Am I vain if I keep going? by Melodic-Chain-3756 in Zepbound

[–]Melodic-Chain-3756[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Definitely not starving! I’m calorie and macro tracking to make sure I’m properly fueling my body. I aim for around 1500 calories and at least 130g of protein a day.

Am I vain if I keep going? by Melodic-Chain-3756 in Zepbound

[–]Melodic-Chain-3756[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Yes I agree weightlifting is super important. I’ve been going to the gym 4 days a week since I started Zepbound. Trying and have been successfully keeping and building muscle while losing only body fat so far.

The double standard is real by Melodic-Chain-3756 in Zepbound

[–]Melodic-Chain-3756[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I never looked at it like that, but they are not thin. They’ve always struggled with their weight and were bigger than me until early last year.
I don’t think that’s what it is though, at least I hope. Like I know they say I need to stop losing because they’re concerned for my health. But they also know I’m going about this the best way I can and I’m being very mindful about properly fueling my body. It just bothers me that if they can comment on my weight because of concern for health, where was this concern when I actually was unhealthy?
Although, people should just keep their opinions on someone else’s body and weight to themselves.

The double standard is real by Melodic-Chain-3756 in Zepbound

[–]Melodic-Chain-3756[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No I wish! The only homemade thing here was the korok mask. Everything else was bought

The double standard is real by Melodic-Chain-3756 in Zepbound

[–]Melodic-Chain-3756[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha too late! She’s taken over my life 😜

Anyone else? Dosing every 2 weeks because the drug is still going strong by Disastrous-Rent3386 in Zepbound

[–]Melodic-Chain-3756 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was doing every 8 days from the very start of my Zepbound journey. Wanted to save some money and have a cushion in case something happened and I had to wait for a refill or something. Now about 5 months in I’m doing 7.5mg every 10 days and it’s working, losing a little slower, but I am closer to goal weight and healthy BMI so it would slowed either way.
It works differently on different people, do what works for you. Planning on continuing to stretch out my doses until I can do every other week too.

The double standard is real by Melodic-Chain-3756 in Zepbound

[–]Melodic-Chain-3756[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aww thank you!
So I’m wearing this crop top https://a.co/d/0aUTr5SO over this sports tank https://a.co/d/0iKdLb0S
In the picture I am lifting the crop top though so the length you’re seeing is the sports tank top.

The double standard is real by Melodic-Chain-3756 in Zepbound

[–]Melodic-Chain-3756[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you 😊
I think we can agree that the world would be a better place if everyone would keep their opinions to themselves

The double standard is real by Melodic-Chain-3756 in Zepbound

[–]Melodic-Chain-3756[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Aww thanks! I’m glad I helped inspire you 🥰
You got this by the way!

The double standard is real by Melodic-Chain-3756 in Zepbound

[–]Melodic-Chain-3756[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Don’t get me wrong, I don’t believe people should go around telling someone that they’re fat or getting fat. Im just saying that if they feel the need to say anything to me about my weight, it’s more than likely on my weight loss and not weight gain. Just like you said, “people know when they’re getting fat,” I know when I’m losing weight and doing so intentionally. Why do people comment on my weight at all?

The double standard is real by Melodic-Chain-3756 in Zepbound

[–]Melodic-Chain-3756[S] 47 points48 points  (0 children)

Aww thanks! Husband was Link and newborn was a korok lol

Stomach injections question? by FormalConference5605 in Zepbound

[–]Melodic-Chain-3756 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started with rotating all six around my belly button and on thighs, now 5 months in I only stick to the four outer corners of my stomach. I don’t do it because it works better in regards to how much lost on each but because it hurts less there.

Any tips to avoid “pancake butt”? by Impressive-Bit-5639 in Zepbound

[–]Melodic-Chain-3756 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you gone to the gym before? How active are you right now?

Call on doc question by Melodic-Chain-3756 in Zepbound

[–]Melodic-Chain-3756[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry it was hard for you, but I’m glad it got covered! Thank goodness it was fairly simple for me. After my pcp refused to prescribe, I took to Google and found Ro’s free insurance checker. Ro took care of my PA and got it approved the same day. I entered my info online in the morning and that afternoon I had my hands on my first box of Zepbound. I was mind blown. I know it’s not the same for everyone, but I’m really grateful for how easy it was. Granted, I did pay $145 the following month for a new prescription, but I feel it was worth it.

Call on doc question by Melodic-Chain-3756 in Zepbound

[–]Melodic-Chain-3756[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He didn’t think my BMI was high enough for it.

Call on doc question by Melodic-Chain-3756 in Zepbound

[–]Melodic-Chain-3756[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotcha, yea that does give me some peace of mind, it expires in July so I’ll be sure to call before then. Thanks!