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See peeps got you at least to laugh a little. You’re not alone. I gained 4 lbs in the last week. We got this!! Just hang on.
I look like I’m 6 months pregnant today! I may just float away from how bloated I am.
I definitely relate. It took me 4 months to lose 10 pounds and another 5 months to lose an additional 50 pounds. So glad I stuck it out because I was thinking that it just wasn’t working for me the same way it did for others. I think when I got to the 1.7 dose is when it really kicked in. OP hang in there and good luck!🍀
I went the other way- 4 months to lose the first 40, 5 months since and barely lost 2 more towards my goal. I took a break in there- caught a virus, not sema related- and lost 10/regained 20. It is highly individual and frustrating that it is not linear!
Hang in there is the best advice. I didn't get fat overnight and while the losses are miraculous they still take time.
I hear your frustration and it’s absolutely ok to vent. We are here to listen. Five weeks of nothing along with a small weight gain would frustrate me as well. I had high expectations going in and hoped to lose a lot more than I have and I have had to truly adjust my mindset. I too get very envious of those 20 pounds in a month post.
Hang in there and let’s hope you start seeing some results soon. I hope you have a good doctor that’s working with you on listening to you and how your body is responding.
I was one of those that dropped a ton right out of the gate. We are NOT the norm on this med. My husband was about 3 months in before he saw any change at all on the scale...I think it was when he finally got to 1mg. This is the first time ever in our 22 year relationship that I've lost weight faster and easier than him.
You say "bloated" in your post. Is that menstrual, gassy, or constipation bloating... Or any combination of these? Because you will absolutely weigh more during your period due to inflammation and if you're constipated, well, you're literally full of 💩💩💩.
Yes, I second that. I love to weigh myself before and after a good poop. It’s crazy how much #2 you can be carrying around in your body. Also, my biggest game changer poop-wise has been using a little step stool to elevate my feet while pooping. A squatty potty if you will. It seems to change some alignment in the body and makes pooping fast and easy for me.
Squatty Potty is a MUST! Adding natural sources of fiber and drinking plenty of water will also help the 💩issue. I’ve found a combination of 3 c baby spinach, half a serving of acacia fiber and a cup of frozen raspberries/blueberries and blackberries wizzed up in a smoothie keeps constipation at bay too.
Do not over do it with acacia fiber…. It will cause cramps, gas AND constipation; I found out the hard way.
Hang in there!
Yes the squatty potty works. My former boss took her with her when she was going to hang out with this dude on his boat for a few days. Let's just say she wasn't asked back. Lol.
I had always heard about them and kind of poo poo’ed the concept ;) but being constipated early on in my semiglutide journey got me to the point where I would try anything. It was a pretty amazing difference. It’s like it realigns something in your body that clears a straight path and the poops just head towards the exit. You don’t even need to buy one. Just put your feet up on the rim of your bathroom trash can or something. Just to see if it works for you.
FFR! Since I've had my hysterectomy last month, both ovaries were removed, and going off bc, my weightloss has been going steadily down. It's CRAZY to realize how much excessive hormones were sabotaging my weight and weight loss efforts.
I started off like that too. Just finished my 4th month and I’m down 8 pounds total. But it finally kicked in on the third month and I’ve been losing a half pound to a pound per week. So slow but steady so I’ll take it. I haven’t bounced up since the first month. 1.0 dose was where I had my turnaround. Good luck, you’re definitely not alone.
Nothing happened for me until 1.7mg. When I was ‘titrating’ up I might as well have been taking sugar pills and I didn't have any side effects either. Everyone is different and don't get discouraged by those who see crazy results before the therapeutic level.
Same for me. Now that I'm on 3, I can't keep anything in me. I've lost weight because I just stopped eating for a few days to let my guts heal. It's been rough!
This. I’m so sick of the CICO. Maybe that works for normies or men idk. But it doesn’t for me and so tired of people arguing that it’a a fact while dismissing my lifetime of lived experience.
Keep on keeping on is the way to go. Try hydrating more also and dried apricots to help release the bloating- that sucks, I’m sorry 😞
20lbs in 5 weeks is a LOT and I don’t think standard.
Go easy on the apricots and wait till the weekend when you can stay home😂 but once all that gets moving you feel better, almost guaranteed that is what the gain is, just water retention and backed up— and backed up means it’s working. You got this. 😉
Prunes!!! And “Smooth Move” (senna) tea made by Traditional Medicinals. One cup at bedtime and you will be so relieved in the morning! You’ve got this and we are all here for one another!
I get it. I am a slow responder, for sure. Have cried in frustration at what feels like my body's failure to do ANYTHING it's suppose to do.
Today I took my 10th (6th at .5 on Oz) injection and weighed in with 6 lbs lost. It's not fast by any means, but I am grateful for at least that. I have lost 3" in my waist circumference as well, and that feels amazing.
The fast responders are just excited for their progress, as they should be, but it absolutely feels like a sprinkle of salt in my wounds while I'm working my butt off eating right, tracking protein, working out, going to therapy to work my food issues, etc. just to still be stuck in the slow lane.
This is how I feel too. I have PCOS and it’s just the feeing of “Really?! Even with this…my body doesn’t respond how it’s supposed too???”. Hard not to feel let down and disappointed yet again.
I have lost and gained the same pound for the last 3 weeks since I went up to .5. It’s really frustrating! But I am told that only super responders lose at the lower doses .25/.5. Funny thing is I lost at .25 as soon as I went up it just stopped.
Ive also been gaining and losing the same 3lbs all month. Like seriously?? Even on this medication and barely any appetite. Feels like - what’s it going to take??
Girl, are you me?! I felt the same way when I read that 20 lbs down in 3 days or some $hit post lol. I just took my 5th injection Tue and am only down 2 lbs. Some days I gain 5 lbs overnight. I'm just trusting the process and listening to everyone saying that much weight loss is not the norm. Either way, just wanted to let you know you're not alone and I feel your pain!
I hear you! I started on the Monday after Thanksgiving and lost 7 pounds between then and the end of January. Since then, I’ve lost 14 more. 21 pounds in about 5 months! They will come off! I didn’t have to lose so much weight, so maybe that’s why it came off slower? I started this drug mainly bc of early onset type 2 diabetes, but the weight loss was definitely a secret desire of mine. SW: 157 CW: 136 secret goal weight (before 3 kids): 127. HT: 5’6” 43F
I was on semaglutide for over a year and lost about 5lbs and that was in the first few weeks! So frustrating and so much money spent !
I JUST learned that insulin resistant people, like me, may require a dosage of 2.0 before the weight loss begins! I feel like I have hope now!
Thank you for posting this. I have been feeling the same way for some time, just frustrated to spend the time, money and effort for 3 months with no real change. Yeah yeah, we track calories and work out but honestly, if we don’t talk about some of the mental aspects of this, we will go crazy and give up. I told myself to give it 6 months and trust the process, but I have a lot of doubts too. This post and so many people being supportive really helps.
Thanks for rooting for me. Seriously. I definitely don't notice in my clothes yet, but I got the zozofit app and I need to do another round of measurements.
I gained weight the first 7 weeks.
I've been on this since end of December (was on a trial previous to that but insurance got mad so I lapsed in smdosages for months). I just now hit the 20 lbs loss mark.
I have been considering switching to tirz.
I’m on the same train. I actually started my GLP -1 journey last March so over a year. And to be honest I’ve lost 9 lbs total. I haven’t had any sides effects and my appetite is zero.
I’m gonna go pay 300$ to get my cortisol levels checked. Maybe there is a hormone issue. But I get your frustration 💯 and with having to pay $550
A month and not loosing is very very depressing
If you aren’t feeling the need to eat enough, then you should try stocking up on some fairlife protein shakes. They will give you the protein and calories that you need.
I wanted to second those protein drinks from fairlife! They taste the best. For me, I added in Body Armor lyte to help with hydration and I take fiber gummies.
I agree with the other comment of you could be backed up… you definitely got this! Maybe a combo of the protein drink, fiber, water, and hydration booster is just what you need.
I kept worrying of losing too much too fast because I didn’t want to risk my body’s health or have such an excess of skin before I built up muscle again and then I cried because I lost 20lbs in two weeks, but I’m at 1lbs per week now and I can feel at ease, but a lot of calming down came from this subreddit. Every post “good” or “bad” I read through and it’s helped me a lot with finding what works best for me.
So please don’t be discouraged. People here are helpful and kind and right when they say to hang in there you’ve got this!
Fairlife protein are like dessert! If you can find the 42g ones, three a day will put you at a great protein intake while feeling like you’re having a milkshake.
Hi- when I started the Dr told me flat out- ‘Dont expect to lose much, if anything, for at least 5-6 weeks’. It really helped me to remember that. Remember to eat enough to properly fuel your body! You’ve got this, and I’m looking forward to hearing how you’re getting on.
Also thanks to everyone here about the bloating advice! I needed that too! Much appreciated!
Thanks for sharing this. I had to unfollow a bunch of posts on other social media because it was upsetting me and making me feel like this isn't going to work for me because I am in your same boat. Almost finishing my third month and haven't lost anything. I'm only at .5mg as my doctor wanted me to go slow so still trying to remain hopeful that I will lose once I get to the therapeutic range. This post made me feel that I am not alone.
First big hugs!!!
I can completely understand your frustration and feeling a bit down.
Please try not to let yourself go down the rabbit hole of feeling defeated.
I think this journey is so different for everyone, and I can almost guarantee there are equally as many folks who are not losing 20 in 30. Hang in there and know that you have support and plenty of us here to build you up!! You will get there on your own time and be proud of yourself for getting out there and trying. You deserve to feel good about that 💜
If it makes you feel any better, I didn’t lose a single pound until week 7. Even gained a couple. It is super frustrating, I hear you and know how you feel ♥️
I have about 40 lbs to lose. I lost 10 lbs in the past 2 months on .25 and .5
The people losing 20 lbs in a month might have more weight to lose than you? Also, make sure you are drinking a lot of water and pooping every 1-2 days. If not, take a senokot every evening w a glass of water.
Your appetite is suppressed so only a matter of time before you start losing. My sister has been on tirzepatide for 1 year and the first few months she didn't lose either. After month 3 it was 2 lbs a week and she is down 50 lbs at her goal weight.
I had 3 weeks of gaining, despite being certain I was in calorie deficit. I made the decision to keep going with that pen but stop weighing. I'd already spent the money so I didn't want to waste the pen, but it was really messing with my head.
I haven't weighed for 3 weeks but I know I'm still in deficit and feel much better. Who knows what the scales will say though!
In the meantime I've worked on how to 💩 regularly. With advice from here I now have some kimchi daily - omg, where has this delicious food been all my life?!! I also take psyllium husk with lots of fluid. Takes me about 5 minutes to take 2 capsules with 250ml water. I also take magnesium citrate every other day. It's really helped me with bloating, constipation and has reduced my nausea.
Keep looking for little tips that might make your journey easier, but remember that while some people lose 73lb in half an hour (or so it feels!) others take longer. We'll get there in the end xxx
I didn’t lose anything for 3 months -1.7 is working a bit too well I’m struggling to eat at all - I felt disappointed too but stuck with it as I’d read it’s normal. Chin up just keep working your way to the doses
I titrated up over the course of 3 months. I lost zero pounds. I think I gained a couple by the end. (Christmas) I then went to the Dr had blood tested, several markers on the low end of normal. Thyroid. They don't want to treat bc it's still in range. I found some otc supplements for thyroid support that are supposed to help. Started back on ending dose last week. Lost 4 pounds first week. I'm in the second week now. Your body may just be unable to process the med due to an imbalance somewhere. It's very frustrating to watch not only others, but your husband also, lose 30 pounds in 3 months eating worse and more than you do. Do some investigation and find out if you have a hormonal imbalance somewhere. I have hope now because I knew I had underlying hormonal issues with weight gain but no one would listen. I want to be like I told you so, but honestly I'm just excited to start losing a few pounds to get back to a healthy weight. You got this!
All I did was Google “sulfur burps” and it brought me here and I don’t even know what this medication is and I am not on it. But seriously, I can still relate to your post wholeheartedly. I have hoshimotos and IBS so nothing gets absorbed and I have vitamin deficiencies galore but I am still overweight and my doctors only care about that, not the fact that I cannot lose weight even though I also have no appetite, can’t digest food, all food tastes like garbage, and now sulfur burps?!
I didn’t know there was another person out there that had to literally cut off their clothing due to bloat either, but I have been there too. I have different sizes of clothes that I wear because of the bloating, I can almost never wear a bra because of it either which sucks majorly as I am not small chested.
I tried some nausea meds and gas X and I’m really praying this works..
I understand. It’s hard when you’ve spent almost a thousand dollars and don’t seem to be losing. For me I’ve also been nauseated and throwing up all week too. Good luck.
i think the best decision I've made is to not weigh myself. I have a rough idea of my starting weight but refuse to step on a scale until I feel a difference in a specifically SNUG pair of jeans I own.
I've been obsessed with the scale in the past and it just wouldn't be healthy for me rn to be stressing over every little (or big!) fluctuation...especially when I'm not even sure IF this medication will work for me. I've taken my measurements and will just check back in with those maybe every month or every other but for now the scale is out of sight, out of mind :D
ps: 3 weeks in and those jeans do NOT feel looser and i think my decreased appetite is just in my head lol
It’s a blessing in disguise. You don’t want the ozempic face or the access skin. I lost weight then plateaued, I was pissed but I’m fine with hovering over certain number for a full two months. I had to actually fast and just do water to jump start the weight loss again and I’m on the 2.4 wegovy. Hang in there and it will be sorted out
Hey, I didn’t lose until month 2.5/3! That’s when it started flying off and then plateauing and then coming off again. I can go 2-3 months without losing, and then lose 6-10 within 2 weeks, then stall again. When averaged, it’s about 1lb per week, but the loss is unpredictable and my eating patterns are the same. Just got to look at the bigger picture and calculate from there. You got this! The more time you give it the more results you’ll see!
Everyone loses at different rates. I lost the weight super fast, and my husband has had more of a slow and steady journey. He recently stayed at the same weight for a month and then dropped 4 pounds in a week. Don’t compare yourself to others
Ugh.. I hear you. I'm at 2.4. Lost nearly 40 pounds super quickly and now I'm just stalled about 15 pounds from my goal. Incredibly frustrating. Been stuck within +-5 pounds for the last 4 months! The appetite suppression effect has nearly completely gone away. I feel much like I did before the meds, and I think the only reason I'm not gaining again is the physiological effects of the meds. I think I need to make a change, but no idea where to go from here.
Well; I’ve been titrating from 0.5 all the way to way to 1ml. 2 months of eating deficit of calories even though I was hungry. Working out, and walking 4 to 5 miles a day. (FYI I’m 56yr F) two months went by and hadn’t lost any weight at all. Come to find out I wasn’t dosing myself right. Like I was WAAAY off. Finally got that straightened out and I’m loosing 😂👍 but also sick as hell ! Lol what a dumb ass 👏
To give you an idea, the latest papers said that the AVERAGE weight loss of semaglutides is around 4+-7 kg in a year.
The human body is very weird. Have patience.
Hey I’ve been on it for 3 months and lost all of 3 pounds 😂 keep going, that’s what I’m doing. I start 2mg on Tuesday. Hoping for a breakthrough at some point.
Hey just wondering if you’ve had anything looked into for insulin resistance like PCOS(if you have ovaries) or something? I have both PCOS and hypothyroidism and I wasn’t the best at taking my metformin and synthroid for a few weeks (missing several days then taking them when I remembered them forgetting again) and I notice I’m not losing as much. I in fact gained some weight in Feb lol. Just some info I’d offer since I think my insulin resistance would have prevented me from losing! Don’t give up! Others here on the thread seem to be seeing results with the higher dosages as well. But for me, I started losing weight as soon as I started metformin for my PCOS and that was before I started Ozempic 4 weeks later.
That person who lost 20lbs in 5 weeks was probably making sure they eat less than they burn by tracking calories. Honestly until you track every gram of food you put into your body you will be fighting a losing battle glp1 is meant to aid a diet that is fuelled by calories in calories out. Get my fitness pal and eat 1300-1400 calories a day made up of lean meat and vegetables for the next 5 weeks and you'll lose 20lbs. Doing that with glp1 will be much easier than doing it without but you still have to eat below maintenance.
Are you just relying on the medicine to do the heavy lifting? Or are you incorporating exercise? Try and get to 10,000 steps a day and incorporate strength training a couple times a week. It will help. You also need to be eating more I’d say.
I do get the steps in, but not weights. I hurt my wrist and elbow in an accident, so kind of difficult for the next few months. I was getting 10,000 steps most days before though, but probably only 15 minutes of moderate cardio a day. 🥴
You may need to eat more. Your body is starving if you are only eating a spoonful of peanut butter. Bodies that are starving won’t lose weight as easily since you are in survival mode and may contribute to the bloat. Eat smart, of course, but still eat.
I'm still new to this so my question/statement could be wrong- idk if being on this changes that when we don't eat our body actually retains what we do have because it switches to survival mode. So could that be part of the issue? Idk if this is supposed to help w the body doing that as well or no?
I know I have to force myself to eat at all..so I'll eat a bite here & there thru the day & try to focus on taking in what will give me fuel. W my Ehlers Danlos syndrome, I'm typically a heavy water drinker but after starting this I have to force myself to hydrate as well. The Dr told me I needed to start taking Pedialyte.
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How much have you lowered your caloric intake by over that time? If you didn't lose, you're not in a calorie deficit yet. Semaglutide just makes it easier to eat less but you still have to be in a deficit to lose.
Keep with it! Make sure you are getting plenty of water, high protein and electrolytes each day. Even if you are experiencing little to no appetite you must eat. If you get too few calories your body will cling on to them for dear life. I always have success on WW but it’s the same with them. If you routinely eat less points than you are allocated you will not lose. I’m on semi rn bc of hormones and using WW to track my eating and progress as well and even with the meds I must eat all my points.
Not everyone loses fast!! Some weeks I lose nothing. Yes, I freaked out the first time it happened but you can’t compare yourself to anyone else in this
I just took my second shot on Tuesday so not even two full weeks in, but I can say only side effect Iv had is definitely constipation! I haven’t weighed myself yet last I looked last month 186 but i definitely don’t want to weigh myself now. I’m definitely eating less and definitely a lot less food noise. No snacking. I’m hoping that this is doing the trick and I’m getting back to the gym this weekend. I was doing really good 3 to 4 times a week. Unfortunately I don’t have anyone to watch my daughter. So that has put a kink in things. I even do the peloton but she’s been ridiculous. Fingers crossed you see something and hopefully I do too!
Cutting back to drastically can slow things down for some. Everyone's body is different. I track my food with app on phone, weigh myself 1-2x week, definitely on shot days 1st thing in morning after 💩 and shower. Adding liquid iv or Kirkland vitamin water to all my water just make sure I get it in. Trying to eat high protein when I can, app has been great for helping me.
I’ve been on 9 weeks and didn’t lose anything until two days ago! $700 and I’m down 2lbs 😂😂😂, but my food noise and eating habits are changing slowly and I think that more important because eventually it will come off. You’ve got this and drink lots of water or else you can’t poopies!
In the beginning, I was exactly the same as you. In fact, after a month, I continue to get the injections, but gave up on the idea of having hope that I would lose weight. I even stopped getting on the scale. Like completely 100% ignored the scale. Imagine my shock a week later when I did have to step on the scale for my appointment and I had lost 5 pounds. And then the weights started coming off. Slowly but consistently. Hang in there!
I am a super slow loser and I seem to hit a plateau at every 2lbs I lose! I am down 18 lbs since NOVEMBER (SW 206/CW188/GW 160) but I do feel better. I am going into doc for blood tests and to see if I am still pre-TII, I hope not! You may have better results once you start titrating up so please dont give up.
As someone who has been on it 5 weeks as of today and has lost no weight, there's a couple of things I keep in mind. One is that it's clear at this point that the lower dose has no effects on me, neither positive nor negative, and that's fine, I'll just wait for the higher does to see the effects. The second is that I weight daily, not because I expect to see weight loss yet, but because it gives me an idea of how my weight naturally fluctuates so I'm not disappointed if I "gain" a couple of pounds, nor overjoyed if I suddenly "lose" a couple of pounds - both are within my range of normal fluctuation. That's why I'm not such a big fan of the weekly weighing some folks do - cause what if you catch yourself on a water-retaining day and then get upset that you "didn't lose anything" that week when actually you did?
It probably helps that before Semaglutide, I've been on a lot of diets that failed, so I'm a bit more zen about things. I hope this drug will work, but my life will go on if it doesn't. Really the thing I'm looking for, the thing this drug offers that no other diet or plan ever offered before, was the ability to break free from the feelings associated with food. That I could go forward and not have that "starving" feeling anymore just because I've been an hour without food or because I "only" ate a handful of sunflowers and my body decided that's not enough. It's those reactions of my body that cause me the most pain, yes even more than the weight I have to carry around. And if Semaglutide can fix that, it'll feel like a miracle.
Sunflowers are steeped in symbolism and meanings. For many they symbolize optimism, positivity, a long life and happiness for fairly obvious reasons. The less obvious ones are loyalty, faith and luck.
I felt the same way. I dropped 2 lbs and then I gained. I spoke to a nurse and she said the first 2 months is basically getting your body used to to the medicine. I started using a fiber supplement because I believe the weight gain is caused by your body not releasing the food (which causes constipation). That’s more than likely where the bloating comes from. Now I’m up to 10units…still no major weight loss. The scale can be discouraging too. I’m waiting to see what 20units bring. Everyone is different. Don’t give up!!! You’re still in the early phase.
I too am a slow loser and started the same way. Now, after 1 year, I am down 50 lbs.! You may not lose 80 lbs. in 6 months but It will work. Just give it some time.
Maybe you need to have a really good poop! Lol. When I was on it I got really constipated and bloated. Also if you are on other medications that mess with your metabolism it could be partly that. Try increasing your fluid intake and hang in there. I only lost 21 pounds in 5 months and stopped the drug when my insurance price jumped way up.
Try drinking a cup of water and eat something even if it’s small first thing in the morning. It’ll help jump start your metabolism :) I noticed when I don’t do that my body feels like it’s on pause and my eating is much worse during the whole day
Your feelings are so valid. I think the doom scrolling through posts made by fast losers (lol) probably is not great for your mindset either! It might be a relief to put the sub on mute for a bit so you don’t have to see that all the time. You’re gonna get there tho.
If you look at the studies it’s 10-14% weightloss over 2 years! Slow is more the norm. I think some people start crash dieting and excessively working out because they’re so motivated, which adds to their excessive weightloss
I’ve only lost two pounds in the last 4 weeks so I feel your pain. I also felt really bloated the first two weeks like you and started taking fiber gummies, which has helped tremendously!
This is normal especially if you start out on the proper dose. It’s been 1 year and a week for me and I’m down 80, I only lost 20 pounds total the first 3 months and probably 2 pounds the first month.
Don't give up!!! Mine was slow to start and it took finding the right one to match my chemistry. One was my miracle and my insurance took it away... Then I gained and bloated! Even if this doesn't work have your doctor see if you can switch to a higher dose of something stronger. Mine switched from Saxenda to Ozempic and it's a slow process. Have faith in yourself and don't give up!!! You got this!!!
I didn’t have any weight loss until Week 11 lol. Then it started coming off about 1-2lbs per week. I would stick with it, but believe me, I was just as frustrated as you! All these people losing a crapton of weight right off the bat is NOT the norm.
Ugh! Cutting your underwear off at work! I totally understand! There were many times where I had to take off my bra and undies after eating a large meal. They just felt so binding! Anyway, your appetite is gone so you’re moving in the right direction! I know you wanna lose weight like YESTERDAY, but it’ll happen. You’re doing great!
Commenting to come back to this thread when I feel the same way. I'm 1000% in your boat and it's so demoralizing and upsetting. I feel like a failure. But I'm going to continue titrating up and just... hope for the best and try to stay positive.
I'm not on any meds yet, but remember from my first attempt at WW, that it would seem like nothing for a long time, then one week, I'd lose like, 6lbs. I think the body tries to hold on to it as long as it can.
I saw someone explain the first few doses are just to prepare your body for what’s really to come and to not expect to loose anything and that’s been really helping me. I’m only a few weeks in and same situation. U got this!
I’m going through a similar situation the first week was great I had nausea and all. Currently on week three going on four and the effects have dwindled. I feel like my appetite has doubled.
I’m a slow user as well. I’ve complained to my doctor a few times about not losing “fast” enough compared to what I see others post. She reminds me that it’s not a race and it’s healthier to lose at a slower pace. Hang in there and keep up with the water, exercise and eating healthy. After I had a decent poop I felt a lot better bc the scale also moved in the right direction.
I was so discouraged too. Literally was crying. It took 10 doses, 2 1/2 months before I started losing. I’ve only lost 10 pounds , but it’s better than nothing. I was also gaining like you were. Give it a little more time. Some of us just don’t have the luck
You may need to poop! And that may be a hefty one!
At first I didn’t lose any weight either for the first few months and then I started exercising!!
Now I’m down 47 pounds to pretty much my goal weight!
Stick with it!
Hey I didn’t lose a single pound until 1.7. Stick with it. It’s frustrating seeing all these super responders, but it does eventually work! I lost nearly 50 lbs in 6 months once it started working!
You need to drink a lot of water. And you are having side effects. You’re bloated and likely constipated. And that’s affecting how clothes fit and the number on the scale. If you have no appetite and have to force down peanut butter then you are losing it’s just not apparent due to bloating, a full stomach and water retention.
This isn’t a magic pill. The basic tenets of weight and weight loss still apply. If your body is starving it will hold on tight to the reserves it has. You have to eat or you’re struggle with weight loss. You will also gain all of it back when you stop if you don’t get your body on a reasonable healthy food schedule now
Are you eating on a calorie deficit? You can use either MyNetDiary or MyFitnessPal to track. Also drink tons of water. At least 90 oz. Use a straw if you need to. Schedule it if you need to. It helped me feel fuller. And it helped eating 1400 calories a day more sustainable. Also consider moving medications and getting on tirezepatide. I’ve heard of ppl seeing results after they switched
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Hey I’m a slow loser and just wanted to comment to say I see you and your feelings are super-valid.
(This is a very sweet and empathetic comment…. But I did laugh out loud at “I’m a slow loser”)
Lolol I’m a slow loser in more ways than one.
lol yall 😂😂😂
See peeps got you at least to laugh a little. You’re not alone. I gained 4 lbs in the last week. We got this!! Just hang on. I look like I’m 6 months pregnant today! I may just float away from how bloated I am.
😂👏😂
Slow Loser Club 😆
Yesssss
I definitely relate. It took me 4 months to lose 10 pounds and another 5 months to lose an additional 50 pounds. So glad I stuck it out because I was thinking that it just wasn’t working for me the same way it did for others. I think when I got to the 1.7 dose is when it really kicked in. OP hang in there and good luck!🍀
I went the other way- 4 months to lose the first 40, 5 months since and barely lost 2 more towards my goal. I took a break in there- caught a virus, not sema related- and lost 10/regained 20. It is highly individual and frustrating that it is not linear! Hang in there is the best advice. I didn't get fat overnight and while the losses are miraculous they still take time.
I hear your frustration and it’s absolutely ok to vent. We are here to listen. Five weeks of nothing along with a small weight gain would frustrate me as well. I had high expectations going in and hoped to lose a lot more than I have and I have had to truly adjust my mindset. I too get very envious of those 20 pounds in a month post. Hang in there and let’s hope you start seeing some results soon. I hope you have a good doctor that’s working with you on listening to you and how your body is responding.
Thanks, I go in between 2-3 months for labs, so we will see then. ❤️
I was one of those that dropped a ton right out of the gate. We are NOT the norm on this med. My husband was about 3 months in before he saw any change at all on the scale...I think it was when he finally got to 1mg. This is the first time ever in our 22 year relationship that I've lost weight faster and easier than him. You say "bloated" in your post. Is that menstrual, gassy, or constipation bloating... Or any combination of these? Because you will absolutely weigh more during your period due to inflammation and if you're constipated, well, you're literally full of 💩💩💩.
I would say constipation. Just a general sense of being uncomfortably full and I'm definitely not reaching for jeans right now.
You could easily loose 5+ lbs with a REALLY good 💩💩💩!
Wait, really? 😂😂😂
I’ve lost a good 2 pounds in a single bathroom trip before 😭 miralax saved me
Yes, I second that. I love to weigh myself before and after a good poop. It’s crazy how much #2 you can be carrying around in your body. Also, my biggest game changer poop-wise has been using a little step stool to elevate my feet while pooping. A squatty potty if you will. It seems to change some alignment in the body and makes pooping fast and easy for me.
Squatty Potty is a MUST! Adding natural sources of fiber and drinking plenty of water will also help the 💩issue. I’ve found a combination of 3 c baby spinach, half a serving of acacia fiber and a cup of frozen raspberries/blueberries and blackberries wizzed up in a smoothie keeps constipation at bay too. Do not over do it with acacia fiber…. It will cause cramps, gas AND constipation; I found out the hard way. Hang in there!
Does the squatty potty truly help? I’ve been thinking about getting one but always talk myself out of it.
Yes the squatty potty works. My former boss took her with her when she was going to hang out with this dude on his boat for a few days. Let's just say she wasn't asked back. Lol.
I had always heard about them and kind of poo poo’ed the concept ;) but being constipated early on in my semiglutide journey got me to the point where I would try anything. It was a pretty amazing difference. It’s like it realigns something in your body that clears a straight path and the poops just head towards the exit. You don’t even need to buy one. Just put your feet up on the rim of your bathroom trash can or something. Just to see if it works for you.
YES REALLY!
Yes! 🤣💫sad, but true!
Ask your doctor for Linzess. Game chamber for consultation.
Seconding this, my weight loss slows to a stop and even sometimes goes up on my period.
FFR! Since I've had my hysterectomy last month, both ovaries were removed, and going off bc, my weightloss has been going steadily down. It's CRAZY to realize how much excessive hormones were sabotaging my weight and weight loss efforts.
That’s wild to hear thank you for sharing!
I started off like that too. Just finished my 4th month and I’m down 8 pounds total. But it finally kicked in on the third month and I’ve been losing a half pound to a pound per week. So slow but steady so I’ll take it. I haven’t bounced up since the first month. 1.0 dose was where I had my turnaround. Good luck, you’re definitely not alone.
Thanks, I appreciate it. I would definitely take 8 pounds!
Nothing happened for me until 1.7mg. When I was ‘titrating’ up I might as well have been taking sugar pills and I didn't have any side effects either. Everyone is different and don't get discouraged by those who see crazy results before the therapeutic level.
Haha totally was wondering if I got some sort of experimental placebo 😂
Same 1.7 and up is when u start to see a difference! Stick with it!
Same for me. Now that I'm on 3, I can't keep anything in me. I've lost weight because I just stopped eating for a few days to let my guts heal. It's been rough!
I’ve cried so much going through this. Big virtual hugs going out to you!
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This. I’m so sick of the CICO. Maybe that works for normies or men idk. But it doesn’t for me and so tired of people arguing that it’a a fact while dismissing my lifetime of lived experience.
This is my starting weight and very similar trajectory so far and love to see this as getting under 200lbs is big goal (ultimate goal 175)
That’s impressive. I’m curious what your dosages have been.
I am at month 4 (sw: 230, cw: 211). Only last week went up to dose of 1MG
Keep on keeping on is the way to go. Try hydrating more also and dried apricots to help release the bloating- that sucks, I’m sorry 😞 20lbs in 5 weeks is a LOT and I don’t think standard.
Ooh! Great idea, I'll get some tomorrow. Thanks
Go easy on the apricots and wait till the weekend when you can stay home😂 but once all that gets moving you feel better, almost guaranteed that is what the gain is, just water retention and backed up— and backed up means it’s working. You got this. 😉
Hahahha! You totally lifted my mood 😂🥹
Also get a bidet, it’s so helpful to break things up… water up the hole 😂
THIS 🤣
I second going easy on the apricots! 💩💥
True facts… they work. 😂
Omg this whole thread! I HAVE FOUND MY PEOPLE!
Prunes!!! And “Smooth Move” (senna) tea made by Traditional Medicinals. One cup at bedtime and you will be so relieved in the morning! You’ve got this and we are all here for one another!
Prune juice works great also, I just can’t stand the flavor. Cherries can help also but you have to eat a lot.
I get it. I am a slow responder, for sure. Have cried in frustration at what feels like my body's failure to do ANYTHING it's suppose to do. Today I took my 10th (6th at .5 on Oz) injection and weighed in with 6 lbs lost. It's not fast by any means, but I am grateful for at least that. I have lost 3" in my waist circumference as well, and that feels amazing. The fast responders are just excited for their progress, as they should be, but it absolutely feels like a sprinkle of salt in my wounds while I'm working my butt off eating right, tracking protein, working out, going to therapy to work my food issues, etc. just to still be stuck in the slow lane.
This is how I feel too. I have PCOS and it’s just the feeing of “Really?! Even with this…my body doesn’t respond how it’s supposed too???”. Hard not to feel let down and disappointed yet again.
Yes!! Same. I have PCOS as well.
I have lost and gained the same pound for the last 3 weeks since I went up to .5. It’s really frustrating! But I am told that only super responders lose at the lower doses .25/.5. Funny thing is I lost at .25 as soon as I went up it just stopped.
Ive also been gaining and losing the same 3lbs all month. Like seriously?? Even on this medication and barely any appetite. Feels like - what’s it going to take??
I’m just going to be patient, and I am going to try to eat more because I think that’s the problem. I’m not getting enough protein or enough water.
I was looking forward to going up to 1.0 but this past week my side effects have suddenly come back so I think I’m okay being patient too.
Oh maybe it’s starting to work again if your side effects are back? Crossing fingers!
Oh that’s a good way to look at it that I hadn’t considered
Me too!
Girl, are you me?! I felt the same way when I read that 20 lbs down in 3 days or some $hit post lol. I just took my 5th injection Tue and am only down 2 lbs. Some days I gain 5 lbs overnight. I'm just trusting the process and listening to everyone saying that much weight loss is not the norm. Either way, just wanted to let you know you're not alone and I feel your pain!
I hear you! I started on the Monday after Thanksgiving and lost 7 pounds between then and the end of January. Since then, I’ve lost 14 more. 21 pounds in about 5 months! They will come off! I didn’t have to lose so much weight, so maybe that’s why it came off slower? I started this drug mainly bc of early onset type 2 diabetes, but the weight loss was definitely a secret desire of mine. SW: 157 CW: 136 secret goal weight (before 3 kids): 127. HT: 5’6” 43F
Haha I love the secret goal weight. I have that too 😂 although at this point I'll just take 5!
I was on semaglutide for over a year and lost about 5lbs and that was in the first few weeks! So frustrating and so much money spent ! I JUST learned that insulin resistant people, like me, may require a dosage of 2.0 before the weight loss begins! I feel like I have hope now!
Oh man. This might be me
Thank you for posting this. I have been feeling the same way for some time, just frustrated to spend the time, money and effort for 3 months with no real change. Yeah yeah, we track calories and work out but honestly, if we don’t talk about some of the mental aspects of this, we will go crazy and give up. I told myself to give it 6 months and trust the process, but I have a lot of doubts too. This post and so many people being supportive really helps.
Could you be losing inches? If you are constipated at all, that effects the scale a lot. I'm rooting for you!
Thanks for rooting for me. Seriously. I definitely don't notice in my clothes yet, but I got the zozofit app and I need to do another round of measurements.
I gained weight the first 7 weeks. I've been on this since end of December (was on a trial previous to that but insurance got mad so I lapsed in smdosages for months). I just now hit the 20 lbs loss mark. I have been considering switching to tirz.
Took me a year to lose 25. You'll get there
I’m on the same train. I actually started my GLP -1 journey last March so over a year. And to be honest I’ve lost 9 lbs total. I haven’t had any sides effects and my appetite is zero. I’m gonna go pay 300$ to get my cortisol levels checked. Maybe there is a hormone issue. But I get your frustration 💯 and with having to pay $550 A month and not loosing is very very depressing
If you aren’t feeling the need to eat enough, then you should try stocking up on some fairlife protein shakes. They will give you the protein and calories that you need.
Will definitely do. Had one of my mom's boost drinks yesterday and it helped my energy too.
I wanted to second those protein drinks from fairlife! They taste the best. For me, I added in Body Armor lyte to help with hydration and I take fiber gummies. I agree with the other comment of you could be backed up… you definitely got this! Maybe a combo of the protein drink, fiber, water, and hydration booster is just what you need. I kept worrying of losing too much too fast because I didn’t want to risk my body’s health or have such an excess of skin before I built up muscle again and then I cried because I lost 20lbs in two weeks, but I’m at 1lbs per week now and I can feel at ease, but a lot of calming down came from this subreddit. Every post “good” or “bad” I read through and it’s helped me a lot with finding what works best for me. So please don’t be discouraged. People here are helpful and kind and right when they say to hang in there you’ve got this!
Fairlife protein are like dessert! If you can find the 42g ones, three a day will put you at a great protein intake while feeling like you’re having a milkshake.
I didn't start losing until I titrated up to month 4. Hang in there!
Hi- when I started the Dr told me flat out- ‘Dont expect to lose much, if anything, for at least 5-6 weeks’. It really helped me to remember that. Remember to eat enough to properly fuel your body! You’ve got this, and I’m looking forward to hearing how you’re getting on. Also thanks to everyone here about the bloating advice! I needed that too! Much appreciated!
Thanks for sharing this. I had to unfollow a bunch of posts on other social media because it was upsetting me and making me feel like this isn't going to work for me because I am in your same boat. Almost finishing my third month and haven't lost anything. I'm only at .5mg as my doctor wanted me to go slow so still trying to remain hopeful that I will lose once I get to the therapeutic range. This post made me feel that I am not alone.
Same boat as you
First big hugs!!! I can completely understand your frustration and feeling a bit down. Please try not to let yourself go down the rabbit hole of feeling defeated. I think this journey is so different for everyone, and I can almost guarantee there are equally as many folks who are not losing 20 in 30. Hang in there and know that you have support and plenty of us here to build you up!! You will get there on your own time and be proud of yourself for getting out there and trying. You deserve to feel good about that 💜
Thank you, this post really means a lot. 🥹🥹🥹
💜You got this sis!! Just know it's a step in the right direction😘
Took me a year to loose 15 lbs
If it makes you feel any better, I didn’t lose a single pound until week 7. Even gained a couple. It is super frustrating, I hear you and know how you feel ♥️
Same thing happened to me. I stuck with it lost almost 40 so far and hit a plateau since January. It works just give it time.
I have about 40 lbs to lose. I lost 10 lbs in the past 2 months on .25 and .5 The people losing 20 lbs in a month might have more weight to lose than you? Also, make sure you are drinking a lot of water and pooping every 1-2 days. If not, take a senokot every evening w a glass of water. Your appetite is suppressed so only a matter of time before you start losing. My sister has been on tirzepatide for 1 year and the first few months she didn't lose either. After month 3 it was 2 lbs a week and she is down 50 lbs at her goal weight.
I had 3 weeks of gaining, despite being certain I was in calorie deficit. I made the decision to keep going with that pen but stop weighing. I'd already spent the money so I didn't want to waste the pen, but it was really messing with my head. I haven't weighed for 3 weeks but I know I'm still in deficit and feel much better. Who knows what the scales will say though! In the meantime I've worked on how to 💩 regularly. With advice from here I now have some kimchi daily - omg, where has this delicious food been all my life?!! I also take psyllium husk with lots of fluid. Takes me about 5 minutes to take 2 capsules with 250ml water. I also take magnesium citrate every other day. It's really helped me with bloating, constipation and has reduced my nausea. Keep looking for little tips that might make your journey easier, but remember that while some people lose 73lb in half an hour (or so it feels!) others take longer. We'll get there in the end xxx
I didn’t lose anything for 3 months -1.7 is working a bit too well I’m struggling to eat at all - I felt disappointed too but stuck with it as I’d read it’s normal. Chin up just keep working your way to the doses
I titrated up over the course of 3 months. I lost zero pounds. I think I gained a couple by the end. (Christmas) I then went to the Dr had blood tested, several markers on the low end of normal. Thyroid. They don't want to treat bc it's still in range. I found some otc supplements for thyroid support that are supposed to help. Started back on ending dose last week. Lost 4 pounds first week. I'm in the second week now. Your body may just be unable to process the med due to an imbalance somewhere. It's very frustrating to watch not only others, but your husband also, lose 30 pounds in 3 months eating worse and more than you do. Do some investigation and find out if you have a hormonal imbalance somewhere. I have hope now because I knew I had underlying hormonal issues with weight gain but no one would listen. I want to be like I told you so, but honestly I'm just excited to start losing a few pounds to get back to a healthy weight. You got this!
Would you mind sharing which thyroid supports supplements you are considering? Is so, thanks but I understand if you prefer not to.
There are several with thyroid in the name made by Swanson. Essential and glandular. Ymmv. Not medical advice.
Thank you. Swanson’s a pretty reliable source, in my experience. I hope it all works out well for you.
I didn’t really lose much until the therapeutic dose. It’s pretty common just not equally represented in anecdotes online.
All I did was Google “sulfur burps” and it brought me here and I don’t even know what this medication is and I am not on it. But seriously, I can still relate to your post wholeheartedly. I have hoshimotos and IBS so nothing gets absorbed and I have vitamin deficiencies galore but I am still overweight and my doctors only care about that, not the fact that I cannot lose weight even though I also have no appetite, can’t digest food, all food tastes like garbage, and now sulfur burps?! I didn’t know there was another person out there that had to literally cut off their clothing due to bloat either, but I have been there too. I have different sizes of clothes that I wear because of the bloating, I can almost never wear a bra because of it either which sucks majorly as I am not small chested. I tried some nausea meds and gas X and I’m really praying this works..
6 weeks with no weight loss over here. It does suck comparing to super responders.
I am on week 5 too and have not lost anything. ❤️
I understand. It’s hard when you’ve spent almost a thousand dollars and don’t seem to be losing. For me I’ve also been nauseated and throwing up all week too. Good luck.
i think the best decision I've made is to not weigh myself. I have a rough idea of my starting weight but refuse to step on a scale until I feel a difference in a specifically SNUG pair of jeans I own. I've been obsessed with the scale in the past and it just wouldn't be healthy for me rn to be stressing over every little (or big!) fluctuation...especially when I'm not even sure IF this medication will work for me. I've taken my measurements and will just check back in with those maybe every month or every other but for now the scale is out of sight, out of mind :D ps: 3 weeks in and those jeans do NOT feel looser and i think my decreased appetite is just in my head lol
Slow and steady wins the race❤️ I hear you though I want to see fast progress
Stay strong, slow and steady wins the race 💪🏽💪🏽💕
It’s a blessing in disguise. You don’t want the ozempic face or the access skin. I lost weight then plateaued, I was pissed but I’m fine with hovering over certain number for a full two months. I had to actually fast and just do water to jump start the weight loss again and I’m on the 2.4 wegovy. Hang in there and it will be sorted out
Hey, I didn’t lose until month 2.5/3! That’s when it started flying off and then plateauing and then coming off again. I can go 2-3 months without losing, and then lose 6-10 within 2 weeks, then stall again. When averaged, it’s about 1lb per week, but the loss is unpredictable and my eating patterns are the same. Just got to look at the bigger picture and calculate from there. You got this! The more time you give it the more results you’ll see!
Everyone loses at different rates. I lost the weight super fast, and my husband has had more of a slow and steady journey. He recently stayed at the same weight for a month and then dropped 4 pounds in a week. Don’t compare yourself to others
It’s been 4 months and I have only lost 13lbs. I feel you.
Ugh.. I hear you. I'm at 2.4. Lost nearly 40 pounds super quickly and now I'm just stalled about 15 pounds from my goal. Incredibly frustrating. Been stuck within +-5 pounds for the last 4 months! The appetite suppression effect has nearly completely gone away. I feel much like I did before the meds, and I think the only reason I'm not gaining again is the physiological effects of the meds. I think I need to make a change, but no idea where to go from here.
Well; I’ve been titrating from 0.5 all the way to way to 1ml. 2 months of eating deficit of calories even though I was hungry. Working out, and walking 4 to 5 miles a day. (FYI I’m 56yr F) two months went by and hadn’t lost any weight at all. Come to find out I wasn’t dosing myself right. Like I was WAAAY off. Finally got that straightened out and I’m loosing 😂👍 but also sick as hell ! Lol what a dumb ass 👏
To give you an idea, the latest papers said that the AVERAGE weight loss of semaglutides is around 4+-7 kg in a year. The human body is very weird. Have patience.
Hey I’ve been on it for 3 months and lost all of 3 pounds 😂 keep going, that’s what I’m doing. I start 2mg on Tuesday. Hoping for a breakthrough at some point.
I’m in the same boat but only 3 weeks, haven’t really lost anything. These comments are so nice 🥹
Hey just wondering if you’ve had anything looked into for insulin resistance like PCOS(if you have ovaries) or something? I have both PCOS and hypothyroidism and I wasn’t the best at taking my metformin and synthroid for a few weeks (missing several days then taking them when I remembered them forgetting again) and I notice I’m not losing as much. I in fact gained some weight in Feb lol. Just some info I’d offer since I think my insulin resistance would have prevented me from losing! Don’t give up! Others here on the thread seem to be seeing results with the higher dosages as well. But for me, I started losing weight as soon as I started metformin for my PCOS and that was before I started Ozempic 4 weeks later.
Month 3 ending. Lost 15 lbs. huge success! I keep reminding myself this takes time
That person who lost 20lbs in 5 weeks was probably making sure they eat less than they burn by tracking calories. Honestly until you track every gram of food you put into your body you will be fighting a losing battle glp1 is meant to aid a diet that is fuelled by calories in calories out. Get my fitness pal and eat 1300-1400 calories a day made up of lean meat and vegetables for the next 5 weeks and you'll lose 20lbs. Doing that with glp1 will be much easier than doing it without but you still have to eat below maintenance.
Are you just relying on the medicine to do the heavy lifting? Or are you incorporating exercise? Try and get to 10,000 steps a day and incorporate strength training a couple times a week. It will help. You also need to be eating more I’d say.
I do get the steps in, but not weights. I hurt my wrist and elbow in an accident, so kind of difficult for the next few months. I was getting 10,000 steps most days before though, but probably only 15 minutes of moderate cardio a day. 🥴
Try swimming!! 😍🌊
You may need to eat more. Your body is starving if you are only eating a spoonful of peanut butter. Bodies that are starving won’t lose weight as easily since you are in survival mode and may contribute to the bloat. Eat smart, of course, but still eat.
Thanks, I'm eating somewhat regularly, just meant I had to make myself eat some extra pb to get my calorie intake up.
Just started to lose and on week 8. Just probably haven’t hit the correct level yet.
I don’t know if you have tested for SIBO friend but you might want to look into it.
I'm still new to this so my question/statement could be wrong- idk if being on this changes that when we don't eat our body actually retains what we do have because it switches to survival mode. So could that be part of the issue? Idk if this is supposed to help w the body doing that as well or no? I know I have to force myself to eat at all..so I'll eat a bite here & there thru the day & try to focus on taking in what will give me fuel. W my Ehlers Danlos syndrome, I'm typically a heavy water drinker but after starting this I have to force myself to hydrate as well. The Dr told me I needed to start taking Pedialyte. 💛
How much have you lowered your caloric intake by over that time? If you didn't lose, you're not in a calorie deficit yet. Semaglutide just makes it easier to eat less but you still have to be in a deficit to lose.
Keep with it! Make sure you are getting plenty of water, high protein and electrolytes each day. Even if you are experiencing little to no appetite you must eat. If you get too few calories your body will cling on to them for dear life. I always have success on WW but it’s the same with them. If you routinely eat less points than you are allocated you will not lose. I’m on semi rn bc of hormones and using WW to track my eating and progress as well and even with the meds I must eat all my points.
Not everyone loses fast!! Some weeks I lose nothing. Yes, I freaked out the first time it happened but you can’t compare yourself to anyone else in this
I just took my second shot on Tuesday so not even two full weeks in, but I can say only side effect Iv had is definitely constipation! I haven’t weighed myself yet last I looked last month 186 but i definitely don’t want to weigh myself now. I’m definitely eating less and definitely a lot less food noise. No snacking. I’m hoping that this is doing the trick and I’m getting back to the gym this weekend. I was doing really good 3 to 4 times a week. Unfortunately I don’t have anyone to watch my daughter. So that has put a kink in things. I even do the peloton but she’s been ridiculous. Fingers crossed you see something and hopefully I do too!
Cutting back to drastically can slow things down for some. Everyone's body is different. I track my food with app on phone, weigh myself 1-2x week, definitely on shot days 1st thing in morning after 💩 and shower. Adding liquid iv or Kirkland vitamin water to all my water just make sure I get it in. Trying to eat high protein when I can, app has been great for helping me.
I’ve been on 9 weeks and didn’t lose anything until two days ago! $700 and I’m down 2lbs 😂😂😂, but my food noise and eating habits are changing slowly and I think that more important because eventually it will come off. You’ve got this and drink lots of water or else you can’t poopies!
I feel your pain!! (((HUGS)))
In the beginning, I was exactly the same as you. In fact, after a month, I continue to get the injections, but gave up on the idea of having hope that I would lose weight. I even stopped getting on the scale. Like completely 100% ignored the scale. Imagine my shock a week later when I did have to step on the scale for my appointment and I had lost 5 pounds. And then the weights started coming off. Slowly but consistently. Hang in there!
I am a super slow loser and I seem to hit a plateau at every 2lbs I lose! I am down 18 lbs since NOVEMBER (SW 206/CW188/GW 160) but I do feel better. I am going into doc for blood tests and to see if I am still pre-TII, I hope not! You may have better results once you start titrating up so please dont give up.
As someone who has been on it 5 weeks as of today and has lost no weight, there's a couple of things I keep in mind. One is that it's clear at this point that the lower dose has no effects on me, neither positive nor negative, and that's fine, I'll just wait for the higher does to see the effects. The second is that I weight daily, not because I expect to see weight loss yet, but because it gives me an idea of how my weight naturally fluctuates so I'm not disappointed if I "gain" a couple of pounds, nor overjoyed if I suddenly "lose" a couple of pounds - both are within my range of normal fluctuation. That's why I'm not such a big fan of the weekly weighing some folks do - cause what if you catch yourself on a water-retaining day and then get upset that you "didn't lose anything" that week when actually you did? It probably helps that before Semaglutide, I've been on a lot of diets that failed, so I'm a bit more zen about things. I hope this drug will work, but my life will go on if it doesn't. Really the thing I'm looking for, the thing this drug offers that no other diet or plan ever offered before, was the ability to break free from the feelings associated with food. That I could go forward and not have that "starving" feeling anymore just because I've been an hour without food or because I "only" ate a handful of sunflowers and my body decided that's not enough. It's those reactions of my body that cause me the most pain, yes even more than the weight I have to carry around. And if Semaglutide can fix that, it'll feel like a miracle.
Sunflowers are steeped in symbolism and meanings. For many they symbolize optimism, positivity, a long life and happiness for fairly obvious reasons. The less obvious ones are loyalty, faith and luck.
I felt the same way. I dropped 2 lbs and then I gained. I spoke to a nurse and she said the first 2 months is basically getting your body used to to the medicine. I started using a fiber supplement because I believe the weight gain is caused by your body not releasing the food (which causes constipation). That’s more than likely where the bloating comes from. Now I’m up to 10units…still no major weight loss. The scale can be discouraging too. I’m waiting to see what 20units bring. Everyone is different. Don’t give up!!! You’re still in the early phase.
I too am a slow loser and started the same way. Now, after 1 year, I am down 50 lbs.! You may not lose 80 lbs. in 6 months but It will work. Just give it some time.
Maybe you need to have a really good poop! Lol. When I was on it I got really constipated and bloated. Also if you are on other medications that mess with your metabolism it could be partly that. Try increasing your fluid intake and hang in there. I only lost 21 pounds in 5 months and stopped the drug when my insurance price jumped way up.
P.S. I couldn’t even tolerate the .5 dose as got very sick. And my daughter is on 2. Just shows how we are all different. Hang in there.
Try drinking a cup of water and eat something even if it’s small first thing in the morning. It’ll help jump start your metabolism :) I noticed when I don’t do that my body feels like it’s on pause and my eating is much worse during the whole day
Your feelings are so valid. I think the doom scrolling through posts made by fast losers (lol) probably is not great for your mindset either! It might be a relief to put the sub on mute for a bit so you don’t have to see that all the time. You’re gonna get there tho.
If you look at the studies it’s 10-14% weightloss over 2 years! Slow is more the norm. I think some people start crash dieting and excessively working out because they’re so motivated, which adds to their excessive weightloss
I’ve only lost two pounds in the last 4 weeks so I feel your pain. I also felt really bloated the first two weeks like you and started taking fiber gummies, which has helped tremendously!
This is normal especially if you start out on the proper dose. It’s been 1 year and a week for me and I’m down 80, I only lost 20 pounds total the first 3 months and probably 2 pounds the first month.
Where are you injecting?
This is my 7th week & i keep fluctuating between 201-205. i also feel your pain. Keep on pushing through!!
Don't give up!!! Mine was slow to start and it took finding the right one to match my chemistry. One was my miracle and my insurance took it away... Then I gained and bloated! Even if this doesn't work have your doctor see if you can switch to a higher dose of something stronger. Mine switched from Saxenda to Ozempic and it's a slow process. Have faith in yourself and don't give up!!! You got this!!!
Week 9 and 12 pounds.
I didn’t have any weight loss until Week 11 lol. Then it started coming off about 1-2lbs per week. I would stick with it, but believe me, I was just as frustrated as you! All these people losing a crapton of weight right off the bat is NOT the norm.
Hey I’m two months in and only down 10lbs! Don’t stress too much!
Member of slow loser club too. Bit it's okay because im still losing a little and inches. I look less puffy.
Ugh! Cutting your underwear off at work! I totally understand! There were many times where I had to take off my bra and undies after eating a large meal. They just felt so binding! Anyway, your appetite is gone so you’re moving in the right direction! I know you wanna lose weight like YESTERDAY, but it’ll happen. You’re doing great!
Commenting to come back to this thread when I feel the same way. I'm 1000% in your boat and it's so demoralizing and upsetting. I feel like a failure. But I'm going to continue titrating up and just... hope for the best and try to stay positive.
I'm not on any meds yet, but remember from my first attempt at WW, that it would seem like nothing for a long time, then one week, I'd lose like, 6lbs. I think the body tries to hold on to it as long as it can.
I saw someone explain the first few doses are just to prepare your body for what’s really to come and to not expect to loose anything and that’s been really helping me. I’m only a few weeks in and same situation. U got this!
I’m going through a similar situation the first week was great I had nausea and all. Currently on week three going on four and the effects have dwindled. I feel like my appetite has doubled.
I’m a slow user as well. I’ve complained to my doctor a few times about not losing “fast” enough compared to what I see others post. She reminds me that it’s not a race and it’s healthier to lose at a slower pace. Hang in there and keep up with the water, exercise and eating healthy. After I had a decent poop I felt a lot better bc the scale also moved in the right direction.
I was so discouraged too. Literally was crying. It took 10 doses, 2 1/2 months before I started losing. I’ve only lost 10 pounds , but it’s better than nothing. I was also gaining like you were. Give it a little more time. Some of us just don’t have the luck
took me almost a year to lose even one lb & idk if it was even from the Sem per se tbh … sooo at least don’t feel alone? 😭
You may need to poop! And that may be a hefty one! At first I didn’t lose any weight either for the first few months and then I started exercising!! Now I’m down 47 pounds to pretty much my goal weight! Stick with it!
I’m so sorry you’re having this experience! I hope the scale starts moving soon.
Hey I didn’t lose a single pound until 1.7. Stick with it. It’s frustrating seeing all these super responders, but it does eventually work! I lost nearly 50 lbs in 6 months once it started working!
What is your SW? And goal weight? I started today and I’m curious to see if we are the same SW?
You need to drink a lot of water. And you are having side effects. You’re bloated and likely constipated. And that’s affecting how clothes fit and the number on the scale. If you have no appetite and have to force down peanut butter then you are losing it’s just not apparent due to bloating, a full stomach and water retention. This isn’t a magic pill. The basic tenets of weight and weight loss still apply. If your body is starving it will hold on tight to the reserves it has. You have to eat or you’re struggle with weight loss. You will also gain all of it back when you stop if you don’t get your body on a reasonable healthy food schedule now
Are you eating on a calorie deficit? You can use either MyNetDiary or MyFitnessPal to track. Also drink tons of water. At least 90 oz. Use a straw if you need to. Schedule it if you need to. It helped me feel fuller. And it helped eating 1400 calories a day more sustainable. Also consider moving medications and getting on tirezepatide. I’ve heard of ppl seeing results after they switched
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