to be at least leveling off for the first time since the "obesity crisis" started in the 1980s, possible even turning toward decreasing. It's still speculative why that might be so, but the wide availability of these drugs may be one factor. If that's true, that would be a pretty big deal.6
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