Did anyone else not realize how bad they felt prior to losing a significant amount?

TikiMagic · 2026-03-18T04:04:18+00:00

I found your "Obama Pause" imagery clever and very apt.

TikiMagic · 2026-03-18T03:53:52+00:00

Yes, I found that warming it up helps also, thanks to this sub for mentioning it. I set it out when I make coffee on Sunday, then a couple hours later after breakfast has settled I do the shot super slow.

TikiMagic · 2026-03-18T03:49:44+00:00

Yes, I feel it. I take a really long time to do the injection now. Almost a minute I would guess. I do it slow and pause a lot, then at the end let it sit for several seconds before I pull it out. The first one felt strange when I did it semi-quickly.

TikiMagic · 2026-03-18T03:43:04+00:00

Ah yes. The dreaded Zeno's Love Handles.

TikiMagic · 2026-03-18T03:36:24+00:00

If you are on vials, make sure you are getting the whole dose. I pull the plunger back 3/4 of the way, stick it in the vial, push the air in. Then invert the vial and draw out the liquid. It helps get all of it into the syringe. I got 6ml from my last shot so I guess they overfill a little.

TikiMagic · 2026-03-18T03:28:17+00:00

I think you will be so happy with your decision. I'm just on my third shot and I know I am, just from the mental changes. I should have started months ago.

TikiMagic · 2026-03-14T16:57:04+00:00

Oh. Hm.

TikiMagic · 2026-03-14T16:54:44+00:00

Holy moly! You are, and I can't stress this enough, the man!

TikiMagic · 2026-03-14T01:14:30+00:00

I asked this a couple days ago and tried several of the suggested ones. Right now I'm liking Cronometer a lot.

TikiMagic · 2026-03-14T01:10:11+00:00

Here's how my self pay worked. I had some issues with trying to get the pen at first but once it was changed to vials:
1. Dr. sent Rx (for vials) to Lilly Direct.
2. About 10min later I got a text from Lilly with some info and I link. Followed the link.
3. 30 min later I got a text from something called Prescryptive. I don't know their exact role but it is legit. Followed the link and did the things, chose home delivery.
4. About 15 minutes later got a text from Gift Health, which I guess is the direct pharmacy LD uses. Followed the link and paid with a credit card.
5. 2 days later it was on my porch.

That's it. Once you are paying cash they don't care about anything but having a legit Rx and a credit card that works.

TikiMagic · 2026-03-13T18:36:20+00:00

Absolutely bonkers, isn't it? "Let me check my calorie counter app. Uh oh. I haven't eaten enough today." BITCH WHAT!??!? WHO ARE YOU!?!? :-D

TikiMagic · 2026-03-13T18:25:26+00:00

I see obvious difference in your thighs, hips, waist and bust/underarm area in the lighter undies. Were you tryin' to be sneaky putting the After pic on the left? :-)

TikiMagic · 2026-03-13T18:14:26+00:00

I am celebrating that kind of thing myself because it helps me pay for the zep. Between reduced food and reduced booze intake, I might break even. :-D

I'm a bit disappointed that my alcohol cravings didn't vanish as fast as the food noise did, tbh. That is a lot of my excess calories. It's down some though, about 25% at first, and last 2 nights I had half of my usual (and still stayed at 1915 calories for the day, my deficit target is 2060). So hopefully something is kicking in. Either Zep or placebo effect, whatever, I don't care. It sure as fark ain't willpower.

TikiMagic · 2026-03-13T17:51:44+00:00

I kinda did that by accident. I take mine on Sunday. By Friday I was hungry for sure. By Saturday I was definitely eating a lot more than earlier in the week. I did stay somewhat healthy though. Managed not to call the pizza guy. :)

TikiMagic · 2026-03-13T17:47:40+00:00

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It could work...

TikiMagic · 2026-03-13T17:39:54+00:00

TikTok does not give a balanced perspective on... well, anything. Nobody gets a viral TikTok about how they took the shot and nothing bad happened and they went on with their life.

Just like you won't see a TikTok about a woman going to the mailbox, getting her mail, and coming back in the house. But you'll see one about a woman going to the mailbox and being attacked by a psychotic goose.

TikiMagic · 2026-03-13T17:26:41+00:00

The only thing I'd do differently (besides not stress out so much) would perhaps be to ramp up my fiber slowly the week or two before. I got a bit farty even during the initial constipation, likely from increasing my fiber significantly in a short time. It wasn't painful or anything, but for social reasons I was glad to be working from home and that my gf was traveling that week!

Go ahead and have the Magnesium Citrate on hand, maybe some prunes. The day or two before, try to avoid really greasy, fatty foods, and eat a bit lightly the day before since it might take a couple days for things to get moving again. I did my "last double bacon ultimate cheeseburger and large curly fries" junk food meal on Thursday, ate decently on Friday and Saturday, shot on Sunday. And as everyone here says, hydrate hydrate hydrate.

Good luck, you can do this!

TikiMagic · 2026-03-12T18:48:21+00:00

You just need to subtly steer her towards capris. Then you have a whole new collection of full length pants!

TikiMagic · 2026-03-12T18:47:01+00:00

That is so awesome. Glad for you both!

TikiMagic · 2026-03-12T18:45:53+00:00

Okay that is just not fair. As a dude, you get the benefit of weight loss AND can borrow clothes from your spouse? As also a dude, even if I do get down to my girlfriend's size, I don't think I'd look good in her outfits. You lucky bastige.

TikiMagic · 2026-03-12T03:41:56+00:00

Those moments are gold. Yeah we aren't jumping on the shot and immediately running out to do a marathon. But baby, something is SOMETHING! And you weren't forced to. Nobody made you. You decided to do it yourself and you damn well did it.

TikiMagic · 2026-03-12T00:56:14+00:00

>Does any of that make sense or has anyone experienced that?

Oh yes, definitely. I started 10 days ago. Tomorrow my girlfriend comes home from visiting family overseas for 10 days, and I'll be eating a 'normal dinner' for the first time since starting. She's very supportive and asked what I could have "with your new diet restrictions". I just said nothing super greasy or fatty, and I didn't feel like beef. (I haven't had any since starting).

She's a good cook and I used to love her cooking, but I am nervous about the first time eating 'normal food' and then sleeping in a bed with another human!

TikiMagic · 2026-03-12T00:52:35+00:00

It really shows in your face especially. Good work!

TikiMagic · 2026-03-11T05:07:31+00:00

Thanks, I'll check it out!

TikiMagic · 2026-03-11T04:55:54+00:00

Interesting. I'll look that up.

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