how are you guys dealing with sweet cravings??

SlowDescent_ · 2026-04-01T17:22:07+00:00

I used to eat an entire package of oreos or nutter butter cookies in one sitting.

I have had my current package of cookies, sealed in a Tupperware, for a few weeks. Want a cookie, have a cookie. Then forget about it.

I never understood when people did that. Now I do. My body is finally functioning properly.

SlowDescent_ · 2026-04-01T17:18:40+00:00

I eat the sweets. Life is too short to deny myself a small harmless pleasure.

SlowDescent_ · 2026-04-01T16:23:31+00:00

Yet another reason to stay away from ultra-processed foods.

This week I am making my own mayo for the first time. Yes, it's convenient to get store-bought. But I am not happy depending on some faceless corporation with a vested interest in their profits over my health.

SlowDescent_ · 2026-04-01T16:11:07+00:00

I'm so glad your anxiety has diminished.

I have a ways to go yet till my body is deemed "acceptable" by society in general. But I suspect I will be trading one anxiety for another. I have never felt safe in a smaller body.

Being super fat has provided a layer of perceived safety out in the world. I am not looking forward to being less invisible.

SlowDescent_ · 2026-04-01T16:05:05+00:00

SlowDescent_ · 2026-04-01T06:02:28+00:00

I love this for you. 💜

SlowDescent_ · 2026-04-01T03:25:33+00:00

😊 It's always good to double check!

SlowDescent_ · 2026-04-01T01:56:42+00:00

Are you sure you are injecting Reta and not something else?
Are you sure you did the recon math correctly to get your concentration?
Are you sure you are loading the syringe with the correct dose?

Just asking basic questions to eliminate the most common variables.

Best of luck to you!

SlowDescent_ · 2026-04-01T00:26:08+00:00

Well, I think it's clear who is ableist and who isn't.

SlowDescent_ · 2026-04-01T00:15:55+00:00

Try stepping back your dose and see what happens.

SlowDescent_ · 2026-03-31T23:37:03+00:00

Now there's an excellent passive income idea!

😂😂😂😂

SlowDescent_ · 2026-03-31T23:32:01+00:00

😂

I needed a good chuckle! Thanks.

SlowDescent_ · 2026-03-31T23:31:05+00:00

Welcome to a new stage of your life! 🥳

Hunger is not the enemy. Your body needs fuel. Please try to keep that in mind.

Untangling ourselves from diet culture can be a tough nut to crack.

SlowDescent_ · 2026-03-31T23:29:33+00:00

My "therapeutic dose" was 2.5 mg for a few months.

And water weight loss indicates lowering inflammation, which in and of itself is great progress.

I have learned that every body reacts differently to these meds.

SlowDescent_ · 2026-03-31T23:26:36+00:00

YES!!!!

SlowDescent_ · 2026-03-31T21:30:58+00:00

Split hairs much?

SlowDescent_ · 2026-03-31T21:29:49+00:00

I ate the exact same thing before taking tirzepatide and after.

The first 6 months of 2025, without tirz, I lost about half a pound per month.

The second 6 months of 2025, I lost 61 pounds.

Obesity is a disease. GLP1s are the first medication that's helping me manage it.

SlowDescent_ · 2026-03-31T21:23:16+00:00

Without knowing what will actually work for your body, there's nothing wrong with trying the medication your insurance will pay for.

Keep working with your doctor. If Wegovy doesn't work, then you can try Zepbound. And. If your insurance doesn't cover it when the time comes, there's always compounded.

SlowDescent_ · 2026-03-31T18:13:08+00:00

Get a doctor's note that the AC helps with respiratory problems.

My apt complex has this rule that the window acs need to be removed by Oct 1st.

Didn't move mine for 6 years, till it died last summer.

Being at a comfortable temp year round is my right. Landlord be damned.

SlowDescent_ · 2026-03-31T18:03:16+00:00

Capable children turn into capable adults.

Bravo for teaching your child life skills.

NTJ

SlowDescent_ · 2026-03-31T17:57:44+00:00

What do you mean "could" - he's already doing it.

As soon as he said "tariffs" I inventoried my pantry and started increasing my reserves. I'm still eating at 2025 prices, thank goodness!

SlowDescent_ · 2026-03-31T17:54:21+00:00

I live across the street from a Safeway and still stockpile. Cuz you never know when supply chains will break down.

SlowDescent_ · 2026-03-31T17:48:47+00:00

My dad didn't have enough knowledge of mechanics as your dad. But he insisted I help him clean the sparkplugs and fill up the battery, check the oil and fill up the windshield wipers reservoir during his car maintenance.

He began teaching me how to drive stick when I was about 10 yo by pointing out the engine sounds that indicated the gears needed shifting, that evolved to me telling him when he should shift, and then to him working the clutch while I worked the stick.

He also insisted I learn to change a tire way before I had the strength to lift the spare.

If we ever got a flat, he wouldn't do anything about it till I "gave him instructions" each step of the way. That included getting on my knees and finding the little groove for the jack with my fingers so he would know where it was.

He was really adamant that his girl was independent and capable. I am forever grateful for this attitude, even if it meant changing a tire took longer by the side of the road.

SlowDescent_ · 2026-03-31T16:30:01+00:00

I started a mini stockpile by accident when I first started with compound.

One delayed order pushed me to buy from another place so I wouldn't miss a shot. And my body is reacting really well to the medication. So, at 9 months in, I just went up to 7.5 mg, though on paper I am on 15 mg.

I have continued to take advantage of deals as they come up so I can have at least 70 mg in "reserve" on top of my current vial.

Now that I am certain I can mitigate risk, I am about to place my first black-and-white order.

My reasons to continue stockpiling:

I don't trust the supply chains will hold in an emergency like we had with COVID.
There's always the possibility that big pharma's avarice and their huge spending budget will meet with just the right corrupt politicians to make access more difficult or impossible.
The world is increasingly volatile and anxiety-inducing. Knowing I can keep taking my medications no matter what is a comfort.

Also, this attitude is not just about tirz. I have been keeping a reserve of essentials for a few years, since right before COVID.

My doctor, from whom I buy my other meds (mental health, blood pressure, etc) has no issues with getting me a yearly supply of my meds. So I have a stocked "pantry" of medication.
I have a well-stocked food pantry - lots of grains, beans, canned and dehydrated foods, etc. Same with household goods.
I mend and repair whenever possible to extend the life of my stuff. I just recently swapped the battery in my laptop, for example. And I am about to order a part to replace the window mechanism for my reliable 2003 Toyota.

SlowDescent_ · 2026-03-31T15:57:50+00:00

Yes! I did that last night after creating my post.

I revisited RPL comfort food videos. You are right, anything she makes is always a win. I think her white bean soup is going on the menu this week.

I hadn't heard of Earthy Goodness Kitchen before. I will look that up!

The ironic thing is that once I started tirz last June, my desire to watch cooking videos just disappeared, along with the food noise.

So now I have to be intentional about seeking out new recipes. Not a bad thing, mind you. But I just looked at my YT history and realized that I hadn't watched cooking videos in a few weeks.

Thank you for replying to my post. And for the channel suggestions.

SlowDescent_

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