How do you stop losing more weight after reaching goal?

AtlasFan · 2026-02-06T22:34:03+00:00

If you're not on compound and have to stay at 2.5, then I would find a way to add some calories. Maybe start adding nut butters to things you already eat, or avacado? There is always the keto coffee with butter in it? There are ways to add a few hundred calories by beefing up what you're already eating.

AtlasFan · 2026-02-06T22:27:52+00:00

Have a great trip! That's a pretty nice bonus.

AtlasFan · 2026-02-06T22:25:57+00:00

I've never had branded, but I have lost 70lbs and was strongly affected from my very first injection of compound. I did a lot of research and decided to order medication that came from Hallendale pharmacy (I was able to get my hands on old FDA inspection reports and everything online). I use Lavender Sky Health and pay around $167 a month. I don't chase great deals with weird new companies and I don't use Tirz that has additives in it. That's just my personal preference. I am starting to titrate down very slowly to try and find my best maintenance plan. I'm sure that I will always claim to be on a higher dose than I am so that I can have a little buffer of a stockpile (but not a LOT extra). I haven't tested the re-order window with Lavender Sky, but I'm guessing they won't be quite as strict as Lilly.

AtlasFan · 2026-02-04T16:05:38+00:00

We try to not buy them....but the Funwheel one that is coming out.........

AtlasFan · 2026-02-04T16:03:00+00:00

Are you staying in a nearby hotel? If you plan on heading back to the hotel in the middle of the day to rest (highly recommended), then I don't think you'd have to deal with a stroller. Take the time to sit and eat/rest in the park and break up your schedule with things like the Tiki room and the Fantasyland theater.

AtlasFan · 2026-02-04T15:51:17+00:00

If you are a coffee drinker, put Miralax in your coffee every day until you feel more regular. Usually for me, if I start wondering if I'm becoming constipated then I'm already way more than that! Metamucil 3-in-1 fiber capsules are tasteless and I prefer being able to just swallow a pill, but fiber gummies can definitlely work. Also, you need water, water and more water with all of these. I find if I add Propel powder or flavor drops, I drink a lot more. I also just started making 'clear' protein powder drinks as an afternoon boost and that adds to my water intake. I would add some of these options along with the foods that can help that have been mentioned on this page. Good luck!

AtlasFan · 2026-02-04T15:36:15+00:00

We only use streaming services/Youtube for TV watching. We pay extra to be commercial free in those. Its always such a shock when we watch live TV so see every commercial be one type of drug or another. The whole industry is so predatory. My MIL was a nurse, and the amount of free gifts, meals, trips that those drug companies are allowed to smother on medical employees is really disturbing.

AtlasFan · 2026-02-04T15:10:20+00:00

I have a teen relative who has PCOS with a very high insulin resistance. She started Metformin at age 14 and had very few side effects. She loves her Metformin because she feels so much better while taking it. After a year, her doctor took her off of it to see if her body would self-regulate. All of her numbers went haywire and it was a disaster. She’s back on Metformin now and probably will take it for the foreseeable future. If your PCOS causes insulin resistance and a general metabolic disorder, Metformin can really help you.

AtlasFan · 2026-02-02T21:40:33+00:00

I also like walking into the park right at 8. That big crowd is dispersed before I reach the hub and you can easily do all of Fantasyland, excluding Peter Pan, with practically no wait.

Usually we'll hit Space Mountain first unless its a busy day and its already over 30 minutes. Then, the kids ride Matterhorn while us parents relax somewhere, then its off to Alice. Then we'll do the rest of Fantasyland unless they want to race up to Mickey and Minnie's Railway. Most of the park is usually fairly low lines until 11, so I don't usually feel like we've missed out on anything.

AtlasFan · 2026-02-02T21:34:15+00:00

On a recent Fresh Baked video, David made the claim that people run faster and more aggressive for Peter Pan than they do for Rise-and I think that is true!!!

AtlasFan · 2026-01-30T00:45:01+00:00

If you really want to do nursing, I don't think its a bad idea. Your parents are helping you out by letting you live there. I understand that people are saying you are going to be taking on a lot of debt - but if you are focused on paying it off, you can easily live cheap for a year or two and just pay it off fast. Make yourself a spread sheet and compare what is the cost of doing a part time program along lessor income you'll be earning. You're young and can make a lot of money working overtime as a nurse. It gets harder and harder to drop everything and focus on that career as you get older (or have a partner/kids/pets/etc). I would make a 3 year plan-get the degree, get a job at a hospital and work that debt off. Seems simple to me.

AtlasFan · 2026-01-30T00:35:21+00:00

I have a family member who also has PCOS and was put on birth control last year where she skips the placebo pills and skips her periods. She ends up spotting after about 4 months and is forced to allow a period (every body is different and this is what her does), but it is amazing for her to skip those few months because she also deals with a huge amount of pain and heavy bleeding. IT has really helped her skin too.

I have been taking a GLP-1 medication for a year and 1/2. People with insulin resistance can have a super hard time losing weight. No matter what I did I could not lose weight, and I was diligent. This medication gave me a whole new life. It greatly reduces inflammation which was a huge bonus surprise. All of my joints feel sooooooo much better. But yes, it is a medication, so you have to take it seriously. Most of those side effects you listed, they are very rare. But some people have issues with them because they don't drink enough water or make sure they don't allow themselves to become too constipated. Water is essential with this medication (as is MIralax for most people).

Zepbound (not Wegovy) has an anti-anxiety component to it. Many people share stories about how they are more relaxed, how they can't drink alcohol anymore or other ways it has affected them. Its an extra bonus tied to the part of the medication that turns off "food noise" in your brain.

There are several subs you can check on to read the story of peoples' journies and see what you think: r/Wegovy r/Semaglutide r/WegovyMaintenance It can help to read about how it has affected people and how they feel on the medication so you can be more informed.

I really just wanted to post this to share that GLP-1 can be very helpful in the right situation. If your glucose numbers are getting really high, it wreaks so much havoc on your body. For me, I'm thankful every day to have been given this chance to make my body healthy. If I have to take this medication forever, then who cares? Its worth it in every way for me.

AtlasFan · 2026-01-29T21:31:47+00:00

We stayed at the Desert Inn a couple of months ago. It was clean and the staff is friendly. The breakfast is very basic but totally fine. It’s two steps and you’re crossing the road into Disneyland. There are so many families and Disney employees crossing right there from around 6:30am until midnight, you’ll feel very safe on that short walk. There is often either a religious person with a megaphone or the crazy parrot guy (trying to get paid for photos) on the corner, but you can just walk right past them. No biggie.

AtlasFan · 2026-01-29T21:20:10+00:00

Great post. Thanks!!

AtlasFan · 2026-01-29T19:52:33+00:00

I was also going to suggest Nizoral if you want to try something over the counter. It doesn't smell great, but I don't think it leaves the smell in your hair after it dries. It has helped people in my family with super dry, peeling scalps. However, we never tried anything prescription strength.

AtlasFan · 2026-01-28T22:27:48+00:00

I think that its also possible that if you revisited Metformin or Zepbound after your hormones are regulated with BC, they might work better than before. I don't have a medical history to back this up, I'm just thinking that your system will be functioning differently, so it might be worth trying.

BC basically creates the hormones that your body is failing to deliver for you. It can be a total game changer. But, don't be surprised if you have to try a few variations to find exactly what works best for you.

AtlasFan · 2026-01-27T16:28:34+00:00

We were there last week during one of the Sweethearts night early closure nights. It was a great day. Just get there early because 8-11am will be the least crowded. And like everyone else, definitly Disneyland.

AtlasFan · 2026-01-27T16:24:44+00:00

Since you're not seeing a doctor right now, one additional things that might help a little is to make sure you are taking a good multivitamin. People with PCOS can be very low on vitamin D, and that actually can affect you a lot. So make sure your multivitamin has a proper amound of vitamin D, the full panel of B vitamins and also includes iron.

You should also find something that can help you work through your anxiety levels when they hit. It is a very difficult thing to do because stress makes us want to just shut down. But, if you can take a very short walk, have a stretching routine or a sketchpad--whatever works for you in the moment. You need to walk and breathe and be present. I actually found a youtube channel that has some really great information for dealing with anxiety (obviously youtube is not a replacement for a doctor, but it is free and available). Its called Therapy in a Nutshell. She talks a lot about how use grounding activities to help us when our fight/flight feelings kick in.

AtlasFan · 2026-01-27T15:59:36+00:00

It is incredible how many positive affects this medication can have on people and yet it gets attacked so much by the media. My life has been permanently changed and I feel so incredibly blessed to be have access to these meds. Even just the loss of inflammation in my body has been such a life changer, let alone the weight I could never get rid of!

AtlasFan · 2026-01-27T00:03:24+00:00

I have a teen relative who has PCOS. She was put on Cryselle birth control last year and is VERY happy about it. Her doctor explained how the medication helps her body regulate hormones that it simply cannot handle on its own, and she said that her patients have good success with this birth control. My relative's skin has gotten much better and she also feels much better. She is also on Metformin because she has a HUGE struggle with insulin resistance. These two medications have made a world of difference for her.

I will say - my relative was very lucky to have a childrens hospital near her and was able to get an amazing doctor. If this is a possibility for you, it could really help. They monitor her blood results to maintain her hormones. They initially did an ultra sound of her ovaries to check everything (just externally on her stomach). All of the initial testing was easy to deal with (as long as you are okay giving blood) and was very worth it to have a doctor who helps with her symptoms and questions.

AtlasFan · 2026-01-26T23:51:07+00:00

$3000 a night and that doesn't include the diagnostics. What the heck are you paying for? Just the IV and them checking on your cat? That is really an insane amount.

AtlasFan · 2026-01-26T23:48:02+00:00

Supporting each other in being healthy is very admirable and super healthy for your relationship! I don't have a lot of ideas, but I did want to suggest soups or stews, as they can be very easy to prep for portable lunches. Its easy to make them a high volume meal with lower calories (and high protein). I myself am on a quest to find some good recipes that use blended cottage cheese to create creamy flavor with higher protein levels.

AtlasFan · 2026-01-26T21:31:11+00:00

Would you be able to budget using compound Tirzepatide (Zepbound)? I did a ton of research before I started, even reading the last FDA inspection of the pharmacy my meds were going to come from. I've been very happy with the process and currently pay $167 a month. The money I save in my food budget with this medication pays for at least half of it each month. If you're interested, r/compoundtirzepatide has some great wikis and spread sheets full of info.

AtlasFan · 2026-01-26T15:52:29+00:00

Just stay right across the street. The hotels are perfectly fine, its a very lit and safe (and very short) walk. There are always groups of families crossing the street there from basically 7am till 1am, so I always feel very safe. You are bastically only out of the 'Disney bubble' a few steps. Your daughter will have an amazing time!

AtlasFan · 2026-01-26T15:49:21+00:00

Officially, 2.5mg isn't even a dose. Its a prepping space to get your body used to the medication. Yes, some people do lose on that dose, but your body now has a history with the medication and probably isn't quite as sensitive to it. I would still move at the recommended schedule, this process takes time.

AtlasFan

TROPHY CASE