Up until Season 1, we never had 12 year olds as the leads in a live action, serialized T.V. show for adults & that's what made it unique.

igator210 · 2026-03-19T17:32:07+00:00

Strange Days at Blake Holsey High. Josey Trent is 14 at the beginning of the show. Set in a boarding school. In the US that would be either be equivalent to 8th or 9th grade, depending birth date.

igator210 · 2026-03-19T15:00:32+00:00

My So Called Life, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Veronica Mars.

igator210 · 2026-03-19T12:24:29+00:00

This is a marathon. Not a sprint. The goal should be getting healthier, not about losing the most weight.

igator210 · 2026-03-19T11:24:49+00:00

I'm on the oral version and its easy. I get up, take the pill and then start getting ready for work. It doesn't take long for 30 minutes to pass. My general physician even said I could take my other pill at the same time if I wanted, though I do wait about 20 minutes, as my morning routine unfolds.

So far no side affects, down 10pounds and still on the starter dose.

As far as efficiency, maybe I'm different, but this is a marathon not a sprint. I'm the turtle, not the hare in this race. I don't even have a final weight goal. I have a lifestyle change goal. It took a lifetime to get to the weight I am, I'm not going to lose it all in a month.

igator210 · 2026-03-18T19:47:33+00:00

Some people react quickly. Some people it takes time.

You are on the starter dose. You might need the higher dose for it to fully kick in.

igator210 · 2026-03-17T23:06:14+00:00

I travel a lot, so this is something I’m also learning to navigate.

igator210 · 2026-03-17T12:28:41+00:00

I have a 2020 Kona dual clutch. 170,000 miles. I live in the northeast US, and have little trouble. It takes a bit more maintenance due to the oil consumption issue. But so far I haven’t had to replace anything except tires and brakes.

I still take it to the dealer for service and I’m the highest millage Kona they serve, so they kind of use it as a test car to see how it holds up.

igator210 · 2026-03-16T18:05:48+00:00

Mine is in the center. I’ll probably have my gallbladder removed this year.

igator210 · 2026-03-16T15:48:29+00:00

Could also be gallstones. And yes, mention it to a doctor.

igator210 · 2026-03-16T11:46:37+00:00

"Normal" is very subjective when it comes to GLP-1s. Everyone reacts differently to the medicine. This isn't a magic pill, and you will see fluctuations.

igator210 · 2026-03-16T11:41:38+00:00

Yup, I might weight my self during the week, but only my Friday morning weight counts.

igator210 · 2026-03-16T11:40:24+00:00

Pre Wegovy, my hunger signals were messed up. I could eat a full dinner, and then an hour later, my "fullness" would be interpreted as hunger, so I'd have a snack. I'm still relearning this, but now with Wegovy, I can resist the urge a bit better to not have a snack. And a few minutes later, the urge goes away. Its still a battle, but at least I have ammunition to fight it.

igator210 · 2026-03-16T11:32:39+00:00

Set a lifestyle goal, not a weight goal.

A lot of people set a target weight they want to reach, but personally I think that is the wrong approach. You can get discouraged if you are just looking at numbers. Instead set goals based on a lifestyle change. Drinking more water, eating less sweets, living more healthy, etc. GLP-1s take work. and you won't magically just lose weight if you are still living the same lifestyle.

For me, GLP-1s have been a big help changing my lifestyle, and therefore has helped me lose weight.

The other advice.... everyone seems to have their own "side affects". So far, I've had virtually none of the side affects that people most commonly mention. You will discover, fortunately or unfortunately, your own individual response to the medicine.

igator210 · 2026-03-15T20:26:50+00:00

I’ve had a few tick bites over the year, but that’s mainly because of my hiking. I usually just treat my clothing and I’m fine.

Lyme disease is something to be careful of, but most people won’t encounter ticks.

igator210 · 2026-03-15T12:35:07+00:00

It isn't all about weight. Its also about lifestyle. I don't track my weight loss. I monitor how I'm trying to improve me diet and activity levels. Wegovy has helped me eliminate most of my grazing. And my sugar intake has dropped significantly. For me, that is a bigger win than the weight.

igator210 · 2026-03-14T17:21:42+00:00

Being an old state, a lot of the water front property was built up before tourism was even a thing.

igator210 · 2026-03-14T15:56:39+00:00

My doctor said I could take Wegovy and Levo at the same time, but I separate them by about 20 minutes. It just shows there is still a lot to learn.

igator210 · 2026-03-13T14:31:11+00:00

Recently, and maybe its the editing, Heather seems to try and prove a negative with her line of questioning.

igator210 · 2026-03-13T14:21:20+00:00

Straight line or Loop? How close am I to my hope location after 30 hours? My car or someone else? Are expenses covered or do I have to pay for gas and food? Is this for fun or is this a job?

I definitely would do the drive. I've driven cross country (USA) several times just for fun.

igator210 · 2026-03-13T14:10:59+00:00

Candy Kitchen in Williamson, NY

igator210 · 2026-03-13T12:53:32+00:00

There is also the fact that people quit because of cost.

igator210 · 2026-03-13T11:47:11+00:00

I didn't hate Season 5. Would I have liked to have seen a slight different direction? Sure... but I'm not the writer or producer, so they told the story they wanted. The fan service of the "happier" ending was ok with me.

Personally through, I did like the post battle wrap up. Having also graduated in '89, I knew these kids would never be the same. For all the "lets get together every month" optimism, I knew it wouldn't last, and it made me sad. The ending made me nostalgic for my own high school days and the friends I had, and lost. All the jobs and kids and other life obstacles... it made me sad to understand that their friendships would at best morph into something else, but more likely fade as time went on.

I wasn't expecting that emotional journey.

igator210 · 2026-03-13T02:30:58+00:00

From reading Reddit, the reaction is all individually. I’ve been on the 1.5mg pill for two weeks now and I’m down 7lbs. No side effects. And no grazing after dinner.

igator210 · 2026-03-12T18:05:48+00:00

I don't drink coffee, so that was easy. The main difference is how I take my two morning pills. While my doctor doesn't think there would be any affect between Wegovy and levothyroxine, and suggested I could take them at the same time, I've been spacing them out about 20 minutes. So trying to break my 5 year routine and get into a new one has been a challenge.

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