Glp-1 weight loss

To be honest: I don't see many negative comments here. You do you. Now is the time though to figure out what kind of food keeps you full, happy and is within the calorie range. Just hoping for the medication to work, and then your insurance gets cancelled or whatever will lead to rebound. Thus use the time to also learn about proper, happy and full making nutrition.

@lynn_glenmont Perhaps I wasn't clear. Sorry. Let me try again. People who respond here on these boards come in two varieties. Group 1, people who have used GLPs and have first hand anecdotal evidence and Group 2 there are people who have not used GLPs.

My point to the OP was sort of an alert. OP requested tips from people "who have tried" GLPs, that is my Group 1, and here OP might get many unwanted response from Group 2 people.

Group 2 (those who have never used GLP) aren't necessarily bad, or wrong, they may have good well educated opinions. And often here, as we are all free to do, these Group 2 people will pop off and the OP wasn't asking for that.

OP could judiciously edit them out to get the tips from people here "who have tried" GLPs.

I started 6 days ago. I was afraid too but eager to get my A1C down. And it’s working!!! I have had no side effects, and I feel full most of the time. I wear a continuous glucose monitor and for the first time in years I have readings at or below 100. The highest this week has been around 180. My average for 7 days is 131. For 50 days is 171! I haven’t been on it long enough to give advice, but hope you have great success.

Same question OP, what test shows you have a slow metabolism but no thyroid issue?

I am on my 2nd week of Zepbound. Before starting it, I had really been struggling to stick to my calorie/macro goals on my own (which I had done previously with moderate success) because I felt hungry ALL. THE. TIME. I know what I need to do to lose weight, but I was having a really hard time actually doing those things.

I made an appointment to discuss trying a GLP-1, and I was prescribed Zepbound. My insurance is covering it since I am pre-diabetic and on meds for high blood pressure as well. I was hesitant to start it, because I hate that I can’t do this on my own.

So far, it has been amazing! I didn’t realize just how much I used to think about food until I started taking this med. I still get moderately hungry, but usually only at appropriate meal times, and I’m satisfied with much smaller portions. I’ve had minimal side effects (occasional upset stomach if I do happen to eat too much in one sitting). One surprising “side effect” is that it has basically cured my Diet Coke addiction. I used to drink 6+ cans a day. I’m down to maybe 1 a day, and I could probably even go without that.

Using this med doesn’t eliminate the work I have to do to lose weight, but it makes it a hell of a lot easier to stick with it. I’m still tracking my food. I’ve gone back to my gym (mostly strengh-focused classes). I’m drinking a lot of water (and one Liquid I.V. packet a day, per my doctor’s recommendation), and focusing on getting lots of protein.

I am taking my third shot of Wegovy today. My advice is to take a fiber supplement, hydrate with electrolytes, sleep is important, and protein protein protein. Good luck you are going to LOVE it!