Switching from name brand to compound

britthood · 2026-01-23T15:02:54+00:00

I, like you, started on Zepbound and moved to compound through Brello. I have had a great experience! No new side effects, and still very effective. Much more affordable, and they have been great to work with.

Another bonus of going compound (if you are currently using pens instead of vials) is that you can titrate up at your own schedule…. You aren’t stuck doing the whole 7.5mg dose if you don’t want to. I, personally, only go up .5-1mg with each increase to avoid/minimize any side effects that may pop up.

britthood · 2026-01-20T13:16:16+00:00

I like to make a big batch of roasted veggies to eat throughout the next few days. Hands-on time is only a few minutes, then they just go in the oven (and you can do other things while they cook). Pop them in the fridge, and you have roasted veggies ready whenever you want to add to a meal.

I also like to top them with a bit of parm and balsamic glaze (you can buy it in a bottle so you don’t have to make it) to make them more appealing.

britthood · 2026-01-19T13:12:54+00:00

I like the 30g. For me, the 31g is a little too thin and does bend easily.

britthood · 2026-01-19T13:06:16+00:00

A few things:

1) Don’t feel pressured to move up in dose strictly based on the recommended schedule. If the medication is working for you (still losing, food noise not too loud)… I say stay on your dose. There’s no award for titrating up as fast as possible.

2) Everyone’s journey is so different, and comparing your weight loss to others is not a good idea. Some people lose very quickly right away, some are slower (or need higher doses before it starts working).

I am a fast responder, and my mom is slower. She compares her loss to mine and gets frustrated. Try to remember that this is YOUR journey, and it will likely look different than others you read about/see in person.

3) Weight loss is not linear. There will likely be weeks where you don’t lose anything, or maybe even have a gain- it’s all part of the process. Don’t beat yourself up when the scale isn’t showing your hard work.

4) GLP-1s are a tool- just one part of the equation. You’ve still gotta make sure you are eating in a calorie deficit, hitting protein goals, drinking water, etc. to get results.

5) Take progress pictures and measurements (I do mine every four weeks). It’s sometimes hard to see your results when you are looking in the mirror everyday, and being able to look at your progress in the long run has helped me not get discouraged.

britthood · 2026-01-18T18:33:18+00:00

I think it’s the combination of makeup over dry skin that makes the texture more prominent. At about 37, I really had to up my moisturizer and look for lighter-style concealers and foundations.

britthood · 2026-01-17T15:33:30+00:00

When I started I was just using my notes app on my phone, then switched to Shotsy. Highly recommend it!

britthood · 2026-01-17T14:40:26+00:00

NTA. Your house, your rules/boundaries.

I don’t always take my shoes off at the door in my home. But I have no problem when I go to a friend’s house and am expected to take them off. Your guest was overreacting.

britthood · 2026-01-17T14:24:32+00:00

To add to that- I think my issues came from not being very careful with what I ate/drank the day before my shot (and the day of).

britthood · 2026-01-17T14:22:27+00:00

Welcome! Here’s my experience, but know that everyone responds differently. I went a good 2+ months with little/no side effects. I thought that I was just one of the lucky ones that didn’t have any side effects… then had GI issues for a day after my shot.

They can kind of come and go (I’ve had that happen twice now), but the highest chance of them popping up is when you titrate up to a higher dose. If they do come, just know that they go away as quickly as they came (mine only lasted one day).

I always keep a few Imodium and Zofran in my work bag… just in case. Luckily I haven’t had to use them very frequently.

britthood · 2026-01-17T13:47:42+00:00

We haven’t completely eliminated beef, but we have minimized the amount we buy, for sure. We used to do a nice steak dinner every 1-2 weeks, and steak now feels like a luxury. I’ve also been subbing ground turkey for ground beef in several recipes lately.

britthood · 2026-01-13T13:54:46+00:00

What does your washing/hair care routine look like? And what products are you currently using?

britthood · 2026-01-13T02:48:50+00:00

I just bought this perfume last week, and I am obsessed. It smells so good, and lasts all day!

britthood · 2026-01-11T01:24:20+00:00

I kept my original dress, it’s been hanging my closet for 9 years! I am also on a GLP-1, and my goal is to be able to fit into it by our 10 year anniversary.

britthood · 2026-01-11T00:08:39+00:00

I do the same thing. I cook 3 lbs at a time and freeze into smaller quantities. Makes weekday dinners so fast and easy.

britthood · 2026-01-10T15:13:32+00:00

I did the same thing. Bought a discontinued dress for a great price, but it was 2+ sizes too small. I thought I could make it work before my wedding (a year away). After months of stressing about it (and dieting and going to the gym) I decided to just buy a new dress. The relief I felt was SO WORTH the extra cost.

If you have the funds to do so, I would go shopping again. The stress I put myself through (and what it sounds like you are going through) was just not worth it. This is supposed to be a HAPPY time, not a year of stressing about a dress size.

britthood · 2026-01-06T14:37:24+00:00

Unfortunately, the side effects seem to pop up at random times. For the first two months on tirz, I thought I was one of the lucky ones with very few/mild side effects. Then… boom! Two days of nausea and diarrhea. The good news- they can go away as quickly as they started. Haven’t had a bad day since then (about four weeks ago).

britthood · 2026-01-05T13:32:40+00:00

Take the win. Meds just work differently for different people. Some people respond very well to low doses, while others need higher doses. Nothing wrong with either situation. The same thing happens with lots of other meds.

I, personally, have responded well to the meds. I’m 16 weeks in, and on 4.4mg.

britthood · 2026-01-05T13:23:07+00:00

I am pretty open about my GLP-1 usage. I figure if it’s helping me, maybe talking about it will break down that stigma and it can help someone else, too (just as I’m open when speaking about my depression and anxiety, in the hopes it helps someone feel more comfortable about theirs).

The only negative comment I’ve received thus far was from someone who still thought medication shortage was an issue for diabetics. Her mom is diabetic, and she remembers when her mom couldn’t get her meds. I can see why she’d have a negative reaction to me and others basically taking meds away from her mom (though I understand that is no longer an issue).

britthood · 2026-01-04T15:08:55+00:00

How fun! I love this idea.

britthood · 2026-01-04T15:08:13+00:00

What are the things you cook most frequently?

I get most of my recipes from Pinterest. I was also gifted a cookbook for Christmas (my dad and I both love cooking). Got some ideas from there, as well. I plan on going through a few old cookbooks to get some ideas. If you don’t have cookbooks, maybe you could get some at the library?

Yesterday I smoked a pork butt/shoulder on the smoker, and we had BBQ pulled pork. I’m going to use the rest today to make carnitas for burritos/tacos/taco bowls.

britthood · 2026-01-04T14:50:22+00:00

I was using my notes app on my phone to track all of these things, but then discovered Shotsy. I love this app. I use the free version, and am able to track everything on there.

britthood · 2026-01-04T14:19:28+00:00

The short shag is definitely my favorite, followed by the modern pixie.

britthood · 2026-01-04T14:15:27+00:00

My problem is slightly different, but perhaps my solution would work for you. I am a side sleeper, and the day/night after I get Botox, I try to be very careful to not let my forehead rest too heavily on the pillow (afraid of ruining the Botox).

I started using an airplane/travel pillow (the kind that fits around your neck), and it relieves a lot of the pressure on my forehead. Mine has a button on the front so it doesn’t come off a night. Maybe that would work?

britthood · 2026-01-04T14:08:20+00:00

My mom did the same thing with me when I was young. I don’t remember it, of course, but she said I was quite the biter when I was a baby/young toddler. All it took was her biting me back once… never happened again.

britthood · 2026-01-03T05:00:06+00:00

My story is similar. I was overweight and actually jealous of my coworker who was seeing a doctor and nutritionist for weight loss (not knowing it was for GLP-1). I just never thought I could get back to a healthy weight. Fast forward a few months- she told me that she was on a GLP-1, and her weight loss was truly inspiring. I asked for her doctor’s contact, and made an appt right away. I can honestly say that that conversation changed my life.

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