I had a very slow metabolism prior to glp1, and that hasn’t changed. I’m older and I lose slowly, about a pound a week. Yes, I’m envious of those who lose quickly. I’m just staying on the glp1 train and expect to get to my destination eventually.
I'm also a pound a week looser but 80 pounds down so far and it's still working. I'm okay with slow and steady because nothing else has worked for me like Mounjaro has.
@@Deanriley I’m in the same boat. I spoke with my doctor about it and he told me that it’s actually better to slowly drop. He was pleased with my slower progress.
Just completed 4 months….original weight at start 210/5’10”. Went from 2.5 to 5mg and the past two months on 7.5mg. Current weight 185lbs. Minimal side effects aside from burping/gas and constipation (which I already struggle with anyway). Today was shot day, so starting my 3rd month on 7.5mg. Still plan to lose another 10-15lbs. It’s wonderful stuff.
My sister had lost about 40 pounds and decided to do a 3 day fast. She was able to compete the fast and ate a specific way that was recommended to break the fast. After that her hunger really kicked in and she began to overeat. She ended up gaining the weight that she lost while fasting and about 10 more pounds! This time the weight is not coming off and she is really upset with herself. I like to eat and eat when I'm hungry so intermittent fasting is not for me. I do count calories and make sure to keep my protein at about 100g per day. My son on the other hand fasts through out the week and is less strict on the weekends. He is normal weight and I am not (yet😊) Love your updates!
Yes….compelled to comment, lol. I intermittent fast from 7pm until 2pm the next day with zero issues….just giving my GI tract a break each night. It would be completely “normal” to fast from 7pm until whenever you BREAKfast. That is helpful to your body and prolly what is the healthiest practice for most!😊 love you guys❤😊
I came into using GLP's after nearly a year of IF 18/6. the first 6 weeks of GLP use I was still IF. I did well those first 6 weeks with weight loss and minimal side effects. However after reading a ton of info and studies on muscle building and sports exercise, I decided to change it up a bit. I stopped IF and now make sure to have a small morning meal that is protein led to start my day. Sometimes its just smoked salmon and a veg as I really don't have an appetite in the morning. I feel much stronger, more energetic and the fat loss has actually increased. I'll stick with this while I'm on GLP's. Once I'm at goal weight and in maintenance, my focus will be exclusively on muscle building I may try IF again. I'll do periodic 72 hr fasts as the health benefits are huge!
Sounds like the protein breakfast is helping! ❤️ It’s almost impossible to build muscle in a calorie deficit. Also when no food is coming in your body will start breaking down muscle if all the fat is gone. I really don’t like the idea of fasting for 72 hours. Please be careful. ❤️
@@thedownsized I think you shouldn't be dismissive of intermittent fasting or having a n eating window. You can eat 3 meals a day on IF you just eat during your fasting window. You can eat your favorite foods just be mindful. You can't break a fast if you don't fast and that's what the word "breakfast" means.
@@debp3810 works for me. I'm down 50 pounds since February. I lose about two pounds a week. I feel fantastic. I fast 16/8 from 8 pm to noon the next day. I workout three days a week plus besides housework I do extra little things around the house. I stay busy on non-workout days because I have the energy to do it. Is it lifetime sustainable? I believe so. I know people that fast but don't really realize they are fasting and have been all their life. I get three meals a day and sometimes especially while on vacation I don't stick to my fast. So it may not be for everyone but for me it seems to be working just fine.
If you fast you don't put your body into starvation mode. Please watch or read some of Dr. Fung's videos. If you fast your body will feast on itself. If you eat 3 times a day and are calorie deficient that us the easiest way to go into starvation mode. I love to eat and really enjoy my meals during my eating window. What works for you is awesome but please understand that intermittent fasting works very well for those of us who have adopted this healthly lifestyle.
Yes thank you . We don’t say that as the fact that a food is processed is not a indicator of whether it is nutritious or better for you - the information is there dive deeper Not to mention we do not exclude any food, but we do believe in moderation
Always good sound advice from the two of you! Learning new things every week about being on GLP/GIPs and it's helpful to have rational, measured resources to go to. Thank you!
Love your channel!! Great information and your interactions together are really nice. One question: I hear people say,”oh I was deficient in GLP1/GIP hormones and the evidence of that is that I am losing weight on it so I need to take it for life”. I just think it boosts GLP1 activity but there is not really a thing to be “deficient”. That would mean there are millions of GLP1 deficient people. I trust your research, anything you have found to support this or not? I don’t think there is even a blood test to check these levels like one can for other hormones. thank you and you both are doing great! 😊
Great question - there are a lot of companies working on testing right now - but it’s not there. You are correct it is assumed, because of the efficacy. As we move forward in this and more diagnostic tools and medications become available we will have a better understanding. This is the way the medical community understands it today - it may evolve as the science gains more datapoints.
I haven’t lost any weight and yesterday was my 4th😊 shot I do eat watermelon 🍉 because it seems to be what I want to eat and I eat chicken I exercise walk everyday I’m 62 years old and work 10 hours a day
Some of us cant eat sugar at all, ever. I would also mention to examine relationship with food. How did you get obese in the first place? How will you sustain the weight loss when you reach your goal.
LD: Sugar is so addictive. I've been overweight since age 10 so I really don't know how I got here, except for genetics! I was not a thin person that got fat, I've always been a fat person. I'm currently at my goal and maintaining at 143 pounds and on 7.5mg tirz weekly. Plan to stay on some dose long term.
I was on it from June 2023 to February 2024 and lost about 6-8lbs a month and my doctor was so happy with that. It just helped me not obsess over food and taught me to just listen to my body. I had to get off of it for wrist surgery and was able to maintain but it was so hard so I decided to get a bypass in April 2024.
It has nothing to do with how many meals you eat a day - it can be as many as you like - the question is how are you pacing your nutrition and your calories and how is it impacting health and weightloss
I lost 70 lbs in 2023 on Ozempic. Now on a low dose for my DM T2. Since January I have only lost 8-10 lbs and I dont attribute that to Ozempic. I am now weight lifting/strength training with a personal trainer 3x week, incorporating steps and cardio x5 wk. I follow a calorie deficit diet. 30 lbs to go for goal.'
@thedownsized I think you shouldn't be dismissive of intermittent fasting or having a n eating window. You can eat 3 meals a day on IF you just eat during your fasting window. You can eat your favorite foods just be mindful. You can't break a fast if you don't fast and that's what the word "breakfast" means.
I work nightshift and I don’t eat at night, and it’s hard to eat in the morning when I come home then go to sleep. So it’s hard to find a good routine for meals.
@@thedownsized I’m new to all this. I thought the compound stuff was easier to ‘tweak’ doses and therefore preferred. Thank you for cheating that up. I’m trying to learn as much as possible before coming to a decision. I need to lose 50lbs ☹️
@@paigeturner165the vial and syringe are easier to adjust dosage - some countries have access to branded in the vial - we interviewed a gentleman from Australia who had access to branded vials of the medication
I lost 17 lb in the first month. Month 2 is slowing. Upping dose to .75 at start of month 3. I am calorie deficient and exercising. I have a broken metabolism from sickness, so the idea that I am losing gives me hope.
Our own gut microbiome can also contribute to the efficacy of these medications. Certain bacterias in individuals may produce too much DPP4 which breakdown GLP and GIP. Also, body armor electrolytes are low in sodium and most recently Ive gotten Dr. Berg electrolytes that only has 40mg of sodium and adds magnesium so there are alternatives to electrolytes
@@joelle6933 …when feeling fatigue have handy electrolyte drinks should help to bounce back,then remember to drink 2-4x’s a week….personally low calorie BodyArmor works for me…19mo journey/diabetic/thyroid issues…
Laraine here: the constipation can be terrible! I really have to make sure everyday that I am taking fiber, drinking water, exercising and taking Mag07 when I get too backed up. I wouldn’t throw in the towel yet- talk to your doctor about moving up in dose when appropriate. Keep in mind avg loss is 1-2#’s per week ❤️
Could you at some time do a video on how the body gets rid of fat? I have watched a few videos on it and I think many people don't know. How to get your BMR by breathing into a machine may help set your calorie deficit.
BMR is tricky - online calculators can give you a general guide. My scale app also gives me a BMR. I don't track my calories, just grams of protein most days. I'll look into how the body gets rid of fat. My first thought is that your body breaks down fat for energy and the by products are excreted by breathing out CO2, by sweat or by number 1 and number 2.
I am not on a glp-1. i am taking Jardiance 10 mgs and glumetza 1000. in 6 weeks less 1 day, I have lost 18 lbs. that is way better than Ozempic in my opinion. my A1C was only 6.8 but I know at the 4 month mark it will be 5 ish. I did gain 40 lbs since Covid, almost half of it gone already! I eat low carb ish, try to keep under 40 grams of carbs per meal, and I upped my fiber, no bread or pasta. just garden veggies, lean meat and eggs, yogourt and fruit and bran cereal for breakfast. 2 meals a day, and an afternoon latte with homemade hi-fi biscotti. I am on hrt and a senior. easy peasy.
My weight loss stagnated when I got close to my goal weight. In a way it's a good thing, as you are not supposed to go underweight. I decided that I was fine losing only ten pounds in six months. On the other hand, I live in a country where a month's mediacation costs only 115 Euros, without insurance or governemnt compensation.
I'm so frustrated! I'm on week seven and am now on the 5.0 shot week three and nothing!! I'm 260 and eating only eating 900 to 1200 calories and still nothing! Ugh!!
Oh no! I would say focus on eating mostly protein, water, exercise. Go up in dose every 4 weeks until you start losing. It may just take a higher dose. Good luck! 🍀
I enjoyed your video it has alot of good information. I agree with you that fasting is not for everyone, as alot of people do find their dopamine release from eating. So eating 3 times a day is great for people who can process food normally. I have EoE which is an autoimmune disease of the esophagus, My allergen is Whey from Milk which is in alot of things which limits my diet to begin with. I have combined this medication with the tool of fasting to help me have less risk when eating. I also tend to eat softer even liquid food sometimes to help. I also have been in the pre diabetes range since last year at my starting weight of 265. In January of 2024 I made a plan and incremented it slowly to get me to this point. In June I started a more pro muscle diet and started to track what was going into my body at the macro level. Now since July my eating schedule goes as Fri Sat Sun 10am-2pm eating window. From Sunday to 10am on Wednesday is a water fast period. I eat around 50% of what I normally would staying away from processed carbs for the day. Thursday is Feast day, however I still stay under my caloric intake target I normally just eat small meals throughout the day. Now during my water fasting days I do exercise more then my eating days just because I have more time. My goal weight is 180lb By December 1st. I'm currently at 234lb I am also still only on the first dose level of the medication I go up Tomorrow. My main motivator has been my grandma who passed last year, If this medication would have been around 3 years ago she would still be alive and happy. She was a Type 2 who broke her hip and became immobile for a short time. Weight just pours in at that point.
I have been on it for three months- haven’t lost hardly ANYTHING. I have spent 100s of dollars on the compound- I have maybe lost 5lbs? The heavier you are, the quicker you should lose-I am over it- I also have heard I should be eating clean or follow a special diet- if I had that kind of discipline- I wouldn’t need the medication- ya know? Long story short- if I am spending hundreds of dollars per month- I should be able to have the pizza. I am not happy with the money I have spent for roughly 5 lbs loss in three months.
That stinks! Get in touch with your Dr- maybe you need a different med- semaglutide? Tirzepatide? Maybe you need a higher dose? Also a small percentage of people just don’t respond to these meds😓. But I’d try every thing before I’d throw in the towel.
@@thedownsized it has helped SLIGHTLY with portion size, appetite reduction but not enough to be meaningful, for sure. I would never expect to be able to lose eating, massive amounts of junk, no matter what medication I was on to be fair but I thought medication helping with portion control and such and the pounds were just “melt off” in the way I hear so many say. I am envious- and also pissed.
@@kathleencameron4899 Well, why not try getting rid of the pizza for a while?. This medication is not a free pass to eat junk food and still be able to lose weight.. you're actually lucky you've lost any weight at all...because you are going backwards and the medication is trying to get you go forward... To me it helps reducing carbs, increase protein and take long daily walks..
My insurance will only pay for Ozempic @ 1 mg per week b/c this dose has kept my A1c @ 5.4..My weight loss is slow, but as long as there is no out of pocket , l can live with the low dose..Drinking water, eating whole foods, minimize processed foods, movement & self efficacy is my guide.
I expected to be a slow-ish responder due to insulin resistance & metabolic syndrome sort of "fighting" the glp med to a degree probably up until a higher dose (my doctor mentioned I MIGHT not see anything significant until I hit 7.5mg or higher) and I was kinda right which is fine. I did not begin losing anything until about shot 6/7 and I just completed dose #12 of 2.5mg. 6lbs lost with 45-50 to go. In any case, I will finally begin 4mg on the next Thursday coming up and will stay there probably 12 weeks too :----). edit: and metabolic syndrome
@@thedownsized to keep side effects away and also try to avoid loose skin (again) or not so much of it. I might have stayed on 2.5mg about 4 weeks too long but at the same time I kind of don't regret it. I didn't want to race to higher doses if I can avoid it. Also, I didn't think giving a dose less than 8 weeks of a chance would be fair and I might need a little bit of extra patience due to my insulin resistance & metabolic syndrome. My plan might change after about 8 weeks of 4mg instead of 12 weeks...I dunno.
my thoughts are that increasing dose after dose of this or any medication, makes you resistant to it, therefore it stops working. just like if you smoke marijuana, you need more and more to get a buzz. or with wine, or with food, that's what insulin resistance is. you kept eating high carbs, your body made more and more insulin, eventually your body stops responding to it, high blood sugar happens, we all need a tolerance break from overdoing things, including medication is my super-intelligent thought.
CD: I tend to agree with you but I would love to see some research on this. The peptides are a very different thing than a stimulant, opioid or cabinoid. And they don’t light up the brain like sugar
@@thedownsized I have noticed that sugar/sweetness in foods is way more noticeable now to me. like half a barely ripe banana was very sweet to me, and the skim milk I steam for my latte also tastes sweet. I never really noticed the sweet taste of milk before.
Can you tell me how long the medication will last after the compound pharmacy mixes it and you pick it up is it just the six weeks or will it last longer in the refrigerator and how long is that
Im 55yrs old and Im on Ozempic. I started 3/1/24 at 235, Its now 8/18/24 and im at 218, also just started the highest dose 2mg. The weight loss has been slow but my A1c and other stats are much better. I have not gone the other way on the scale, which Im glad. Overall staying on this to get my weight under 200, at this rate, a couple of yrs? 😂
@@thedownsized you do realize 72 hours is three days right? Many have stated that they have fasted for that very that amount of time. It’s not about “not being able to eat” I choose to not eat. Water, black coffee and Teas as well as bone broth through out that time. My eating window closes every day at 6:00 PM and opens again at 1:00 PM. It works for me. Before you dispense your opinions to the masses, at least educate yourself on the benefits and the reasons why it does in fact work. You don’t have to agree with it.
If it works for you, great! I have tried it, I don’t like it, and yes that’s my opinion. My focus is protein. Eating from 1-6pm only would make it very difficult for me to get 100g of protein in. And yes I realize 72hrs =3 days 😜
@@-Kristeen You are not alone in this ( subpar results). I am on zepbound since March 2024 and at last weigh in with my smart scale, total wt. loss is 12lbs. This is very disappointing, of course as most lose 12lbs in the first month! I religiously practice IF and super low carb as well. I pay 100% out of pocket for the real deal. I have just added 10k steps along with my normal workout routine to see if that helps. Don't give up! Best of luck.
@@techchika Thank You. I'm on low carb, high protein, no fast food, exercise and struggling with the side effects. Pills to help with side effects yet I question my decision.
This is Christopher - Yep salt is always the core of electrolytes - the notion is the fear of salt was in correct and it has big benefits Personally I am not a fan
@@Mary-ln8uk I had heard that the potassium negates the real sodium. In the way that it makes it not as bad as if you were having table salt. I think you still have to be careful some can only handle 1/2 packet or 1/4 to see how their body responds There were times that my ankles swelled a bit but I kept drinking it and it flushed out I do like flavor in my water though so most of the time I like to add Arbonne’s fizz sticks and those have ginseng and helps if you like a little fizz if you miss soda too
This doesn't make sense to me without fasting. If the drug loses potency then it must be discontinued at some point. That a perfect coincidence with fasting, which also must be discontinued.
LD: As you saw, I am not a fan of fasting. I have had a dr tell me you can stay on 15mg for 2 years; but I haven't heard anyone in real life say that it stopped working after 1 or 2 years. I guess it's still so new. If it stops working for us we will let you know!
Hi new watcher. Are you saying 2.5 mg is the first dose, 5 mg the second titration, 7.5 mg the third titration and so on? I have seen that it’s .25 mg, .50 mg, and .75 mg. Was that just an error or am I missing something?
Hi I have a question Never use Compound In miami a Telehealth is selling me Tirzepatide Vial 600 units at $1,100.00 US From hallandale Pharma is that a Resonable Price?? Thanks Mari I always have use the original zepbound have no idea about units equivalent to mg!!
That sounds expensive but it’s hard to say - units is a measure of the liquid not of the dose. You would need more info We use Mochi Health: joinmochi.com/. Use Laraine’s code for $40 off: QIYGO8.
This might be a stupid question but if you lost weight on say 5 mg and you went up to 7.5 and you're not losing weight. why is that? One would think with logic a higher dose would help you better
Your body reacts differently to the medication every week and every dose. And the higher dose does not actually mean you will lose more You will occasionally steal and sometimes that simply means your body needs to pause It could mean you are not eating enough or you need to add some fats of carbs into you meals It could also mean you are eating too much. Or it could simply take time
Try changing things up - a lot of people say changing shot location helps. Add some fat to your diet - sometime your body needs a little kick Depending on your weight you may not be eating enough talk to your doctor about calories Beyond that this is a marathon not a sprint so time and patience are good - if you are losing 1-2 pounds a week on average you are doing great - some weeks may be more some less
@@thedownsized well today was my shot day and I did switch to my stomach instead of my upper thigh so we'll see. I also talked to a nutritionist once a month
I had a very slow metabolism prior to glp1, and that hasn’t changed. I’m older and I lose slowly, about a pound a week. Yes, I’m envious of those who lose quickly. I’m just staying on the glp1 train and expect to get to my destination eventually.
Same, I'm older and losing a pound a week. I wish it was more but I prefer to lose slow over gaining it
A pound a week adds up over time! Stay with it 😍
I'm also a pound a week looser but 80 pounds down so far and it's still working. I'm okay with slow and steady because nothing else has worked for me like Mounjaro has.
@@Deanriley I’m in the same boat. I spoke with my doctor about it and he told me that it’s actually better to slowly drop. He was pleased with my slower progress.
Just completed 4 months….original weight at start 210/5’10”. Went from 2.5 to 5mg and the past two months on 7.5mg. Current weight 185lbs. Minimal side effects aside from burping/gas and constipation (which I already struggle with anyway).
Today was shot day, so starting my 3rd month on 7.5mg. Still plan to lose another 10-15lbs.
It’s wonderful stuff.
Sounds like you’re doing great! Thanks for watching 😃
My sister had lost about 40 pounds and decided to do a 3 day fast. She was able to compete the fast and ate a specific way that was recommended to break the fast. After that her hunger really kicked in and she began to overeat. She ended up gaining the weight that she lost while fasting and about 10 more pounds! This time the weight is not coming off and she is really upset with herself.
I like to eat and eat when I'm hungry so intermittent fasting is not for me. I do count calories and make sure to keep my protein at about 100g per day. My son on the other hand fasts through out the week and is less strict on the weekends. He is normal weight and I am not (yet😊)
Love your updates!
Yes….compelled to comment, lol. I intermittent fast from 7pm until 2pm the next day with zero issues….just giving my GI tract a break each night. It would be completely “normal” to fast from 7pm until whenever you BREAKfast. That is helpful to your body and prolly what is the healthiest practice for most!😊 love you guys❤😊
If it works for you, then great! Thanks for watching :)
I came into using GLP's after nearly a year of IF 18/6. the first 6 weeks of GLP use I was still IF. I did well those first 6 weeks with weight loss and minimal side effects. However after reading a ton of info and studies on muscle building and sports exercise, I decided to change it up a bit. I stopped IF and now make sure to have a small morning meal that is protein led to start my day. Sometimes its just smoked salmon and a veg as I really don't have an appetite in the morning. I feel much stronger, more energetic and the fat loss has actually increased. I'll stick with this while I'm on GLP's. Once I'm at goal weight and in maintenance, my focus will be exclusively on muscle building I may try IF again. I'll do periodic 72 hr fasts as the health benefits are huge!
Sounds like the protein breakfast is helping! ❤️ It’s almost impossible to build muscle in a calorie deficit. Also when no food is coming in your body will start breaking down muscle if all the fat is gone. I really don’t like the idea of fasting for 72 hours. Please be careful. ❤️
@@thedownsized I think you shouldn't be dismissive of intermittent fasting or having a n eating window. You can eat 3 meals a day on IF you just eat during your fasting window. You can eat your favorite foods just be mindful. You can't break a fast if you don't fast and that's what the word "breakfast" means.
@@debp3810 works for me. I'm down 50 pounds since February. I lose about two pounds a week. I feel fantastic. I fast 16/8 from 8 pm to noon the next day. I workout three days a week plus besides housework I do extra little things around the house. I stay busy on non-workout days because I have the energy to do it. Is it lifetime sustainable? I believe so. I know people that fast but don't really realize they are fasting and have been all their life. I get three meals a day and sometimes especially while on vacation I don't stick to my fast. So it may not be for everyone but for me it seems to be working just fine.
If you fast you don't put your body into starvation mode. Please watch or read some of Dr. Fung's videos. If you fast your body will feast on itself. If you eat 3 times a day and are calorie deficient that us the easiest way to go into starvation mode. I love to eat and really enjoy my meals during my eating window. What works for you is awesome but please understand that intermittent fasting works very well for those of us who have adopted this healthly lifestyle.
Great video. Makes a lot of sense. I would add remove processed foods as much as possible. Sounds like you do that.
Yes thank you . We don’t say that as the fact that a food is processed is not a indicator of whether it is nutritious or better for you - the information is there dive deeper
Not to mention we do not exclude any food, but we do believe in moderation
Always good sound advice from the two of you! Learning new things every week about being on GLP/GIPs and it's helpful to have rational, measured resources to go to. Thank you!
Me, rational ? 😝
Love your channel!! Great information and your interactions together are really nice. One question: I hear people say,”oh I was deficient in GLP1/GIP hormones and the evidence of that is that I am losing weight on it so I need to take it for life”. I just think it boosts GLP1 activity but there is not really a thing to be “deficient”. That would mean there are millions of GLP1 deficient people.
I trust your research, anything you have found to support this or not? I don’t think there is even a blood test to check these levels like one can for other hormones.
thank you and you both are doing great! 😊
Great question - there are a lot of companies working on testing right now - but it’s not there. You are correct it is assumed, because of the efficacy.
As we move forward in this and more diagnostic tools and medications become available we will have a better understanding.
This is the way the medical community understands it today - it may evolve as the science gains more datapoints.
I haven’t lost any weight and yesterday was my 4th😊 shot I do eat watermelon 🍉 because it seems to be what I want to eat and I eat chicken I exercise walk everyday I’m 62 years old and work 10 hours a day
Take it one day at a time - you are still on the starter dose - everyone reacts differently . You’ve got this
Some of us cant eat sugar at all, ever. I would also mention to examine relationship with food. How did you get obese in the first place? How will you sustain the weight loss when you reach your goal.
LD: Sugar is so addictive. I've been overweight since age 10 so I really don't know how I got here, except for genetics! I was not a thin person that got fat, I've always been a fat person. I'm currently at my goal and maintaining at 143 pounds and on 7.5mg tirz weekly. Plan to stay on some dose long term.
I was on it from June 2023 to February 2024 and lost about 6-8lbs a month and my doctor was so happy with that. It just helped me not obsess over food and taught me to just listen to my body. I had to get off of it for wrist surgery and was able to maintain but it was so hard so I decided to get a bypass in April 2024.
How are you feeling after the bypass?
It has nothing to do with how many meals you eat a day - it can be as many as you like - the question is how are you pacing your nutrition and your calories and how is it impacting health and weightloss
Great channel! I was supposed to start last Friday but I got Covid instead. Great content!
😷oh no! Well better to get sick before you start. I hope you’re better soon!
I lost 70 lbs in 2023 on Ozempic. Now on a low dose for my DM T2. Since January I have only lost 8-10 lbs and I dont attribute that to Ozempic. I am now weight lifting/strength training with a personal trainer 3x week, incorporating steps and cardio x5 wk. I follow a calorie deficit diet. 30 lbs to go for goal.'
Sounds like you are on your way! Maybe consider moving up in dose ? Ask your Dr.
How do i know how much protien to eat. I am 58 and 5 foot 2inches. 173lbs
@thedownsized I think you shouldn't be dismissive of intermittent fasting or having a n eating window. You can eat 3 meals a day on IF you just eat during your fasting window. You can eat your favorite foods just be mindful. You can't break a fast if you don't fast and that's what the word "breakfast" means.
I work nightshift and I don’t eat at night, and it’s hard to eat in the morning when I come home then go to sleep. So it’s hard to find a good routine for meals.
I bet! Maybe eat when you wake up? That's a hard schedule.
@@thedownsized Thanks! It is. And sometimes I just have to figure it out day by day. Trying to get in my steps and protein is challenging.
I feel the same way! I too work nights and it is a challenge but I try to get in meals and do intermittent fasting
We don’t have the compounding pharmacies here in Scotland 😢
We do but I would rather have the branded product at a reasonable price
@@thedownsized I’m new to all this. I thought the compound stuff was easier to ‘tweak’ doses and therefore preferred. Thank you for cheating that up. I’m trying to learn as much as possible before coming to a decision. I need to lose 50lbs ☹️
@@paigeturner165the vial and syringe are easier to adjust dosage - some countries have access to branded in the vial - we interviewed a gentleman from Australia who had access to branded vials of the medication
I lost 17 lb in the first month. Month 2 is slowing. Upping dose to .75 at start of month 3. I am calorie deficient and exercising. I have a broken metabolism from sickness, so the idea that I am losing gives me hope.
Sounds like a great first month! Keep it up!
Our own gut microbiome can also contribute to the efficacy of these medications. Certain bacterias in individuals may produce too much DPP4 which breakdown GLP and GIP. Also, body armor electrolytes are low in sodium and most recently Ive gotten Dr. Berg electrolytes that only has 40mg of sodium and adds magnesium so there are alternatives to electrolytes
So many different formulations
Another excellent video.
Thank you, Christopher and Laraine!
Our pleasure!
How do you fight the fatigue?
Rest if you can. Electrolytes might help. Eat some carbs.
@@joelle6933 …when feeling fatigue have handy electrolyte drinks should help to bounce back,then remember to drink 2-4x’s a week….personally low calorie BodyArmor works for me…19mo journey/diabetic/thyroid issues…
I’m so discouraged! Nothing .. 5 weeks , bloated and constipation!
Laraine here: the constipation can be terrible! I really have to make sure everyday that I am taking fiber, drinking water, exercising and taking Mag07 when I get too backed up. I wouldn’t throw in the towel yet- talk to your doctor about moving up in dose when appropriate. Keep in mind avg loss is 1-2#’s per week ❤️
Could you at some time do a video on how the body gets rid of fat? I have watched a few videos on it and I think many people don't know. How to get your BMR by breathing into a machine may help set your calorie deficit.
BMR is tricky - online calculators can give you a general guide. My scale app also gives me a BMR. I don't track my calories, just grams of protein most days. I'll look into how the body gets rid of fat. My first thought is that your body breaks down fat for energy and the by products are excreted by breathing out CO2, by sweat or by number 1 and number 2.
check out this article I found : www.cnn.com/2018/03/26/health/lose-weight-where-does-it-go-partner/index.html
I found a home breath 0:02 CO2meter to check metabolism by Luken for 200$ it uses an app on phone but needs a membership. Just fyi
This is Christopher You are swirling in tech. I love the data but you lose me at $200 and I am not sure how it changes what I am doing
@@thedownsized sorry I went down the rabbit hole
I am not on a glp-1. i am taking Jardiance 10 mgs and glumetza 1000. in 6 weeks less 1 day, I have lost 18 lbs. that is way better than Ozempic in my opinion. my A1C was only 6.8 but I know at the 4 month mark it will be 5 ish. I did gain 40 lbs since Covid, almost half of it gone already! I eat low carb ish, try to keep under 40 grams of carbs per meal, and I upped my fiber, no bread or pasta. just garden veggies, lean meat and eggs, yogourt and fruit and bran cereal for breakfast. 2 meals a day, and an afternoon latte with homemade hi-fi biscotti. I am on hrt and a senior. easy peasy.
glad that works for you
My weight loss stagnated when I got close to my goal weight. In a way it's a good thing, as you are not supposed to go underweight. I decided that I was fine losing only ten pounds in six months. On the other hand, I live in a country where a month's mediacation costs only 115 Euros, without insurance or governemnt compensation.
Great price!~ Weight loss usually slows down the closer you get to goal.
I'm so frustrated! I'm on week seven and am now on the 5.0 shot week three and nothing!! I'm 260 and eating only eating 900 to 1200 calories and still nothing! Ugh!!
Oh no! I would say focus on eating mostly protein, water, exercise. Go up in dose every 4 weeks until you start losing. It may just take a higher dose. Good luck! 🍀
I enjoyed your video it has alot of good information. I agree with you that fasting is not for everyone, as alot of people do find their dopamine release from eating. So eating 3 times a day is great for people who can process food normally.
I have EoE which is an autoimmune disease of the esophagus, My allergen is Whey from Milk which is in alot of things which limits my diet to begin with. I have combined this medication with the tool of fasting to help me have less risk when eating. I also tend to eat softer even liquid food sometimes to help. I also have been in the pre diabetes range since last year at my starting weight of 265.
In January of 2024 I made a plan and incremented it slowly to get me to this point. In June I started a more pro muscle diet and started to track what was going into my body at the macro level.
Now since July my eating schedule goes as Fri Sat Sun 10am-2pm eating window. From Sunday to 10am on Wednesday is a water fast period. I eat around 50% of what I normally would staying away from processed carbs for the day. Thursday is Feast day, however I still stay under my caloric intake target I normally just eat small meals throughout the day. Now during my water fasting days I do exercise more then my eating days just because I have more time.
My goal weight is 180lb By December 1st. I'm currently at 234lb I am also still only on the first dose level of the medication I go up Tomorrow.
My main motivator has been my grandma who passed last year, If this medication would have been around 3 years ago she would still be alive and happy. She was a Type 2 who broke her hip and became immobile for a short time. Weight just pours in at that point.
Well Saxenda is daily. I take it every day and I’m not really losing weight.
Saxenda didn’t work for me. But Tirzepatide sure did!
I have been on it for three months- haven’t lost hardly ANYTHING. I have spent 100s of dollars on the compound- I have maybe lost 5lbs? The heavier you are, the quicker you should lose-I am over it- I also have heard I should be eating clean or follow a special diet- if I had that kind of discipline- I wouldn’t need the medication- ya know? Long story short- if I am spending hundreds of dollars per month- I should be able to have the pizza. I am not happy with the money I have spent for roughly 5 lbs loss in three months.
That stinks! Get in touch with your Dr- maybe you need a different med- semaglutide? Tirzepatide? Maybe you need a higher dose? Also a small percentage of people just don’t respond to these meds😓. But I’d try every thing before I’d throw in the towel.
@@thedownsized it has helped SLIGHTLY with portion size, appetite reduction but not enough to be meaningful, for sure. I would never expect to be able to lose eating, massive amounts of junk, no matter what medication I was on to be fair but I thought medication helping with portion control and such and the pounds were just “melt off” in the way I hear so many say. I am envious- and also pissed.
@@kathleencameron4899 Well, why not try getting rid of the pizza for a while?. This medication is not a free pass to eat junk food and still be able to lose weight.. you're actually lucky you've lost any weight at all...because you are going backwards and the medication is trying to get you go forward...
To me it helps reducing carbs, increase protein and take long daily walks..
Love this!❤
thanks!
My insurance will only pay for Ozempic @ 1 mg per week b/c this dose has kept my A1c @ 5.4..My weight loss is slow, but as long as there is no out of pocket , l can live with the low dose..Drinking water, eating whole foods, minimize processed foods, movement & self efficacy is my guide.
Sounds like you’ve got a solid plan! Just keep doing your thing and remember, every little step counts!
I expected to be a slow-ish responder due to insulin resistance & metabolic syndrome sort of "fighting" the glp med to a degree probably up until a higher dose (my doctor mentioned I MIGHT not see anything significant until I hit 7.5mg or higher) and I was kinda right which is fine. I did not begin losing anything until about shot 6/7 and I just completed dose #12 of 2.5mg. 6lbs lost with 45-50 to go. In any case, I will finally begin 4mg on the next Thursday coming up and will stay there probably 12 weeks too :----). edit: and metabolic syndrome
12 weeks is a long time at one dose when you’re losing .5 pound / week. Is there a reason why you’re keeping the dose so low?
@@thedownsized to keep side effects away and also try to avoid loose skin (again) or not so much of it. I might have stayed on 2.5mg about 4 weeks too long but at the same time I kind of don't regret it. I didn't want to race to higher doses if I can avoid it. Also, I didn't think giving a dose less than 8 weeks of a chance would be fair and I might need a little bit of extra patience due to my insulin resistance & metabolic syndrome. My plan might change after about 8 weeks of 4mg instead of 12 weeks...I dunno.
Gotcha. Makes sense.
my thoughts are that increasing dose after dose of this or any medication, makes you resistant to it, therefore it stops working. just like if you smoke marijuana, you need more and more to get a buzz. or with wine, or with food, that's what insulin resistance is. you kept eating high carbs, your body made more and more insulin, eventually your body stops responding to it, high blood sugar happens, we all need a tolerance break from overdoing things, including medication is my super-intelligent thought.
CD: I tend to agree with you but I would love to see some research on this. The peptides are a very different thing than a stimulant, opioid or cabinoid. And they don’t light up the brain like sugar
@@thedownsized I have noticed that sugar/sweetness in foods is way more noticeable now to me. like half a barely ripe banana was very sweet to me, and the skim milk I steam for my latte also tastes sweet. I never really noticed the sweet taste of milk before.
Can you tell me how long the medication will last after the compound pharmacy mixes it and you pick it up is it just the six weeks or will it last longer in the refrigerator and how long is that
Follow the pharmacy’s recommendations . Typically once the bottle is open it is 30 days - it does not go “bad” but it may lose potency
Im 55yrs old and Im on Ozempic. I started 3/1/24 at 235, Its now 8/18/24 and im at 218, also just started the highest dose 2mg. The weight loss has been slow but my A1c and other stats are much better. I have not gone the other way on the scale, which Im glad. Overall staying on this to get my weight under 200, at this rate, a couple of yrs? 😂
That does seem slow. Can you switch to Mounjaro or Zepbound? Ask your Dr. :)
You had me until number three. Fasting works and has been scientifically proven. I’ve done 3 day fast and felt absolutely fantastic.
You didn’t eat anything for 3 days?
@@thedownsized you do realize 72 hours is three days right? Many have stated that they have fasted for that very that amount of time.
It’s not about “not being able to eat” I choose to not eat.
Water, black coffee and Teas as well as bone broth through out that time. My eating window closes every day at 6:00 PM and opens again at 1:00 PM.
It works for me. Before you dispense your opinions to the masses, at least educate yourself on the benefits and the reasons why it does in fact work. You don’t have to agree with it.
If it works for you, great! I have tried it, I don’t like it, and yes that’s my opinion. My focus is protein. Eating from 1-6pm only would make it very difficult for me to get 100g of protein in. And yes I realize 72hrs =3 days 😜
Started wegovy in May. currently on 1.7 Lost a total of 11.5 pounds 👎 The only results i received is constipation, sulfer burps, stomach ache.
Maybe switch to Zepbound? Ask your Dr.
@@thedownsized i was on saxenda prior, same result. He wants me to stay in 1.7 the rest of the month then he will change it.
@@-Kristeen You are not alone in this ( subpar results). I am on zepbound since March 2024 and at last weigh in with my smart scale, total wt. loss is 12lbs. This is very disappointing, of course as most lose 12lbs in the first month! I religiously practice IF and super low carb as well. I pay 100% out of pocket for the real deal.
I have just added 10k steps along with my normal workout routine to see if that helps. Don't give up!
Best of luck.
@@techchika Thank You. I'm on low carb, high protein, no fast food, exercise and struggling with the side effects. Pills to help with side effects yet I question my decision.
@@-KristeenI have more nausea " events" since starting 5mg, unfortunately ately. I may have to get some zofran instead of using baking soda.
I like adding LMNT to my water too but no one else in my family wants to give it a try But they will drink
Powerade 🤦🏼♀️
In that case you get it all to yourself! 😝
It's full of sodium.. if you can handle the sodium...
This is Christopher - Yep salt is always the core of electrolytes - the notion is the fear of salt was in correct and it has big benefits
Personally I am not a fan
@@thedownsized lol ya I can’t get my husband or grandson to even try it 🤦🏼♀️
@@Mary-ln8uk I had heard that the potassium negates the real sodium. In the way that it makes it not as bad as if you were having table salt. I think you still have to be careful some can only handle 1/2 packet or 1/4 to see how their body responds There were times that my ankles swelled a bit but I kept drinking it and it flushed out I do like flavor in my water though so most of the time I like to add Arbonne’s fizz sticks and those have ginseng and helps if you like a little fizz if you miss soda too
Have you all experienced weight gain with the same diet and exercise routine?
CD: Not sure what you mean we have both lost weight since starting these medications
This doesn't make sense to me without fasting. If the drug loses potency then it must be discontinued at some point. That a perfect coincidence with fasting, which also must be discontinued.
LD: As you saw, I am not a fan of fasting. I have had a dr tell me you can stay on 15mg for 2 years; but I haven't heard anyone in real life say that it stopped working after 1 or 2 years. I guess it's still so new. If it stops working for us we will let you know!
@@thedownsized awesome. You're doing very important work here, btw!
thanks!
Hi new watcher. Are you saying 2.5 mg is the first dose, 5 mg the second titration, 7.5 mg the third titration and so on? I have seen that it’s .25 mg, .50 mg, and .75 mg. Was that just an error or am I missing something?
2.5 and so forth is the dosing for ZepBound and mounjaro recommended by Eli Lilly - here is a link from their product page supply.lilly.com/zepbound
They are talking about Mounjaro.
It sounds like you're referring to Ozempic which is .25 .50
1 and 2 mg
Hi I have a question Never use Compound
In miami a Telehealth is selling me Tirzepatide Vial 600 units at $1,100.00 US From hallandale Pharma is that a Resonable Price?? Thanks Mari I always have use the original zepbound have no idea about units equivalent to mg!!
That sounds expensive but it’s hard to say - units is a measure of the liquid not of the dose. You would need more info
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@@thedownsized they said 3 month 10mg tirzepatide
@@thedownsized Monchi do not deliver to Puerto Rico
Then that’s not a bad price
@@thedownsized the super Lipo plus 30ml from hallandale Telehealth and shipping is included !
This might be a stupid question but if you lost weight on say 5 mg and you went up to 7.5 and you're not losing weight. why is that?
One would think with logic a higher dose would help you better
Your body reacts differently to the medication every week and every dose.
And the higher dose does not actually mean you will lose more
You will occasionally steal and sometimes that simply means your body needs to pause
It could mean you are not eating enough or you need to add some fats of carbs into you meals
It could also mean you are eating too much.
Or it could simply take time
@@thedownsized let's hope so because I only eat 1,500 calories a day and I work out every other day
Try changing things up - a lot of people say changing shot location helps.
Add some fat to your diet - sometime your body needs a little kick
Depending on your weight you may not be eating enough talk to your doctor about calories
Beyond that this is a marathon not a sprint so time and patience are good
- if you are losing 1-2 pounds a week on average you are doing great - some weeks may be more some less
@@thedownsized well today was my shot day and I did switch to my stomach instead of my upper thigh so we'll see. I also talked to a nutritionist once a month
It sounds like you are doing the right things - then it just takes time
You have this!