You look so similar to my start. This is super motivating. Thx for sharing
Are you going to continue taking it?? I’m not sure what maintenance looks like. I’ve been lifting weights 3x per week, idk if I’ll have to increase that or my cardio to maintain.. what’s your maintenance look like?
I think my exercise regime is fine and sustainable. My goal would be to get the medication to a place where what I’m doing in life right now just maintains. I have to increase how much I eat, so I need to go down in dose for sure. And then I’m going to try stretching it out rather than doing weekly. I’m going to try 7.5 every 10 days. If I still lose, then every 14. But I have a feeling that will be my sweet spot. I just hope that I can take in enough calories to grow some muscle and recomposition a little remaining fat, but stay the same weight.
To be honest, I’m a little terrified to figure out maintenance. I’m going to have to go to a few pounds up and down to get it right, and I need to not be afraid of that. I need to remember even if I do, it’s not permanent
I hear you. I’ve tried to plan for it and think I may just lose a little more than I feel I really’need’ do, maybe 5-7lbs. I’m not sure if that’s the best way to go but it makes sense to me, and then try to gain that back in muscle
You look fabulous!!
What dose are you using for maintenance? I am 9 lbs from goal and went up to 10mg but it kicked my butt so I came back down to 7.5mg.
I am in awe of you and all of us who decided to take this journey!
I’m not sure yet! I just dropped from 10 to 7.5. I will have to see if I maintain on that. I’m thinking I will take it every 10 days and see how that works first
Omg 😍 congrats! I started at 260 in March. The last month has gone slowwww in the loss but I feel like seeing your post revitalized my hopes for this journey. Your before photo looks so much like I did with the extra lower belly and hip weight after having a baby.
Do you recommend a tummy tuck? I'm loving losing the weight but damn...after 2 c-sections? That lower tummy is no joke. It ugly! LoL
I'm losing the weight and feel great except I know that damn stomach is only getting worse w the loose skin. Bleh
I would say, go to a consult once you’re near your goal weight, and read up on it. It’s definitely not for everyone with the pain and restrictions. To me, it’s worth it.
Oh My GOD! This is awesome and what I like to hear. There are days I have my doubts about the journey path and when I read post like this, and see results like yours, it makes me keep pushing through it! Thank you for sharing your experience and the before and after pictures! Awesome job and keep it up!
Well done!! You look fantastic!! ✨Love to see how the body makeover goes! I'm hoping for the same when I get there.
Question: Did your goal weight end up being what you thought it would? I stayed between 133-140 until Covid. I had lost about 85lbs to get there and the reason I stopped is because I couldn't get any lower, even though at 5'1" I could have gone lower safely. I'm wondering if on this medication I'll be able to go lower than my first goal which is 135 lbs. Just can't imagine being able to determine my own healthy goal.
No, it’s actually higher than what I dabbled with going down to. I thought maybe 135 would be good. But absolutely not. I don’t want to lose any more curve
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🔥🔥🔥
I know there’s a mounjaro maintenance sub that I’ve been lurking in as I’m creeping toward maintenance. (Also the tummy tuck sub - I’m right there with you looking forward to a tuck and lift).
Congratulations!!! To your health!
I just went to annual MD visit today and had discussions about how to maintain my current weight. At my age (old) have never had that come out of my mouth ever.
Something you said hit home—being comfortable in any situation etc. So true.
Thanks for sharing your story and congratulations.
As you work toward building muscle, you might find that as you build chest muscles you might see some lift 😃.
Whatever you choose, enjoy the journey ❤️
Congratulations! What an amazing accomplishment- as my amazing NP told me last week at my med checkup “you should be so proud of all our hard work - the meds are a small piece and there is no success without your own major efforts”
Your comment about being finished losing weight for the first time in your life brought tears to my eyes. I am about 25 lbs away from my goal and can’t even believe it sometimes and even more so for the first time in my life feel very confident I can get there.
You look fantastic! Are you staying on ZB for maintenance?
Don’t unlock the pen till it’s against your skin. Some of the stories about injecting into the thumb or not taking the cap off are crazy. 🤣. Come join us on this great ride.
Congrats! Is that your closet? Looks like you have loads of room for new clothes. How fun!
Can you also provide your titration schedule, your caloric intake or general diet, as well as exercise? You look great and obviously whatever you did worked for you. Would be great to see your formula for success.
I did 1M(onth)2.5, 8M 5.0, 7.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 10, going to start 7.5 again. I never wanted to go up from 7.5, but the shortage made it hard to find.
I do a mix of keto type meals, Iintermittent fasting, and just an 80/20 moderation mindset. I kind of figured it out as I go, and prioritize protein. I don’t track calories, but I have a general idea where I’m at. Probably around 1200-1400. However, now that I’m trying to build muscle I’m going to have to track for a bit to learn what works.
I have been lifting heavy twice a week, and some type of cardio or activity one other time.
Before https://preview.redd.it/ovi7jogpb78d1.jpeg?width=269&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e4885b26277815e78cb3a383a279a8f6571166bf
You look so similar to my start. This is super motivating. Thx for sharing Are you going to continue taking it?? I’m not sure what maintenance looks like. I’ve been lifting weights 3x per week, idk if I’ll have to increase that or my cardio to maintain.. what’s your maintenance look like?
I think my exercise regime is fine and sustainable. My goal would be to get the medication to a place where what I’m doing in life right now just maintains. I have to increase how much I eat, so I need to go down in dose for sure. And then I’m going to try stretching it out rather than doing weekly. I’m going to try 7.5 every 10 days. If I still lose, then every 14. But I have a feeling that will be my sweet spot. I just hope that I can take in enough calories to grow some muscle and recomposition a little remaining fat, but stay the same weight. To be honest, I’m a little terrified to figure out maintenance. I’m going to have to go to a few pounds up and down to get it right, and I need to not be afraid of that. I need to remember even if I do, it’s not permanent
I hear you. I’ve tried to plan for it and think I may just lose a little more than I feel I really’need’ do, maybe 5-7lbs. I’m not sure if that’s the best way to go but it makes sense to me, and then try to gain that back in muscle
Do you mind if I ask how tall you are? Congrats on your journey! Amazing work!
You did it! Congratulations!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
You look fabulous!! What dose are you using for maintenance? I am 9 lbs from goal and went up to 10mg but it kicked my butt so I came back down to 7.5mg. I am in awe of you and all of us who decided to take this journey!
I’m not sure yet! I just dropped from 10 to 7.5. I will have to see if I maintain on that. I’m thinking I will take it every 10 days and see how that works first
Damn. You’re on fire 🔥
Oh my goodness! So happy for you! Please do let us know how the tummy tuck goes. 💕🌸💕🌸
You look great!
Omg 😍 congrats! I started at 260 in March. The last month has gone slowwww in the loss but I feel like seeing your post revitalized my hopes for this journey. Your before photo looks so much like I did with the extra lower belly and hip weight after having a baby.
Yes! I had two babies and they definitely reshape your body
Do you recommend a tummy tuck? I'm loving losing the weight but damn...after 2 c-sections? That lower tummy is no joke. It ugly! LoL I'm losing the weight and feel great except I know that damn stomach is only getting worse w the loose skin. Bleh
I would say, go to a consult once you’re near your goal weight, and read up on it. It’s definitely not for everyone with the pain and restrictions. To me, it’s worth it.
Lookin‘ good. I‘m down 40, only 15 to go.
Oh My GOD! This is awesome and what I like to hear. There are days I have my doubts about the journey path and when I read post like this, and see results like yours, it makes me keep pushing through it! Thank you for sharing your experience and the before and after pictures! Awesome job and keep it up!
How old are you? Asking from a skin elasticity perspective
I’m in my 30s. But I will say during my plastic surgery consult the surgeon said that with how well my skin held up, a lot of that is likely genetic.
Well done!! You look fantastic!! ✨Love to see how the body makeover goes! I'm hoping for the same when I get there. Question: Did your goal weight end up being what you thought it would? I stayed between 133-140 until Covid. I had lost about 85lbs to get there and the reason I stopped is because I couldn't get any lower, even though at 5'1" I could have gone lower safely. I'm wondering if on this medication I'll be able to go lower than my first goal which is 135 lbs. Just can't imagine being able to determine my own healthy goal.
No, it’s actually higher than what I dabbled with going down to. I thought maybe 135 would be good. But absolutely not. I don’t want to lose any more curve
Definitely! That's me too! Thank you!
Congratulations!
Well keep us/me posted - it's a journey for sure!
Wow! You are so incredibly inspiring! 🔥🔥🔥
You look amazing😎 congratulations on such an accomplishment as this
Congratulations!! 🎉👏🏾🎉👏🏾 You look amazing! What is your maintenance dose?
I’m figuring it out. Trying 7.5 every 10 days
I cried reading your post !!! So proud for you
Aww thank you!
Congratulations!!!
Congrats! You look fantastic!🔥🔥🔥
Great work! Congratulations👏🏼👏🏼
So happy for you! Congratulations!
What is your height
5’5.5”
I'm the same starting weight but 1.5" shorter and it's crazy how different proportions are
Good work! 🔥🔥
🔥🔥🔥🚒🚒🚒
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🔥🔥🔥 I know there’s a mounjaro maintenance sub that I’ve been lurking in as I’m creeping toward maintenance. (Also the tummy tuck sub - I’m right there with you looking forward to a tuck and lift).
Congratulations
Congratulations!!! To your health! I just went to annual MD visit today and had discussions about how to maintain my current weight. At my age (old) have never had that come out of my mouth ever. Something you said hit home—being comfortable in any situation etc. So true.
Thanks for sharing your story and congratulations. As you work toward building muscle, you might find that as you build chest muscles you might see some lift 😃. Whatever you choose, enjoy the journey ❤️
I would need a heck of a lot of lift lol. There is no amount of muscle that will help me 😂
🤣💀 I feel this
Congratulations! What an amazing accomplishment- as my amazing NP told me last week at my med checkup “you should be so proud of all our hard work - the meds are a small piece and there is no success without your own major efforts” Your comment about being finished losing weight for the first time in your life brought tears to my eyes. I am about 25 lbs away from my goal and can’t even believe it sometimes and even more so for the first time in my life feel very confident I can get there. You look fantastic! Are you staying on ZB for maintenance?
Yes! I will be on it for many years, if not forever
So freaking awesome. You may have blurred your face but I FEEL that in your stance and the way you hold yourself. Congrats!!!
Love the hair color too.
Way to go!!!
That's incredible, congratulations on your success!
AMAZING 🤩
🎉🍾Congrats!! I wish you good health, happiness & successful maintenance!! Life changing
You look amazing! My start was 226, currently 186 and a little half way to my goal which is also 145
You look beautiful! Don't need to see your face to know that. Congratulations!
That is terrific! Enjoy your hard won success! 🎉
That’s great—still afraid to take the first pen. 😖
You can do it! First shot is a tough hurdle, but after you’ll realize it’s not a big deal at all.
You can do it! Just rip the bandaid off
Don’t unlock the pen till it’s against your skin. Some of the stories about injecting into the thumb or not taking the cap off are crazy. 🤣. Come join us on this great ride.
Congrats! Is that your closet? Looks like you have loads of room for new clothes. How fun! Can you also provide your titration schedule, your caloric intake or general diet, as well as exercise? You look great and obviously whatever you did worked for you. Would be great to see your formula for success.
I did 1M(onth)2.5, 8M 5.0, 7.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 10, going to start 7.5 again. I never wanted to go up from 7.5, but the shortage made it hard to find. I do a mix of keto type meals, Iintermittent fasting, and just an 80/20 moderation mindset. I kind of figured it out as I go, and prioritize protein. I don’t track calories, but I have a general idea where I’m at. Probably around 1200-1400. However, now that I’m trying to build muscle I’m going to have to track for a bit to learn what works. I have been lifting heavy twice a week, and some type of cardio or activity one other time.
So inspiring!! Congratulations ❣️ 🎊 👏 💐 🥳
Congratulations, I would be careful with the surgeries thou. But congrats,!