I really enjoy you two! Just real talk. You make it sound doable without fear. I start my meds this coming Tuesday and when I begin to get nervous I put on one of your videos for a little encouragement,education and insight. Ty both🤗
I will be honest if you don’t have a doctor that’s not on the ball use a telahealth. When you need that PA filled out to get a refill or a call to a pharmacy that has it in stock it matters. That 80-100 bucks a month makes it worth it
CD: you are absolutely right - but I still think it’s worth the work to find the right local doctor for your overall health. We need a partner working with us
@@thedownsized yes try. I started with WW got to 10 mg then ask my doctor. But i knew shes not consistent. And of course she failed me. Lol. Back to WW.
@jenf836 I love my telehealth company and provider! I didn't have any other health issues, so I've only looped in my local dr at my yearly check up. And she literally said nothing in response.
Nice primer, guys! You kept me company for the first part of my 2-hour bike (trainer) ride. 😘 Laraine, thanks for all the 💩 talk! The struggle is real! 🤪
constipation... digestive enzymes, magnesium every day regardless of how your bowels are moving in order to stay ahead of any potential issues. I also take 2 capsules of metamucil (helps for both constipation and diarrhea) in the morning. Always better to just get ahead of it. Have had zero issues.
I find that each person has to find their own constipation resolution. I went through several months of experimentation before finally finding my own solution. I take 3 "Organic Ocean Better Fiber" capsules and 3 "Oxy-Powder" magnesium capsules a day and almost always have a BM every day. If I do not, I will take 4 (total) Oxy-Powder caps and things go back to normal immediately. (I do not work for them, make money from or off of them, etc.) Both are sold on Amazon. Sure, they are fairly expensive, but, for me, it is worth it. If you decide to try these, FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS! You will have trial and error finding your own personal dose. Hope this helps, too.
You may not need to do exercise to loose weight but it is ESSENTIAL if you want to get strong, keep and gain muscle, be healthier and NOT be skinny fat.
Great Video My wife is starting this week I shared this video with her. First two months I used name brand Zepbound, then shortage came I went to compound. I was scared first shot but after the first one it has been a breeze.
Appetite definitely decreased with 12.5 and now with 15 mg. It’s almost non- existent. I eat later doing a protein shake 40g Protein as nothing sounds good.
CD, ever since i started communicating with you and LD, the point that this is a medical treatment has really resonated with me. I didnt believe it at first. If that makes sense. But this is truly a medical treatment that works. Great information in this video. All your videos have great information. I still have a long way to go but am down 80lbs as of the submission of this comment. Thank you, both!
tracking macros: not everyone knows how to eat a balanced, healthy, and nutritious diet. Some people think it's OK to eat fast food and highly processed food, but just less of it on glp-1. No. I highly recommend tracking macros, especially if you have a history of subsisting on food that comes out of a box or drive thru window. Once you have it dialed in, fine, drop the tracking, but I don't advise advising people to not track as a one size fits all golden rule.
I was traumatized by counting calories and grams of this and grams of that through my whole life. I have not tracked one calorie in the 2.5 years on the GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1. I _did_ stop eating fast food. Completely. I _do_ eat Lean Cuisine and Healthy Choice, chicken, protein drink once a day, and my diabetes is in remission and I have lost 250+ lbs. I have lost 25% of my starting muscle mass, which is exactly normal for a lot of weight loss. I believe if we quit all fast food, quit ordering Uber Eats (I did that, too), and choose wisely in the frozen food department (no Manly Portions of Fried Chicken!), eat produce, and it can be done without counting calories. But that's just me.
@lmktacwa If you need to learn how to eat, I highly recommend Weight Watchers and tracking. For me, I've done both for years, and I know what to eat, but before this medicine I could never stick to it. Tracking definitely works for alot of people. But personally I'm kinda over it.
I’m absolutely terrified of losing access to compounded Tirzepatide, I’ve lost all my excess weight over the period of a year on compounded and am now in maintenance. My insurance won’t pay for my medication because I’m now at a normal BMI. Without my medication (during shortages/pharmacy closing, money issues, etc) I am SO constantly hungry and obsessed with food😱
@@thedownsized no not yet, but it’s inevitable. At some point compounds WILL go away and I’ll be priced out of a drug my body needs in order to regulate my gut hormones. It’s really scary; I don’t know what I’ll do. The thought of all my hard work over a year…POOF, gone….
@@FreshEclecticism CD: I don't believe it's inevitable. Lilly certainly wants us to think that. But the regulations are obtuse at best and our legal system is slow and cumbersome. Compounding has legally been available for hundreds of years in the US. It will be interesting to see how all of this plays out. The only truly inevitable thing today is that Lilly cannot keep up with demand!
I’m not afraid of giving myself the shots. I’m more worried about getting constipation because I have 3 Abdominal hernias. Otherwise I wouldn’t be overthinking the making the decision
Remember, not everyone gets constipation as a side effect. I have a history of 4 incisional hernias (that were repaired), so I totally understand the concern of aggravating or creating new hernias. Above I share what I use to keep myself going each day. But, know that each person has their own remedy... I have found so many things that work for one person and not the 20 others who tried it. I agree with @thedownsized... the doc will absolutely guide you! Try not to be scared, but I do understand.
I should have added, @inggomez-allen7920 - you can use some thing hard like a big book or a small cutting board to press against your hernias when you have a BM. This way you won't strain them and you will be protecting them. Many people suggest a pillow, but I find those too soft for the purpose of holding in hernias when going to the bathroom. Unless, of course, you have inguinal hernias... then you would use the flat of your hands to press in when you push. I hope this helps! And, as always, check with your doctor first!
