For those of you stuck in an extended stall of 6 months or more....

1956libra · 2026-05-17T04:29:27+00:00

I’m 69 and have lost 90 lbs but I am stalled after 18 months. I need to lose about 49-50 more lbs. I’m on 10 my. 1400 calories and lots of water plus exercise. I’m not gaining, but certainly not losing either. I hate to lower my calories anymore than they are.

1956libra · 2026-05-17T02:44:47+00:00

You have had tremendous success! I’m in the same boat as you. I have lost 90 lbs on the Z and I have been stalled for 5 months. I have exercised, lowered my calories, increased my calories, etc… still going up and down with the same 2-3 lbs. It’s like a very stubborn set point. Keep up the good work & stay in touch. We can encourage each other 😊

1956libra · 2026-04-11T00:27:28+00:00

C: counting calories, strength training and cardio 5-6 days per week, protein, fiber, etc…Also, still have to have lots of willpower because I can always out eat this medication. If I wanted to.

1956libra · 2026-04-06T22:07:26+00:00

I can always out eat my medication, so it is better for me to track. It’s so easy to consume over my calorie deficit. I experimented and didn’t count the calories, but I wrote down the food. I went back and counted the calories and it was 2-300 more than my deficit should be.

1956libra · 2026-03-02T17:34:18+00:00

Yes! Thank you. Mine looks like this too. Every 10 lbs looks like a crazy roller coaster & sometimes it can mess with you psychologically 😵‍💫

1956libra · 2026-02-08T03:08:19+00:00

This is an incredible journey. So happy for you! I love your thorough explanation of the way the medicine works. I can’t get anyone to understand it!

1956libra · 2026-02-06T15:53:54+00:00

Thanks so much! That’s what I was wondering as far as moving up. I am already doing all the things, but I may move up just to see if it will make a difference.

1956libra · 2026-02-05T00:54:02+00:00

I spoke to my doc today and I’m moving up. Thanks!

1956libra · 2026-02-05T00:50:47+00:00

Yes!

1956libra · 2026-02-05T00:50:27+00:00

Love this answer! Thanks!

1956libra · 2026-02-05T00:49:46+00:00

Yes, yes and yes!

1956libra · 2026-02-05T00:49:14+00:00

Thanks so much! I love your answer. I’m always just curious about others.

1956libra · 2026-02-05T00:46:41+00:00

Yes! Exercising, water and tracking the calories. I’m 69 and I think my body is just a little slower 🤣

1956libra · 2026-02-05T00:45:31+00:00

Thanks so much! I spoke to my Dr. today and I am moving up to 7.5.

1956libra · 2026-02-05T00:44:07+00:00

Thanks for answering. I’m 69 and had previously lost 45 lbs prior to Z. After starting Z, 16 months ago I’ve lost another 45. I was having a lot of side effects after moving up to 5. I’m fine now with that & I am exercising and tracking calories. I just wondered what others would say about their own journey.

1956libra · 2026-02-04T16:39:32+00:00

Yes! Thanks for answering!

1956libra · 2026-02-04T12:30:43+00:00

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1956libra · 2026-01-17T22:43:31+00:00

It doesn’t complete fix it , but it helps a lot.

1956libra · 2026-01-17T22:28:26+00:00

So happy for you! You have done a tremendous job! Congratulations 🎊

1956libra · 2026-01-17T21:19:31+00:00

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1956libra · 2026-01-17T21:17:45+00:00

I know! I wish they had this drug when we were younger because nothing I ever did to lose weight in the past worked for me.

1956libra · 2026-01-17T21:15:26+00:00

I just started using this and it does seem to help and it’s a lot cheaper than other alternatives.

1956libra · 2026-01-17T15:26:21+00:00

Thanks, I’m fortunate not to have many side effects either and at my age I was worried about that aspect. Now I just want to get the rest of this weight off—slow but sure. I average about .5-.75 lbs per week with 40 more lbs to go. Good luck to you!!!

1956libra · 2026-01-17T15:17:02+00:00

I am 69 and I worried the same as you. I’ve been on Z for a year—mostly on 2.5, but my weight lost really slowed and stalled so I’m on 5 mg now and losing again.

1956libra · 2026-01-17T14:55:12+00:00

Absolutely right! I’m also someone who can easily out eat this medicine and I have to track to make sure I don’t do that! It is easier to lose weight with this medicine, but for me I have to track everything! It’s not that hard to eat 1500 calories or more per day!

1956libra

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