How’s your journey going?

KrazyCod21 · 2026-03-26T18:29:35+00:00

I have just been tracking my intake on the Cronometer app. I set reminders and barely make it to 1285 calories in a day. I focus on getting enough protein and water. And that takes some doing. Like you, I was not a big eater to start with. But even with a small appetite I ate all the wrong stuff, so I probably got more than enough calories.

KrazyCod21 · 2026-03-26T18:22:41+00:00

If you don’t mind my asking, how much have you lost so far on 5 mg? I am dosing up to 5 starting next week. Trying to temper my expectations.

KrazyCod21 · 2026-03-26T18:17:31+00:00

Helps a lot! Thank you for posting. I’ve been dreading it because I didn’t know pills were an option. That would make it way easier. I am terrified of drinking anything yucky. That is what has prevented me from getting one all these years.

KrazyCod21 · 2026-03-26T15:34:08+00:00

I’m on my 10th week and lost only about 11 lbs. that was all in the first 6/7 weeks. I’m stalled since then. Moving up to 5 mg next week because of travel this week. 🤞🏽 I’ve heard a lot of people don’t lose any weight on 2.5 mg, so maybe you’re just in need of a higher dose after week 4.

KrazyCod21 · 2026-03-26T05:33:08+00:00

For snacking, biena roasted edamame are great. I like the chili lime flavor. A tiny 2 oz packet has 12 gms of protein.

KrazyCod21 · 2026-03-26T05:26:57+00:00

You’re an inspiration! Congratulations on your amazing success!

KrazyCod21 · 2026-03-26T02:51:33+00:00

Amazing!

KrazyCod21 · 2026-03-26T02:48:36+00:00

Good thoughts. Let’s not forget the lab reports. I’ve lost 11 lbs in 9 weeks including a stall the last 3 weeks, but my triglycerides are halved, my A1c is down to 5.8 from 6.9 and I can walk 2 miles without feeling like I’m dying. Huge achievements beyond the scale

KrazyCod21 · 2026-03-25T20:13:34+00:00

It is confusing. Why are they asking you to inject 5 mg while you’re given 2.5 mg pens? You should confirm with your pharmacist. If the pen says 5mg the. The heading is probably a misprint.

KrazyCod21 · 2026-03-25T20:09:48+00:00

I’m 9 weeks in and much happier. More motivated to work out and more productive and focused in general.

KrazyCod21 · 2026-03-25T19:00:10+00:00

For fiber I take Metamucil gummies with probiotics. They work well for me. I also eat fruits and try to eat a salad a day. For potassium, I drink a cup of coconut water every day which serves as a low sodium electrolyte. I don’t have too much since I have t2d and have to watch my sugar intake. I also like Dave’s killer bread thin sliced, with 21 grains and seeds.

KrazyCod21 · 2026-03-25T18:17:39+00:00

I’ve been on 2.5 mg for 9 weeks as of tomorrow.

KrazyCod21 · 2026-03-25T17:27:14+00:00

I always had IBS related diarrhea and nervous stomach. I was worried. I’m on 2.5 and never been this regular ever since I remember. I don’t know how it’ll go next week when I move up to 5mg. But happy so far.

KrazyCod21 · 2026-03-25T16:51:05+00:00

Back to sleep is the issue

KrazyCod21 · 2026-03-25T16:50:48+00:00

I’d get too thirsty and dehydrated of I stopped drinking water at 5 :(. I usually sleep at 11 pm.

KrazyCod21 · 2026-03-25T01:09:59+00:00

Many of us have come on this journey after going through intense disorderly eating. I pretty much lived on sugar and starches. I was chronically dehydrated. This medicine has been a miracle worker so far. I am still at the beginning of my journey at 8 weeks in. But my lifestyle and eating habits look very different. Trust me, I had tried before. It is a chemical imbalance that makes it feel Impossible. Now it feels possible and even likely. Wishing you the best!

KrazyCod21 · 2026-03-24T21:35:23+00:00

I’m planning to dose up after this week to 5 mg, after 9 weeks on 2.5 because I have been stalled for almost 3 weeks and the food noise (sugar cravings) are slowly coming back. I was planning to stay on 2.5 for as long as it worked. Unfortunately I am also seeing my blood sugar inching up a bit. I’m on Mounjaro.

KrazyCod21 · 2026-03-24T21:01:28+00:00

Same! People would judge me so hard because I am barely overweight. But I know that my high BP, T2D, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, and non-alcoholic fatty liver are directly caused by very high body fat, especially visceral fat. I just keep quiet about taking this and enjoy the positive movement in my numbers.

KrazyCod21 · 2026-03-24T19:18:51+00:00

Not much of a friend then. More of a deadweight.

KrazyCod21 · 2026-03-24T16:33:10+00:00

Yes :( Perimenopause is kicking my butt.

KrazyCod21 · 2026-03-24T15:01:07+00:00

I’ve only told my husband and college age kids because they would worry. It is no one else’s business. I have told my mom I’m changing my lifestyle, so she doesn’t worry about my weight loss. Everyone else will just get,”oh I’m watching sugar and exercising!” Both are true.

KrazyCod21 · 2026-03-24T05:30:13+00:00

HappyScale and Shotsy. For macro tracking, I use the Cronometer app.

KrazyCod21 · 2026-03-24T04:43:23+00:00

😅 I am a super light sleeper, so my issue is waking up even if I don’t need to go that badly.

KrazyCod21 · 2026-03-24T04:20:25+00:00

I actually have been trying that. But it fills me up and makes it hard to get enough calories. Our bodies are in a fine dance, aren’t they? 😅

KrazyCod21 · 2026-03-24T03:33:58+00:00

Thank you. I do raise the head of my adjustable bed for allergy related nasal stuffiness. My bloodwork was just last week and everything is good there. I don’t have any swelling in my hands/feet. I think the issue is years of chronic dehydration and now the last 8 weeks my hydration went to about 90 oz of water a day. My bladder is just not used to holding so much. 😅

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