I'm only 8 lbs in on 7.5 myself so my savings math is way smaller than yours, but I almost went the split route out of the gate and talked myself out of it after picturing myself doing sterile draw pr…

Did switching pharmacies ever cause a gap for you? What's your go-to snack on a manageable day?

I had a gap of about ten days when my Philly pharmacy ran out and I had to transfer, and the hunger came roaring back but nothing catastrophic. Just plan ahead if you can and call around before you're…

The mental click being its own milestone is so real - I'm only 8 lbs down on Zepbound and it still hasn't fully hit me yet. Posts like yours make the slow start feel normal instead of discouraging. Co…

Glad the sides are letting up. I'm still working through 7.5 on Zepbound and hoping I get that same turning point soon - reading threads like this keeps me from rushing to climb. Also seconding the ma…

Fairlife protein shakes cold from the fridge were my trick on Zepbound queasy days, only 8 lbs in so still figuring it out but those went down way easier than food. String cheese and a few shrimp also…

Same boat on 7.5 some weeks. Liquid protein is my workaround too, a chicken bone broth sips easy when food is a no-go. Also scrap the whole meal idea and just graze, a few bites of rotisserie chicken …

Magnesium citrate at night was the game changer for me too, took about a week to really kick in but now I'm regular for the first time since starting Zep. Also second the post-dinner walk thing, even …

Cutting way back on dairy was the big one for me, plus kiwi and prunes most days. I am only 8 lbs in on Zepbound so I might be behind you, but a short walk after dinner keeps things moving better than…

4 lbs in a few weeks is about where I started too - I'm in Philly and was frustrated at 8 lbs down before things picked up around week 6. Once the food noise quieted down the daily walking started act…