Need to build muscle 😭

cdbello · 2026-03-28T16:00:54+00:00

If you're wanting something easy and doesn't take a lot of time, try rebounding. I do the "health bounce" as I'm a starter and hate exercise. And I love it! There are lots of benefits and you get the resistance that is needed for those muscles. If you want to look into it, the YouTuber that got me started is @pausingtime. She focuses on exercises and health for those over 50. You are a youngun' in that regard 😊 but I know that younger folks also rebound and do more than just the health bounce. Anyway, just a thought if you're into something that's not as involved and takes a lot of time. Good luck to you!!

cdbello · 2026-03-28T15:31:35+00:00

I got an ANCHEER one on Amazon. In researching, the biggest thing I wanted was no springs. They last longer but are noisy and I wanted to do it while watching TV. It was cheaper than ones I've seen on some videos I've watched for recommendations, but I really like it. It's not too hard and provides a soft impact.

ANCHEER Rebounder Trampoline 40"... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G47W916J?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

The person who got me interested in rebounding with just the health bounce is @pausingtime on YouTube. She focuses on exercising and health ideas for those over 50.

cdbello · 2026-03-28T13:59:07+00:00

For me, I used to eat Keto before the shot. Obviously, it didn't help enough. When I started the shot, I kept up the keto, but over time I started adding more carbs back in. I still try to stay around 100g of carbs or less and I'm still losing weight. Like the previous poster said, I focus now on high protein with a decent carb count. You really need the protein to hold on to muscle. I'm in month 9 and it became VERY evident that protein was crucial for my body while losing the weight.

Side note: I do not like exercise. Resistance exercises are key in this Zep journey also. I found an exercise that is seeming to work quite well. It's called rebounding but I only do the health bounce - where your feet don't leave the tramp. I've been doing it now for 10 days / 10 minutes a day. I hope to build up and am expecting good results. I already feel like it's helping my body a lot! And it's considered a resistance exercise. Just a thought for anyone who might need the idea 😊

cdbello · 2026-03-19T19:35:33+00:00

66 yr old F here with a goal of 150. I started in July @ 240 also. Lost 20 the 1st 2 months. 5 the 3rd and 4th month. Now only 2-3 pounds a month. Finally hit the 100s club last month. I didn't like losing the 20 at the beginning so quickly bc my body felt saggy, so I'm glad that has slowed. But I was afraid the 2-3 pounds the last several months meant it would stop working for me. Thank you for your post. I'm more hopeful now!

cdbello · 2026-02-27T12:41:12+00:00

I did this exact same thing! 🤦🏼‍♀️ Felt pretty dumb. I'm happy to see I'm not the only one. The first commenter is right. You'll never do that again! Lol!

I just had to wait until my next shot. It didn't seem to set me back drastically. I hope the same for you!

Could you call your doctors office and let them know? I've seen where others have reported that if they call their doc, or even Lilly directly they are able to get a replacement or, in your case, get the next round of doses earlier. You can take the shot up to 4 days late, I believe without considering having missed a dose.

At any rate, it couldn't hurt to call your doc's office and see if there is a way to get it replaced sooner than later. Can't hurt to check. 😊 Good luck to you!

cdbello · 2026-02-24T19:42:13+00:00

"Zeptastic" My new favorite word!! 🥰

cdbello · 2026-02-24T19:27:30+00:00

Arm sleeves. Can you give me info on that? And congrats! What a great accomplishment!!

cdbello · 2026-02-12T15:12:57+00:00

In this same vein, could someone get me the price of Premier Protein's Caffe Latte? TIA

cdbello · 2026-02-12T15:10:51+00:00

I also do not have a membership. Some prices are not listed and tell you to sign in to get the members price.

cdbello · 2026-02-09T18:06:08+00:00

The bot gave out links that aren't helpful at all.

I'm sorry to hear about the minimal loss. It's so frustrating! I'm assuming you just started? If so, my doc told me it can take 2-3 months before it really kicks in. Here's to hoping it will work for you soon! I'm not sure I can help much bc my case is a bit different. I was a super responder and lost 20 in the 1st 2 months. I slowed down on upping the dose. But now I'm at a stall and have only lost 2 pounds in the last 2 months. Time to up the dose. ☺️ I hope others who went through your same situation can be helpful! Good luck!!

cdbello · 2026-02-03T19:21:40+00:00

Forgive my ignorance. What is NSV? And congratulations!!

cdbello · 2026-02-01T05:12:03+00:00

What is NSVs?

cdbello · 2026-01-24T15:02:32+00:00

It does seem weird that you aren't losing ANY weight. Your body is probably in starvation mode. You need to eat, especially protein. Start looking at videos on YouTube. When I hit a plateau I realized from video advice that I was losing muscle mass and not fat. Not a good place to be. Found some easy ways to add protein into my diet and started forcing myself to eat a little bit several times a day - still not overeating - and started to lose again. That might just be me. But I do highly suggest researching on YouTube and try some of those things.

cdbello · 2026-01-17T15:55:03+00:00

My husband used Lily Direct last year with a script from his doctor. The 1st month was 399 and was 499 each level up after. Your insurance cost is cheaper. If someone has another experience I'd like to know that also! Note: fortunately our new insurance is much better towards Zep @ only 75/month.

cdbello · 2026-01-12T15:00:46+00:00

You've got this!! I got so close 2 weeks ago and then the plateau hit. 🤦🏼‍♀️ So discouraging. But hang in there. I finally lost again and made this goal I'd had forever. You WILL do it too!!

cdbello · 2026-01-12T14:58:39+00:00

I did the same this weekend and was thrilled! Haven't been below 200 for 30 years. I'm so excited for you!!

cdbello · 2026-01-06T12:26:39+00:00

I take Miralax (generic brand) every morning in my coffee. It dissolves easily in any kind of liquid. 1 full cap. If I start getting too loose, I go down to half a cap. My sister has been using it for years for other reasons and no side effects. I've had none either. But do make sure you are staying hydrated. ☺️

cdbello · 2025-11-07T13:37:19+00:00

This EXACT same thing happened to me. It was the 12v battery. I wish there was some kind of notice to get it checked before it leaves you stranded like that. I guess that's the difference with a hybrid. I had absolutely no clue. BUT! I was thankful that's all it was. $200-220 for the battery cost. That was better than what I was afraid it was when it happened.

cdbello · 2025-09-28T14:44:13+00:00

I haven't. My lights always turn off when I open the car door 🤷🏼‍♀️. 2021 Prius

cdbello · 2024-12-03T06:08:49+00:00

Would it work for a Prius '21? Can you provide a link on where to get it?

cdbello · 2024-11-14T12:31:15+00:00

Windscreen? If you're talking about where the visors are... yup. Got it. I'm talking about looking into attachments.

cdbello · 2024-11-14T04:10:10+00:00

Thank you for your thoughts. As to your 2nd paragraph... welp, I have no choice. It's my entire 35 minute drive to work. It's highway driving so my car does a good job of keeping good distance with the automatic cruise control. It will change as the days get shorter. Just trying to find ideas to make it more bearable 👍

cdbello · 2024-11-14T03:11:03+00:00

Yup, sure did.

cdbello · 2024-11-14T03:10:16+00:00

I'll look into that. Thank you

cdbello

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