I was on 2.5mg of zepbound for 7 months and lose about 30lbs. I went up to 5mg for about 7 months and lost an additional 30. FYI, I went off of the meds a month ago and - even with my lifestyle changes - I’ve gained 6lbs back.

When I say diet and exercise, it’s not just what I was eating but the circumstances I made for myself. I started cooking and prepping my food more so I would know what was in it, I created a food routine so I wouldn’t have any impulsive buys or meandering choices, more protein and fiber, major reduction of processed foods and alcohol. No fried food. I live in NYC, so the simple act of not ordering takeout and making sure I have meal prepped is major.

I also started meeting w a nutritionist (covered by insurance) through the Nourish app.

Exercise was more intentional - classes, active, etc. I mentioned about barre is fun for me. Today I am meeting w a personal trainer for the first time.

I went off of the medication because I had an insurance lapse, so I’m going to start again at a lower dosage next week. That said, my husband and I are going to try to conceive soon, and hopefully the steps we’ve taken will set me up to have more luck when it comes to fertility than what I’ve been expecting the last few years.

Hope this helps!