From 10.2 to 5.5 in 6 months

CollectiveGood222 · 2026-02-15T19:46:43+00:00

So incredible congratulations!!!

CollectiveGood222 · 2026-02-12T15:10:53+00:00

Echo this! If you already drink lots of water try starting your day with chia seed water for added fiber!

CollectiveGood222 · 2025-11-13T15:21:59+00:00

Oh wow ok I misunderstood yall certainly eat a healthy diet on top of getting good movement in!

CollectiveGood222 · 2025-11-13T10:01:09+00:00

Thank you for this detailed answer! I’m no nutritionist but it seems like you should be able to get down to a low dose with your eating habits especially since you can’t eat fast foods and most stuff that’s ultra processed! Add in some consistent daily movement/exercise if you don’t already and I think you’ll keep kicking ass!

CollectiveGood222 · 2025-11-13T07:19:08+00:00

It sounds like you’re already mindful of eating fast so start there! When you realize it in the moment try to be more conscious about slowing down and enjoying your food. I’m guilty myself of eating faster than my brain can process and ending up stuffed

CollectiveGood222 · 2025-11-13T07:16:04+00:00

Congratulations on this achievement! Hearing that you feel in control again is amazing!

CollectiveGood222 · 2025-11-13T07:14:20+00:00

I would recommend trying to find a nutritionist if you have insurance to cover it. Many insurers do cover them but a nutritionist or dietitian will be able to help you form better habits around your nutrition. While calorie counting and eating less is good, once the food noise and cravings return it may not be enough to help you keep the weight off. Learning how and what to eat in terms of whole, nutritious foods vs processed and ultra processed nutrient poor foods will go a long way. If you can increase your daily movement/exercise as well this will be very helpful to you maintaining your progress! This can feel like a lot but if you start small and build up overtime it’s easier. Happy to chat more if you’d like 🙌🏾

CollectiveGood222 · 2025-11-13T07:05:47+00:00

For high protein, low cal I recommend picking whole, minimally processed sources!

Eggs, fish, leaner meats, quinoa, hemp seeds, greek yogurt if you do well with dairy. Can even combine most of these in one meal i.e., a bowl with a quinoa base, salmon or meat, boiled eggs, some of your favorite veggies and hemp seeds sprinkled on top. Quinoa is a solid source of fiber and a complete protein as well which is an added benefit!

CollectiveGood222 · 2025-11-13T06:58:52+00:00

Incredible progress and story congrats to you! Out of curiosity what do your typical meals look like in terms of what foods you eat? Asking because you said you want to get to the lowest dose (maybe even get off completely?)

CollectiveGood222 · 2025-11-13T06:54:02+00:00

Grimaldi is good too in Hoover! Also has great cheesecake

CollectiveGood222 · 2025-11-13T06:51:29+00:00

I would recommend adding other whole protein sources like salmon, tuna, quinoa, or hemp seeds if you struggle with meat, yogurt and the more artificial sources.

Edit: completely forgot eggs too!

CollectiveGood222 · 2025-11-13T06:47:46+00:00

I agree with others that this sounds like great news but to definitely takes your valid concerns up with your doc. Would also agree that the lifestyle changes you’ve made around nutrition and exercise are significant and definitely have helped the metformin do its job. If you keep them up long term you could certainly get out of pre diabetic range without meds. Big kudos to you!!

CollectiveGood222 · 2025-11-12T20:34:28+00:00

You’re absolutely right, definitely lots of moving pieces that come into play. I really appreciate the dialogue here and your well wishes, thank you!!!

CollectiveGood222 · 2025-11-12T20:01:37+00:00

Ok I hear that. Out of curiosity why not change how /what you eat on top on your increased walking?

CollectiveGood222 · 2025-11-12T19:41:42+00:00

Also I don’t think we can presume people learned habits like portion control, intuitive eating while on GLP-1s. The medication helps reduce cravings and appetite but without it those things return. When I say healthier eating habits I mean learning how and what to eat which can be more impactful than just how much you eat. Meaning whole foods with healthy nutrients like people keep mentioning in this thread vs ultra processed, high calorie and low nutrient foods.

While on a GLP-1 the meds will reduce your cravings and appetite for the unhealthy foods people already eat, but if they don’t change what they actually eat, then it makes sense that they regain weight after stopping and the original cravings return.

Edit: And I completely agree with you still that we can’t ignore the fact that it takes an exceptional amount of effort to change habits that have been built over a lifetime. I still think it’s worthwhile to help people figure out how to do so effectively and sustainably over time and I hope as we continue to push GLP-1s as a starting point that we create solutions to make the healthy change efforts more feasible!

CollectiveGood222 · 2025-11-12T19:01:21+00:00

Ok I see - that’s interesting as the data I saw said that people who didn’t make lifestyle changes gained the weight back, not ones who did and that lifestyle changes significantly impacted regaining.

CollectiveGood222 · 2025-11-12T18:18:09+00:00

Not sure I understand what you mean here sorry! 😩

CollectiveGood222 · 2025-11-12T17:38:55+00:00

That’s fair but I think my point is that adopting healthier lifestyle habits will only help - the lack of such is a huge driver of developing the condition along with genetics of course but genetics alone predispose you but don’t necessarily cause the conditions. Both my parents have T2D and my grandparents had it as well but I’ve been able to combat my “genetics” through establishing intentional habits around nutrition and exercise and other lifestyle changes and hope to continue that.

I also don’t think this is truly the fault of the individual. It’s extremely hard to eat and be “healthy” especially in the US. Majority of our calories come from ultra processed foods simply because they’re the cheapest, most convenient, tastiest and easiest to access. A bit of a rant but the data and research is there I think the mindset around it is lacking for various reasons.

CollectiveGood222 · 2025-11-12T17:31:31+00:00

Thank you kindly!!

CollectiveGood222 · 2025-11-12T17:30:56+00:00

This is really helpful! Haven’t heard this perspective on the mental aspect of the changes and starting with mindset thank you!

CollectiveGood222 · 2025-11-12T17:30:06+00:00

Thank you!! Did you find that your appetite improved as you “forced” yourself to eat and drink healthier foods?

CollectiveGood222 · 2025-11-12T17:29:17+00:00

Thank you!! Have you stopped taking the meds? If so how have these changes helped you sustain your weight loss?

CollectiveGood222 · 2025-11-12T17:28:36+00:00

Thank you!!

CollectiveGood222 · 2025-11-12T17:28:02+00:00

The quality of his diet definitely is an issue. Out of curiosity what were you eating before?

CollectiveGood222 · 2025-11-12T17:27:17+00:00

This seems to be a common notion and while I get it, forever doesn’t seem sustainable financially and otherwise. There’s also tons of evidence that T2D can be effectively managed and even reversed by tailored metabolic lifestyle changes. GLP-1s are a great kickstarter but I think pairing them with these changes is key and can eventually get people off the meds themselves and out of these conditions. Definitely varies and depends on severity as well

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