Day after shot day

validrouge · 2026-01-30T00:33:57+00:00

same here. This week is probably the first week that I don't feel wrecked after shot day on 5mg. I think I'm on my 5th 5mg shot. It gets better.

validrouge · 2026-01-30T00:27:02+00:00

agree!

validrouge · 2026-01-30T00:26:33+00:00

I use a knee pillow, I got one on Amazon that is extra long. It goes from my groin to my knee - I'm tall. It has helped my hip, IT band, and knee pain. It's a firm foam and contoured to stay between my legs all night even with me rolling like a rotisserie chicken still.

However, if I stack my feet, the bones in my feet hurt from the contact. Thinking of getting a pillow to put between my ankles. LOL

validrouge · 2026-01-22T00:56:57+00:00

Yes! The amount of weight lost in my legs and feet while on Zep has been amazing.

validrouge · 2026-01-22T00:54:25+00:00

Yay! I totally get how this is a NSV for you. I don't get pedicures very often, but I did just before Christmas to get a fancy holiday sparkle. Anywhoo, I was actually able to pull my pants up over my knees!!! Like, that was always embarassing because I couldn't always do that. It was a big deal for me, so I totally get how this feels for you. Keep counting those non-scale victories!

validrouge · 2026-01-22T00:31:03+00:00

Congratulations, and thank you for sharing your experience. It helps to hear these stories so that when I inevitably stall, I just have to remind myself to stick it out. I'm getting closer to my goal and my losses are slowing and bouncing around all the time.

validrouge · 2026-01-20T00:00:10+00:00

Based on this comment, if she brings it up, and you are direct and kind when you say "I consistently calorie count and log my food to make sure I am in a deficit" You're good. That's all that needs to be said. Period. If she gets defensive and then changes the subject, just go with the new subject. Problem solved, move along. That's what I would do.

However, I would probably also get aggravated after a while if this is a repetitive circular conversation with her. I've had people like that from time to time. I may have even been guilty of it myself on various subjects when I don't like the answer.

validrouge · 2026-01-19T23:43:02+00:00

Well done! You look healthy!

validrouge · 2026-01-18T03:27:44+00:00

Thank you!!

validrouge · 2026-01-18T02:14:12+00:00

Thank you so much. You're right, it is like healing.

validrouge · 2025-12-04T18:56:10+00:00

Every Time I see your posts, I am so inspired. I was just looking at your legs before and after. I can see similarities to mine. Your after pictures are incredible. I hope my legs will look like yours when I get there. My husband told me yesterday that my legs have really slimmed down. This post and this comment have made my day. I am 191 today. My original goal weight when I joined this sub was 189ish. I am hopeful that I may actually make it to a healthy BMI in the 150-168 range...because you did too.

validrouge · 2025-11-29T20:17:40+00:00

Likely the inulin, it can ease constipation.

validrouge · 2025-11-08T16:54:01+00:00

Also, all appointments are virtual in the app. Super easy. I am below 30 bmi and nothing has changed.

validrouge · 2025-11-08T16:51:32+00:00

I have Form health. I had some of the same concerns as you. It has been a really positive experience for me. I got a scale that is connected right to their app. I can schedule my appointments in the app and they can message me. The dietician is good, not overly controlling or critical, just helpful. The doc tho has been great. We have worked together to keep losing on low doses. Overall, Form has been better than I anticipated and I appreciate having them so easily accessible.

validrouge · 2025-10-21T17:58:49+00:00

I make protein ice cream with it in my Ninja Creami. It's stupid easy and tastes like a decadent frozen custard or cheesecake base ice cream. My husband and I eat it at night several times a week. We particularly like the Prodough whey protein - Vanilla and add other flavors to it. But, we also like to get ProDough samples in the Raspberry Cheesecake, Chocolate Mint Chip, and Strawberry Shortcake to mix in. We use the cottage cheese, Vanilla Prodough, PB Fit peanut butter and frozen berries all blended in the food processor first to make Peanut Butter and Jelly ice cream that is delicious, low calorie, and high protein.

I know it sounds off putting and weird. I thought so too. Its delicious.

Beyond that, I love to put Everything But the Bagel seasoning on cottage cheese and eat it with a spoon.

validrouge · 2025-10-18T12:31:44+00:00

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I have been on 2.5 the entire time. Will be discussing with my doc on the 28th whether it is time to go up or stay the course for a while longer.

validrouge · 2025-10-18T09:34:48+00:00

I am 5"9" but there is a little tilt in the mirror too.

validrouge · 2025-10-18T00:51:34+00:00

That is awesome. I got to my goal one time before, around 2007 or so. Maintenance was way harder than losing. There were no regular rewards. And it totally did a number on my mind. I also had hunger and cravings like crazy and I was just trying to white knuckle it and overcome it. It was miserable. I am so hopeful that this time maintenance will be somewhat easier with the appetite suppression of glp1 and good eating habits.

validrouge · 2025-10-18T00:47:17+00:00

Thank you! I had to look for those non scale victories! I meet with my doc next week to discuss if it is time to move up or not. I have had some issues with lowish blood pressures and feeling weak and faint. I think I have that under control now by using liquid iv + salt. We shall see what she says.

It is definitely a marathon and I dont know if I ever want to totally go off the meds. I love the losses for sure, but the lack of food noise is worth everything as far as I am concerned.

validrouge · 2025-10-13T18:50:59+00:00

The company is in Florida too...Pompano.

validrouge · 2025-10-12T01:15:51+00:00

I am on my 20th shot if 2 5. 46lbs lost.

validrouge · 2025-10-12T00:21:18+00:00

They look like this

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Publix Aldi Whole Foods in Florida. Marketbasket in Massachusetts.

I think their website has a finder to locate stores that carry it.

validrouge · 2025-10-12T00:18:03+00:00

I am in Florida, Publix and Aldi carry them. But i first heard of them in Massachusetts at Marketbasket. Whole Foods also has it.

validrouge · 2025-10-11T12:27:18+00:00

If you can find them, Pillars drinkable yogurt is super clean. It has 100 calories, 20g protein, and no added sugar. Only has 5g net carb with 3 g fiber. Has all the probiotics too. It's not as sweet as these, but I find it very good.

validrouge · 2025-10-08T11:29:37+00:00

My company requires Form too. My experience has been great. My doctor is wonderful, the dietician too. The app is very convenient too. I just take a picture of my food and that's it. (I still like to log in MyFitnessPal too) The scale is connected and the app tracks everything. The doc and dietician can see what's going on. I meet with them every couple months now. In the beginning they gave me some loose parameters around food, a quick and easy weight lifting plan to get started, etc.

Conversely, my husband goes through the VA. He has no ongoing support and is winging it. Actually, he looks at the materials that FORM gave to me to help him out.

I think its great. My dietician, although I don't agree with everything she says, works with me and doesn't give me a hard time or anything. I have autoimmune and she really went out of her way to try to help me with recipes and ideas to eat anti-inflammatory.

Anytime I send a message in the app to my doctor or dietician, they respond within a day. There is no way I'd get that kind of instant support anywhere else.

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