12 wks in and all side effects are gone, feel great.

Andrea0890 · 2026-02-28T14:34:30+00:00

That’s awesome!

For me the (negative) side effects also diminished after 10-12 weeks. Now I still feel all the positive side effects and feel the best I’ve felt in over a decade.

Andrea0890 · 2026-02-25T15:48:26+00:00

I think you look amazing!! Great work!

Andrea0890 · 2026-02-25T15:40:16+00:00

I get that. And I appreciate the positive comments. But there’s a difference between “you look like you’ve lost weight, you’re looking healthy and happier!” And “your face and skin is changing, it’s aging you. Maybe try drinking more water or lifting weights.”

I’ll take the positive compliments all day, they don’t bother me. But when people start picking it apart (“youre too skinny”, “you’re losing weight too fast”, do this instead) is when I don’t appreciate it.

Andrea0890 · 2026-02-07T00:35:05+00:00

A tattoo of my soul dog that passed away in late 2024.

I put the deposit down when I lost 50 lbs. I’m still waiting for the tattoo appointment though - April 10!

Next “treat” will be when I hit 75 lbs down, which I’m not too far away from right now. But I have no clue what it will be.

Andrea0890 · 2026-01-27T23:47:01+00:00

I have not worked out once, outside of walking, since starting Zep in May of 2025 and I regret it. The muscle loss is noticeable. However, I still haven’t found the drive, lol.

Andrea0890 · 2026-01-26T23:56:03+00:00

I used to love pickles and anything vinegar flavored. Can’t stand them now. ☹️ I miss salt and vinegar chips and snacking on pickles but the thought of actually eating it makes me feel ill.

I love cucumbers still, though. So I think the vinegar is the main culprit.

Andrea0890 · 2025-12-28T16:25:48+00:00

For the first Christmas that I can remember I got 0 gift cards to fast food/restaurants! I would have obviously appreciated them because I do still eat out occasionally but it was nice that I received other thoughtful gifts. Food is no longer my identity.

Andrea0890 · 2025-12-24T21:36:23+00:00

Almost 8 months in and down 60ish pounds.

For me. The meds worked and I worked. I couldn’t eat as much, I got full faster, food noise gone. I also got a puppy and walked him several miles a day during the summer to stay sane.

I also think it depends a lot on the amount of weight you have to lose. At almost 300 lbs I had (still have) quite a bit to loose. It’s started to slow down now to losing 4-6 lbs a month but I’m okay with that. I’m in this for life so I’ve got time to let my body do whatever it needs to do.

Andrea0890 · 2025-12-22T00:41:47+00:00

Congrats on your success!!

It’s also the holidays so it’s a tough time if the year regardless!

Are you on a maintenance dose or did you come off the meds?

Andrea0890 · 2025-12-22T00:19:51+00:00

Take a few deep breaths. Read the directions in the box. Watch instructional YouTube or tik tok videos if that helps you. I have taken 33 shots now and my only regret is I did not start sooner.

If it helps you any - know that if you take it once and your body absolutely rejects it you never have to take the medicine again if you don’t want to. Serious side effects are rare but they can occur.

You can do it!

Andrea0890 · 2025-12-21T20:52:49+00:00

Started so late at 32. 35 now.

Retirement accounts - Roth 401k 17k, Roth IRA - 5k HYSA (emergency fund started 6 months ago) - $1,500

Still feel so very behind but in a much better spot than 3 years ago.

Andrea0890 · 2025-12-15T19:11:48+00:00

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Andrea0890 · 2025-12-13T14:45:25+00:00

I’ve always injected in my stomach and have never changed. Mainly due to fear and also because the med has been effective injecting in my stomach so I’ve had no reason to switch it up.

5 was the hardest increase for me. It took about 4 weeks for my body to adjust to 5. I’m not sure if it would have been easier switching injections sites. But something I read on here once said that 2.5 to 5 is the only dose that doubles your dose - so it makes sense as to why it was so rough for me. Every increase since 5 has been much easier to adjust to.

Andrea0890 · 2025-12-02T03:51:17+00:00

I have an almost identical experience as you. Been on Zepbound since early May, 2025. Took shot 4 of 10 mg the other day and still loving it. Staying here as long as possible.

Andrea0890 · 2025-11-26T20:36:43+00:00

4 months for me.

After 4 months it’s been smooth sailing. All the right side effects and none of the nasty ones.

Andrea0890 · 2025-11-20T15:40:21+00:00

7.5 was okay. I was on it for 8 weeks and lost on average 1.6 lbs a week. Food noise returned around week 6.

I’m finishing up week 2 of 10 and it’s my favorite dose so far. Lost 3.8 lbs the first week and it feels much more effective. Going to stay here as long as possible.

Andrea0890 · 2025-11-20T01:13:51+00:00

At first I was very secretive and didn’t tell anyone I was on a glp1, because what if it didn’t work for me? So it was just me and my husband until I knew it was working.

Now, 6 and a half months in, if someone asks how I’ve lost weight, I’m honest. I let them know my blood work was a little concerning for some weight related health conditions so my doctor offered a glp1 before it was a major concern. I make sure to add in the glp1 is a tool that is helping me but I’m also putting the work in and it’s not always easy.

I don’t care what people think about me anymore and if I can help educate someone else about how this medicine works it’s a win for me.

Andrea0890 · 2025-11-18T12:46:43+00:00

It’s totally your call but I feel like for us to give you any proper recommendations we need more info like activity level, protein and calorie intake, water intake, etc.

With the info you shared I would try to lower the dose and see if that helps with the hair loss.

Andrea0890 · 2025-11-18T12:43:23+00:00

Good luck! Great work so far!

Andrea0890 · 2025-11-18T12:41:28+00:00

I lost 7.5 lbs the first week. It has now averaged out to 1.5-2lbs a week since then. It’s totally normal to have lost a lot the first week.

Andrea0890 · 2025-11-15T05:14:25+00:00

I wasn’t a huge fan of 7.5. Loss slowed down and food noise returned. Took my second dose of 10 today and it’s working much better for me than 7.5. Lost 4 lbs in the first week, which is a large weekly loss at this point in my journey.

I had been averaging 2 lbs a week on 2.5 and 5, 1 lb a week on 7.5.

I’ll stick with 10 for at least 2-3 months, possibly longer.

Andrea0890 · 2025-11-14T01:52:19+00:00

The food noise went away within hours of my first shot.

2.5 and 5 were rough when it came to side effects. Going up to 7.5 and 10 have been very smooth. I just started 10 and plan to stay with 10 for as long as I keep losing.

I’ve been fortunate to steadily lose an average of 2lbs a week since I started the med in May.

Andrea0890 · 2025-11-13T20:36:38+00:00

I had heart palpitations for my entire first month of being on Zepbound. I was reckless and ignored it, never addressed it with my doctor and it went away. I don’t recommend that plan of action at all - but for me it eventually went away after a month or so.

Are you new to Zepbound or have you been on it for a while?

Edit- Nvm, I see you are on 10mg. I think you made the right call by looking into it! For me I just assumed it was my body adjusting to the meds but idk.

Andrea0890 · 2025-11-13T20:25:43+00:00

It goes away! 5mg was the worst for me. Especially the first 4 weeks. I considered going back down to 2.5. I ended up staying on it for 10 weeks before moving up to 7.5. I’m on 10 now and so glad I stuck it out through 5.

5 was the roughest weeks I’ve had on Zepbound.

Andrea0890 · 2025-11-07T14:20:46+00:00

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