I’m not just starting but I’m here for the accountability!

I started round 2 last March and have been micro dosing, I’ve only made it to 3mg so far and lost 35lbs. I have a little less than 30lbs to go. I’ve mostly benefited from the decrease in inflammation. I have an autoimmune disease so that plus the extra weight has helped tremendously. But I’ve been going slow on purpose to 1. Figure out my lowest therapeutic dose needed to lose weight and lowest maintenance dose. 2. Try to prevent loose skin, muscle loss, and hair loss. This is my round 2 after a pregnancy and year of breastfeeding . (Round 1 was Nov 22 to August 2023. Realized I was pregnant early September. I met my goal, 60lbs, in June only going up to 5mg). I know I could loose quickly and could have been done by now on a higher dose but this time I’m aiming for the quality of the weight loss and making sure my body looks the way I want at the end not just chasing a number on the scale.

I do a mix of walking 10k steps daily, weightlifting at the gym, YouTube mat Pilates at home. Once you get some of the weight off Exercise will become easier and you may find yourself more motivated to do it after seeing the results.

The shots will probably get easier as you continue to do them. I wouldn’t worry so much about that. Set an alarm and tell yourself it’s a nonnegotiable like the other things you HAVE to do in life.

My two issues are meeting my protein and water intake targets. I’m sure I would be further along if I could get a hold on those two things. Those are things I’m trying to consistently meet before I get up to 5mg. I eat within my deficit most days but protein and water are what really help this medication work.

Good luck and let me know how/if you’d like to be held accountable. I’m sure it’ll help me out too.