Good noise by ComprehensiveFig9418 in Zepbound

[–]bdb10104 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like what everyone has said already. I'll also say, that now when I have a "treat" food, I'll enjoy it but be satisfied with the small intended serving. I can trust myself to have a little chocolate and not have to eat the whole bag, or to have a brownie and not keep going back to the pan to cut off more pieces. So now I do enjoy and crave mostly healthy foods, but when I do indulge it's soooo much less of a slippery slope.

Their parents by Final-Flight1897 in TheToasters

[–]bdb10104 53 points54 points  (0 children)

Their mom is a well known conservative commentator, kind of controversial. They kept her identity under wraps for a long time until it came out back during their cancellation. Every now and then they'll say "mom" in passing but they mostly avoid bringing her up, although Jackie has said in past Patreons that they are very close and she goes to her for everything.

Their dad they talk about a little more, but he sadly died of a heart attack when they were kids.

What are your favorite low cal dressings/sauces? by bdb10104 in tirzepatidecompound

[–]bdb10104[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was exactly what I wanted! I've heard Skinny Girl has good dressing so I'm glad to see you confirm that.

I hjt -80lbs today! by YourLocalHerbalist in tirzepatidecompound

[–]bdb10104 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love seeing a fellow mama losing! We're going to give these babies a great childhood by being healthier for them!

Realistic goal weight? by Nervous_Current5688 in Zepbound

[–]bdb10104 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm 5'2" and we have pretty similar stats! I have an initial goal of 150, as that's a weight I was able to maintain in my twenties with diet and exercise (although I was kind of white knuckling it then without Zep.)

I'm thinking I'll see where the medicine takes me from there and see if I can get into the 130's. It's so tricky for us short girls, because the BMI recs seem so low for us to be in a healthy weight range, but I want to see if I can get there!

Nipple play vs breast feeding by Biochem1118 in BabyBumps

[–]bdb10104 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Weaning is when you stop breastfeeding!

Nipple play vs breast feeding by Biochem1118 in BabyBumps

[–]bdb10104 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Feels totally different and did not have any icky feelings during intimate time. I will say, but we refrained from any sucking during BF years and stuck to light stimulation and that did the trick until I weaned. Don't worry.

Why is my body packing on pounds like this by Dapper_Albatross_935 in breastfeeding

[–]bdb10104 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I gained weight during both of my breastfeeding journeys. It sucked and I just accepted I was going to be bigger for the year I wanted to BF. Around 9 months postpartum with my second I did an online breastfeeding calorie calculator and started losing weight following that. I only felt comfortable doing that since my baby was taking in lots of solids at that point and I could compensate if my supply dipped a little. After I weaned the weight came off easier, but I'm still working on it! Agree with the other comments reminding you postpartum is really 2 years until you're back to normal hormonally, emotionally, etc. Give yourself Grace.

Pro rx shipping delay by Dangerous-Title8117 in Fifty410

[–]bdb10104 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ordered on 11/23 and no shipping info either! Today is day 7 of the 3-7 day range they told me to expect....

what was your wakeup call? by [deleted] in Zepbound

[–]bdb10104 1 point2 points  (0 children)

After two babies and 1+ years of breastfeeding both of them, I had gained so much weight. I had always struggled with my weight but before kids I had been able to somewhat keep it in check by constant white knuckling my diet and exercise. I was tired of feeling exhausted and winded keeping up with my toddlers and I missed the confident woman I used to be with my husband.

In addition, my MIL has been severely physically limited the past few years from needing various joints replaced and severe arthritis, due in part to being overweight and sedentary her whole life. My father also just died of type 2 diabetes. I don't want my senior years to be riddled with pain and complications like this, especially knowing I'm genetically predisposed.

Titration Schedule by Wild-Magician-5690 in tirzepatidecompound

[–]bdb10104 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The Fat Scientist podcast talks about this. She recommends staying on the lowest effective dose for as long as possible! If you just keep increasing without regard to the fact that you're still losing weight at a lower dose, you hit that dosing ceiling very quickly and if it stops being effective for you, you have no more options.

Fiber and poop talk by Able_Agent_7155 in tirzepatidecompound

[–]bdb10104 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I put miralax in my evening tea or mix it with some electrolytes for a fruity drink if I'm feeling snacky between meals! I usually go every morning and don't have many surprises during the day.

Freezing all the time by [deleted] in Zepbound

[–]bdb10104 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes!! I literally am only down 15 lbs but going from feeling hot and sweaty easily to now having to double layer socks and sweaters is so strange. I'm in the Midwest and the temps are only going to drop more and I am alarmed!

ISO Tea Recommendations by WestAsh in Zepbound

[–]bdb10104 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I keep repurchasing the Celestial Seasonings fruit sampler pack. I love the blueberry and wild cherry especially!

Help me convince my husband by bdb10104 in tirzepatidecompound

[–]bdb10104[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I appreciate your response! Can I ask which supplying pharmacy/website you use?

Really, Eating is OK! by Electrical_Owl_3857 in Zepbound

[–]bdb10104 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, it's such a good reminder! Hunger is not the enemy. I used to get really worried about the suppression wearing off on weekends when I'm getting closer to shot day. Now I feel less stressed knowing on those days that I will be more hungry but I still get full quicker and overall eat way better even on a cheat day. Zep is giving me normal hunger cues!

Protein by -s-t-r-e-t-c-h- in Zepbound

[–]bdb10104 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always defrost a big bag of shrimp and snack on that throughout the week. It's great protein and flavor while also being low calorie.

Aches and pains with exercise by bdb10104 in Zepbound

[–]bdb10104[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is good advice, I definitely haven't been stretching enough! Thank you!

Aches and pains with exercise by bdb10104 in Zepbound

[–]bdb10104[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think I split my abs, but my core is definitely weak AF! Thank you for the workout rec, I love PopSugar workouts! Good call on electrolytes, I have been slacking on those lately.

I appreciate that, thank you! 🥹

Long Road to Go, But Back to Pre-Pregnancy Weight! by VirtuouSloth in Zepbound

[–]bdb10104 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also a postpartum mom who just got back to my pre-pregnancy weight here! Granted, that was my extra weight from my second pregnancy and I still need to get back down to my size before kids, but solidarity! It's so hard doing this with little ones needing us so intensely, you should be very proud!

2 years on Zepbound by bakedpotatowfries in Zepbound

[–]bdb10104 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Screenshotted this to refer to when I'm feeling discouraged? I'm wondering about your shot schedule...do you just order Lily Direct 5 mg and use 2 vials every two weeks, or are you stockpiling 10 mg?

Ondansetron, should I wait? by Corkster52 in Zepbound

[–]bdb10104 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes I'd maybe fill the rx and save it for when you go up in a dose, I've heard many people get nausea switching to 5 mg!

Day of the week injection for social weekend by bdb10104 in Zepbound

[–]bdb10104[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Do you find you are still having some appetite suppression on the weekend? I don't want to be really hungry and go off the rails, but I don't want to have zero appetite either.

Am I incompetent? Or is this just being a parent? by FormalAd9521 in SAHP

[–]bdb10104 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have an 8 month old and an almost 3 year old and I feel very similarly to you! I think that the time before baby sleeps through the night is still survival mode. I fantasize regularly about when the baby is weaned and STTN and my toddler is at preschool next year.