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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would be too I know of two people who ended up in the hospital. [/quote]

From zepbound?  Bullsh*t.[/quote]

When there were shortage, people we starting at high doses. Or skipping multiple doses when they went up. If you add that to eating a crappy diet (lots of fat and sugar— something else people who are willing to skip proper dosing do), I could see one person in the hospital.

OP— I started in April 2023 with Wegovy. Changed to Zepbound when it went on the market. 100 pounds down and plateaued. And that’s fine. I wish I could get another 20, but 100 pounds at age 50 is a miracle. Some side effects on Wegovy, especially if I deviated from the high protein low fat, low in simple carb diet. Only side effect on Zepbound has been some constipation. A magnesium supplement and drinking lots of water solved that.

Follow the dosing. 
Small high protein meals. I eat 5x a day/ 1200 calories total.  If your doctor doesn’t work with a dietician, see one. Insurance should cover it. 
Less fat. Fewer carbs, and look for complex carbs over simple carbs. No stuff with added sugar
Stay hydrated. I aim for 100 oz of water a day
Checkin with your doctor regularly— I see a PA and dietician every month, and get regular body scans composition scans and regular bloodwork.

****And this is important for women over 40– you need to strength train. And learn how to do it properly from someone who knows.  I work with a personal trainer twice a week (120 minutes).  Once women hit perimenopause, they will lose as much muscle as fat when they diet unless they actively work to preserve muscle. And once you lose muscle as a woman of that age, it’s hard/impossible to get it back. I’ve lost about 80 pounds of fat, 12 pounds of water and 8 pounds of muscle. Maintaining the muscle has been huge for me.

You can do this. But, when I started I told myself the meds have a week long half life. So, it’s a week long commitment you renew each week. Start Friday after work.  If you have side effects, they should be clear by Monday. And if you think the side effects are bad, don’t continue the next week. [/quote]

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