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Joined Jan 13, 2026 37 posts Brooklyn, NY Tirzepatide (compounded)
Progress
Down 36.0 lbs (11%)
Start: 315.0 lbs Current: 279.0 lbs Goal: 227.0 lbs Dose: Compounded tirzepatide 10mg
About
Working in healthcare access, I know how broken insurance coverage for GLP-1s is. Living it too. Compounded tirzepatide so I don't have to choose between medication and rent. Down 36 lbs in 8 months.
Recent posts
NSV: bought jeans in a size I haven't worn since college
Checking in this morning, Six months in and down 41 lbs total. This community is the best.
Yesterday at 3:51 PM
Mounjaro appetite suppression fading, normal?
Following along, Look how far you've come. Are you tracking protein or just eating intuitively. What helped you push through the plateau. Onward!
Yesterday at 1:35 PM
Comfort shows for injection-day rest
This is exactly the wholesome content I needed today.
2 days ago
Research peptide labeling - what to look for
Honestly, Don't give up, it's worth it. How's your energy been lately. Hit goal weight this morning, still in shock. You've got this. Everyone's different of course.
3 days ago
AU/NZ members - todays access thread
For what it's worth, Following this closely, good to not feel alone on it. Thanks for starting this, super useful to compare notes. So glad I'm not alone in this.
4 days ago
Strength training on GLP-1: what changed for me
Honestly, My last check-up came back looking great. Fit into a restaurant booth comfortably, small thing but huge. Crossed my legs for the first time in years today. You've got this.
5 days ago
Low energy today, how are you still moving?
How long did the food noise take to quiet down. You're doing amazing. Protein first at every meal has been my golden rule. Hang in there. Definitely run it by your own prescriber though.
6 days ago
6-month log: updated every Sunday
Adding my two cents: Hit goal weight this morning, still in shock. So glad I'm not alone in this. Definitely run it by your own prescriber though.
Aug 05, 2026
Sourcing outside US/UK/EU - todays check-in
Following this closely, good to not feel alone on it. Stay the course. Keep us posted!
Aug 04, 2026
What's everyone watching tonight?
For what it's worth, Needed a lighter thread today, thank you. Saving all these ideas, keep them coming. Definitely run it by your own prescriber though.
Aug 01, 2026
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