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Confession: Ozempic and I am 60kg

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abcde123456878 · 04/05/2023 09:41

I wanted to make a concession on here today (changed username) and hopefully someone might have similar experience. I know I am not overweight I am 5'7 and 60-62kg depends on my period cycle. But I've put on 5kg over the last 2 years and getting really frustrated I cannot lose it. I eat extremely clean and I walk / exercise moderate.

I have started Ozempic a few month ago, and I am frustrated I cannot lose weight and have read/heard a lot of celebrities are using Ozempic to help them to slim down. Of course in UK it is a bit more difficult to buy Ozempic than the US but I've managed to get my hands on them.

Update nearly 2month in I haven't lost any weight.

For all the side effects I had I just don't know if this is worth it any more.

Currently on .5mg and I don't know if I should be going on higher dose to see if it does work ? Anyone got any experience of trying to lose weight on Ozempic but not above certain recommended BMI?

Please don't put me down :( I know this is quite bad but I've been suffering from eating disorder and was bulimic for years in my 20s so this topic is a bit triggering.

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Barbarbarf · 04/05/2023 09:46

Didn't work for me either op and I too didn't have loads to lose.
I suspect those celebs are having surgery rather than just using ozempic.
I think it probably works if you're overeating or overweight which neither of us are.

Sameiam · 04/05/2023 09:52

Your bmi is 20.something. If you lose 5kg you will be on the edge of being unhealthily underweight, which is why your body won’t want to lose it. You’d have to starve yourself to get there, and would probably never be able to come off ozempic as you’ll just put it back on again as soon as your appetite suppression stops, ozempic doesn’t solve anything permanently. And even then you’d probably just lose muscle as you don’t have much fat left to lose, which would end up with your body fat to muscle ratio going up and your body actually looking flabbier even if your weight is lower.

sounds counterintuitive, but if what you want is to get the celeb body, you need to up your calories and lift heavy weights. You need to build muscle, which will change your shape way more than losing weight when your bmi is already low side of normal.

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abcde123456878 · 04/05/2023 09:59

Sameiam · 04/05/2023 09:52

Your bmi is 20.something. If you lose 5kg you will be on the edge of being unhealthily underweight, which is why your body won’t want to lose it. You’d have to starve yourself to get there, and would probably never be able to come off ozempic as you’ll just put it back on again as soon as your appetite suppression stops, ozempic doesn’t solve anything permanently. And even then you’d probably just lose muscle as you don’t have much fat left to lose, which would end up with your body fat to muscle ratio going up and your body actually looking flabbier even if your weight is lower.

sounds counterintuitive, but if what you want is to get the celeb body, you need to up your calories and lift heavy weights. You need to build muscle, which will change your shape way more than losing weight when your bmi is already low side of normal.

I know. I was in ballet from 4 years old till teen and I grew up in the 80s where all the people we looked up is the heroine chic type of models.

I am glad we have moved on from that but there's a deep rooted hate I have for not having that type of body shape and I am getting therapy for that already.

I don't like the shape I am in when lifting weights. No offense to all the strong ladies it's amazing what we can do with our body. I have been doing Pilates yoga and a lot of walking which always worked well in the past. But I think what really ruined my body is I went back to bulimic after 10 years relationship breakup and I have f up my metabolism.

I just don't know how to get it back :(

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abcde123456878 · 04/05/2023 09:59

Barbarbarf · 04/05/2023 09:46

Didn't work for me either op and I too didn't have loads to lose.
I suspect those celebs are having surgery rather than just using ozempic.
I think it probably works if you're overeating or overweight which neither of us are.

May I ask what you are trying to do now to lose weight?

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MrsSkylerWhite · 04/05/2023 10:01

Isn’t it prescription only?

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abcde123456878 · 04/05/2023 10:03

MrsSkylerWhite · 04/05/2023 10:01

Isn’t it prescription only?

yes and like I said I have managed to get my hands on it. I have access to private doctors

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MrsSkylerWhite · 04/05/2023 10:04

Dubious ones, clearly.

OrderOfTheKookaburra · 04/05/2023 10:08

I would think the best way is to shock your system with a high(ish) calorie day followed by a few very low calorie days.

If you search Wendie Plan a weight watchers point distribution plan comes up which sets it out for you.

Skybluepinky · 04/05/2023 10:10

By the sounds of it it’s a good job it’s not working, seek help for yr eating disorder.

FeltedDogs · 04/05/2023 10:11

.5 is stupidly small. I took it for a few weeks before the shortage and am on Saxenda 3.0 now. I have found because of the glucose regulation, it isn't an appetite suppression per se, more just making my bodies voice heard as to whether it is hungry, thirsty tired etc rather than going straight for the big mac. It's a tool not a magic wand and a very good one at that. Up the dose but don't be surprised if it isn't a flash of smoke and a 5kg loss. Try speed or crack for a week or so for that.

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abcde123456878 · 04/05/2023 10:13

FeltedDogs · 04/05/2023 10:11

.5 is stupidly small. I took it for a few weeks before the shortage and am on Saxenda 3.0 now. I have found because of the glucose regulation, it isn't an appetite suppression per se, more just making my bodies voice heard as to whether it is hungry, thirsty tired etc rather than going straight for the big mac. It's a tool not a magic wand and a very good one at that. Up the dose but don't be surprised if it isn't a flash of smoke and a 5kg loss. Try speed or crack for a week or so for that.

LOL! Maybe that's what I've stopped!

In my 20s I did party a lot and maybe the stimulant was the secret sauce! haha

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ejbaxa · 04/05/2023 10:15

How old are you? Weight is much more difficult to shift once you get into peri/full menopause. I guess if you grew up in the 80s, you are in this territory?

Perhaps intermittent fasting - eat 2 meals in an 8 hour window and fast the other 16?

Xrays · 04/05/2023 10:15

If you’re saying you grew up in the 80s I’m guessing you’re a similar age to me - 40s which means you’re most likely peri menopausal. It really changes your weight and shape. The drop
in oestrogen will make you put on weight round your middle and I find I just have to look at cake and put a stone on (I’m 5ft 7 and 14 stone, this is the largest I’ve ever been all my life; I was a ballet dancer in my teens and was a size 8/10 until about 5 years ago).

I think you might need HRT rather than the weight loss jabs. Be very careful as you’re going to end up very unwell if you don’t learn to accept yourself.

CornishGem1975 · 04/05/2023 10:16

MrsSkylerWhite · 04/05/2023 10:01

Isn’t it prescription only?

It's available on numerous sites on the internet, no "prescription" needed.

Peridot1 · 04/05/2023 10:16

I think Ozempic works well for people who actually need the help with the particular hormone that is not working well for them and has caused issues with insulin/blood sugars etc. It’s not just appetite suppression and hey presto losing weight.

I know it can seem that way when you see other people losing weight on it.

I am not an expert but am seeing it doesn’t work for everyone. And as I said I think it’s because you don’t have any issues with that particular process whereas others do.

BungleandGeorge · 04/05/2023 10:18

OrderOfTheKookaburra · 04/05/2023 10:08

I would think the best way is to shock your system with a high(ish) calorie day followed by a few very low calorie days.

If you search Wendie Plan a weight watchers point distribution plan comes up which sets it out for you.

This is terrible advice to give someone who has had an eating disorder.

no ethical doctor would have prescribed this for you, in the nicest possible way have you had proper help to get over the eating disorder? It’s difficult to find I know

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abcde123456878 · 04/05/2023 10:20

Xrays · 04/05/2023 10:15

If you’re saying you grew up in the 80s I’m guessing you’re a similar age to me - 40s which means you’re most likely peri menopausal. It really changes your weight and shape. The drop
in oestrogen will make you put on weight round your middle and I find I just have to look at cake and put a stone on (I’m 5ft 7 and 14 stone, this is the largest I’ve ever been all my life; I was a ballet dancer in my teens and was a size 8/10 until about 5 years ago).

I think you might need HRT rather than the weight loss jabs. Be very careful as you’re going to end up very unwell if you don’t learn to accept yourself.

late 80s but yes getting on a bit. I did a hormone blood test they said I got high cortisol (due to my job I guess) and am not showing signs of perimenopause. I did think I have that first!

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abcde123456878 · 04/05/2023 10:22

BungleandGeorge · 04/05/2023 10:18

This is terrible advice to give someone who has had an eating disorder.

no ethical doctor would have prescribed this for you, in the nicest possible way have you had proper help to get over the eating disorder? It’s difficult to find I know

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It's on an off. Some periods for years I haven't fall back into bulimic. Then some event triggers it and it just goes into a cycle.

It's very deeply rooted issue. My mother is overweight so I grew up with a mother who spent her life overcompensating for her being overweight and controlling my eating and my body shape. So it's a lot of work trying to overcome that. I am still doing therapy at the moment.

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MuMuMuuuum · 04/05/2023 10:24

I say this with total kindness but please seek help. Ozempic is a drug for those with obesity and hormonal deficiencies effecting blood glucose. It’s not working because you don’t have a deficiency in these. Spend the money seeking counselling and a dietician who can help you with a healthy balanced diet that will make you feel good from the inside out. Sending lots of positivity to you x

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abcde123456878 · 04/05/2023 10:24

ejbaxa · 04/05/2023 10:15

How old are you? Weight is much more difficult to shift once you get into peri/full menopause. I guess if you grew up in the 80s, you are in this territory?

Perhaps intermittent fasting - eat 2 meals in an 8 hour window and fast the other 16?

Yeah I am doing intermittent fasting already. But once in while I just get this HUGE craving to EAT a giant load of crappy donut (not even the good ones, but the super crappy ones with custard filling) and I will have like 5 of them in one go and I will throw it back up after.

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Original poster
abcde123456878 · 04/05/2023 10:25

MuMuMuuuum · 04/05/2023 10:24

I say this with total kindness but please seek help. Ozempic is a drug for those with obesity and hormonal deficiencies effecting blood glucose. It’s not working because you don’t have a deficiency in these. Spend the money seeking counselling and a dietician who can help you with a healthy balanced diet that will make you feel good from the inside out. Sending lots of positivity to you x

thanks my dear

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CallieQ · 04/05/2023 10:27

Why would you risk the side effects of a weight loss drug when you aren't overweight??

Cantbelieveit888 · 04/05/2023 10:29

I know how you feel. I have a BMI of 21 now and pre kids my BMI was 19. I looked alot better/leaner and healthier back when I had a BMI of 19 . I saw pictures of me the other day and although I’m in the healthy range I look like I have a double chin and big belly which didn’t look good. You know how you feel/look and it’s your body. I don’t have an eating disorder but I know I feel/look better with a bit more weight off.
I can’t recommend any drugs, but I’m trying to cut down sugar and carbs and not eating after 7pm. I’ll keep you posted on my results at the end of the month. I know this weight will be hard to get rid of because you’re BMI is already healthy. So you just need to be more strict on yourself. We can do this!

Cantbelieveit888 · 04/05/2023 10:32

abcde123456878 · 04/05/2023 10:24

Yeah I am doing intermittent fasting already. But once in while I just get this HUGE craving to EAT a giant load of crappy donut (not even the good ones, but the super crappy ones with custard filling) and I will have like 5 of them in one go and I will throw it back up after.

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Yeah binge eating isn’t great. Just try to reduce sugar but you don’t have to give up an occasional treat. Are you doing any excercise?

ThinkTheresBeenAGlitch · 04/05/2023 10:41

OP, your posts are so sad and the replies terrifying. You've relapsed into bulimia, you're taking a drug no ethical doctor would prescribe you and suffering the side effects, you're trying to get your body to a weight just the right side of unhealthily underweight and people are advising you to fast, restrict further or try weightwatchers. The consequences of which for your mental and physical health will be terrible. Please keep going with the therapy for your eating disorder; there is no quick fix and it sounds like a lot of your stress and unhappiness from the end of your relationship is being channeled into your old feelings about your body and the destructive coping habits you developed in response. Spend the Ozempic money on more therapy and good luck in your recovery.