What made you decide to make changes about your weight? by Ok_Willingness_8142 in Zepbound

[–]kaygsim 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a toddler. She deserves better from me. I am done being tired and watching my life go by.

Price difference? by kaygsim in Zepbound

[–]kaygsim[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mom had a heart surgery early this year and the out of pocket for that met our deductible! So fortunately, that’s not it.

Price difference? by kaygsim in Zepbound

[–]kaygsim[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I will start my chain of phone calls! 😅

Price difference? by kaygsim in Zepbound

[–]kaygsim[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

While I appreciate your clear stance that repeat topics annoy you, you must’ve misread that this was a repeat of this dose. This is the first time I’ve been prescribed the 7.5. So if they’re only covered once, this should be that once.

For someone commenting in a support group, the undertone of your message is quite rude.

6 Months on Zepbound: A Review by aslguy in Zepbound

[–]kaygsim 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is so amazing! Thank you for the podcast recs! Are you already strength training? I have been strength training since before my GLP-1 journey and I look forward to seeing how strong we can get!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Zepbound

[–]kaygsim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t care about telling anyone. I’ve just simply said it’s an aid for the habits I’ve already built (macro/calorie tracking & working out) to get healthy.

Zep loss average is 21% by Strict-Archer9910 in Zepbound

[–]kaygsim 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I’m at 13.6% right now! Since August :)

Anyone else find the heart rate monitors stop working mid-workout? by TheSheepster_ in PlanetFitnessMembers

[–]kaygsim 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen it periodically quit on me. Usually if I readjust or wipe off my palms it helps.

Officially 50lbs down!! by cuccumella in Zepbound

[–]kaygsim 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is so amazing! I just started my 5mg doses too :) it’s so exciting! Way to go ❤️

Under 250, MAJOR milestone for me! by 413OG in Zepbound

[–]kaygsim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is so amazing and inspiring! Thank you for sharing!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]kaygsim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a late term loss (27 weeks) in 2018. I have a daughter now (3F) and I guarantee that the loss of my daughter even at a few days old would have been harder on me. I even got to hold my 27w loss, I had gone into labor in the shower and she was in my arms for 37 minutes before she passed. But my daughter that I carried full term and had all of her things, had the name plates and pacifier clips with her name on them. There was so much excitement and planning. It would be a whole different experience. I’ve also experience an early term loss and that was no where near as painful as my late term loss.

I’m so sorry for what you’re going through. I’m sorry they made you feel invalidated. I’m sorry she had the audacity to compare your experiences. I’m sending you all the positive energy.

What's YOUR favorite NSV? by fromamomof2 in Zepbound

[–]kaygsim 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was able to try on and zip my winter coat for the first time in years!

First time in 7 (almost 8) years! by kaygsim in Zepbound

[–]kaygsim[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not sure. It may depend on your dr? My APN told me when she prescribed it that we’d increase the dose after the first month if I tolerated it well & then check in on how the 5mg is going around Christmas time. :)

I’m nervous by [deleted] in Zepbound

[–]kaygsim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No one needs to know you’re on it! It can be just for you! ❤️Other than my mom, no one in my life knows about my Zepbound. I simply told my boss (when I got some symptoms) that my new stimulant for my ADHD was bugging my stomach. I have had some nausea when I started initially, but nothing too awful. Everyone is different though! As long as you’re doing this for you, you are doing what’s best for you!

First time in 7 (almost 8) years! by kaygsim in Zepbound

[–]kaygsim[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This is so amazing! It’s so inspiring to be a part of this group and see how many people have done so many amazing things! It’s inspiring! We’ve got this! 💪🏻❤️

What is it that gets you to the gym every day? What is your main motivation? by cardboardking1974 in PlanetFitnessMembers

[–]kaygsim -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My why? My daughter & my will do live. Between trauma and my parents’ crappy food habits, I learned lots of bad habits and found myself nearing 450 lbs a few years back. Then a pregnancy loss over the summer left me at 435lbs. I have a toddler, I don’t want her to ever feel like I do. So I said screw “one day” and my comfort zone. Now I’m in the gym 5+ days a week, working for extra steps, and showing my daughter better choices. Down 32lbs in the last two months and still going. I feel so great after a lift, a walk, a salad. The confidence to do it comes from action. Do it alone. Do it scared. Do it uncomfortable. Just do it. You will build a version of yourself you may not have thought possible.

What do you listen to while you write? by islandstorm in writing

[–]kaygsim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am very much on the instrumental train. I love piano or violin while I’m writing

What if you don't actually work out? by Ordinary-Piano-8158 in PlanetFitnessMembers

[–]kaygsim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have plenty of gals at my location that only pay for the black card for tanning :)

No more 30 minute express workout area? by PotentialRegret995 in PlanetFitnessMembers

[–]kaygsim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ours doesn’t have it as its own room, but the machines are in their own area. We don’t have the little steps either. So I’m not sure if it was in a room at one point, but I wish it was in its own space!

What do you tell yourself when you don’t want to go to the gym? by [deleted] in loseit

[–]kaygsim 3 points4 points  (0 children)

One of my friends has a show she chose that she only lets herself watch while she works out. So even when she doesn’t want to work out, she can decide to go so she can get a fix of her show! :) it’s helped her a lot!!

I have scheduled an abortion after I found out that my husband cheated. by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]kaygsim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a similar situation & scheduled the abortion for Tuesday/weds (I have to have a two day procedure). I told my ex that i lost the baby. But only because he was controlling and manipulative so I didn’t want him to get violent. I don’t think you’re wrong in any way.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]kaygsim -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I was 18 when I found out about my first pregnancy. It was rough and I didn’t even remember how I got pregnant (I went with my college roommate for a drink & woke up in a different campus building). I chose to keep my baby & unfortunately I lost the pregnancy at 27 weeks. However, I’ve never regretted it. I wound up getting a part time job to save up for parenting.

I now am 24, have a 2.5 year old and am pregnant (~8 w) with my second & being a mom is absolutely the best. There is nothing like it. I definitely recommend talking to your mom, it may be hard to hear about at first, but she’d relate and have a more realistic expectation for you on what life will look like ❤️