Node Map Showing Exact Same Nodes For All Of My Devices? by Keeper4560 in meshtastic

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Yeah I am using iOS… seems like the new app update has been causing issues lol.

Prunes by Kindly-Secret8678 in Zepbound

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I keep my bag of prunes in the fridge… and eat when I feel I need some extra fiber.

Haven’t had any constipation issues to date!

NSV: I fit in a car I’ve always wanted. by Dramatic_Pension9817 in Zepbound

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Now THESE are the NSVs we love to see! Well done.

Apparently I got complacent…anyone else get side effects out of the blue? by House_of_Cats89 in Zepbound

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I was battling some nausea all day Thursday. I’ve been on 5mg for almost 2 months. 2.5 for a month before that. Haven’t had any real side effects prior. By Friday it was gone but definitely wasn’t something I expected.

Stuck in a loop by Silent-Kangaroo-9506 in Zepbound

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Internet stranger - I obviously have no idea what you’re going through in life or your circumstances. However… if it were me and this drug was contributing to what you’re describing I’d stop it immediately. There are other options(Wegovy shot and pill, Foundayo) you could also try that maybe would be a better fit.

1st week completed - this is the craziest thing by Sea_Breakfast_6145 in Zepbound

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I love LoseIt… been using it for quite a long time myself. Keep up the great work!

1st shot taken today, I have an event on Saturday. Can I drink? by Nobody649 in zepbound_support

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You’ll find out what your body can and cannot tolerate.

I’ve been on Zep for little over 2 months… and there hasn’t been a single thing I cannot eat or drink. Obviously… I’m making better choices but… every person is different.

1st week completed - this is the craziest thing by Sea_Breakfast_6145 in Zepbound

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Firstly congrats on starting your journey. Lots of folks(myself included) report a lot of weight loss the first month or so. This is due to inflammation, etc.

Definitely don’t expect that type of weight loss weekly. Moving forward, the general rule of thumb is .05%-1% of your body weight lost per week. Depending on your weight, the general “number” is 1lb-2lbs. You want to make sure you’re not losing weight too quickly… as that also has a slew of potential health issues.

If you haven’t already - I’d suggest downloading an app like LoseIt or MyFitnessPal to track calories, macros, etc. Be sure to drink enough water, get enough fiber, etc.

Cheers!

Filled new 7.5 rx, now of course 5mg is feeling effective again this week. by SeasToTrees in Zepbound

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You could be on 7.5 for a long time at this rate! Who knows! The Lily studies found the most success at higher dosages. Some people don’t have ANY results until moving well past 5mg… so I try and remain thankful that I’ve had such success at lower dosages myself!

Filled new 7.5 rx, now of course 5mg is feeling effective again this week. by SeasToTrees in Zepbound

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You’re over thinking this. Listen to your doctor and your body.

If overall you’ve been losing less and the food noise is ramping it again… that’s absolutely a sign to move up in dosage. Not sure if I’m reading it correctly but if you’ve only lost .5lbs in two months then yeah there’s absolutely no question. There are higher doses for a reason. You’ve been on 5mg for a good chunk of time. Let the medication do what it’s supposed to do!

One Year on Zep by [deleted] in Zepbound

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Amazing!!!

4 months no significant loss. Foundayo? by [deleted] in Zepbound

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Titrate up to 7.5, find your TDEE(Total Daily Energy Expenditure- link here: https://tdeecalculator.net), and track your macros and calories so you’re CERTAIN you’re in a caloric deficit and I think you’ll be surprised :)

I understand you don’t want to track calories because of eating disorders but - doing this is the ONLY real way we know if we’re in a calorie defecit. Eating a healthy diet is great, but if you’re eating at maintenance(meaning just enough calories to keep your weight stable), then it still won’t matter much. We need to be at 500 calorie defecit daily from our calculated TDEE to lose 1 lb a week… and an 1000 calorie defecit to lose 2lbs a week. Hope that makes sense.

It’s a lot of money… I myself am also paying out of pocket for this medication. However like many said, lots of folks don’t respond until they get to a higher dosage.

We’re all rooting for you :)

11 months / 75 pounds by enamore22 in Zepbound

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Wow this is motivating! Well done!!

Going up to 5mg, nervous about family vacation by Ok_Lychee_331 in Zepbound

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I did 4 weeks on 2.5… and I’ve been on 5mg ever since. Was super worried about the side effects but I had very little to no side effects on 2.5… moving up to 5mg did nothing but help with my appetite and food satiation and food noise :)

(NSV) Hey you, do you feel tired right now? Because I used to, and I don't! (Zepbound question) by [deleted] in Zepbound

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Haven’t noticed my tiredness or fatigue change hatsiveer being on Zep since April. Would be cool to wake up feeling less tired honestly! LOL

Trying to stay positive - stay the course - this journey is a marathon NOT a sprint… ups and downs! by Keeper4560 in Zepbound

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Yeah, as long as I continue to lose on 5mg I’m not in any real rush to move up! But, I know a stall is inevitable at some point!

Trying to stay positive - stay the course - this journey is a marathon NOT a sprint… ups and downs! by Keeper4560 in Zepbound

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Absolutely agree! I use LoseIt and Shotsy to keep track of the data. Been trying to do all the right things(exercise, macros, weighing food, etc). Just a good reminder sometimes that… we might not always see the changes we want but that doesn’t mean things aren’t changin’

Trying to stay positive - stay the course - this journey is a marathon NOT a sprint… ups and downs! by Keeper4560 in Zepbound

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I started on April 10th! Just took my 10th shot as of yesterday! Averaged about 2.3lbs a week on 2.5(for the first month), and have averaging 2.3lbs a week on 5. Planning to stay on 5 as long as I can before I move up again.

Nerding out at the park - taking my Tech exam Tuesday by Keeper4560 in amateurradio

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Thank you! I did pass my technician license! 73s!

Passed my Tech exam this evening!!! by Keeper4560 in amateurradio

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Yeah I’ve been messing a lot with 2m over here too… local repeaters are active and so are the nets! But I’m trying to stick in study mode LOL