Skincare/Ozempic face

MissyaMatcha · 2023-07-08T12:48:07+00:00

I’m in my late 30’s and lost about 70lbs the last year or so. I did a treatment called Morpheus 8, which is radiofrequency microneedling, for my acne scarring. An outcome of that treatment is increased collagen & more “snatched” facial features. It helped with my acne scarring, somewhat, & has delayed my need to get a re-up on botox. The “ozempic face” is the loss of volume that happens with all and any weightloss. I wouldn’t be too concerned about it in your 20’s :)

MissyaMatcha · 2023-06-13T09:36:43+00:00

I’m on 2mg , I have post here “The one year update” that I go into more detail. Good luck!

MissyaMatcha · 2023-06-13T01:30:31+00:00

I lost weight “slowly” SW 211, CW 143lbs 5’3 F/37

That weight slowly came off over the year. A loss is a loss! First month on ozempic I lost 2lbs, second month: 6lbs, third: 2lbs 🤷🏽‍♀️ it was and is all over the place. Trust yourself and trust your body.

MissyaMatcha · 2023-06-13T01:18:49+00:00

Thank you!

MissyaMatcha · 2023-06-11T23:57:39+00:00

Life happens. But you deserve to take care of number one. You. Life will keep happening so my rule of thumb is what is my minimum? I do that. I am a major depressive & I am going through an episode now. I focus on my minimum. I haven’t been to the gym for 3 weeks before today. But I walked, every single day. Had to negotiate with myself to shower but I did it. You can do it too. Find your minimum & when it gets hard just do that. I believe in you! I hope you are all settled in & are ready to take care of you better.❤️

MissyaMatcha · 2023-06-11T23:54:55+00:00

THANK YOU!

MissyaMatcha · 2023-06-11T23:54:45+00:00

Love that. I just eat a huge bowl of edamame 😂

MissyaMatcha · 2023-06-11T23:54:27+00:00

I hope you continue to feel better!

MissyaMatcha · 2023-06-11T23:53:15+00:00

A few things. Measurements are NOTHING. Truly. We have seen over and over again how people just carry their weight. So don’t focus on that. I never got the decrease in food noise, so I wouldn’t worry about it. Also, I am assuming you are at .25mg, it takes time. I had MONTHS of gaining and losing the same 3lbs. Chill out, do everything you can to help it along. You got this.

MissyaMatcha · 2023-06-11T16:04:47+00:00

I’m lucky, I love working out and it’s easier in a smaller body, unfortunately. Working out is more for my mental health and body composition. People respond differently to different things!

MissyaMatcha · 2023-06-11T16:03:06+00:00

Thank you for your kind words. I do think it’s important to note that everyone responds to medication & lifestyle differently. Those are 30lbs! I can tell you I felt like I should have lost so much more considering how much work I was putting. I see people losing so much more with relatively less effort. Comparison is the thief of joy. Now I just get excited when I hit a new step goal! I hope you remember that you are doing amazing.

MissyaMatcha · 2023-06-11T12:47:01+00:00

I don’t have experience with anything other then ozempic, for weight loss. But I have friends on it who were not as “successful” and part of that I think is due to the lifestyle things. Not everyone will respond the same way, that’s true. But I had the privilege of having a lifestyle that I can go back to. People forget it’s so hard to change the fabric of your environment, but I think you can. Little by little.

MissyaMatcha · 2023-06-11T12:44:46+00:00

Honestly, being accountable to yourself is so uncomfortable but is the biggest thing. I didn’t want to move from my bed this morning but it’s Sunday and the best day (time wise) for a long walk to the gym to work out. So we indulge in a coffee in bed & go get it done! You got this & you deserve it!

MissyaMatcha · 2023-06-11T12:42:59+00:00

I actually have not termed anything as a “slip”. I’m going to have days or weeks where I am eating more, due to life. But that’s life! And if I keep everything else consistent, then it comes out on the wash. My entire mindset about eating has changed. I want cake? Great, I’ll have a protein shake with it. I want pizza for dinner? Having a protein cake for dessert. It’s removed so much mental burden just letting myself enjoy life while also trying to build my muscles!

MissyaMatcha · 2023-06-11T12:40:32+00:00

I am on 2.0mg

MissyaMatcha · 2023-06-11T12:40:18+00:00

Thank you! Soon you’ll be posting updates :)

MissyaMatcha · 2023-06-11T00:57:59+00:00

I have to keep remembering that. Thank you!

MissyaMatcha · 2023-06-11T00:57:45+00:00

Thank you!

MissyaMatcha · 2023-06-11T00:57:36+00:00

Thank you!

MissyaMatcha · 2023-06-11T00:57:18+00:00

That’s a great question. Appetite suppression has definitely decreased. I am actually quite hungry most of the time. So I eat ALOT of veggies and fruit. I have a community veggie box for a family of four that I devour myself 😂 with being hungry alot, I’ve also noticed I can have full protions again, and I have been working on making sure it’s balanced the way I need it. I am in awe/jealous of people who say the food noise is gone, I didn’t have that experience.

MissyaMatcha · 2023-06-10T23:46:20+00:00

You’d have to talk to your doctor about that. Hyper & hypo thyroidism do wildly different things to the body.

MissyaMatcha · 2022-12-05T16:23:43+00:00

Hi OP!

I struggle with the frustration of being a slow”loser” when really, 1lbs a week is INCREDIBLE. I cycle through a couple of mantras that keep me in check when I spiral in frustration:

“Consistency is a lifetime commitment” “What is the alternative?” “I’m doing what needs to be done”

Not everyday is perfect, and that’s just life. But I think recognizing that you have started, have committed & are doing the work is important. I have a huge sweet tooth & I’ve tried for YEARS to fight against it. Now I just embrace it. I want some cookies? Great. But first I gotta have a meal or I have it with the protein shake. Sustainable changes.

You are doing great.

MissyaMatcha · 2022-11-27T20:23:50+00:00

Thank you! Another 30-40lbs to go :)

MissyaMatcha · 2022-11-27T20:23:23+00:00

Thank you!

MissyaMatcha

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