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Post by 3post1jack1 on Dec 13, 2023 11:56:28 GMT -5
so i went from 194lbs to 184lbs in the past six weeks. and i'm here to tell all you complainers and lazy peoples that losing weight is EASY and just takes WILLPOWERS and three easy steps:
1. eat less (DUH) 2. exercise more (OF COURSE) 3. once a week i inject a 0.5mg solution of semaglutide directly into my stomach
so yeah all joking aside both my wife and i started on semaglutide (aka ozempic, wegovy) at the end of october. TLDR; it is a miracle drug that will radically change our society over the next several years.
longer version is i didn't understand what it was like to think like a non-overweight person until i started on sema. before i started on it i was talking to a work friend who has lost a ton of weight this year on it. she said something that resonated with me, that it wasn't really hunger that made her eat, it was pain. she would be in pain, whether that be a headache, or a stomach ache, or some sort of other body ache, and her brain would interpret that as "i need to eat". and that is how i have felt my entire life and i never thought of it as pain until i started on sema and within just hours of the first dose that pain went away. i still get hungry of course, but it doesn't hurt and it doesn't make me panic.
i eat much smaller portions now. my brain tells me i'm full much more quickly. before sema it was much harder to convince myself i'd had enough. i'd have to pause eating and wait 15-20 minutes for my stomach to feel full and the hunger to reside. now while i'm eating something in my brain magically goes "that's enough".
i think an important note is that i still love and enjoy food. it's not like being on speed or something where i have no interest in eating. i still want to eat and look forward to it, but it's not controlling my life in the same way. like i used to be constantly thinking about my next meal, looking at the time and feeling like a weirdo for wanting to eat lunch at 10:30am, efforting to push it until 11:00am. or getting home from work and needing to sit down and eat right away, now it's no problem to have to cook if it means not eating until 7:00pm.
having said that, some of my food preferences have changed. most notably i'm not as big of an ice cream guy anymore. which i know is like 20% of my identity around here. i still like it but it's not my go to sweet treat. i'd rather have a cookie or some jelly beans or something.
only two negative side effects for me are occasional nausea, but it's not that bad, just kind of like "ooh i'm a little nauseous" once or twice a week, and cardiovascular exercise takes a bit more effort, probably because i am eating less carbs in particular so i have less easy energy to pull from. but i actually want to exercise more so it all balances out. i've also been doing strength training and stretching.
final bit is the cost. when i first heard about these drugs i read it was like $1,200 a month, but i found a local clinic that gets it from a compounding pharmacy and it's $200 a month. which is not cheap, but its a hell of a lot cheaper than i thought it would be. this is a diabetes medication that's been around for twelve years, eventually supply will increase and i think it will only get cheaper, ergo the radical change in our society over the next several years.
one important note is that when i started on this i came at it with decades of obsessive reading about nutrition and exercise. i've always known what to do, what to eat, how to exercise, but my body just wouldn't let me do it. the sema just removed that pain barrier to allow me to implement the plan i've always wanted to. i imagine it's totally possible to take sema and then not eat enough protein or vegetables and instead subsist on low volume high calorie foods like potato chips and not lose weight. so there is still some element of "willpower" involved. i might not even call it willpower, maybe intention is a better word.
anyway obviously i'm still pretty new to this whole thing but i'm passionate about it. if anyone has any questions ama.
so i went from 194lbs to 184lbs in the past six weeks. and i'm here to tell all you complainers and lazy peoples that losing weight is EASY and just takes WILLPOWERS and three easy steps:
1. eat less (DUH) 2. exercise more (OF COURSE) 3. once a week i inject a 0.5mg solution of semaglutide directly into my stomach
so yeah all joking aside both my wife and i started on semaglutide (aka ozempic, wegovy) at the end of october. TLDR; it is a miracle drug that will radically change our society over the next several years.
longer version is i didn't understand what it was like to think like a non-overweight person until i started on sema. before i started on it i was talking to a work friend who has lost a ton of weight this year on it. she said something that resonated with me, that it wasn't really hunger that made her eat, it was pain. she would be in pain, whether that be a headache, or a stomach ache, or some sort of other body ache, and her brain would interpret that as "i need to eat". and that is how i have felt my entire life and i never thought of it as pain until i started on sema and within just hours of the first dose that pain went away. i still get hungry of course, but it doesn't hurt and it doesn't make me panic.
i eat much smaller portions now. my brain tells me i'm full much more quickly. before sema it was much harder to convince myself i'd had enough. i'd have to pause eating and wait 15-20 minutes for my stomach to feel full and the hunger to reside. now while i'm eating something in my brain magically goes "that's enough".
i think an important note is that i still love and enjoy food. it's not like being on speed or something where i have no interest in eating. i still want to eat and look forward to it, but it's not controlling my life in the same way. like i used to be constantly thinking about my next meal, looking at the time and feeling like a weirdo for wanting to eat lunch at 10:30am, efforting to push it until 11:00am. or getting home from work and needing to sit down and eat right away, now it's no problem to have to cook if it means not eating until 7:00pm.
having said that, some of my food preferences have changed. most notably i'm not as big of an ice cream guy anymore. which i know is like 20% of my identity around here. i still like it but it's not my go to sweet treat. i'd rather have a cookie or some jelly beans or something.
only two negative side effects for me are occasional nausea, but it's not that bad, just kind of like "ooh i'm a little nauseous" once or twice a week, and cardiovascular exercise takes a bit more effort, probably because i am eating less carbs in particular so i have less easy energy to pull from. but i actually want to exercise more so it all balances out. i've also been doing strength training and stretching.
final bit is the cost. when i first heard about these drugs i read it was like $1,200 a month, but i found a local clinic that gets it from a compounding pharmacy and it's $200 a month. which is not cheap, but its a hell of a lot cheaper than i thought it would be. this is a diabetes medication that's been around for twelve years, eventually supply will increase and i think it will only get cheaper, ergo the radical change in our society over the next several years.
one important note is that when i started on this i came at it with decades of obsessive reading about nutrition and exercise. i've always known what to do, what to eat, how to exercise, but my body just wouldn't let me do it. the sema just removed that pain barrier to allow me to implement the plan i've always wanted to. i imagine it's totally possible to take sema and then not eat enough protein or vegetables and instead subsist on low volume high calorie foods like potato chips and not lose weight. so there is still some element of "willpower" involved. i might not even call it willpower, maybe intention is a better word.
anyway obviously i'm still pretty new to this whole thing but i'm passionate about it. if anyone has any questions ama.
Do you have a timeline for how long you intent to use it, and, assuming you don’t intend to use it indefinitely, how concerned are you about regaining the lost weight when you stop?
so i went from 194lbs to 184lbs in the past six weeks. and i'm here to tell all you complainers and lazy peoples that losing weight is EASY and just takes WILLPOWERS and three easy steps:
1. eat less (DUH) 2. exercise more (OF COURSE) 3. once a week i inject a 0.5mg solution of semaglutide directly into my stomach
so yeah all joking aside both my wife and i started on semaglutide (aka ozempic, wegovy) at the end of october. TLDR; it is a miracle drug that will radically change our society over the next several years.
longer version is i didn't understand what it was like to think like a non-overweight person until i started on sema. before i started on it i was talking to a work friend who has lost a ton of weight this year on it. she said something that resonated with me, that it wasn't really hunger that made her eat, it was pain. she would be in pain, whether that be a headache, or a stomach ache, or some sort of other body ache, and her brain would interpret that as "i need to eat". and that is how i have felt my entire life and i never thought of it as pain until i started on sema and within just hours of the first dose that pain went away. i still get hungry of course, but it doesn't hurt and it doesn't make me panic.
i eat much smaller portions now. my brain tells me i'm full much more quickly. before sema it was much harder to convince myself i'd had enough. i'd have to pause eating and wait 15-20 minutes for my stomach to feel full and the hunger to reside. now while i'm eating something in my brain magically goes "that's enough".
i think an important note is that i still love and enjoy food. it's not like being on speed or something where i have no interest in eating. i still want to eat and look forward to it, but it's not controlling my life in the same way. like i used to be constantly thinking about my next meal, looking at the time and feeling like a weirdo for wanting to eat lunch at 10:30am, efforting to push it until 11:00am. or getting home from work and needing to sit down and eat right away, now it's no problem to have to cook if it means not eating until 7:00pm.
having said that, some of my food preferences have changed. most notably i'm not as big of an ice cream guy anymore. which i know is like 20% of my identity around here. i still like it but it's not my go to sweet treat. i'd rather have a cookie or some jelly beans or something.
only two negative side effects for me are occasional nausea, but it's not that bad, just kind of like "ooh i'm a little nauseous" once or twice a week, and cardiovascular exercise takes a bit more effort, probably because i am eating less carbs in particular so i have less easy energy to pull from. but i actually want to exercise more so it all balances out. i've also been doing strength training and stretching.
final bit is the cost. when i first heard about these drugs i read it was like $1,200 a month, but i found a local clinic that gets it from a compounding pharmacy and it's $200 a month. which is not cheap, but its a hell of a lot cheaper than i thought it would be. this is a diabetes medication that's been around for twelve years, eventually supply will increase and i think it will only get cheaper, ergo the radical change in our society over the next several years.
one important note is that when i started on this i came at it with decades of obsessive reading about nutrition and exercise. i've always known what to do, what to eat, how to exercise, but my body just wouldn't let me do it. the sema just removed that pain barrier to allow me to implement the plan i've always wanted to. i imagine it's totally possible to take sema and then not eat enough protein or vegetables and instead subsist on low volume high calorie foods like potato chips and not lose weight. so there is still some element of "willpower" involved. i might not even call it willpower, maybe intention is a better word.
anyway obviously i'm still pretty new to this whole thing but i'm passionate about it. if anyone has any questions ama.
Post by davidbyrnesbutler on Dec 13, 2023 12:54:33 GMT -5
When I got back from Bonnaroo I weighed myself and hit my all time high weight of 301 lbs. So I decided to take some action and get back to my pre-pandemic weight range of 240-260 lbs. I took really really small steps that may seem ridiculous to some like just making a general rule that I couldn't eat whole pizzas anymore . By Labor Day I was down 10 pounds. Although that was good I thought with a little more discipline like no late night snacking and no Starbucks sugary drinks I could get to my goal by April. Since Labor Day I've lost another 16 down to 275lbs. Although that number is still too high for me I just find all my clothing fits better and feel way better in day to day activities. It's really good to have a physically straining event like Bonnaroo to motivate me because I am terrible at diets.
Do you have a timeline for how long you intent to use it, and, assuming you don’t intend to use it indefinitely, how concerned are you about regaining the lost weight when you stop?
great question. i could see myself staying on a very low dose forever. one reason for that is of course not wanting to gain back the weight. but the better reason is the reduction in that food noise. not constantly thinking about food. i like that better than seeing the number on the scale go down.
i was just listening to an endocrinologist on Derek Thompson's pod. she mentioned that drugs like this could lead to us redefining the very concept of obesity. like maybe it's not just a number on a scale, it's something that is happening in the mind and the gut. i've been obese at various points in my life, overweight for most of it, but i think my brain has always been obese. i think that's what the drug has fixed.
so kind of like someone taking an SSRI, or someone taking ADHD medication. it's something you take to get your brain to work better.
also again, i've only been on it for six weeks or so, and i'm just one guy, and nobody should take health advice from postjack on drug festival message board etc. but i'm excited so i'm evangelizing.
I do not want to rain on your parade 3post1jack1 , but as a former health care professional I have to put in a disclaimer. And I know as a responsible adult you weighed all the possible options before making this decision.
Ozempic® may cause serious side effects, including:
-inflammation of your pancreas (pancreatitis).
-changes in vision.
-low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
-kidney problems (kidney failure).
-serious allergic reactions.
-gallbladder problems.
And:
Research has found that when people stop using semaglutide medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, weight rebound occurs. Experts say this is because the drug is not a cure and it does not prevent the metabolic adaptation that occurs during weight loss.
I do not want to rain on your parade 3post1jack1 , but as a former health care professional I have to put in a disclaimer. And I know as a responsible adult you weighed all the possible options before making this decision.
Ozempic® may cause serious side effects, including:
-inflammation of your pancreas (pancreatitis).
-changes in vision.
-low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
-kidney problems (kidney failure).
-serious allergic reactions.
-gallbladder problems.
And:
Research has found that when people stop using semaglutide medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, weight rebound occurs. Experts say this is because the drug is not a cure and it does not prevent the metabolic adaptation that occurs during weight loss.
but seriously yes to all that, and another potential issue is stomach paralysis. so it's not gunna work for everyone.
I'm down about 20lbs over all. I don't weigh myself consistently maybe one a month at most but my highest weight was 220 sometime in the spring which was the most I've ever weighed by far. I'm down to 200 now and hoping to drop another 20 to be back where I was pre-lockdown (I'm 6'2" for reference). I want to get back to that weight and be in better overall shape than I was previously and then see where to go from there. 6'2" 180 lbs is pretty big by cycling standards.
Like you cutting back/eliminating booze was the biggest boost to this over all. I only drank once in August and don't plan on drinking again until my birthday in a couple of weeks, but then not again for awhile. My biggest motivator is getting rid of all this fat I put on since I turned 40 and getting back to cycling shape like I was before. I was just starting to seriously train for gran fondos and starting to keep up with the stronger riders in my group. Lockdown, illness, depression and alcohol wrecked my fitness to where I, for the first time in my life, was completely inactive for long periods of time.
I've been doing intermittent fasting and (loose) OMAD to help curb bad eating habits, with those restrictions it forces to be more picky with the food I do eat since I don't just snack whenever anymore. I do need to be better with my protein, I know I don't get nearly enough to keep up with my exercising and will have to start supplementing soon as my workouts are starting to get more intense.
I've started with jumping rope, kettlebells and calisthenics so far but I'm setting up my rings tonight now that I've dug them out of storage and I'm setting up my Wahoo trainer in my room for cycling specific workouts. I've kind of just been doing whatever for the last month to get my body used to being active but I'm settling on some programs that I plan to follow for the next 4ish weeks and will reassess and do another 4/6 week program. I'm thinking: a swing, clean and press ladder program for the kettlebells Pullups and dips progressions on the rings Some kind of V02 builder program on the trainer to help build up my endurance.
My biggest thing I'm focusing on is taking everything slow and making sure I get plenty of time for recovery between workouts along with getting good quality sleep.
My main target is to be "ready to go" by spring of next year so I'm hoping to whip my self into shape in the next 3 months or so and then just maintain it all with climbing, cycling and surfing with some targeted workouts at home where necessary. I'm not a big workout person and I don't like going to the gym, I like to stay in shape by doing activities outdoors with my friends.
Update: I'm down to 184 now but I've only been running with an occasional bike ride or hike every couple of weeks. I've been steady at about 30 miles a week for the past 3 weeks and want to hold on to that for the rest of this month and then incorporate some more speed workouts and weights. A friend who is a trainer and nutrition coach has been helping with my nutrition and the results have been great so far. I don't eat nearly enough calories daily so I've been working on eating more and of course eating the correct macros and protein so that's been a bit of a struggle for me. I have to put a lot of thought into my protein sources being vegetarian but I feel great and my runs are amazing and I'm recovering nicely enough to run 5/6 times a week. I've been tracking everything on MyFitnessPal and seeing it all written down helps me a lot to keep it all in check along with weekly check in from the coach. I've cut alcohol way down now and try to only drink once a week but also when I do drink its only like two drinks which is a nice change for me. I still have some for body fat to lose, 180 was a number I was targeting when I made the decision to be active again but now I'm eyeballing 175. I'm kinda just feeling it all out since I don't know how my athletic performance will be as I drop weight. I'm holding on to a little bit of a belly still and would like to see that gone but I just feel great right now and I'm enjoying being active again.
I have a shit relationship with food (read: thoughtless). It's really hard for me to portion control once the food is in front of me so I overeat a lot to the point that I feel physically bad.
Anyway I think I'm going to the lebanese place by my work today but I'm going to order a smaller item or 2 instead of a full plate.
My brother gifted me a runners vest for Christmas and it’s been a game changer. First long run of the year and hit 16 miles averaging 9 mins. Longest run so far. I’ve been apprehensive about running in chillier weather but it’s only a pain the first two miles then my body is warm enough. Gloves are a must though. 6 weeks to the marathon. New game plan is 1 13-15 mile run every week then a 20 mile run the first two weeks of February before taking it easy the final week.
My brother gifted me a runners vest for Christmas and it’s been a game changer. First long run of the year and hit 16 miles averaging 9 mins. Longest run so far. I’ve been apprehensive about running in chillier weather but it’s only a pain the first two miles then my body is warm enough. Gloves are a must though. 6 weeks to the marathon. New game plan is 1 13-15 mile run every week then a 20 mile run the first two weeks of February before taking it easy the final week.
vests are amazing, esp when weather looks crummy. I pretty much always grab my vest if I am doing anything above a half mara.
Did my first 20+ mile run today. 21 miles at 3:08. I felt good enough that I could have done more which I feel bodes well moving forward with my marathon coming up in 2 weeks. Anyone got any last min prep for this home stretch?
Did my first 20+ mile run today. 21 miles at 3:08. I felt good enough that I could have done more which I feel bodes well moving forward with my marathon coming up in 2 weeks. Anyone got any last min prep for this home stretch?
Does the race you’re doing have a course briefing? That was really helpful to me when I did NY. So much of finishing a marathon is mental, so knowing what to expect, where the most challenging parts were going to be, etc., made a big difference.
Do you want to dance while also thinking about all the ways you've failed as a human?
UPCOMING SHOWS 11/21 - Caribou @ Avant Gardner 11/23 - LCD Soundsystem @ Knockdown Center 11/25 - TV on the Radio @ Webster Hall 12/5 - LCD Soundsystem @ Knockdown Center 12/7 - LCD Soundsystem @ Knockdown Center 12/14 - LCD Soundsystem @ Knockdown Center
Did my first 20+ mile run today. 21 miles at 3:08. I felt good enough that I could have done more which I feel bodes well moving forward with my marathon coming up in 2 weeks. Anyone got any last min prep for this home stretch?
Does the race you’re doing have a course briefing? That was really helpful to me when I did NY. So much of finishing a marathon is mental, so knowing what to expect, where the most challenging parts were going to be, etc., made a big difference.
I’ve been watching videos of people who’ve completed it and studying up on the map. I’ve been through the entire area many times before (driving mind you) and know of the elevated sections that will cause the most trouble. There’s 3 in particular that I know will be the hardest. There was also a really great podcast with someone who detailed the entire course. They gave tips on which pace to hit per section.
Do you want to dance while also thinking about all the ways you've failed as a human?
UPCOMING SHOWS 11/21 - Caribou @ Avant Gardner 11/23 - LCD Soundsystem @ Knockdown Center 11/25 - TV on the Radio @ Webster Hall 12/5 - LCD Soundsystem @ Knockdown Center 12/7 - LCD Soundsystem @ Knockdown Center 12/14 - LCD Soundsystem @ Knockdown Center
Post by F me, I quit America on May 15, 2024 8:54:20 GMT -5
We've got four weeks, people. Time is running short before Roo, but there's still enough to make an impact on your health, if you so desire.
I started keto again last week. It helped me to lose a bunch of weight in 2019 and I've been talking about trying it again for a while, but now I've gotten serious. Last time, my starting point was somewhere around 230 pounds, my max ever. I had no end goal or set timeframe without knowing what to expect, just took it week by week but ended up staying on the diet pretty well for all of 2019. Weight falling off like nothing was very pleasing, as was getting under 200 and feeling good. Ended up seeing 179 on the scale once, which seemed impossible previously.
Since then, I gained some of that back, which wasn't surprising, by my weight has been stable in the 200-205 range, which is acceptable but more than I need at 5' 11". Already down to 195 and feeling positive, no lack of energy even while transitioning into ketosis. The urge to nap in the afternoon has also been less.
Now the trick is not to cheat due to my love of pizza, and the fact that there is no such thing as good keto pizza crust. There are so many commercially available keto foods now that it should be a lot easier this time. in 2019, keto bread was like a myth. Aldi had one that people raved about but it wasn't widely available, and anything else was insanely expensive and had to be shipped. Now every supermarket has multiple varieties, and I've got buns and a white loaf in my product line, which is convenient.
Keto is not for everyone. If you don't eat animal-based products it could still be possible but difficult. And some people think it's all about eating bacon and buttery coffee. While you can eat bacon and cheeseburgers, a ketogenic diet need not (and probably should not) be an especially high protein diet. My take on it is to eat normal amounts of meat and fatty things, while keeping a balance with plenty of vegetables. I enjoy eating broccoli, cauliflower, and cucumbers all the time and they help me feel full. The cravings for carbs aren't too bad though, as being able to meat, cheese, and nuts I like is satisfying enough.
So we'll see what happens. I'll probably absolutely cheat at Roo but not in a major way before then. Some health challenges have got me motivated, and taking off any unnecessary weight will minimize the effects of the recently-diagnosed osteoarthritis in my knees (to go with my hands), hopefully.
Anyone else tried keto? What are y'all doing for y'all's health, weight related or otherwise?
Post by T3ddy F1a1r on May 15, 2024 12:00:54 GMT -5
I did keto for a while a few years ago, lost 40 pounds, then turned back into a real piece of shit and drank too much PBR and fireball and ate pizza way too often so I gained it all back. I started back on it about two months ago and have already dropped 20, feel way better in general, and have gotten passionate in the kitchen again. Did you know that jalapeno poppers can be a meal? Shit slaps. What's your favorite brand of keto bread? Most of what I've tried has tasted like ass or had a very off texture
Post by xfinitypass on May 15, 2024 12:15:11 GMT -5
I tried keto and lost 20 lbs, but found it unsustainable. The more research I do on trying to get my weight together, the more I believe that extreme diets that ban whole classes of food are actually the opposite of works for most people. Seems the scientific consensus that it’s better to eat small portions with high frequency and variety than it is to eat intermittently fast and eliminate carbs and sugar entirely, which are the two trendiest diets rn.
I tried keto and lost 20 lbs, but found it unsustainable. The more research I do on trying to get my weight together, the more I believe that extreme diets that ban whole classes of food are actually the opposite of works for most people. Seems the scientific consensus that it’s better to eat small portions with high frequency and variety than it is to eat intermittently fast and eliminate carbs and sugar entirely, which are the two trendiest diets rn.
I'm a big a science believer so I get what you are saying, but I also don't see keto as being that extreme, because I don't seem to need all that sugar I was eating. Keto isn't just about eating bacon for me, and it really isn't hard. It also makes me crave things a lot less, unlike just going with portion control which makes me constantly hungry. Just trying to eat carefully without strict rules doesn't work for some of us. I know it isn't for everyone but I also know keto can work, and it has for me, partly because it allows enough things that satisfy me enough that I can adhere to it. It also it sometimes ever intended to do forever.
I did keto for a while a few years ago, lost 40 pounds, then turned back into a real piece of shit and drank too much PBR and fireball and ate pizza way too often so I gained it all back. I started back on it about two months ago and have already dropped 20, feel way better in general, and have gotten passionate in the kitchen again. Did you know that jalapeno poppers can be a meal? Shit slaps. What's your favorite brand of keto bread? Most of what I've tried has tasted like ass or had a very off texture
I've been eating Nature's Own, both sliced bread and buns, but that's because they're ultra low carb, and I sell them so I have easy access. They're okay. They'll never be the star of the show, but when you really what a sandwich or a traditional burger held by more than lettuce, they do the job. Better than most of the gluten-free bread I've tried, including the $8 Canyon Bakehouse I sell. Good enough to prevent me from slamming a bunch of delicious pizza, as good as that sounds.
Post by Jake Jortles on May 20, 2024 8:44:19 GMT -5
I didn’t drink for 7 weeks and was in great shape for my wedding. Since then I’ve put it all back on.
Not sure what approach I want to take here these next 3-4 weeks or whatever it is. Definitely need to get back into the gym consistently. Gotta think of what limitations I want to put on my diet.
Six weeks ago, Mrs. GL and I started Mounjaro. I was 242 lbs and the heaviest I’ve ever been. I felt like shit both psychologically and physically. I stepped on the scale today and found myself at 226 for the first time in a year. It’s working but more importantly, I’m working as I’m watching my calorie intake and doing more to be active.
Everything I’ve read is somewhere around 20 to 25 lbs I’ll plateau. What do y’all do when that happens? Do you keep doing what you’re doing or do you try something different in terms of exercise and diet?
Six weeks ago, Mrs. GL and I started Mounjaro. I was 242 lbs and the heaviest I’ve ever been. I felt like shit both psychologically and physically. I stepped on the scale today and found myself at 226 for the first time in a year. It’s working but more importantly, I’m working as I’m watching my calorie intake and doing more to be active.
Everything I’ve read is somewhere around 20 to 25 lbs I’ll plateau. What do y’all do when that happens? Do you keep doing what you’re doing or do you try something different in terms of exercise and diet?
congrats! i'm sure you feel much better. to answer your question i'll challenge your premise, i believe people tend to plateau at 15-20% bodyweight loss, not pounds, so you probably will lose 36-48lbs before you plateau. even then, it may not be a plateau, it may be that your weight loss continues just much slower.
big fan of exercise for mental and emotional well-being, but i think when it comes to weight loss it's almost a nonissue compared to eating less. so much harder to burn 500 calories than just not eat it, you'd have to have dedicated walks 1-1.5 hours every day in order to do that.
your 100% right it's about watching your calorie intake, as well as being mindful about it. these GLP-1 drugs give us the ability to stop eating, so after my first portion of dinner i actually have the power to ask myself "am i full?" and usually the answer is yes.
Six weeks ago, Mrs. GL and I started Mounjaro. I was 242 lbs and the heaviest I’ve ever been. I felt like shit both psychologically and physically. I stepped on the scale today and found myself at 226 for the first time in a year. It’s working but more importantly, I’m working as I’m watching my calorie intake and doing more to be active.
Everything I’ve read is somewhere around 20 to 25 lbs I’ll plateau. What do y’all do when that happens? Do you keep doing what you’re doing or do you try something different in terms of exercise and diet?
congrats! i'm sure you feel much better. to answer your question i'll challenge your premise, i believe people tend to plateau at 15-20% bodyweight loss, not pounds, so you probably will lose 36-48lbs before you plateau. even then, it may not be a plateau, it may be that your weight loss continues just much slower.
big fan of exercise for mental and emotional well-being, but i think when it comes to weight loss it's almost a nonissue compared to eating less. so much harder to burn 500 calories than just not eat it, you'd have to have dedicated walks 1-1.5 hours every day in order to do that.
your 100% right it's about watching your calorie intake, as well as being mindful about it. these GLP-1 drugs give us the ability to stop eating, so after my first portion of dinner i actually have the power to ask myself "am i full?" and usually the answer is yes.
Thank you! I’ll look back into it but you are probably right and I read it wrong. Hoping that’s the case as my happiest was around 200 which sounds about right.
I’m not one to worry so so much about scales as I am fitting in old clothes, honestly. Even after I’m done and get back into those, I’m keeping calorie counting in my life to make sure I don’t get to this point again.
Officially halfway mark. I’m fitting into old shirts that wouldn’t button and my wedding ring feels way looser. I’m not there but I’m taking this small victory.
I should hit my target weight by III Points and I’m so incredibly stoked about that.
. By Labor Day I was down 10 pounds. Although that was good I thought with a little more discipline like no late night snacking and no Starbucks sugary drinks I could get to my goal by April. Since Labor Day I've lost another 16 down to 275lbs. Although that number is still too high for me I just find all my clothing fits better and feel way better in day to day activities. It's really good to have a physically straining event like Bonnaroo to motivate me because I am terrible at diets.
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