9:57 *Exactly* right, and a terrific point. 🌟 And you’re also so dead-on in telling ppl that “2 weeks is not a stall.” It very often isn’t, it’s usually your body adjusting to/processing the weight-loss you’ve already done, so that it can get prepared for further weight-loss. FOUR WEEKS is a stall. 📆 Yet, ppl can freak over even ONE week without weight loss. This is not a wise long-term mindset, and will stress you out. 😱🙀 Finally, ppl should be aware that the MORE weight you’ve lost, the SLOWER the weight-loss will become. If you’re already down 40, 60, 80, 100 lbs, and have been on the meds for 6-12+ months, you *can’t* really expect the same speed of weight-loss that you experienced early on. Why? Because you body FIGHTS.BACK against weight-loss (it thinks you’re *starving/dying* 😯), and it fights back HARDER the MORE weight you lose. It increases your hunger, and it slows your metabolism some. The meds can offset the increased hunger to a good extent, but still, between THAT and you now being in a significantly SMALLER BODY that burns fewer calories, you’re just NOT going to be in as large a calorie-deficit as you were before. 🤷♀️ So, if you’re far enough along in the process, your WL may be 1 pound a week (on a good week), 0.5 lbs/week, even 0.25 lbs/wk. And while this may seem slow, it’s kinda not. It’s just how weight-loss works at that stage of the process. ✅ Best to you Elizabeth, and we really do wanna see intrepid doggo Mr Freddy at least once in awhile. Peace and grace. 🙏 ✨
Been on a crawl for 9 months. Still have lost 59 pounds. Been stalling and going up and down for a month. Sux because my exercise has been very good. Within 16 lbs of goal. Resigning my self that it may be a minute more🤣⚖️⚖️⚖️⚖️⚖️⚖️⚖️⚖️⚖️just going to keep grinding⚙️⚙️. Great video as usual Countess!!! Hit 7 miles today💪💪
You are my twin!!! I've been stuck since November/ went to Zepbound but only the lowest dose in April - dropped 3 , gained 2, dropped 1 etc... I'm going all I can. I'm living on protein shakes . Workout daily including a 3 mile walk in addition. I just feel lost
You could be building muscle if you’re exercising, especially with weights. That’s a good thing because the more muscle you have the more fat you’ll burn while at rest. And muscle is more dense than fat. As long as your measurements are decreasing, you’re good.
21:05 Thank you for the encouragement! I started on compounded semaglutide on 1/12/24, weighing 272 pounds. Today, I weigh 232 🎉. And I'm 65 years old. The scale is now moving quite slowly, so finding your videos has been a blessing! I haven't been getting really any exercise, so I'm making that commitment today, to resume my yoga practice gently, the add in some wall exercises I've recently found. Your prayers would be greatly appreciated, as I will pray for you, too. Many, many thanks! ⚖️
Mine is very slow too but at the rate I was gaining, I feel I’m having a victory! Hang in there. My immediate goal is to be at 150 by the time school starts here in Texas on August 14. At 66 I still teach.
@Avoid_Low_Frequency I'm 64 and still teaching. I get it. Congrats on weight loss. Mine definitely has slowed down, about a pound a week. But I've heard that's good after the initial big drops. I feel so much better for teaching. I got your feeling it also.
⚖️ Thanks for the reminder of taking a photo. I put a shoe on a shelf, place my camera in it, then use a timer so I can get a better full body picture. Prayers for your loved one with cancer
⚖Thanks for the encouragement to take more pictures! I've lost 4 pounds (It's only been two weeks!) and still thinking I'm not camera ready. I posted a pic of myself in a Chicos dress that I hadn't worn yet in a Chico's FB group, and got so many likes, loves, and sweet compliments. It made me feel really good rather than thinking they all must be crazy!
⚖️⚖️⚖️Thank you for all you do for all of us who follow your journey!!! I agree with taking photos. I was fit and “hot” back when I was younger. I’ve never liked having my picture taken but really made sure it didn’t happen after I had my second child. I’m now taking pics like after I work out or if I just feel really good I’ll take a selfie. I can totally see my progress. I too lift weights and do strength tracing 3 days a week at a gym that is coach led. I live when I’m done but it’s still hard for me to go because it’s such an intense work out. But….. my coach tells us that we’re still burning calories 36 hours after our workouts! Now that’s motivating. I’m starting to see some signs of definition. This is so exciting. I want to have more fun with my partner too !!!! That has been a huge struggle for me. 💪💪🏋️♂️God bless us all. I by the way have the tape measure like you. I love it !! ❤❤❤
Thanks. I got off of my blood pressure meds. I was always feeling like I was going to pass out. I thought it was my blood🎉 sugar. It wasn't . I took my bp and it was 90/60. Stopped my meds after speaking to doctor . It took 48 hours to get all the meds out of my system. ⚖️
I'm feeling like that. I take bp meds and now when I'm doing something or face down I feel so sick (like I'm going to pass out). I think might need to start checking my BP for sure.
Same here! I was constantly feeling like I was going to pass out whenever I bent over. My BP was too low Cardiologist said due to 30 lb weight loss my meds dose was too high. Stopped taking them now and bp is normal🎉 definitely talk to your doctor about this.
Thanks for talking about this! I just broke a weight stall for the last 3 mos. with 2 lbs. this morning! Woohoo! I lose like a turtle too Elizabeth. I upped my exercise and added more protein. Thank you for your prayers. Between the two of us our prayers worked! ⚖
I’m about 1-2 months behind you, lost 76lbs with about 35-45 lbs to go. I’ve been stalled or shall I say I bounce around. Beginning of week after shot, start going down 1-2 lbs and by end of week, back to about were I started. I’ve been at this bouncing up and down for about mid to end of April, but have inched down about 3-4 lbs 6-8 weeks. I am not at highest level, now 10 mg but don’t want to get to top yet since I have lbs to go. You are so right though to focus on the other “wins” than just the scale. First of all, I try to practice in my mind how great full I am for the loss I’ve had. The ease in my movements, not graceful, but certainly up the stairs, in and out of the car, feeling lighter that I find myself dancing around if I hear a song, not feeling sooo tired with long day and wondering why… so great full! Need to remember that. My husband and others complimented me on a dress I put on that I thought I got rid of many years ago because I never thought it’d fit but found it as I got rid (donated) so many clothes ( another win). The dress isn’t anything special but a tee maxi dress but cut close to the body. It now fits my curves perfectly and my belly, although skin wise is there, but not showing. Really felt good. Interesting for me, as I’m going to be 56 next week, I had conversation with my obgyn and am planning to start hrt meds. Now I’m not doing for weight issues, but for a few other concerns. She indicated that with these meds may actually help with stall as basically my body will be working more efficiently. This may be beneficial for others to hear if contemplating hrt meds but obviously a discussion to have with their doctors. ⚖️⚖️⚖️🌸💜🌸
Setting goals so right. Before I started this journey. We went to the sand dunes in silver lake Michigan. It was fun but, I was so heavy and out of shape, I couldn’t physically walk all of it. This year we are going hiking and I can’t wait. 75 pounds down so much healthier
⚖️ I am loosing nice and slowly, and I’m okay with that. Going for a long walk tonight and am so grateful that I can do that. Thank you for your encouragement ❤
Thank you for the wonderful tips! Yesterday I actually spent a couple of hours looking for pics of myself and my family together for a project but since I NEVER want to be photographed it was extremely challenging as I was the self appointed family photographer so I could hide behind the camera. I will take a pic each week going forward! I’m in week 3 of my Zepbound journey! I seem to be a slow burner… haven’t lost very many lbs but I will take your advice and focus on other areas. ⚖️🙏🏾⚖️🙏🏾⚖️🙏🏾⚖️
I'm within 1-3 LBS of my goal and stalling up and down but managing it with diet and exercise. I'm on 7.5 for 4 months. I think I will stay on 7.5 as long as I am able to manage it, I will go 2 more months. As long as I can maintain at this point no need to rush and I keep that in mind from your advice. Slow and steady wins the race!! ~ Peter⚖⚖⚖ 💉⚖⚖⚖Enjoy the weekend!! ~ Peter
⚖️ I’m visiting my daughter, son in law and grandson. Took grandson on a short walk due to rain. Would have been longer. While he was napping I walked in place for 35 minutes.
⚖️ Today I am moving myself towards my goal by remembering that things are not all or nothing. Historically I have been totally “on plan” or totally “off plan”, so if I didn’t eat well on a particular day that meant that I also didn’t work out, drink my water, etc. Not today though! I have plans to go get sushi with my daughter, and since my appetite suppression is low I will probably end up indulging a little. However, I went ahead and got in a workout this morning so that I am at least doing something to contribute to my health. And I watched this video as I did my makeup!
⚖️ A friend introduced me to your page a couple of days ago and I've been binge watching your videos! You are so informative and encouraging! I especially loved this video, it really spoke to me ❤ I was taking Wegovy from October til end of February, lost 45 pounds and then got really sick and had to go to the hospital (due to side effects). I tried restarting the Wegovy and it was never the same and I've been stalled out ever since. My doctor just switched me to Zepbound and I just took my first shot of 2.5 mg on Monday! Hoping for better results! I've changed so much in my life in regards to food and exercise so hopefully Zepbound will give me the added push my body needs! I'm loving all your videos though so thank you!! ❤
It's evening now as i'm watching - but i did commit this morning to 2 miles interval power walk and 10 min upper body weights and followed through🥰 ⚖⚖⚖ Loved this video and all of the reminders I really needed to hear . Thank you for being so giving of your yourself and experiences. HUGS🤗
I’ve been on a major plateau for months. It didn’t help that I had to scale my mg’s back down for a few months because I just couldn’t find the prescription anywhere. Now I’m on the 2nd month back up to 12.5mg and starting to feel better, then last week had to have an emergency surgery 😩. I had started walking & running again before this setback. So that’s my next goal, walking 1 mile then bumping up to walking 1, running 1. I’ll get there! ⚖️
Trail-mill, lift,biking,sauna steam, pool work out and lots of protein! And taking breaks from shots apart and fasting , in between ,sardines after a fast,than lots of bone broth!and small meals when start back eating!🎉🎉🎉❤
⚖I walk on the track at the YMCA Seventeen laps on the track is a mile. I started at half a mile bent double huffing and puffing. Today I walked two miles. Husband goes with me. My goal is to add a lap every single time. In six weeks, I will be up to three miles three times a week. I go by my clothes and how they fit. I have a fitbit watch which tracks everything. I switched out the band on the fitbit to something more comfortable.
⚖️ Thanks for all the ideas as always! I’m on my 3rd wk of Zepbound 5mg, having just titrated up because I wasn’t seeing any weight loss. I feel like I haven’t lost any weight in these three weeks either (based on my clothes etc). I typically weigh once a month to avoid focusing on the scale. Knowing this is a marathon and not a sprint doesn’t make it any easier. ❤
⚖ Thanks for the information and encouragement. I am on the 1st week. Very interested in the science, like what is going on cellularly that causes the side effect? I am just a nerd this way. There are so many beautiful videos on RU-vid about the world of ceils and biochemistry so we can understand it.
⚖Wonderful list of reminders and tips for tracking success in different ways; very important as so many minimize NSV's. Here's what I did today to move me closer to my goals... deep cleaned the house in preparation for kids and grands this weekend. Lots of steps getting that all done, plus great music to help me dance while vacuuming. You're wonderful, thank you for all that you're doing for the GLP1 community.
Thank you for the great information. I am debating if I want to go back on GLP1. 7 months and counting off GLP1 injections. I have lost one 3 lbs, but no gain. I had to make major changes. Why am I eating when I know i shouldn't. I had to address why. I had to get sleep. Protein protein protein has been wonderful for me and I added creatine. Working out in zone 2 (brisk walk). Weight training on the Total Gym and free weights.⚖
That’s what I did and tonight I’m going to take 5mg. I’ve been fighting my food noise and gained 6 pounds⚖. I left him a note. I walked 465 steps today.
I can't thank you enough for all of your videos I watch them daily. In my weight loss journey I can tell you that I have wet from a size 22 I can now wear a size 14. Which is actually crazy to me. But most important is my blood sugars are so good. It is a mental thing that you can't see yourself thin. And your tips without eating protein truly work. I definitely find when I try to make sure to get more protein in I'm not snacking as much. I am starting to do more low impact actually exercise.🎼🎼 One question I would like and I'm sure that it is going to be drink more water. But this constipation??
⚖️Yes! I am a slow responder as well, BUT...I just got back into some of my old "keto" clothes, so it's moving, just gets frustrating because it has been so slow. I lost 40 on keto, which is my goal with Mounjaro. I am down 30, so gotta keep pushing!💪 I appreciate you so much!❤ I listen every morning while getting ready for work, your in my makeup routine 😆
⚖️ I'm on my first week of 7.5 mg dosage of mounjaro. I've lost 9 lbs so far. I dug my treadmill out of the corner so I can unfold it and start using it again. I LOVE turning up the music and walking!!❤
NSV, using clothes dryer. I can finally dry my clothes - pants and shirts. I don't have to hang dry because my clothes NEED TO SHRINK. Of course, I still hang-dry bras to protect the elastic, but let's face it, I just need to buy smaller cup sizes as a result of my zep/compound journey. By the way, I'm stuck in jeans forever. Dermablend didn't cover spider veins and stretch marks. That's a sad part...even when I get to goal, shorts and bathing suits are out. But looking good in jeans, I look forward to that.
⚖️⚖️⚖️⚖️ definitely going to try and move up doses slowly, thanks for your advice! Today I spent my lunch hour on a walk instead of sitting at my desk 🇬🇧
I got off of Zepbound 5.0 after using it every other week due to shortages. I was doing really well with alternate day fasting. After about 1 month off the medication, the food noise slowly started coming back until I lost controlled and binged. I restarted Zepbound 2.5 yesterday. I'm sad I couldn't do it by myself.
⚖️photos are really helpful especially when you’re working on building muscle to. And to see the change in things like your face, neck, and back/shoulder. Placing we generally don’t look to see “results”.
My sweet Elizabeth I needed this today I so can relate to you about everything you are talking about hiding my weight can’t really walk much also knee pain. I just bought a stationary bike and will lifting small weights I do have weight stalls I’m a turtle 🐢 lost 27lb in 3 months , what you said about scale isn’t good I’m 59 years old soon 60 menopause doesn’t help I have that protein as well and the magnesium 😊you’re great like always so honest and caring thank you Elizabeth,you’re the best never miss a day with you God bless you my beautiful friend ❤🙏🏼⚖️❤😘hugs ❤
Meal prep later. Also I’m afraid if I get another blood panel done - my numbers will look better and then I’ll be told hey you don’t need this medication anymore.
⚖️ I was put on cardiac medications about 2 years ago. Weight started piling on for the next year. I've been able to get off of some of them and my insulin so far.
⚖Thank you for another great video! I've had plenty of stalls in the past 7 months! One stall lasted 4 or 5 weeks! I'm losing 1to2 lbs weekly. Slow and steady. Speaking of 🐎 horses, I grew up on a farm riding daily on trails...great memories! I also miss riding and would love to be able to ride again! So far I've lost 59lbs I have about 50 to go at least! I look sooo forward to that day!!❤ You look great and inspire all of us to keep moving forward! ❤Thank you for all the hard work you put in each day for our community and Bless you!
I love you countess you and your husband are super cute from what you described ❤❤❤ ⚖️ I know was complaining for being at a weight stall but it wasn’t a stall. My measurements was changing just the scale wasn’t then a week after scale dropped you are so correct Countess. Everyone is different I’m enjoying learning about my body…Excellent content ❤❤❤❤you are amazing 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
⚖⚖ im prepared for a stall and i will accept a gain as i'm transferring my meds and it appears it will be 7-10 days before I get my next vial. 😥 I haven't had a shot in 9 days and have been bouncing around about 1.6 pounds but considering where i started to where i am today, I will take it. I NEED to do more physically, it has been something I struggle with having mobility issues. I don't want to lose any muscle. Water classes at the gym. I need to get my butt out of the house and to the classes!!! I do better with a buddy but this I will be doing alone and that in a nutshell is what has kept me from going.
⚖️⚖️…I take a photo every morning after I dress for work. I track all my weight and measurements on the same one app that you use Elizabeth. My Apple Watch helps keep me accountable and motivated. ⚖️⚖️
I love your videos…I listen every night. Your audio get muffled when you move around allot. Instead of keeping it on the side, you should probably keep it in the middle that way it won’t get affected whether you move right or left. Just a small suggestion.
It’s been slow for me I got on my smart scale and compared my self from where I started. Body fat 28.5% to 26.9% Muscle mass 33.8 to 35.8% so an improvement. I should have measured myself.
This is so reassuring. I started off with a bag and have fizzled to a crawl. Glad to know it’s the normal progression of a GLP-1 medication. ⚖️ Love horses!! 🐎. What am I doing to get closer to my goal? Moving more.
I had to stop my wegovy due to up coming surgery. I am down 10 lbs in the 6 weeks. I am nervous cuz I won't be able to be active cuz of foot surgery.⚖️⚖️⚖️⚖️
