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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I know a couple of people who have tried this and they had horrible side effects.  It doesn’t seem worth it unless you’re obese.[/quote]

I am obese and it is worth it. And as long as I eat clean (high protein, no processed or fried foods or alcohol, limited carbs, most from fruits and veggies), drink a lot of water and take a magnesium supplement, the side effects have been minimal.  And as of today, I’m exactly 5 months in and 48 pounds down. And proud of that. Wegovy helped, but I’ve but in a lot of work.

BUT— you have to titrate up doses. So it’s 3-4 months to be at full strength. And, the weight loss is largely because the medication turns off the food noise and hunger cravings and makes it possible for me to stay on a strict diet of 1200 calories, 40% protein (120g) a day. (Try to find a way to get 120gs of protein in only 1200 calories sometime.  It’s a very rigid diet.  Despite my best efforts, there are weeks I’m closer to 100g average)  Also 2 60 minute strength training sessions a week with a personal trainer, 3 45 minute cardio sessions a week. The pounds don’t just magically melt off. You have to commit to serious lifestyle changes.  As in, I have had no, rice, pasta, alcohol, or friend/highly processed foods in 5 months. Not the occasional cheat. None. That’s how you avoid the side effects.

Also, my arms and legs are toning. I’m down a bra size or maybe 2. My face is much thinner. But, I’m 50 and the weight is coming off my abdomen very slowly. And no amount of Wegovy, core exercise, or diet modification changes that pattern of weight loss. Welcome to menopause.

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