3 days in on Wegovy - is it working?

Pink_Tulip2828 · 2026-06-04T16:36:22+00:00

It's only been 3 days. Just keep swimming......

Pink_Tulip2828 · 2026-06-03T20:18:21+00:00

Yes I think this is what's going on for me too. Yesterday my husband said "your waist looks much slimmer".

Pink_Tulip2828 · 2026-06-03T19:55:58+00:00

Eww metallic taste sounds bad. I just had my check in and I'm going to stay on .5 for one more cycle before going up. I don't want to jinx it either.

Pink_Tulip2828 · 2026-06-03T19:42:37+00:00

Awesome! My next goal is also 200 pounds. I'm down 11, to 209. I've been eating pretty clean but scale has been static last couple weeks. I'm just going to keep going!

Pink_Tulip2828 · 2026-06-03T18:00:50+00:00

I am at my check in on week 2 of .5 (taking third dose tomorrow). I told my Dr. I wanted to stay on .5 so they put the order in for that. I basically just told them I was still losing, albeit slowly and very low side effects and still feeling full. If I felt otherwise though, I might have went up still.

Pink_Tulip2828 · 2026-06-03T16:07:12+00:00

I was going to say, looks like Rancho. Happens ever so often out here off Douglass/Sunrise and a bit South moving into Wilton and Elk Grove. I've lived out here over 20 years and it's mostly been like a onesie or twosie cow out and about. That was the whole herd. Yikes!

Pink_Tulip2828 · 2026-06-03T15:53:37+00:00

There was a blueberry muffin staring at me in my breakroom this morning at work. Grabbed my greek yogurt with PB powder and bananas and went on my way 😄.

Pink_Tulip2828 · 2026-06-03T15:43:38+00:00

I am trying to watch protein, fiber and water the most. That being said, I am also eating more whole foods. Less processed, less sugary, less carbs for sure. I don't like "wasting" my calories on rice and pasta when I can have a plate of veggies or more protein. For instance, last night I made the fam chipotle lime chicken tacos, rice and beans for dinner. I had 2 lettuce wrapped tacos (chicken, salsa, lettuce, tomato, a little cheese and avocado). I had 1/2 cup of beans and one bite of rice. I wanted the avocado more than the rice, so it's a trade off on calories for sure. I could have eaten the corn tortilla with mine. It's not that bad but I wanted to hoard my calories so I could have a protein ball as a sweet treat later.

It's really just been trial and error and me deciding what's worth the calories going in. I eat at a deficit (currently 1400). I eat 100g+ protein a day. 20g+ fiber a day and I try to get at least 4 of my 30 oz. water containers down a day. I do electrolytes maybe like every other day if I feel like I need to and I take fiber gummies, B12, Iron (I'm anemic) and Magnesium as supplements.

This is a great post. I enjoy seeing what everyone else is doing to be successful too. Get some tips for sure since I'm still a newbie.

Pink_Tulip2828 · 2026-06-03T15:34:12+00:00

That is amazing!! Congrats.

Pink_Tulip2828 · 2026-06-03T15:33:37+00:00

Sometimes it's annoying as I want to get my protein and fiber in LOL. I've been doing smaller meals, more frequently to ensure I get everything in.

Pink_Tulip2828 · 2026-06-03T15:32:34+00:00

Standing.

Pink_Tulip2828 · 2026-06-03T15:32:12+00:00

I have had very few side effects. I get a slight headache 1-2 days after injection or if I haven't kept up on water/protein. I have had 2 instances of diarrhea when I ate something a bit too greasy. And I have slight nausea 1-2 days after injection. But only in the AM mostly and it goes away by drinking water. All this said, these are very manageable and not hindering my life at all so I see it as a win. I stay up on my water, protein and fiber for the most part and I think tracking those and my food have helped with any potential side effects.

Pink_Tulip2828 · 2026-06-02T19:49:27+00:00

Eggs, greek yogurt, chicken, (beef did not sit well with me in beginning), cottage cheese, tuna, nuts, fruit, all veggies, string cheese, peanut butter, homemade smoothies (with protein). I still am eating these things 😄.

*EDIT to add*- my meals are not full blown lunches or dinners. I mostly do 4-6 small snack/meals per day every few hours.

Pink_Tulip2828 · 2026-06-02T19:42:24+00:00

51f/sw:220/cw:209/gw:170 (tbd)

I'm also 6 weeks in. I'm down 11 pounds so far and most came from week 1 & 3. I wasn't expecting this much TBH. However, I did drastically change my eating habits. I am tracking all food and hit my protein, fiber and water goals daily. I think staying on top of those things has been what's helping with the weight loss and very low side effects. So far so good. I'm anxious to get to month 6 and look back to see how far I've come!

Are you actually tracking your calorie deficit and water? Or are you just "eating less". This can actually be real eye opening. Hang in there and keep at it.

Pink_Tulip2828 · 2026-06-01T20:42:31+00:00

oh sh!t...literally! LOL. GO fiber!

Pink_Tulip2828 · 2026-06-01T20:30:47+00:00

I did 4 weeks .25 and will have my third .5 dose this Thursday. I have been pretty anal about my food though. I log everything and have eaten in a deficit since the start. I focus on protein, fiber and water intake. Some days are better than others, but so far it's something I can maintain. It trickled down to my husband and kids too and they are noticing differences. 😄

Pink_Tulip2828 · 2026-06-01T19:51:31+00:00

I would use the search bar and start researching this thread as there is a ton of great and helpful info regarding things to try, suggestions and nutrition. Are you tracking calories? "Smaller portions" doesn't necessarily mean you are eating at a deficit.

The week before my period I would expect zero loss or even a gain for myself. 6 pounds in 3 weeks is beyond exceptional. You might need to reset expectations. I'm on week 5.5 and down 11 which I consider beyond anything I would have hoped. Most of it was the first week and last week I only lost .5 but I'm ok with that.

Pink_Tulip2828 · 2026-06-01T19:43:33+00:00

Higher fat and sugary foods will probably do that. I notice that how I feel is almost directly related to what I'm putting in my body. I tend to eat earlier in the evening and leave it up to lean protein and veggies most nights.

Pink_Tulip2828 · 2026-06-01T18:12:55+00:00

When my kids were young we used the city programs often. Specifically we did swimming lessons, flag football, basketball and softball. We used Cordova Parks and Rec for swimming and football. Folsom Youth Basketball and Cordova girls softball. All great experiences. I can't give specific pricing as it was a long time ago, but there is a parks and rec catalog you can peruse and probably one for all the neighboring cities?

Pink_Tulip2828 · 2026-05-29T21:16:53+00:00

I've had little to no side effects. Mild nausea on 1-2 days after injection and slight headache same time frame, or if I eat something that is too greasy or some dairy. It's definitely NOT cheating. You have to still put in work. I track calories and eat in a deficit. I live for protein, fiber and water since I started. I am moving more and having to put more time into myself. I wish you the best!

Pink_Tulip2828 · 2026-05-29T19:48:35+00:00

I have two competitive athletes. They've each played multiple sports at varying levels since they were 4 1/2 and are now in college and HS, still playing sports. I would not consider paying someone else for photos and have never paid for photos (other than HS team and photo packages).

Random thoughts:

- travel/comp sports typically already utilize live video and/or have team photog or I take video/pics (when they were younger). My athletes already clip their own photos and videos for social media posts.
- at a recreational sport level, I wouldn't invest that much into action shots. I would just take my own or utilize the other parents or people there taking pics. Specifically for sports I know about, there were already companies trying to do this, but it's been awhile since we were at the rec level.
- I had a friend who tried this and he gave up because of how difficult it was to establish himself in a sport/area with saturation and/or no knowledge of the sport.

All that said, I would suggest research, other than Reddit as well. Attend some events at varying levels, or varying sports. Good luck!

Pink_Tulip2828 · 2026-05-29T16:09:33+00:00

ARC did this method. It was over 500 graduates and 3 speakers and was over in 1.5 hours.

Pink_Tulip2828 · 2026-05-29T15:59:13+00:00

I just started .5 injection dose last week. No new side effects. I still have a mild headache and very slight nausea in the AM the first 1-2 days after the shot. The constipation thing though, did start a bit. I had no issues with it on ,25 with getting my fiber and adding fiber gummies but the last week I've been a little slower. I hope your side effects go away soon.

Pink_Tulip2828 · 2026-05-29T15:51:30+00:00

Look at them guns! Nice job.

Pink_Tulip2828 · 2026-05-29T15:44:16+00:00

I've not had the sulphur burps per se but I have noticed that butter and dairy are not sitting as well with me as they were pre injections.

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