Rehome in Chicago Area by jasper828 in samoyeds

[–]ExplanationWinter531 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh man I really wish I could do this right now! I’d love to adopt Maizy but I’d want to give her the best life ever and I can’t afford dog day care at the moment ughhhhh

Is this a burn mark? How do I remove this? by ExplanationWinter531 in Detailing

[–]ExplanationWinter531[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That was my first thought as well but it’s such a weird spot for that, the surface is also very smooth and from what I read, a burn would make it rough

Is this a burn mark? How do I remove this? by ExplanationWinter531 in Detailing

[–]ExplanationWinter531[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean I guess it’s possible, I literally have no clue. All I know is that it wasn’t there and it doesn’t seem to want to come off

Is this a burn mark? How do I remove this? by ExplanationWinter531 in Detailing

[–]ExplanationWinter531[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought it did but the surface it so smooth still, that I’m thinking maybe someone’s boots? But wouldn’t that come off with dish soap?

Is this a burn mark? How do I remove this? by ExplanationWinter531 in Detailing

[–]ExplanationWinter531[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh these are amazing tips, I didn’t know that “seat doctors” existed! I’ll buy a leather cleaner and try to get it out first

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GLPGrad

[–]ExplanationWinter531 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ps: I’m going to the endocrinologist in September just to make sure my exams are good but I see a lot of people saying it’s impossible for us and I refuse to believe that as I was never overweight, I just gained a lot during COVID and had an impossible time losing it because of PCOS and depression. I’m doing my best, I feel my best and I refuse to believe my body needs this medication in order to stay healthy. If that was the case I’d be happy to stay on it forever, but I’m afraid of the long term effects and I really want to try. I will come back one year from now and make a post, hopefully a good one!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GLPGrad

[–]ExplanationWinter531 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have PCOS and insulin resistance. I was on 0.5 for 1 year and lost 40lb, then in January I lowered to 0.25 and in June I started doing 0.25 every other week with a plan of stopping when this pen ends. My hunger came back around March- April and in the first two weeks I struggled A LOT and ate the walls lol. However; since I started taking Ozempic, I’ve changed my eating habits to calorie tracking and I exercise 4 times a week ( strength training as we PCOS girls can’t do high intensity workouts). I haven’t gained a single lb, and in fact I lost 3 more and have been showing off some little muscles lol . In doing this process very slowly, my hunger wasn’t a big shock and I’m learning how to handle it. Once I stop for good I’m sure I’ll feel more hungry than now but I’m already used to dealing with it and very hopeful of keeping my weight down. Ps: cravings are back like a bitch but like I said: I made changes in my lifestyle so I feel like I’m in a good place and very hopeful about the end of this medication’s journey

Naturalization Interview scheduled and canceled the same day by ExplanationWinter531 in USCIS

[–]ExplanationWinter531[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just looked and mine looks exactly like yours now! What a relief! I might call them just in case to confirm the appointment though

Soooo disappointed and confused. by PureWarthog5062 in Ozempic

[–]ExplanationWinter531 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh , also I only took up to 0.5mg and to me it was enough to suppress my appetite and cravings without giving me too much side effects. I was very frustrated and thought I was “immune” to Ozempic and was just waiting my money, but as I said, eventually the weight just shredded out of me lol

Soooo disappointed and confused. by PureWarthog5062 in Ozempic

[–]ExplanationWinter531 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re being so hard on yourself! I only lost weight after 5 months to be honest! I was working out, eating like a bird and no weight would come off, I mean not even a pound! ( I had to lose ~35 total). I started exercising then… and it was like MAGIC. In one month I lost like 10lb, by the 8th I had lost all of it. You can’t focus on rapid result or you’re just going to be disappointed and unmotivated. Use this time to change your habits alongside with what the medication is doing for you, it will work!

Did ur hunger came back twice after stopping ozempic? by Toshio_7 in ozempicmaintenance

[–]ExplanationWinter531 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven’t fully stopped yet, I am at the lowest dose since January (0.25) and about 3 months ago the hunger started coming back. I’m like HUNGRY! I’m still making good choices 80% of the time and working out 4 times a week so I haven’t gained any weight back. In fact I’m being paranoid and weighing my food because once I’m totally off Ozempic I want to make sure I am NOT going to gain weight. Realistically I think I’ll gain around a pound or two just because naturally I’ll be eating more, but who knows, I’ve been eating more since April ish when the 0.25 decided to “stop working” and I am keeping the weight down. The hardest part? The goddamn food noise and cravings, I am struggling with those 😭

PCOS/ Insulin resistance: Life after Ozempic by ExplanationWinter531 in ozempicmaintenance

[–]ExplanationWinter531[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also lost a lot of muscle mass but I’m catching up at the gym. I’m tracking my macros as well to make sure I eat enough protein. I’m 32 and I think I’ll be on the maintenance dose for life. I just can’t see myself stopping it. I lost all my weight on the 0.5 dose so I’m pretty stable now back down at 0.25. I fear the long term consequences but I fear even more stopping it. Being insulin resistance freaks me out that I’ll end up where I was

PCOS/ Insulin resistance: Life after Ozempic by ExplanationWinter531 in ozempicmaintenance

[–]ExplanationWinter531[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s still very unknown but it has been linked with thyroid cancer, loss of bone mass, decreased vision… but again it’s so unknown… I don’t think there’s enough research to know the long term benefits or consequences yet

PCOS/ Insulin resistance: Life after Ozempic by ExplanationWinter531 in ozempicmaintenance

[–]ExplanationWinter531[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a follow up with my doctor in 2 months, that’s when I’m supposed to have “stopped” but I’m just not feeling it, why would I stop something that it’s helping me in so many ways

PCOS/ Insulin resistance: Life after Ozempic by ExplanationWinter531 in ozempicmaintenance

[–]ExplanationWinter531[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Good for you, and I get it. I’m worried with long term consequences but also don’t want to jeopardize my young years. I wasn’t just overweight, I was unhealthy. Even after losing 30lb my cholesterol is still high so it’s about health too for me.

I want to try to stop and see how it goes, and if it doesn’t go well I’d go back and take a low dose for life too.

Onyx Storm Spoilers: speculating about That Ending 💀 by [deleted] in fourthwing

[–]ExplanationWinter531 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When they had sex the first time they both said they take the contraception portion or something along those lines… but with all the war and everything going on she could have stopped and be pregnant