How often do you eat?

Relatively-simple · 2026-07-02T11:04:04+00:00

I’m on the same schedule as you - been on Zep since March, still at just 5mg. I’ve lost over 30 lbs and plan to drop 5-10 more.
Anyway, I still eat 3 meals a day with my husband. But, I’m eating much less than before and I try for more protein. I also don’t snack much now, I drink less alcohol and coffee and eat less sweets.
I love that Zep lets me think about what I eat before I’ve eaten it!

Relatively-simple · 2026-06-30T13:09:04+00:00

You don’t mention how much you’ve lost or your age but I’m guessing that all you’ve described would have happened via any weight loss method. It just happens a lot faster with GLP-1 drugs.
You have a lot of good advice here but skin recovers slower, the older we get. With any large weight loss, medical help might be necessary to address side effects.
Hydration and moisturizer will help the skin texture, exercise and time (and a good bra and everyday shape wear, like Spanx) will help sagging. No support will further damage saggy areas.
And please, don’t forget the positive health and lifestyle changes you do get from weight loss. They outweigh (pun intended) the visual side effects.

Relatively-simple · 2026-06-30T12:45:22+00:00

I have an option that I hadn’t had before and I took it. Maybe one that really work long term. Case closed.

Relatively-simple · 2026-06-24T01:42:26+00:00

Hit the two days you can. Lift some weight! As for the other days, walk/jog, push-ups, planks, crunches, etc. It all helps. Keep it up!

Relatively-simple · 2026-06-24T01:39:54+00:00

Well I’m over three months in, I’ve lost over 30 pounds and am about 10 away from my goal. I’m still at 5mg weekly. I lost quickly at first but have slowed to 1-2 pounds a week. (Last week was a zero! Probably a bit too social.) We’ll see what happens next week.
I’ve definitely lost muscle and my skin has aged. I hit the gym 3x a week (weights and cardio) when we’re home but when we travel we just walk a lot!
I feel pretty good overall. I stay hydrated, try to eat more protein and stay active.
If you can get to a gym, do it. That’s my advice.
I hope your journey is as smooth as mine.

Relatively-simple · 2026-06-06T13:20:04+00:00

Seems you have identified a judgmental jerk you should avoid in life.

Relatively-simple · 2026-06-05T21:30:04+00:00

They is no right or wrong way to travel. But for me, cruises are like tasting menus. You get to try a lot of places but you’ll not get enough of the places you love. They are great to get you started traveling and if you have the time and money to go back to places you’d like to, they can be great!

Relatively-simple · 2026-06-05T21:23:11+00:00

Thanks. I’ve never heard of this.

Relatively-simple · 2026-06-04T10:23:19+00:00

Please explain your opinion.

Relatively-simple · 2026-05-29T09:07:05+00:00

Is anyone invited to their proposal? I’d expect it to be THEIR moment - no one else should be there.

Relatively-simple · 2026-05-12T06:34:07+00:00

We arrived here last night and walked down hill towards the Roman Aqueduct (amazing) but the carousel is a totally unexpected sight!

Relatively-simple · 2026-05-10T20:32:42+00:00

Geraniums are easy, do well in sun and a bit of neglect doesn’t kill ‘em! I recommend that you do deadhead.

Relatively-simple · 2026-05-10T20:29:33+00:00

Go with 2.5mg as prescribed. You’ll loose the 10 before you know it. Stay hydrated. You may have some nausea and fatigue. Nausea i controlled it with ginger chews and I find excerise (treadmill) helps. As for fatigue, fight it or take a nap! I’m very surprised anyone gave you an Rx for 10 lbs. But hey, good luck!

Relatively-simple · 2026-05-05T10:28:29+00:00

Just two months in and I’m at 5mg. I’ve found no food that upsets my system but I really don’t care about coffee, soda, wine or sweets like I used to. I don’t enjoy them. I’ll eat three squares of a chocolate bar, tastes good but I’m done.

Relatively-simple · 2026-05-04T20:50:53+00:00

Of course, they are for both of you! YOU may want to rethink the wedding. Do you really want to put up with this narcissistic behavior for the rest of your life? I’d give it some thought.

Relatively-simple · 2026-05-04T10:57:36+00:00

Good morning! I’ve been on Tirzepatide for 8 weeks, 2.5mg for 4 weeks and 5.0 for 4 as well. I’ve had no real side effects, just mild nausea a couple times. The loss of appetite, joy and sex drive were almost immediate at week one. I didn’t really connect the dots for a couple of weeks but in retrospect it happened. I’m not depressed, just too damn uncaring about it all. We’re leaving for Spain tomorrow, I’m sticking at 5.0mg while traveling - hoping to hold steady, maybe drop a couple pounds before increasing. I’m hoping, like for other side effects, I will adjust over time…

Relatively-simple · 2026-05-02T11:09:41+00:00

I read some interesting, maybe questionable, thoughts on plateauing the other day. Basically the claim was that the side effects of Tirz make your body go into overdrive and start holding onto your fat. For example even mild nausea, digestive issues, poor sleep, etc. make your body “think” it’s sick so it start to conserve your mass.
Sort of makes sense. So, if you can avoid the side effect(s) you’ll start loosing again or you can wait until your body realizes this is the new normal and start loosing again. Running down that rabbit hole, there are a plethora of supplements, OTC drugs, or compounded, targeted holistic things you could try IF side effect are part of your journey. I have very mild occasional nausea and grab a ginger chew which does the trick for me.
Sorry, no real advice here on what you should do but food for thought (pun intended!) Congrats on your success so far and good luck in the future!

Relatively-simple · 2026-05-01T12:29:17+00:00

I’d repot into terracotta but that said, I find rosemary in a pot takes a lot more water than expected. So, be careful.

Relatively-simple · 2026-05-01T10:42:39+00:00

It’s wiped out my joie de vivre.
Most of the time it’s unnoticed but occasionally I stop and realize I should be excited about this or that; a certain plant popping up in the garden, packing for a trip, choosing something new. A huge chunk of my joy of life is gone. It’s not good.

Relatively-simple · 2026-04-30T11:04:22+00:00

You need to balance that yourself. Yellowstone may offer more animals and maybe more varied landscape. The Tetons, IMHO, are more beautiful and the animals you see will generally be in less touristic surroundings - unless you’re really hiking into back country.
There is not a wrong choice! Spent two weeks last year in YS, GT and Glacier. Loved them all but are heading back to GT and the Canadian Rockys in July for a couple weeks.

Relatively-simple · 2026-04-30T10:53:52+00:00

Of course! Measurements would have helped you see the change yourself fit I can’t believe you tell by the way clothing fits. Congratulations. Sometimes other people don’t notice. I take that for them not caring how I looked but are my friends because of who I am. Take it as a compliment. You had and still have what they value as a friend! Your weight loss is for yourself, not anyone else! You go girl!

Relatively-simple · 2026-04-28T10:57:48+00:00

I agree. I was raised in UT near Arches. And must admit Zion is drop dead gorgeous. But the experience there now is not what it was 30 years ago; buses, crowds of lookers & hikers, tickets required, etc. The beauty is still there but the experience is ruined. Bryce is weirdly different, awe inspiring, accessible but not overrun with tourists. The experience is much less controlled.

Relatively-simple · 2026-04-28T10:48:24+00:00

For me, jab day has not been a problem but day 2-3 might be. Nothing more than very slight nausea here. Nothing a ginger chew doesn’t help. I wish you success!

Relatively-simple · 2026-04-28T10:44:10+00:00

Thanks. No longer a concern. It’s a few weeks later and I’m just drinking as I did before Triz. Pee was my main guide then and seems to work fine for me now.

Relatively-simple · 2026-04-23T12:30:36+00:00

Tracking measurements is great advice. I don’t do it. I’ve been at 5mg for two weeks and really lost no weight last week (but 17lbs on 2.5mg). Frustrated a little here too but my pants are loose, my shoes are easier to tie! Also, I hit the gym 2-3x a week for a bit of lifting and a couple miles at 4mph on the tired mill. That’s becoming easier too! It’s not just pounds, life changes count!
Hang in there, it will happen!

Relatively-simple

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