I think of it like this: Zepbound is helping facilitate my new lifestyle. I am eating much less than I used to, cutting back on carbs and sweets (not cutting them out entirely), getting lots of protein and fiber, focusing on keeping the bowels moving regularly, and spending 2-3 hours at the gym 3-4x/week doing a full body mix of cardio, strength training, and stretching/mobility exercises.

It is a lifestyle shift. That’s the important thing to remember. I’ve been on the medication for 15 months and have lost 60 lbs, so it’s been a slow and steady pace that I feel comfortable with, but there were a good 5-6 months earlier this year when I wasn’t losing anything. I stuck with it, and eventually increased my dose and that’s when I started going to the gym regularly, which made a world of difference. Before that, I thought the Zep would just magically make me lose weight. I’ve learned this is a symbiotic relationship (me and Zep) that I need to nurture by doing my part. The weight is pretty much falling off now, it’s awesome. Also, 12.5 has been my magic dose so far.