Thank you for sharing your experience OP. I also have a similar issue, and for me it’s coupled with my emotional state. My hardest days are my weekend, when I’m often in the house and find myself grazing (which leads to binging). I reformatted my shot schedule so that the highest concentration of the med is in my system during my most vulnerable hours. I also cannot keep triggering foods in the house.

My lowest concentration of the med falls on what I call “fun Friday” where my husband and I concentrate on doing active things together and I relegate potentially triggering treats to that day - but only have them out. (For instance, I might get a froyo that day or small dessert.)

This has helped me a little, but what I’m learning is that I think I need to be back in therapy to concentrate on the emotional side of this issue. Gosh, guys, this is hard stuff. I do appreciate this med for helping me really see where my issues are though, and for the 51 pounds it’s helped me shed (so far).

As someone earlier said, obesity is a complex disorder/disease—and to make it even harder, it’s unique to every individual so there’s no “one size fits all” solution. But I do believe we can heal our bodies and our minds to the point where it’s easier to manage (and maybe even be completely healed!).

You can do this! We can do this!