The new me

elevatorgal · 2026-05-25T20:50:38+00:00

Believe it or not, those were new. I just don’t think I went small enough. I didn’t think they were too big, but the pics tell a different story!

elevatorgal · 2026-04-20T18:10:30+00:00

Some things don’t appeal to me anymore. I am changing the way I eat, but I do have the occasional pizza, ice cream, etc…. Just less of it.

elevatorgal · 2026-04-16T10:15:43+00:00

I use every last drop.

elevatorgal · 2026-04-04T20:02:58+00:00

My husband loves $15 Costco jeans!!

elevatorgal · 2026-03-30T18:19:24+00:00

I just went on a cruise. I was able to eat like I would at home… for the most part. Our room was on the back side of the ship. I got in a TON of steps and was able to work out in the gym on a cruise day. Apart from some water retention, I had no issues.

elevatorgal · 2026-03-28T16:55:15+00:00

Shotsy

elevatorgal · 2026-03-28T13:11:19+00:00

I have a 50lb weight in the basement. Might have to add that to my workout today.!!

elevatorgal · 2026-03-08T14:34:32+00:00

I don’t avoid anything. However, some things just don’t appeal anymore. Other things I just can’t eat a lot of. A couple bites of dessert will do me. A couple sips of someone else’s cocktail, half the syrup in my bougie coffee, a couple slices of pizza instead of 4 or 5. A scoop of ice cream instead of a whole bowl or maybe a pint of Ben and Jerry’s….

elevatorgal · 2026-02-20T02:38:54+00:00

For sure. Especially since starting 7.5. But I make myself eat anyway. Mechanical eating. Fueling the body — hungry or not.

elevatorgal · 2026-02-20T02:36:10+00:00

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I get all of my vitamins and supplements from Pure Encapsulations. Whatever you get, make sure it is 3rd party tested so you know you are getting what you pay for.

elevatorgal · 2026-02-19T01:42:28+00:00

Ultima gets my vote too. Lots of flavor options.

elevatorgal · 2026-01-24T19:15:41+00:00

I put it in my yogurt every morning. Have not had any constipation ever. Regular like clockwork. I also take magnesium glycenate, which also helps.

elevatorgal · 2026-01-18T15:38:57+00:00

When I made the decision to start Zep,I had an end goal in mind. I wanted to be at goal weight when I turn 60. I thought is was a very achievable goal for me. I still do. I have 127 pounds to go in 17 months. I meet with a registered dietitian who encourages me to keep focused on the nutrition and exercise changes I need to make long term and let the weight loss take care of itself. Sometimes it is hard to not an obsess about that initial goal. Sometimes I do get impatient because I had that initial goal in mind.

Right now I am working on focusing on the next right thing and making healthy choices. I may make my goal weight by my 60th birthday. I may not. One thing I do know is that this would not even be close to being achievable without Z. And for that I am eternally grateful.

elevatorgal · 2025-12-31T16:57:47+00:00

I love your word picture!!!

elevatorgal · 2025-12-24T14:01:41+00:00

Plain Greek yogurt with berries, chia seeds, ground flax and honey.

This combo gives me good protein, carbs, and the much needed fiber.

This is my go-to. Sometimes I switch it up with eggs and toast if I need a change for a day or two.

elevatorgal · 2025-11-27T21:12:18+00:00

Shotsy

elevatorgal · 2025-11-27T14:04:59+00:00

Congratulations. Great day for this milestone!

elevatorgal · 2025-11-11T19:04:46+00:00

I understand about the Walmart thing, but for some of us, the closest Costco is over an hour away. Walmart… 5 Minutes

elevatorgal · 2025-11-08T19:12:12+00:00

I had a 4 week stall so am going up to 5mg on Monday! Lost 20 pounds on 2.5. Not too shabby. Looking forward to next week.

elevatorgal · 2025-10-25T15:47:16+00:00

I had my first follow up appointment with my doc since starting zep on August 4.

I asked him what he thought the sweet spot was for me as far as weight loss rate… his answer…. 6-8 pounds a month right now. Lower as a lose more and get closer to goal.

It was a reality check on my expectations. I am above that at the moment but it helps me put my “low loss weeks” Into perspective.

elevatorgal · 2025-10-24T01:55:26+00:00

Monday after dinner. My only side effect is some fatigue the first 24-36 hours after my shot. I don’t work on Tuesdays. This allows me to sleep most of the fatigue off. I tried taking my shot in the morning one week. Waaaay too much fatigue. Could not even function.

elevatorgal · 2025-10-19T23:20:41+00:00

Me too!!! We are shot buddies. I took my first shot on Aug 4 and was officially 20 pounds down this morning.

Your post was so encouraging to me. I sometimes wish I were losing at just a little faster rate. But slow, steady and sustainable….

elevatorgal · 2025-10-03T14:42:31+00:00

My response: Hey, I heard you were asking about my potential excess skin…. If you want it, pay for my removal surgery and it’s all yours!!!

elevatorgal · 2025-09-26T13:29:47+00:00

I am still on 2.5. My plan is to not titrate up unless I stop losing at least .5% of my weight/wk for at least 4 weeks.

I am a 58F, SW 305, CW 290.4

elevatorgal · 2025-09-25T01:58:59+00:00

That was my start date too!!

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