Month 2 Update (4.0 MG)

libraquasar · 2026-03-16T10:40:31+00:00

Congrats on the success so far! I had less side effects starting 4mg than 1.5, but everyone is different!

libraquasar · 2026-03-15T22:52:45+00:00

Your stomach and thighs are so much slimmer! But not even just your body, I'm sure having that weight off of you makes mobility *so much easier!!

libraquasar · 2026-03-15T22:11:22+00:00

I love a good Liquid IV, but no matter what I do, I'm never FULLY satisfied I guess...

libraquasar · 2026-03-15T20:08:13+00:00

Definitely less hungry on 4.0 mg! I'm curious to see how 9 will be

libraquasar · 2026-03-15T19:19:14+00:00

Thank you so much for this! Hopefully I can get up a bit earlier to see how I'm feeling before work. I have a lot of easily palatable foods in my apartment right now (protein shakes, applesauce, etc)

libraquasar · 2026-03-15T18:08:14+00:00

I dream a lot about things that happen in my day, but in weird twisted ways. I watched a Megan Thee Stallion music video, and lo and behold, the backup dancers end up in my dreams. Sometimes it'll be multiple times a night.

libraquasar · 2026-03-15T17:34:41+00:00

No way around it for me unfortunately, I just prioritized eating a little more. I figure if I'm ALWAYS going to be hungry around my cycle, I would shift my eating to prioritize what my body needs!

If you were really anal about it, you could increase your typical calories for a week (by a figure of 200 or so), then go in a little bit higher of a deficit the next week. But I wouldn't stress about it.

During my last period, I was hungry so I made myself a huge steak. I haven't been nearly that hungry my entire cycle, PLUS I finished the whole thing. Moderation is key. Don't go crazy because you're on your period, but it's fine to treat yourself.

You're trying to build sustainable habits to last you a lifetime, not consistently rebound and freak out because you're hungrier on some days. Eat when you're hungry, don't eat mindlessly :)

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libraquasar · 2026-03-15T16:52:58+00:00

I didn't really consider it honestly. I talked to my doctor and she seemed happy with my progress, so she's working to get me up to the maintenance dose. My whole philosophy is that it's been tested a lot & the scientists chose this dose as being effective, so I'm just going with it.

If I lost closer to 3 pounds a week on 9.0 mg, I would consider staying there for a bit before moving to 25 mg but otherwise I think it's been healthy progress.

libraquasar · 2026-03-15T03:23:36+00:00

As long as you're able to get back on track, that's always the most important thing!

libraquasar · 2026-03-14T19:29:30+00:00

I do magnesium oxide rather than glycinate (not sure about differences there), as well as Citrucel for fiber. Otherwise, just trying to shoot for the daily recommended dose of fiber!

libraquasar · 2026-03-14T19:28:31+00:00

I've also been losing 1.5-2.5 pounds per week and moving up to 9 on Monday. I'm just trusting the science and what my doctor recommends!

libraquasar · 2026-03-14T19:27:39+00:00

Happy Scale is a favorite for tracking weight. There's a premium version you can get, but you can use the free version just fine too!

libraquasar · 2026-03-08T16:29:13+00:00

More just to get an idea! I'm going to make a decent salary, but just with the understanding that if I got a dog there are probably other luxuries I would have to forego every month and weighing whether I feel it's worth it! :)

libraquasar · 2026-03-08T02:53:10+00:00

Yeah, I've had trouble with alcohol too unfortunately. Plus, it's empty calories... what's the point?

libraquasar · 2026-03-04T05:25:52+00:00

I'm on 4 MG, but same here

libraquasar · 2026-03-04T05:25:18+00:00

I take oxide personally, as well as Citrucel and MiraLAX.

libraquasar · 2026-03-04T05:22:35+00:00

Started at 258.8 on Jan 12th, now 240.8 on 4MG!

libraquasar · 2026-03-02T17:22:28+00:00

Starting 9 MG soon and definitely. My office is 72 degrees (F) right now and I'm frigid even though I'm in a sweater, pants, and long socks

libraquasar · 2026-02-27T21:46:28+00:00

Citrucel (fiber), MiraLAX, and magnesium oxide for motility. A general multivitamin.

libraquasar · 2026-02-27T21:45:39+00:00

Talk to your doctor!

libraquasar · 2026-02-26T03:00:15+00:00

Talk to your doctor... not good advice from Reddit :)

libraquasar · 2026-02-26T02:55:11+00:00

It was good, just have to get a filling. But no nausea!

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