4 MONTHS ON SEMAGLUTIDE | Weight Loss at Age 49

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Let’s talk about my recent weight loss… not the first time I’ve lost and gained (and lost) weight on this channel - but the first time I’ve got the help of a drug to do it. Here’s my experience so far after 4 months taking semaglutide (the compounded version of drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy).
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Compounded semaglutide is not without its risks. It is not FDA approved, and in fact, the FDA has warned about shady pharmacies taking shortcuts in production. "Patients should be aware that some products sold as 'semaglutide' may not contain the same active ingredient as FDA-approved semaglutide products and may be the salt formulations. Products containing these salts, such as semaglutide sodium and semaglutide acetate, have not been shown to be safe and effective."
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@melaniet270 2 месяца назад

I'm on Mounjaro for my diabetes. My A1c went from 12.3 to 4.7. I've also lost 89 lbs. The freedom from the constant thoughts of food and the ability to do physical things that I couldn't before is such a relief.

@demee62 2 месяца назад

Awesome! How long did it take to lose 89lbs?

@gabriellagrace4734 Месяц назад

Those things might be better than your side effects you will be facing from that poison

@lorrainespear1210 Месяц назад

An A1c of 12.3 is scary high for a diabetic. Getting that A1c down to below 5 is a major health benefit. @@gabriellagrace4734

@melaniecatchpole6024 Месяц назад

How long did it take you to lose 89 pounds ?? Congratulations!

@katarinasimeone1358 Месяц назад

God bless!❤

@janisabbe5549 2 месяца назад

This is me! Heavy enough to be shamed and judged but too healthy to get help with the weight! I am so happy for you. ❤

@goow 2 месяца назад

UGHHHH yes it should not be this hard to get help!!!

@dogcrazy25 Месяц назад

I may go on one of these drugs. Type 2 sugar addict. I asked my primary care doc, she said yes go on the drug but ask the endocronologist for the rx for approval.

@angelasmith7603 Месяц назад

I am doing Zepbound, and all you said is true. The food noise has stopped. I am thankful insurance is paying for it. Hope it continues.

@Januarywitch 15 дней назад

So true! My blood lab results are absolutely PERFECT, including my blood pressure and my cholesterol. I'm 49 yo. I walk everywhere, hate fast food (the smell🤮), used to ran marathons in my 30s. And yes, I'm overweight. My wonderful and beautiful friend eats like two young men, hates to walk and she's struggling with being too thin. We all are so different indeed.

@prateeksha4040 Месяц назад

I love how she is able to express what many of us have been going through. Gaining weight is just not bad habits or lack of control. It's like a disease that some people can't get rid of.

@playsintraffic2 2 месяца назад

"Food Noise" - that's it. Exactly.

@heatherbakken1936 2 месяца назад

100%!!!!

@DLF1122 2 месяца назад

Congratulations. I am so happy this is working for you. Keep up the good work. Insurance companies seem to prefer to pay for sick people than for keeping people healthy.

@kathyb72 2 месяца назад

Amen!! Boggles the mind.

@whereisleigh 2 месяца назад

That’s a fact! My health has improved so much since I found Dr Anthony Chaffee here on RU-vid! Love his videos!

@crystalheartstar 2 месяца назад

There's more money to be made in keeping people sick, than in preventative medicine.

@tibisayhuerta Месяц назад

THIS!! ❤

@yvonnesmith2578 Месяц назад

That’s the American way!

@MonicaLeiton 2 месяца назад

You described that so well I went through gastric bypass 12 years ago and that part of my brain is still not off, the one thing that bothers me is that most people don't understand being overweight your whole life is because you have a problem in your brain... eating when you dont feel hunger and just exactly like you said! After watching an ad. I have come to name it as a food addiction, you just cant stop eating or just eat like a normal person. Congrats on your improved health and weight loss!

@tiffanyhanson3701 2 месяца назад

Another thing people don’t understand is that one person with food noise may only be eating the equivalent of 100 more calories than a thin person, or perhaps even 100 less calories than that thin person. But 90% of those thin people feel superior to the person that is struggling.

@toriw.5220 2 месяца назад

This made me cry. I’m so happy for you! I had a brother who suffered from weight issues and food noise his entire life. Ultimately leading to diabetes, many other health issues and eventually losing his ability to walk. His weight was so high he could no longer walk and was bed ridden and eventually lost his life to a stroke. These medications were NEVER offered to him! I’m so pissed and sad because it never should have ended that way for him. He lived for food because he couldn’t stop the noise. Even his vacations revolved around where he was going to eat. I miss my broth but so damn happy for you!!!! Our healthcare system sucks!

@goow 2 месяца назад

I'm so sorry for your loss. It shouldn't be this hard to get what essentially ends up being life-saving medication.

@toriw.5220 2 месяца назад

Thank you and Amen to that!

@marylove7898 12 дней назад

@@goow very true !

@veronicanunez1936 Месяц назад

I have been on Wegovey for a month and a half. I have lost 20 lbs and have had no side effects. I really was getting worried at first about getting adequate nutrition but I’ve been able to focus on protein and eliminate fast and processed foods. This is the best thing that happened for my health. I have nothing bad to say about it. I want to lose 40 more pounds that I just have not been able to do on willpower alone. I too, am sick of the yo-yo dieting and the uncontrollable gluttony. Thank God for this drug.

@UntangledTreasures 2 месяца назад

I’m on it too! My doctor put me on it! I lost 38 lbs in about 7 months. So I’m at 199 pounds. I was so thrilled to finally reach 199! I’m diabetic too. It’s helped enormously with keeping my sugars stable. It keeps me from feeling hungry all the time. You explained it very well the way our brain works without the med and with the med! Exactly how it is with me too!

@goow 2 месяца назад

YOU MADE IT TO THE ONES!!! I can't even imagine seeing 199 again. It's been about 13 years.

@hurrle2 13 дней назад

From the moment I wake up to the moment I go to bed, I am thinking of food. Your food chatter description is what I deal with every moment of the day. It is frustrating because you can't stop eating even though you know you are full. It is crazy. I have been afraid to start the Ozempic I was prescribed, but I am going to start it this weekend. I recently turned 49 and feel like we could have been twins because your story is mine exactly. Keep going. I am subscribing to watch the rest of your journey here.

@goow 8 дней назад

Welcome!!! I'll be filming an update soon (probably this week!) Just passed the 7 month mark and still going!

@Heather_A1 2 месяца назад

Okay, hard truth time. Type II, high bp, high resting pulse rate, arthritic knees, herniated discs, degenerative changes that are happening way too fast in my spine and I have to have nerves treated with electricity, radio ablation, so it kills the nerve and gives me about 8 months without such heinous amounts of pain that I cannot sit/stand/lay down to sleep/be comfortable in ANY position for years. I began Ozempic and lost nearly 90 lbs in a year, I have lost another 37 pounds since January and am now not taking any diabetic meds, no more blood pressure meds, better resting pulse, better moving, better all over. It has been an invaluable tool in letting me work at this and letting me be stronger when it comes to the food grazing and emotional eating I had been doing for years. Some do not do well on these types of meds but I have been one of the very lucky ones and have been successful in loosing without rebounding like I did with every other 'diet' I had tried since I was a teenager. Glad you are having good results too and I hope you are able to continue the therapy that has worked for you!

@MyUsername156 2 месяца назад

wow that's phenomenal! amazing that you were able to find something that worked so well for you.

@Heather_A1 2 месяца назад

@MyUsername156 I think so too!

@MsAmelia65 2 месяца назад

So happy for you!

@brianne571 2 месяца назад

Are you taking any glp 1 at all fir maintenance? If so how much? Keep up the good work!

@Mail4Lisa 2 месяца назад

Congratulations,I understand how you feel! This medication has changed my life as well ❤❤❤

@midtownbrownstyle321 2 месяца назад

Food noise: I can’t believe how much time and mental energy I used to spend planning what I was going to eat for lunch or dinner. I have so much more time now and more money! My food budget is sooo much smaller. Thanks for speaking out about this. I talk about it a lot on my socials because there’s so much disinformation out there. Plus, so many people hide that they are taking it for fear of judgement.

@juliemcmahan1207 2 месяца назад

Oh Shelly, I cried right along with you during this video. I SO wish doctors would understand that being overweight has nothing to do with self control. Our health system seriously needs an overhaul, and I KNOW you can help! You're an inspiration to SO many. xoxo

@Turtle-Furr 2 месяца назад

I absolutely love love love that you created this video and shared with us. I'm a 100% GLP-1 Advocate! As I too am currently on Tirzepatide and it's been absolutely a blessing to my health. Again thank you so much for sharing ❤❤❤❤

@prairie8356 2 месяца назад

The fact insurance companies have absolutely any say in these choices is both infuriating and ridiculous. This is between you and your doctor.

@mati261000 Месяц назад

Insurance companies have a say in every test we do. Itś preposterous that we need to be okayed by an idiot at the IC rather than our own Drs. I don´t know when the power was taken away...........but the Drs. allowed it.

@brookmiller1600 2 месяца назад

I have never nodded yes so much in a video. I'm on zepbound, the food freedom is amazing. This video literally could be me talking. Thanks for sharing!

@TheTriciaLife Месяц назад

Yes I love your words Food Freedom!

@926kissthis 2 месяца назад

Thank you for sharing your experience and being so vulnerable! So excited for you!

@PookieK 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much for being so open and willing to share your story. You’re amazing!

@kathrynrussell7492 2 месяца назад

Great information, Shelly! Thanks for your transparency and objectivity. And good for you for prioritizing your health!

@aliciapaul132 2 месяца назад

I’m SO happy for you Shelly! I look forward to update videos and following you on your journey!

@simplyme922 2 месяца назад

Dyslipidemia is high cholesterol. You explain the food noise brain talk issues so well.

@cogit8able Месяц назад

Also high triglycerides.

@mgromz 2 месяца назад

Shelly, I’m so proud of you. Keep up the excellent work!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@elegant6868 2 месяца назад

Shelley, I just turned 76 this week. Last year I woke up . Having struggled with weight for 40 plus years, I suddenly said "enough." I put myself on a rather strict diet with lots of veggies. Down 45 pounds , I am liking my body for the first time in years. Like you, I prioritize being healthy the most. As I told a friend recently, "if not now, when?" If this had not worked, I would be doing what you have done. I am proud of your progress, your research, your determination to do what is best for you.

@janettehale3109 2 месяца назад

Congratulations Shelly!! I am so happy you’ve found something that is working for you!!! Stay positive, you got this!!!!!!

@andreadixon4054 Месяц назад

EXCELLENT video! Very informative. Thank you so much for putting this video up for public viewing. Congrats on your progress, too!

@MinaLobo 2 месяца назад

Shelly, thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for sharing all of this. I teared up every time you did. I'm so glad you've found something to help you, and I hope you can continue with it for as long as you need/want. 💖

@lorraineelliott1546 2 месяца назад

It’s so brave of you Shelly to share all this with everyone. I’m sure it will help many people make their own decision about this drug. I wish you all the success in the world. You are a beautiful soul inside and out . I was quite emotional with you. Xxx

@dgilbreth1 2 месяца назад

I’m so so happy to see you being so real, vulnerable and authentic. So happy for you that you’re prioritizing health. You are so beautiful inside and out ❤

@kulimalia2678 Месяц назад

I needed all of your words. I feel less alone now.

@theoriginalmrs.d538 2 месяца назад

Good for you! Health is wealth. I think you’re so smart to take control and make changes before you have an irreversible diagnosis. I’ll be here to celebrate you reaching your goal!!

@evonheffken6552 2 месяца назад

Shelley, I’m very glad that this path is working out for you. Thanks so much for being vulnerable and honest about your experience and your struggles with food. I appreciate getting to know influencers in a more well-rounded capacity than only ever having the conversation be about makeup, skincare, etc. I would be interested in hearing another update as you get further along in your weight loss journey as well.

@LeeDee5 2 месяца назад

What and eye-opening video. I wish you the best Shelly!

@CoffeeWithMae 2 месяца назад

Thank you SO much for posting and talking about this! I can't tell you how helpful it is.

@YourNextStep1234 2 месяца назад

I love your channel. I love your cat in the video. I love how transparent and relatable you are!!!

@tamid2225 2 месяца назад

Me too!

@brendatravis248 2 месяца назад

May you find a calm mind. My daughter struggles with the same issues and she also hears the “food talk” in her head. It plays a tempting song in her mind everyday! Wishing you the very best in your weight loss journey ❤

@bryndabaker6782 2 месяца назад

Oh, I qualify for the drug, (high BP, coronary disease, etc.) BUT can't get it because my insurance doesn't cover it. So move over on that "better healthcare for the rich" soapbox because I'm right up there with you! Congratulations on your semaglutide results thus far, and here's to hoping it remains accessible and effective for you! Much affection, B

@goow 2 месяца назад

It's so infuriating! I'm still trying to figure out what I can do if anything to have any sort of impact on insurance coverage or eligibility from an advocacy perspective. I feel like my usual "vote with my wallet" strategy is moot here.

@lightfragmentsauracle 2 месяца назад

I can tell you are an authentic person and it's refreshing.

@JULES_784 2 месяца назад

thank you so much for sharing your story. I cried watching this because I’ve been there. I’ve lost 30+ pounds multiple times throughout my adulthood, but it’s not sustainable. And people would tell me that I did it once so I could do it again, but they don’t understand the struggle. so, thank you! ❤

@rosariogallardo4970 Месяц назад

I can relate to EVERYTHING you've talked about. Glad you're here sharing this with us. congrats on your weight less

@sherrytilton5945 2 месяца назад

Thanks for the excellent video. Have been considering this and nice to hear from someone who is taking it.

@hbarlaam 2 месяца назад

I thought you looked slimmer! I'm glad this is working for you. Thank you for sharing all this info. It's going to help a lot of people.

@irishannonorcutt757 2 месяца назад

I cried a little bit with you. And I'm so happy for you and your brain that you've experienced this change. I've been gaining weight steadily for the past 10 years. My brain isn't my problem, my problem is a debilitating fatigue that is part of having MS. I've been fighting with my insurance company for almost 5 years because they will not cover 2 drugs that are options I would like to TRY to see if they would work but I don't meet the "criteria" for coverage. I understand your irritation/anger with they whole system. I share your bafflement about why I'm not allowed to try a drug to PREVENT ever meeting the criteria that would qualify me for the drug. Congrats on taking the risk, the weight loss, and being proactive about your health and preventing major health issues.

@LdowL1234 Месяц назад

The food noise issue is real and tough and I’m glad people are learning more about it!

@balletsing3908 2 месяца назад

Awesome ! You look great ! Good for you deciding to take the compound!

@sincerelyrae1 Месяц назад

This is the best review of the medication I have seen on RU-vid. Thank you! So many of my worries about starting Semaglutide, you addressed.

@calixhica 2 месяца назад

Wishing you all the best. I started about 5 months ago and really haven't lost much weight but I am diabetic and it has helped my blood sugar numbers. It is disgusting how expensive it is.

@viviantaunton9783 2 месяца назад

Thank you for being so candid and explaining everything so well. You look great and keep at it. I am 63 and was on Ozempic for about 8 months. Lost 20 lbs and wondered why not more. I was pre diabetic when prescribed hoping it would lower my A1C. It never did. Everyone is different for sure. It wasn't until the last two months, I was very much worried about some pains I had on the left side of my stomach that would stick around. I decided then, nope, not going to continue. There is a risk for Pancreatitis and was very fearful of that. Keep in touch with your body, it will tell you things you've maybe never heard before. As far as my weight loss, well it's just about back with exception of about 8 lbs. But, I've not been very good at watching what I eat. Keep going and thanks again for putting yourself out there, it's brace and I honor you for that.

@SharrellKline 2 месяца назад

I am finally comfortable knowing and admitting that I'm a carb/sugar addict. That is a different animal than an overeater who is a volume eater but not an addict. Addiction is an entirely different animal and must be approached differently. Your current treatment is treating the addict in you and that's why it's working for you. I'm so happy you have found it. I'm not in the US so I don't have access to those drugs but at least now I understand I have to face addition and treat it without drugs.

@harpoO3 2 месяца назад

Shelly, thank you for this video. I’ve never had food noise in my brain. That sounds like a nightmare & I’m so sorry you have been living with it. So glad this is helping you now. Please keep us posted on how it’s going for you. This has been very educational, I must say. Also, I am mad with you about insurance companies & the FDA, etc. Always looking forward to your next video!💜

@cindyms.1237 2 месяца назад

I'm so happy that this is working for you. You look beautiful no matter what your weight is.

@stacilee7074 2 месяца назад

This resonates with me so much. I hope insurance gets with it! You are doing great, I really appreciate all the info,!

@christubbs2614 2 месяца назад

thank you for sharing your story. I can relate to you so much. Food noises are always there. This is inspirational and so helpful for me!

@shellyolson4641 2 месяца назад

Thank you for sharing your very personal life experience with us. The information you have provided will help others.

@_dewinther 2 месяца назад

Big congrats, such a good testimony! Blessings 💖💖💖

@SuzyKim84 2 месяца назад

*_I’m so glad U found something that is helping u get to ur healthiest. Keep on, keep it on! Cheers to a happy, healthy BMI!_* 💪🤓🥳❤️👍

@pegalou5785 2 месяца назад

Super good explanation of how food is in your brain. Exactly how I feel. I know better but cannot stop. I have lost hundreds of pounds in my life. I work super hard just to Not gain any more weight! Ian so happy this is working for you!

@Seoulsearch616 2 месяца назад

Congrats on your health journey! 🥰💐🌹

@rebeccalemke9559 2 месяца назад

Oh my goodness you're my food twin. I am 60 and weigh 222 pounds. My joints swell and hurt so exercising is very difficult. I will definitely be looking in to this. Thank you so much!🎉❤ Love ya!

@cnidia35 15 дней назад

Omg I'm 59 yrs old 5'1 and also 222 pounds.. I'm awaiting for insurance approval.. my Dr said lots of ppl get denied even though they fully qualify for it.. 😢

@DaniellePutt 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much for doing this video and all the information ❣️❣️❣️ You are wonderful ❤️

@4fron4 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I'm learning so much.

@blondebeauty995 2 месяца назад

So happy for you Shelly and thanks for sharing this with us. I am rooting for you!

@danaconnor8255 2 месяца назад

So happy for you...our healthcare system makes me so mad. I live in Colorado and there is a bill on our state floor to require insurance to pay for weight loss.

@goow 2 месяца назад

I hope it passes!!!

@KaraLey98 2 месяца назад

Now that sounds like PROGRESS!!

@tonialajaunie9654 2 месяца назад

This should be done federally. Instead insurance companies would rather pay for surgeries and complications from obesity.

@melaniew8805 2 месяца назад

Shelly that was an amazing video and I learned so much and appreciate you going into so much depth and your struggles over the years. I don’t know if it’s still a thing but you used to be able to appeal an insurance company’s denial of an Rx and you may want to try that as you’ve got the words and passion to make a good case for yourself. Please keep us informed as you go through this process.

@Ninkopi 2 месяца назад

I love this for you. Health comes first, do what you gotta do 🥰

@evy911e4 Месяц назад

Wow, I can't believe how this whole video describes exactly what I have gone through and have felt. Especially food noise. Thank u for articulating what we go through. ❤

@rebeccastigall5497 2 месяца назад

Shelly, you're awesome! I started zepbound for the sane reasons - I'm currently healthy and want to prevent those health-related issues as I age. But, listening to you talk about joint pain, that can also be a sign of declining hormones as we approach menopause, so make sure you're replacing what you've lost as you enter menopause. I follow Angie Hot and Flashy and Menopause Taylor, in addition to others, and I'm learning a ton about how to protect my health during and after menopause. ❤

@reikiwithcary2682 2 месяца назад

You have just described what every drug addict, alcoholic have ever told me about addiction. Makes perfect sense to me that you are seeing results. Brain chemistry is tricky medicine, but once we figure it out... BRAVA! I am happy for you... good health is a wonderful gift we can give to ourselves. Keep at it.... Hiya ZIVA! 💚☘️💚

@goow 2 месяца назад

There are generations of alcoholics in my family tree and it really makes me think that it's all similar brain chemistry.

@sandral5086 2 месяца назад

Yes, I saw a video where they mentioned that this medication can potentially help all forms of addictions in the future…….depending on how studies go

@toniwhite7671 2 месяца назад

Congratulations. Thank you for your video and sharing your experience with us. ❤ I hope to be on the journey with you one day.

@jennlemon89 2 месяца назад

I just started wegovy 2 weeks ago and it's through my insurance. While it's still technically $225/mo, on the manufacturer website there is a savings card you can use in addition to insurance that brings down the cost to $25/mo. the biggest struggle is the shortage. Hope that helps anyone who's nervous about the clinics like I was!

@goow 2 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing this, Jenn!!

@neneg.4264 2 месяца назад

Hi Shelly, I'm so happy for you! 😊 it's sad and upsetting that our healthcare system is so screwed, I personally don't have a weight problem, but I definitely need to cut back on sweets 😬 your video was very informative, understanding how our brain works around food, hopefully I remember that next time I get the munchies 😆... anywhooo, congratulations on your weight loss, keep us updated 😉... say hi to Ziva 😻... hugzzz 💜

@annebkgardmadsen983 2 месяца назад

You make so much sense, thank you ❤️❤️❤️. This is a kind, clever and generous video. You are pure and just lovely. Greetings from Denmark.

@wandacrowell6766 2 месяца назад

I was on Ozempic for diabetes for about 2 weeks. It made me very sick. My appetite was killed but I had horrible heartburn and couldn’t move my bowels. It’s definitely not for everyone.

@Sunflowers4456 2 месяца назад

Don’t give up! With the right meds and other tricks those things can be managed and get so much better. Also, Mounjaro has less side effects and is even better for diabetics. The long term complications from diabetes are so awful and much worse than these side effects. Please give it another try. It’s saving so many lives including my family members!

@studioraesthetics 2 месяца назад

There are FDA dosing schedules for diabetics and non-diabetics, with the diabetic dose starting at 0.5mg/week and non-diabetic being 0.25mg. If you were started at the diabetic dose, that might be one reason for the severe side effects. Another reason is that roughly 20% of patients are very sensitive to the medication and we need to provide a custom dosing schedule (like starting at 0.125mg/week and NOT increasing the dose every 4 weeks). Also because the medication slows how quickly your stomach empties after eating, often there is food sitting in your stomach when you go to sleep. There are two ways your stomach secretes acid, one is resting acid secretion and the other is food-stimulated acid secretion. The best treatment is an H2 blocker like Zantac 360 because it blocks food-stimulated acid secretion. I often have to switch patients from a PPI (resting acid secretion) like Prilosec/Omeprazole to an H2 blocker like Zantac 360 to better manage the heartburn. If you would like to discuss this, you can call or email us and I would be happy to talk to you -Dr. Itri

@mamahenscatholicteaching Месяц назад

Try high quality refrigerated probiotics (whole foods or health food store) and also eat Activia everyday. And make sure to drink 8 full 8 oz cups of water.

@Sharon-hd8fg 2 месяца назад

You explained the brains role in eating very well. Thank you for opening up your heart as well as the medical side of the drug. You very vulnerable in this video. I'm in Australia and we have a great health care system compared to America. I wish you all the best and can only imagine the freeing feeling your brain must be feeling lots of love ♥️

@niccarra4992 2 месяца назад

I am so glad that I came across your video today. I feel so heard and understood, I never could find the words to explain my ‘relationship’ with food and reasons why the typical diets just never worked long term. Weight Watchers (the worst one for me), Atkins, Keto, gluten free, dairy free, etc.. I wish you the very best along this journey and truly appreciate this very informative video!

@sallygibney-ge7cd Месяц назад

Your cat is adorable. Please pet that precious companion…you’re making me want to jump into the screen and pet the cat myself!

@lamostracocodrila 2 месяца назад

thanks a lot for sharing your exoerience and been so homest about it. Wishing you the best ❤

@sadieluvy 2 месяца назад

This is a very touching story. Thank you so much for sharing!! I’m 64 and around 220 pounds. The food noise - wow what a great way to describe the constant thoughts around food!! It’s endless. It wakes me up in the middle of the night and. I have to find something to eat! My mom has diabetes and she just started mounjaro. The nausea is so bad for her. The shortage in our area however has forced to doctor to change to ozempic. Hopefully the nausea will ease up. However, she is losing weight lol! I wish you the best of luck on this weight loss journey! The loss of food noise must be amazing. Stay safe!

@cindystewart121 2 месяца назад

🎉Congratulations Shelly🎉 I am going to talk to my doctor again about this medication. Everything you described about your brain on food is also my experiences, it can be scary. Shelly I wish you the best on this weight loss journey so Take Care and I will see you in your next video.💕🐈‍⬛

@lindalove7193 Месяц назад

Congratulations on your success and I wish you well on your continued journey. You deserve all the happiness your heart and hands can hold and then some.

@reneklein6049 2 месяца назад

Hi Shelly. Congratulations. I'm so happy for you finding this drug that works for you. I feel and hear your frustration with insurance companies. Like you, don't get me started. Thankfully, you were lucky enough to find a dr willing to help you. And I know you'd do your research to find the best way to obtain the drug. You have such a wonderful, positive attitude. I'm glad that it's turned down the food noises in your head. I did see Jaime French's video on her experience. I felt awful for her. You are such an amazing person and I admire you for sharing your experience. I'm sure that you've given many people hope when they thought they had none. I just adore you, and I wish you much continued success on your journey. Lots of love. Oh, hi sweet Ziva! ❤️❤️😘🐈‍⬛

@goow 2 месяца назад

Thank you, Rene!!

@micheleg81 2 месяца назад

Oh Shelly, I’m so happy for you!! I can see what this means to you. I too have been on a rollercoaster with my weight all my life, and have a Mom which has much to say about it. 😢 I don’t know that I would be a candidate at all, but I sure understand the constant connection with food and have struggled on and off over the years. I do know that when I’m thinner, eat healthier and am more active, I’m truly happier and feel so good. Why can’t I remember that feeling and not gain it back? Looking forward to updates. I hope all goes the way you want it to, with the drug being available and the FDA leaving things as is indefinitely. 😊

@63Lsp 2 месяца назад

Cheering for you all the way!! Yeah... genetics, brain stuff... people have no idea what weight is actually about💙

@brightfitchic3141 Месяц назад

Great video - very informative. Thank you! ❤

@cindygibson4074 2 месяца назад

I have been on a semaglutide journey for four years. Down 50 and even with the meds it’s been slow and steady.if anyone is reading this and is frustrated it’s not coming off “fast enough”- just stay the course! I still have another 20 to go. Not everyone is going to drop it 2lb. A week. These meds have been like a miracle for me. Congratulations if you are considering this weight loss option. Congratulations to you Shelly! I’ve even hired a trainer and have been weight training. My life has changed is so many ways !

@goow 2 месяца назад

I am so happy for you Cindy!! We've got this!!!

@crystalhappy7588 2 месяца назад

I’ve been on it for 4 months and haven’t lost any. So there’s still hope? I’m not an over eater but I am quite heavy so the drs THINK I’m an over eater. Idk what’s wrong.

@nian60 2 месяца назад

Thank you for sharing your experience. 💖

@anitahitchcock3971 Месяц назад

Thank you for all of your wonderful research! Most appreciated. I lost weight several years back and it came off quick with keto/carnivore and fasting. But truthfully couldn’t get below 150 pounds. So I tried harder and exercised no luck!! So I started Semiglutide this past week and dropped 4 pounds, no struggle and only side effect was fatigue and had to nap. I feel encouraged again! I do pay myself like you it would be pointless with insurance. So thanks again and will subscribe to your channel

@teresamckeown5594 2 месяца назад

I haven’t seen you for a while… your haircut is adorable.

@bonnaedavis8679 2 месяца назад

I always thought that other people had the same feelings about food and they were just better with will power. Now I know that this is a more normal brain set. Good luck to you. Love all of your content💖💖💖

@WhitneyShaleen Месяц назад

I love listening to this, could really relate with my Ozempic journey except I’m bedbound/disabled and you lost a lot of weight on it, good for you hun! :)

@cathyfeagley873 2 месяца назад

Hi, I love your honesty about your journey with semiglutide. I too looked into it but it was too expensive to do. I am currently on a carnivore lifestyle and have lost 38 pounds so far and I want to lose a total of 81 pounds. I am feeling great 👍 and I wish you much luck on your journey. Hugs 🤗

@KaraLey98 2 месяца назад

That sounds good! That’s what our bodies are designed to eat, right? I’d love to do that but not a great cook plus don’t like the way meat feels in my mouth but if I knew a better way to prepare it, it might taste better.

@kaceycurran2723 Месяц назад

"Food Noise" That says it all. I related to a lot of things you said, everything really. This video was a big help. Thank you for sharing your journey and experience. I'm waiting for my compound to arrive in the mail with a company in NY. Fingers crossed!

@goow Месяц назад

Best of luck, Kacey! We've got this!!!

@Kimberly_NV Месяц назад

First time watcher here. Two minutes in, I subscribed! I immediately felt like we are good friends and I'm at your house having a chat over some fresh hummus and pita chips (I'm a Pescatarian) 🥰 Your description of the food noise is spot on, I hope many people see and hear this 🎉 I have been on Ozempic for 6 months because of type 2 diabetes and I love it. Best continued success to you 🌹

@goow Месяц назад

Welcome, Kimberly! MMMMM I love hummus! I need to make some. I used to make my own all the time and then got "too busy" but are we ever really too busy for good hummus?

@moniquedeguia-jones5570 2 месяца назад

Thank you for sharing your truth and your journey. ❤️

@cf8595 2 месяца назад

I'm so sorry you struggle with food noise. Just in case people can't go the semaglitude route, this experience sounds exactly like my turnaround with adhd meds, specifically Vyvanse (which is prescribed for BED as well, but I never fit that diagnostic criteria). ZERO food noise until I'm hungry. I easily stop when full (slow down and forget to finish). Finally, it makes things too sweet. I can eat a few chips and be satisfied, etc. That silenced the mental OCD of obsessing, counting, earning left behind of 2 decades of eating disorders (both under/over eating/exercising/) in 20 min flat. I've done a lot of work since then (3 years) such that I'm at an incredibly healthy/balanced adult weight (lowest ever 98, highest ever 320), and I can take breaks from meds, and the food noise is reduced a ton off meds, though best managed while on them. Therapy, time, and meds recalibrated my brain. You got this short and long term!

@kathyknuteson2838 2 месяца назад

The same thing happened to me on ADHD meds. Sometimes I would forget to eat supper. I ended up not staying in them because they didn't help enough with the ADHD to make it worth taking them. Plus, I didn't have insurance at the time and couldn't afford them.

@jennichandler151 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much for this video! So much of what you said hit home for me as well. I'm starting this journey today, and just hearing what you had to say makes it so much better!

@goow Месяц назад

You've got this, Jenni!!!!

@kerrynelson1000 2 месяца назад

Thank you for sharing this with us. I hope we get updates along the way🙂

@goow 2 месяца назад

Yep I will definitely keep you all posted (including if I ever go off of it and why). But I hope I'm not making that video any time soon!

@allisonbb716 2 месяца назад

Vox had a very interesting article about this - how the drug works on dopamine and all of the other applications for it. I’m so happy for you and the liberation that you are experiencing! Keep going!

@goow 2 месяца назад

Oooh I'll have to find that article! It's probably easier to read than the study on mice and dopamine I was trying to decipher 🤣

@annabanana0197 Месяц назад

Thank you so much for the great information :)

@kellilyons8881 2 месяца назад

Love the research! I think ur spot on with the obsession. Just like any other addiction. So happy for u!

@mikellejasmer2213 22 дня назад

Watching your video to see your experience with the peptide ..Your eyeshadow make up is pretty and your cat is adorable 🤩 Thank you for sharing your experience and thoughts.You are really great at explaining the journey / experience that makes it relatable.