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GLP1 and food tracking

Hi there! I’ve used MyFitnessPal in the past - with success. But, as I have gotten older (49 and menopausal) I am having trouble losing and keeping weight off. Oh, changing hormones! Anyway, in addition to this platform, I also started the GLP1 medication, Zepbound- 2.5 dose. The food noise is GONE (yay!) and I pretty much have to make myself get to 1,200 calories. But, so far, so good. Anyone else also incorporating a GLP1 and what has your experience been?
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  • Ali_Katt_
    Ali_Katt_ Posts: 3 Member
    Hi! I start my glp1 shot today! Compounded semaglutide. So I have no experience yet but I’ll keep you posted haha! Good luck with your journey!! I’m cheering for you!
  • invermont25
    invermont25 Posts: 39 Member
    Hi. Also 49 (for 2 more short months) here. I started Zep in December. Did my 10th shot yesterday. I’m up to 7.5mg. I had no negative side effects on 2.5 and 5 but am having some intermittent nausea since my first 7.5 last week. Still very tolerable though and yeah, food noise gone. I haven’t obsessed over food ever. I literally can’t remember ever not constantly thinking about food in one context or another.
  • NikonNurse
    NikonNurse Posts: 1 Member
    I'm starting this weekend...
  • Pines6
    Pines6 Posts: 1 Member
    Hello everyone! I started compounded Semaglutide 6 weeks ago, and I’ve lost 18 lbs so far. No food noise and no side effects so far! I originally started out wanting to lose 100lbs, and now it’s less! So glad I started doing this and only wish I’d started sooner!
    I’m still on the .5 mg dose and hoping to stay there at least a few months before titration to the next dose.
    Best of luck on your journey! Can’t wait to hear about your progress 😊
  • hewittvnrh
    hewittvnrh Posts: 1 Member
    I’m 53 years old. Two months ago, I started metformin (from 500mg to 2000mg) and Buproprion (aka Wellbutrin) ( 150mg to 300mg) in those two months I went from 275 lbs. to 242 lbs. on Feb. 22nd. On Feb. 24th my weight loss Doctor at Kaiser permanente is switching my regiment to 2000 mg of metformin and 0.25 mg of Ozempic for the first four weeks, then the next four weeks increasing the Ozempic to 0.5 mg. Four weeks later 1 mg then four weeks later to 2 mg’s of Ozempic. I can’t wait to get down to 190 to 200 pounds. I’m just hoping I’m gonna be able to eat enough protein to keep my muscle mass and not get nauseous with food.
  • totameafox
    totameafox Posts: 646 Member
    Congrats on losing weight with the guidance of your doctor. I too have diabeties though I'm must taking metformin and glipized. I have found that eating things in portion sizes has kept my blood sugar between 80-100.

    Do keep in mind that 16 pounds a month is a lot of weight. It won't keep falling off that fast. So don't get discouraged.

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/147555-speak-friend-and-enter
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/1772-type-2-diabetes-support-group
  • Kms2402
    Kms2402 Posts: 6 Member
    Hi! I started Zepbound 2.5mg on Feb 7th. 10lbs down so far.

    Food noise is gone and I am using fitness pal to track macros, calories and exercise.

    I am 55 , been in Menopause for close to 10years and boy is it hard to take off the weight.

    Zepbound has given me more energy which I love!!
  • joydyanne23
    joydyanne23 Posts: 3 Member
    I did shortly. I threw up or was naustated so badly I couldnt eat and eventually went into hypoglycemic shock. I lost weight but mostly because I was so seriously sick. Now I am left with majot digestion issues. It had been over a year since I took it and I am JUST seeing improvment of digestion. Hoping this app brings clarity.
  • jenniferdrossi2025
    jenniferdrossi2025 Posts: 1 Member
    T these diet drugs all natural??