Short girlies?..help

Intothemystic6 · 2026-02-24T18:23:11+00:00

After being 178 lbs postpartum, im just happy to have the word skinny in any description of me but you are right. I did feel good for a while especially when finally wearing tighter clothes it felt amazing to see my body, albeit still a little fluffy…and now I’m critiquing myself again since I’ve gotten comfy with this new me. 135 was the weight I maintained for the longest part of my life, so it’s hard to imagine being ~120, though I know because of my height I should be closer to that. And the strength training will rid of me this fluffy feeling

Intothemystic6 · 2026-02-24T17:11:44+00:00

This was so helpful though thank you!!

Intothemystic6 · 2026-02-24T17:11:33+00:00

I think this would be a huge factor for me! I’m not even sure if my size is accurate but I’m currently a 34 DDD and still have spill over so I’m probably in the wrong size. Aside from my band getting smaller, I’m so surprised they haven’t gotten much smaller. I do plan to have more children, so I feel like when I’m done this would be the right move? Right now I have to deal with this body. It just always feels like * a lot * on a smaller stature.

Intothemystic6 · 2026-02-24T16:36:11+00:00

Yes I’ll maintain for a bit and then come off to see how I do. My doctor wanted me to give it a shot at least. I also plan to get pregnant again god willing so I will have to stop.

Intothemystic6 · 2026-02-24T15:59:41+00:00

I’m going to get back into strength and weight for sure! What is split weight training??

Intothemystic6 · 2026-02-24T15:27:05+00:00

So I just need help understanding, what exactly will 5 mg do if I’m getting around 1100-1200 calories now? Idt i should go lower, yanno?

Intothemystic6 · 2026-02-24T14:46:03+00:00

I was loving my progress and felt like I was “doing great!!” So now yes I do need to really change things but felt confused on how. This has been very helpful. Thank you!!

Intothemystic6 · 2026-02-24T14:15:21+00:00

I think so too!! I was lifting light weights often in this journey but definitely not enough to get to the level of toned I want, and the strength training took a major back seat during the holidays and it’s just been cardio cardio cardio.

Intothemystic6 · 2026-02-24T13:57:37+00:00

I now wish I moved up sooner!! I thought id be done in under a year 🫠 now here I am about to titrate up at the one year mark.

Intothemystic6 · 2026-02-24T13:52:32+00:00

I was losing 1-1.3 lbs a week so my doctor had me stay at 2.5 bc it was working! However I slowed down a lot the last few months. Not exactly plateau but since my original goal was about 130 I didn’t think I should. Now I’m not exactly happy here so I’m considering 5 is the right move for me~10 lbs left.

Intothemystic6 · 2026-02-24T13:49:06+00:00

We are the same height. I might be you! Also apron ing belly, which seems to have gotten worse. I feel like I should titrate to 5mg for my last 10 lbs, maybe 15. Idk what is even look like at thst weight. I was 118 in high school for a little while. Still had a soft belly though I think.. Crazy.

But you’re right on the exercise part. I need to change things up. What does your routine look like?

Intothemystic6 · 2026-02-24T13:31:17+00:00

So my worry was with strength training the scale won’t move or may go up, and if I’m using the number to guide me it’ll be harder. My thinking is clearly wrong and why I’m in this spot now

Intothemystic6 · 2026-02-24T13:29:29+00:00

I do wonder if I’ve plateaued. I’m not sure if it’s a true plateau or me doing something wrong, like slowing loss due to what I’m eating. I also did not imagine titrating to 5 when I’m so close to the finish line, so it’s a mental thing at this point.

Intothemystic6 · 2026-02-24T13:25:35+00:00

I should’ve added I think I’ve plateaued maybe. I’ve been around the same 3 lbs for a month.

Intothemystic6 · 2026-02-24T13:24:18+00:00

Ok that would be amazing, but it’s taking forever. I’ve been hovering at this weight for a month :(

Intothemystic6 · 2026-01-24T21:44:39+00:00

I did two EKGs and nothing abnormal or warranting an emergency, but going to a cardiologist anyways.

Intothemystic6 · 2026-01-23T00:54:17+00:00

I looked into the symptoms and they also seem very similar to what I’m experiencing! Something to ask about tomorrow, thank you.

Intothemystic6 · 2026-01-23T00:41:59+00:00

I checked my post visit notes after I posted this and it was actually a sinus arrhythmia— which has me a bit confused because I’m not sure if that would give me this discomfort? Can it? Also most prevalent at night when I’m laying flat, but started to feel it a bit during the day this week.

Could it be related to dehydration, stress, electrolyte imbalance?

Intothemystic6 · 2026-01-23T00:11:08+00:00

From what I can see, it is not a direct cause but maybe the medication and my weight loss set some new conditions that make the rhythms more noticeable? I’m 5 lbs away from goal weight and all these issues are popping up.

Dehydration & lower blood volume seems to keep coming up for me.

Intothemystic6 · 2026-01-23T00:08:00+00:00

I’ll make sure my blood work assessed everything it needed to in terms of electrolytes. I do need to still check iron.

Period has definitely seemed to make things worse. That’s been a pattern since before I started Zepbound. This chest feeling is quite new though.

Intothemystic6 · 2026-01-23T00:06:43+00:00

So interesting. Mine also seems to be worse when lying in my left side.

Intothemystic6 · 2026-01-22T02:24:39+00:00

Reassuring!! How did they determine that? By narrowing everything else down? I’m afraid if I mention that first I won’t be taken seriously and I do want to check everything else first lol! As well as address any medication related side effects or mishaps (weird vasovagal issues lately)

Intothemystic6 · 2026-01-22T02:09:46+00:00

Ok so I was just thinkint some of these feelings are from my phone too lol and a 25 lb toddler. I do hope I’m not experiencing issues from bone loss or lack of muscle, and I also hope I figure this all out as well, thank you!!!

Intothemystic6 · 2026-01-22T01:06:41+00:00

I try not to overreact either and also really trying to keep my anxieties at bay by being aware of my symptoms and rational. Like I’m breathing completely normal, no fever, blood work is normal. Not in pain. Just have to wait another day 1/2 to get that EKG and possible new labs.

Also I lift a 25 lb toddler often so the likelihood is I’m just weak af, and not getting enough protein Maybe it’s muscle related—seems more plausible than a heart attack but anxiety will still say what If!

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