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Are there others out there trying to lose weight who don't really want to use meds and want to do it "on their own?" Can we have a little support group here for those of us who need some encouragement and want to learn about others' experiences ... without someone chiming in to promote GLP use or to dissuade others from trying to do it without meds? I'm really tired of every chain promoting GLPs. Yeah, it's harder; but what's wrong with doing it "naturally?"

I'm a 57 y/o female, 5'6" weighing a fluctuating 186-190#; pre-diabetes and lifelong high cholesterol; shoulder issues on one side and wrist issues on other side preclude a lot of the recommended physical exercises (like weightlifting). I initially lost 22# through lifestyle changes and regular walking. I've been stalled for a long time, gaining up to 5# at times - hence the fluctuating weight noted above.

Anyone else? Suggestions or advice or just your own story for encouragement/support? Anti-drug folks, how can we do this?!!! [/quote]

I'm about your age and size. I weighed 160 until the pandemic, and then I just kept gaining weight. one of my knees gave out, then my back, and I realized I must make changes.

I just lost about 30 pounds over four months. I credit it to:

1) accepting that I'm going to be HUNGRY for the rest of my life. This is a huge thing for me because I HATE feeling hungry. But I've gotten used to that feeling, and it's not going away.
2) intermittent fasting. Every few days, I limit my eating to an 8-hour period in 24 hours. 
3) measure and write down what I eat. I no longer glop food into my plate. I measure it. And I keep track of what I eat every day in a notebook. It's tedious, and I often forget, but I carry that small notebook with me everywhere, and I write in it when I remember, usually every day or two. 
4) cut out sugar, most dairy and gluten
5) eat lean meats, healthy fats, nuts, seeds, lots of fruits and vegetables, and few carbs
6) eat only when hungry and stop eating when I'm full 
7) swim, lift weights, do a lot of stretches and strengthening exercises. No running because of my bad knee. The more muscle you have, the higher your resting metabolism and the more calories your body will burn.

Every once in a while I go on a sugar/gluten/dairy binge and eat a bunch of sweet (but not junk) foods, but then I pull myself together, remind myself that I want to be healthy and live a long life, and I go back to enduring the hunger and cravings for sugar.

It's not pleasant, OP. I get really tired of watching what I eat. But I don't eat any junk food. I limit what I eat when I go out to a restaurant, and I take home anything I don't finish.

I fear those drugs, though. Three of my friends are on them, and I worry about them. They have not changed their lifestyle, not added exercise, not cut out alcohol or sugar. They just eat less and rely on the drugs to help them lose weight. I don't think that's a healthy way to live for the long run. No one knows what those drugs will do to your body in the long run. I'm not taking my chances. [/quote]

Do you know what would help with the hunger? GLP-1. Most of us that are taking these drugs have tried everything to lose weight and now losing weight with the medicine + a diet change + daily exercise. It's been a godsend. [/quote]

Glad it's working for you ---- AFTER trying everything. I'd bet my entire life's worth most people have not [u]earnestly[/u] tried everything, particularly sustained good eating and healthy exercise + patience to accept losing only a pound or less a week.
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