Hi @Takethatter with the benefit of hindsight, I wish I’d followed your approach as I just kept on with 2.5 mg for 3 months and although didn’t have gastric issues, the headaches were horrible. Really well done on your 2 stone loss.
@RedApplePie hi to my fellow Feb loser thread-er. Did laugh at your “fun sponge” but you are just investing a year or so in your body and long term health and laying down a really healthy life so it’s worth it. I try and lighten up and have some alcohol and chocolate at the weekend to balance out. However, I’m genuinely feeling my middle-aged body is responding well to reduced food intake, alcohol and early nights! I’m trying not to get envious of others’ weight loss too.
@Somethingsnapped good to hear that you’re close to your goal weight. I’ve got a 5mg pen and take 3 mg from it so it’ll last me 8 weeks or so. I’m too scared to take a golden dose from it though as think it’s doing well lasting me that long. Do you mind sharing how long it’s taken you to neatly lose all your weight on 2.5 mg for some inspiration!
@BeWildPearlFishwelcome! Great to hear that you too are v close to goal and still losing 1lb. I’m personally having no issues with extending a 5mg pen for 8 week use with the support of my local pharmacist as it works out cheaper but it’s a personal choice.
Hi there @AmethystNuggetwell done on your weight loss of 2 stones. I agree with you about not getting skinny. I’m 56 and my motivation was to not have to take statins (cholesterol has dropped to average over 4 months weight loss), reduce BP meds (already off 2nd medication) and be able to beat my partner at table tennis (2 weeks in a row now after him hammering me for months!). I’m now even thinking about starting to lift some weights and doing Couch25k. A massive difference for me. I’m only frustrated with my slow weight loss out of pure envy and because I’m naturally frugal and impatient! Love the “geriatric BMI calculator”!
@Linda983hi, how much have you lost and how long has it taken you?
@Yellowsubmarine55 what an amazing weight loss and really good to hear you’re near goal. How are you planning maintenance?
@Moonjarosorry to hear about your loss and re-gain. I’ve definitely been there on previous diets. For what it’s worth, I’d try your local pharmacy, I was already using mine as have two long term health conditions and knew them well but the local contact and physical weigh in and checks are reassuring. I don’t split my dose as I feel that days 5-7 I’m really working without much GLP1 in my system and not being afraid to be hungry so I can handle continued weight loss/maintenance once I stop taking it. But it’s each to their own.
Hello @susiedaisy1912 that’s an incredible weight loss, well done. Could you try going up to 8.5mg, maybe? Or up the calorie counting / start a new exercise programme?
@DaineeeYes, think we are all taking it slowly and feel the long term habits are so important to lay down.