I can’t control my weight without a GLP?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:You are not supposed to be taking this only on weekends. You need to take it daily.

You have no idea so don't harangue people like you do. Everyone (including scientiests) is learning as they go on this. Have folks seen the recent studies showing microdosing indeed works to keep the weight off (there was an article in the NYT last week)? I imagine taking the pill just on the weekends works just like microdosing the shots. Can't wait to try it once I run out of my zep (currently microdosing - stretching out one lowest does vial to last 4 months; have been doing this for 8 months and maintaining at 120 - down from 135-140). OP - on my microdose I aim for about 1500 calories a day (weekends usually end up being 2000). I walk 5 miles a day and that is it. What a marvel!

ALSO, the Wegovy pill has been around in the form of Rybelsus since 2019, it's not new, it's well studied.

Being around since 2019 does not make something well studied. It's kind of shocking how trusting people are.

[Anonymous]

Dude I just saw a friend who has been the "fat" girl for decades. As long as I can remember she's been huge and all of a sudden she's skinny. GLP1s are just insane...truly, this biological fatness that some people experience their entire lives finally has a cure.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You are not supposed to be taking this only on weekends. You need to take it daily.

You have no idea so don't harangue people like you do. Everyone (including scientiests) is learning as they go on this. Have folks seen the recent studies showing microdosing indeed works to keep the weight off (there was an article in the NYT last week)? I imagine taking the pill just on the weekends works just like microdosing the shots. Can't wait to try it once I run out of my zep (currently microdosing - stretching out one lowest does vial to last 4 months; have been doing this for 8 months and maintaining at 120 - down from 135-140). OP - on my microdose I aim for about 1500 calories a day (weekends usually end up being 2000). I walk 5 miles a day and that is it. What a marvel!

ALSO, the Wegovy pill has been around in the form of Rybelsus since 2019, it's not new, it's well studied.

Being around since 2019 does not make something well studied. It's kind of shocking how trusting people are.

Are you one of those people who thinks that weight loss from GLP-1 is cheating?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Dude I just saw a friend who has been the "fat" girl for decades. As long as I can remember she's been huge and all of a sudden she's skinny. GLP1s are just insane...truly, this biological fatness that some people experience their entire lives finally has a cure.

THIS THIS THIS. It's not willpower for many of us, it's a true medical issue.

I mean, I used a GLP-1 to lose 60lbs and yes, I'm still judging Jessica who got compounded Ozempic to micro dose over the internet without any true medical supervision for 5lbs that make her look like skeletor now, but absolutely not judging anyone who was medically obese like I was.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Dude I just saw a friend who has been the "fat" girl for decades. As long as I can remember she's been huge and all of a sudden she's skinny. GLP1s are just insane...truly, this biological fatness that some people experience their entire lives finally has a cure.

THIS THIS THIS. It's not willpower for many of us, it's a true medical issue.

I mean, I used a GLP-1 to lose 60lbs and yes, I'm still judging Jessica who got compounded Ozempic to micro dose over the internet without any true medical supervision for 5lbs that make her look like skeletor now, but absolutely not judging anyone who was medically obese like I was.

This is such a ridiculous take. You think it is okay for you to take, but not for others who are also overweight? Just because they are not obese, does not mean they are also not struggling to lose weight. Worry about yourself and stop judging people.

[Anonymous]

I’ve seen some articles saying because the glp-1 controls insulin, your body is less likely to gain weight. So even if you ate same food on or off glp-1, you will better control your weight with the glp-1. I’m sure studies are coming with more info but I feel like I gain when I come off my glp-1 even when I feel like I’m not eating very much.

I’m not asserting this as fact but rather an interesting theory that I actually think has some merit based only on my personal experience.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’ve seen some articles saying because the glp-1 controls insulin, your body is less likely to gain weight. So even if you ate same food on or off glp-1, you will better control your weight with the glp-1. I’m sure studies are coming with more info but I feel like I gain when I come off my glp-1 even when I feel like I’m not eating very much.

I’m not asserting this as fact but rather an interesting theory that I actually think has some merit based only on my personal experience.

I can give you my anecdote. I've been a severe binger/compulsive overeater for 20+ years. Tried other medications, tried therapy. Went on tirzepatide and within an hour of the first shot it was like a switch had gone of and I was cured. I didn't have any desire to binge at all for 7-8 months. Then it started creeping in again, and I would binge like 1/10th of how much I used to, 1/10th as infrequently. As the months went on, my desire to binge has come back pretty strongly, and I give into it at least once a week, sometimes 2-3 times a week now. But I'm not gaining weight. Every other time in my adult life, binging the way I am now, the weight piled back on. Now, I'm just maintaining.

Similarly, when I go visit my mom for a week and indulge in all the amazing food she makes and overeat, I don't gain. I'm only 5' tall and a 5 pound gain means a new pant size for me. For my entire adult life, every single time I've visited family or gone on another vacation where I overeat for a week, I couldn't wear the same pants home that I wore on the way there. Now, on a GLP1, my body doesn't change.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’ve seen some articles saying because the glp-1 controls insulin, your body is less likely to gain weight. So even if you ate same food on or off glp-1, you will better control your weight with the glp-1. I’m sure studies are coming with more info but I feel like I gain when I come off my glp-1 even when I feel like I’m not eating very much.

I’m not asserting this as fact but rather an interesting theory that I actually think has some merit based only on my personal experience.

I can give you my anecdote. I've been a severe binger/compulsive overeater for 20+ years. Tried other medications, tried therapy. Went on tirzepatide and within an hour of the first shot it was like a switch had gone of and I was cured. I didn't have any desire to binge at all for 7-8 months. Then it started creeping in again, and I would binge like 1/10th of how much I used to, 1/10th as infrequently. As the months went on, my desire to binge has come back pretty strongly, and I give into it at least once a week, sometimes 2-3 times a week now. But I'm not gaining weight. Every other time in my adult life, binging the way I am now, the weight piled back on. Now, I'm just maintaining.

Similarly, when I go visit my mom for a week and indulge in all the amazing food she makes and overeat, I don't gain. I'm only 5' tall and a 5 pound gain means a new pant size for me. For my entire adult life, every single time I've visited family or gone on another vacation where I overeat for a week, I couldn't wear the same pants home that I wore on the way there. Now, on a GLP1, my body doesn't change.

Similar experience here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’ve seen some articles saying because the glp-1 controls insulin, your body is less likely to gain weight. So even if you ate same food on or off glp-1, you will better control your weight with the glp-1. I’m sure studies are coming with more info but I feel like I gain when I come off my glp-1 even when I feel like I’m not eating very much.

I’m not asserting this as fact but rather an interesting theory that I actually think has some merit based only on my personal experience.

I can give you my anecdote. I've been a severe binger/compulsive overeater for 20+ years. Tried other medications, tried therapy. Went on tirzepatide and within an hour of the first shot it was like a switch had gone of and I was cured. I didn't have any desire to binge at all for 7-8 months. Then it started creeping in again, and I would binge like 1/10th of how much I used to, 1/10th as infrequently. As the months went on, my desire to binge has come back pretty strongly, and I give into it at least once a week, sometimes 2-3 times a week now. But I'm not gaining weight. Every other time in my adult life, binging the way I am now, the weight piled back on. Now, I'm just maintaining.

Similarly, when I go visit my mom for a week and indulge in all the amazing food she makes and overeat, I don't gain. I'm only 5' tall and a 5 pound gain means a new pant size for me. For my entire adult life, every single time I've visited family or gone on another vacation where I overeat for a week, I couldn't wear the same pants home that I wore on the way there. Now, on a GLP1, my body doesn't change.

Love this. My experience is kind of the other side of the coin. Despite eating healthy, counting calories, and very regular exercise my weight kept creeping up starting at age 30 bc of PCOS. I never really experienced the “food noise” people talk about. In fact I tended to underestimate at meals bc I hate the feeling of being overly full. After 2 kids and going on an SSRI, I was gaining steady even when restricting. It was so depressing. I didn’t like looking fat but was also very worried about the metabolic effects of PCOS. Zepbound has let the weight come off steadily, 20lb down in 7 weeks.

[Anonymous]

I’m your height and hypothyroid and your weight is my GOAL weight.

I would suggest you work on loving your body despite what you think of it now. Start a journal and write down one thing you love about yourself every day, and every other day should be something physical.

[Anonymous]

I agree something seems to be different about eating/weight gain on a GLP1. Currently microdosing zep (1/2 vial of lowest dose every two weeks; have been doing this for about six months). Have actually lost a couple more pounds while eating and drinking pretty normally/not really cutting back all that much (probably 1500-2000 calories a day). Strange - but very cool!

[Anonymous]

145 is my goal weight at 5'4" and I can't stop thinking about food all the time. Not on a glp1 but I wish I was.