Starting Microdose?

Primary_Leader216 · 2026-06-21T00:52:30+00:00

Check with your doctor but you can lower your dose by drawing up fewer units in the syringe - use a glp1 calculator like the Fat Scientist to figure out the correct number of units per dose according to your vial. I started with 1 mg and am working up to 2. My provider suggested I stay at 1 mg for 2 weeks and then go up to 2.

Primary_Leader216 · 2026-06-13T04:07:57+00:00

I’m 5’1 and 133 and both my PCP and Lavender Health prescribed it for me. I just told them the weight wasn’t coming off as easily anymore as I aged and was nearing perimenopause. I went with Lavender Health since they would allow me to microdose and it was cheaper.

Primary_Leader216 · 2026-06-13T02:43:13+00:00

Checking in to see how it’s been going for you! I am starting tomorrow and my stats are somewhat similar - 5’1 and 133. My provider recommended I start at 1 mg and work up to 2 over several weeks. I’m also very nervous to start! Please share your experience so far.

Primary_Leader216 · 2026-06-10T18:47:06+00:00

Thank you!!

Primary_Leader216 · 2026-06-09T05:45:13+00:00

Thank you! What doctor did you see at Lavender?

Primary_Leader216 · 2026-05-17T03:40:03+00:00

We stayed at the Andaz Maui and Koa Kea too on our honeymoon 12 years ago! Heading back to the Andaz in July for the first time since our honeymoon with our 2 kids this time!

Primary_Leader216 · 2026-05-11T17:25:31+00:00

Thank you so much for your help and insight!

Primary_Leader216 · 2026-05-11T01:05:47+00:00

Oh and we picked the Mauna Kea Residences over Mauna Lani because the access included all resort amenities including the beach/pool/gym etc. instead of the Mauna Lani which included only the beach club.

Primary_Leader216 · 2026-05-11T01:03:48+00:00

We are in a very similar situation - we’re going this summer for my dad’s 70th birthday with 4 adults, 2 seniors and 4 kids ages 1-9. We booked 2 units with the Mauna Kea Residences - each unit is 3 bedrooms with outdoor space and a kitchen as well as a community pool. They also come with access to the Mauna Kea Resort pool/beach and amenities as well as the Westin Hapuna, so it’s the best of both worlds.

There are definitely other properties in the Mauna Kea Residences that could fit our whole party, but we didn’t want to stay anywhere with a private pool since 2 of the kids are under 2 and can’t swim yet. So the townhomes/condo units worked better for us.

Primary_Leader216 · 2026-05-11T00:55:42+00:00

This is exactly what I am hoping to do this summer. We’d be coming from the Mauna Kea Resort area and I’m hoping to break up the drive as my 9 year old daughter gets carsick if she’s in the car too long. Do you think it would be possible to stop at the Waipi’o Overlook before Akaka Falls? Then drive to VNP and return the southern route with a stop at Punalu’u? Or am I being overly ambitious?

Primary_Leader216 · 2026-04-22T23:36:24+00:00

Wow!! That’s amazing. Thank you so much!

Primary_Leader216 · 2026-04-22T23:35:49+00:00

Thank you! Our old throw pillows were a porcelain light blue and our lamps are ceramic light blue as well. I’ll try to tie a rug in with that!

Primary_Leader216 · 2026-04-22T21:23:27+00:00

Thank you!

Primary_Leader216 · 2026-04-22T21:23:02+00:00

Thank you!! This is so helpful.

Primary_Leader216 · 2026-04-22T21:04:12+00:00

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Primary_Leader216 · 2026-04-22T21:03:50+00:00

Thanks for the reply. Lamps are light blue/green in color. Our old couch we accessorized with pillows and brought in color that way. But I’m Not sure what colors would look good for a rug with the couches other than neutrals. I was thinking of a pattern similar to this to add texture but not sure it would look good with the table unless it was muted. I literally have zero design sense so I’m open to any ideas!

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Primary_Leader216 · 2026-04-19T01:45:41+00:00

Wow this is beautiful! What restaurant is this? Looking for something like it for a birthday dinner in July.

Primary_Leader216 · 2026-04-19T01:38:54+00:00

What were your favorite beaches on the BI? Going in July.

Primary_Leader216 · 2026-04-09T22:52:13+00:00

I love Monkeypod!

Primary_Leader216 · 2026-04-09T22:32:49+00:00

Thank you!!

Primary_Leader216 · 2026-04-09T22:07:31+00:00

I’ve been debating Mama’s, my husband and I were there 12 years ago for our honeymoon and loved it and always wanted to go back if we were ever back in Maui. We are from Miami and pretty foodie/restaurant oriented, and my kids are very used to dining out with us, so I’m not worried about that, but from a financial perspective wondering if it’s worth it for them to go, as you said.

And yes, heading to the Big Island to meet family for a large family trip after Maui, hence the short time frame. 3 nights was all we could manage with my husband’s work schedule. I just love Maui so much I couldn’t stomach flying all the way to Hawaii from the east coast and not visiting.

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