GPL-1 for a little bit of weight loss (10-15 pounds)

[Anonymous]

I get zepbound from Lilly Direct. My doc sends in a script. It is $399 for a month supply of vials that you self inject. I use the 2.5 dose.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sorry to hijack but I am also mid-40s, 5’6” and naturally fluctuate between 155-160 but my doctor wants me to weigh around 145 max for health reasons. I have high blood pressure and take medication for it (Losartan).

However, she won’t prescribe a GLP-1 for me and just keeps telling me to diet and exercise more. It is a vicious yo-yo cycle for me - I count calories (need to stay under 1300 daily) and drop the weight, then I stop counting and gain it all right back. I think about food all the time and can’t control my portions - that is 100% my problem.

How are others getting an RX for these meds and do you go behind your doctors back if they say no? My one worry is how safe they are with my blood pressure meds.

My pcp is the one who suggested it.

Has your doctor told you why they don't want to prescribe a glp1?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is it a weekly injection?

Yes.

For my Wegovy anyway. Super simple.

[Anonymous]

I am officially overweight by 10-15 pounds and my doctor is willing to start me on something f for that. Most of my adult life I’ve been 30 pounds lighter than I am right now, but I thought it wasn’t possible. I am considering going on this medication. Following this thread.

[Anonymous]

I’m 40 pounds overweight and am trying to lose it the old fashioned way, diet and exercise. I’d consider the meds (I think they are wonderful to combat obesity) but have IBS and don’t want to risk triggering it.

I agree with others that it seems nuts to risk your health going on the meds (not to mention the $$) just to lose 10-15 pounds. That is doable if you track intake. Those of you saying that you’ve tried for years and can’t, or that you already eat healthy, I suspect you don’t realize how much you are actually intaking. To lose weight esp if post menopausal, you really need to focus on high value foods (lower calorie, higher protein) and keep your overall intake lower than you think. WW is good for setting those realizations.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m 40 pounds overweight and am trying to lose it the old fashioned way, diet and exercise. I’d consider the meds (I think they are wonderful to combat obesity) but have IBS and don’t want to risk triggering it.

I agree with others that it seems nuts to risk your health going on the meds (not to mention the $$) just to lose 10-15 pounds. That is doable if you track intake. Those of you saying that you’ve tried for years and can’t, or that you already eat healthy, I suspect you don’t realize how much you are actually intaking. To lose weight esp if post menopausal, you really need to focus on high value foods (lower calorie, higher protein) and keep your overall intake lower than you think. WW is good for setting those realizations.

If it’s as doable as you say, why are you 40 lbs overweight?
- someone who has tried tracking and taking GLP-1 for 20 lbs. I can only get it off if I become completely obsessed with counting calories and working out and it’s not sustainable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m 40 pounds overweight and am trying to lose it the old fashioned way, diet and exercise. I’d consider the meds (I think they are wonderful to combat obesity) but have IBS and don’t want to risk triggering it.

I agree with others that it seems nuts to risk your health going on the meds (not to mention the $$) just to lose 10-15 pounds. That is doable if you track intake. Those of you saying that you’ve tried for years and can’t, or that you already eat healthy, I suspect you don’t realize how much you are actually intaking. To lose weight esp if post menopausal, you really need to focus on high value foods (lower calorie, higher protein) and keep your overall intake lower than you think. WW is good for setting those realizations.

If it’s as doable as you say, why are you 40 lbs overweight?
- someone who has tried tracking and taking GLP-1 for 20 lbs. I can only get it off if I become completely obsessed with counting calories and working out and it’s not sustainable.

Because I wasn’t tracking! As soon as I started, it was obvious to me how much more I was intaking than what I need to be to lose weight.

Look, it sucks to be post menopausal and not be able to eat the amounts I used to. I’d go on the meds if I could to lose 40 lbs. But for 10 pounds I’d focus on strictly changing my
habits and take a nice trip with the $6000/year I’m saving not buying the meds, and more importantly would feel better about my long term health.

[Anonymous]

Question from one unfamiliar with how GLP-1s work (esp for those of you who had 15 lbs or less to lose, and considered yourself a healthy eater/exerciser already- this is where I’d say I am)-

does the GLP-1 make you lose your appetite, so your food intake therefore drops to a level that enables you to lose weight, or does your metabolism actually increase so you lose weight without much change to your natural eating habits? Thanks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m 40 pounds overweight and am trying to lose it the old fashioned way, diet and exercise. I’d consider the meds (I think they are wonderful to combat obesity) but have IBS and don’t want to risk triggering it.

I agree with others that it seems nuts to risk your health going on the meds (not to mention the $$) just to lose 10-15 pounds. That is doable if you track intake. Those of you saying that you’ve tried for years and can’t, or that you already eat healthy, I suspect you don’t realize how much you are actually intaking. To lose weight esp if post menopausal, you really need to focus on high value foods (lower calorie, higher protein) and keep your overall intake lower than you think. WW is good for setting those realizations.

If it’s as doable as you say, why are you 40 lbs overweight?
- someone who has tried tracking and taking GLP-1 for 20 lbs. I can only get it off if I become completely obsessed with counting calories and working out and it’s not sustainable.

Because I wasn’t tracking! As soon as I started, it was obvious to me how much more I was intaking than what I need to be to lose weight.

Look, it sucks to be post menopausal and not be able to eat the amounts I used to. I’d go on the meds if I could to lose 40 lbs. But for 10 pounds I’d focus on strictly changing my
habits and take a nice trip with the $6000/year I’m saving not buying the meds, and more importantly would feel better about my long term health.

Look, come back with your “tips” when you’ve successfully kept the weight off for years. I’m less overweight than you and would never tell people how to lose weight or shame them for using medication that you clearly don’t even know the cost of. SMH

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Question from one unfamiliar with how GLP-1s work (esp for those of you who had 15 lbs or less to lose, and considered yourself a healthy eater/exerciser already- this is where I’d say I am)-

does the GLP-1 make you lose your appetite, so your food intake therefore drops to a level that enables you to lose weight, or does your metabolism actually increase so you lose weight without much change to your natural eating habits? Thanks.

The former (lose your appetite).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m 40 pounds overweight and am trying to lose it the old fashioned way, diet and exercise. I’d consider the meds (I think they are wonderful to combat obesity) but have IBS and don’t want to risk triggering it.

I agree with others that it seems nuts to risk your health going on the meds (not to mention the $$) just to lose 10-15 pounds. That is doable if you track intake. Those of you saying that you’ve tried for years and can’t, or that you already eat healthy, I suspect you don’t realize how much you are actually intaking. To lose weight esp if post menopausal, you really need to focus on high value foods (lower calorie, higher protein) and keep your overall intake lower than you think. WW is good for setting those realizations.

If it’s as doable as you say, why are you 40 lbs overweight?
- someone who has tried tracking and taking GLP-1 for 20 lbs. I can only get it off if I become completely obsessed with counting calories and working out and it’s not sustainable.

Because I wasn’t tracking! As soon as I started, it was obvious to me how much more I was intaking than what I need to be to lose weight.

Look, it sucks to be post menopausal and not be able to eat the amounts I used to. I’d go on the meds if I could to lose 40 lbs. But for 10 pounds I’d focus on strictly changing my
habits and take a nice trip with the $6000/year I’m saving not buying the meds, and more importantly would feel better about my long term health.

I’m sure that sounds nice in your head. What about people who tried to lose the last ten pounds through changing habits? Thats not OK because they didn’t let it get bad enough to need to lose 40 lbs? Your post is incredibly hypocritical and judgmental.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m 40 pounds overweight and am trying to lose it the old fashioned way, diet and exercise. I’d consider the meds (I think they are wonderful to combat obesity) but have IBS and don’t want to risk triggering it.

I agree with others that it seems nuts to risk your health going on the meds (not to mention the $$) just to lose 10-15 pounds. That is doable if you track intake. Those of you saying that you’ve tried for years and can’t, or that you already eat healthy, I suspect you don’t realize how much you are actually intaking. To lose weight esp if post menopausal, you really need to focus on high value foods (lower calorie, higher protein) and keep your overall intake lower than you think. WW is good for setting those realizations.

If it’s as doable as you say, why are you 40 lbs overweight?
- someone who has tried tracking and taking GLP-1 for 20 lbs. I can only get it off if I become completely obsessed with counting calories and working out and it’s not sustainable.

Because I wasn’t tracking! As soon as I started, it was obvious to me how much more I was intaking than what I need to be to lose weight.

Look, it sucks to be post menopausal and not be able to eat the amounts I used to. I’d go on the meds if I could to lose 40 lbs. But for 10 pounds I’d focus on strictly changing my
habits and take a nice trip with the $6000/year I’m saving not buying the meds, and more importantly would feel better about my long term health.

I’m sure that sounds nice in your head. What about people who tried to lose the last ten pounds through changing habits? Thats not OK because they didn’t let it get bad enough to need to lose 40 lbs? Your post is incredibly hypocritical and judgmental.

Of course I let myself “go” more than most people having gotten to 40 lbs overweight. I’m working on changing my eating habits. And my intent isn’t to judge anyone, but there are side effects to these meds, and no one knows what the effect of long term use is.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m 40 pounds overweight and am trying to lose it the old fashioned way, diet and exercise. I’d consider the meds (I think they are wonderful to combat obesity) but have IBS and don’t want to risk triggering it.

I agree with others that it seems nuts to risk your health going on the meds (not to mention the $$) just to lose 10-15 pounds. That is doable if you track intake. Those of you saying that you’ve tried for years and can’t, or that you already eat healthy, I suspect you don’t realize how much you are actually intaking. To lose weight esp if post menopausal, you really need to focus on high value foods (lower calorie, higher protein) and keep your overall intake lower than you think. WW is good for setting those realizations.

If it’s as doable as you say, why are you 40 lbs overweight?
- someone who has tried tracking and taking GLP-1 for 20 lbs. I can only get it off if I become completely obsessed with counting calories and working out and it’s not sustainable.

Because I wasn’t tracking! As soon as I started, it was obvious to me how much more I was intaking than what I need to be to lose weight.

Look, it sucks to be post menopausal and not be able to eat the amounts I used to. I’d go on the meds if I could to lose 40 lbs. But for 10 pounds I’d focus on strictly changing my
habits and take a nice trip with the $6000/year I’m saving not buying the meds, and more importantly would feel better about my long term health.

I’m sure that sounds nice in your head. What about people who tried to lose the last ten pounds through changing habits? Thats not OK because they didn’t let it get bad enough to need to lose 40 lbs? Your post is incredibly hypocritical and judgmental.

Of course I let myself “go” more than most people having gotten to 40 lbs overweight. I’m working on changing my eating habits. And my intent isn’t to judge anyone, but there are side effects to these meds, and no one knows what the effect of long term use is.

There are side effects to being overweight, too. Go away.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm three weeks in and have lost an average of 2 pounds a week. My side effects have been some acid reflux and some constipation. I haven't been hungry, so hitting fiber and water targets is harder. Overall, I feel great. The side effects are manageable, and I'm realizing how loud the food noise in my head has been since I was a pre-teen. I feel sad that I have wasted so much time thinking about food, feeling guilty for eating, focused on working off the bad choices, and just feeling awful about myself. I've been between a size 2 and size 10 in my adult body, and this has been constant.

Man, this resonated with me. Me too, girl, me too. Loud food noise since about age 13, berating myself for what I ate all the time, trying to starve myself, thinking about working off all the food through exercise all the time. I've always been slim, but it was a constant battle. And I, too, am sad about a lifetime spent thinking about food, feeling guilty for eating, focused on working off food and FEELING AWFUL ABOUT MYSELF. Ugh! I started Zepbound 12 weeks ago. I have lost 16 pounds and I feel and look fantastic, but even more wonderful is the fact that I'm not so obsessed with food, what am I going to eat, how much am I going to eat, how long can I delay the next time I eat, are there going to be temptations the next gathering I go to that I'm going to have to fight off or fall victim to, did I ruin my day by starting it with a donut and now I'll just binge all day.

I haven't done those exhausting, unhealthy things in 3 months and I feel peaceful and content.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Question from one unfamiliar with how GLP-1s work (esp for those of you who had 15 lbs or less to lose, and considered yourself a healthy eater/exerciser already- this is where I’d say I am)-

does the GLP-1 make you lose your appetite, so your food intake therefore drops to a level that enables you to lose weight, or does your metabolism actually increase so you lose weight without much change to your natural eating habits? Thanks.

The former (lose your appetite).

It's both, actually.