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RuthR18
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Joined Jun 02, 2025 35 posts Tucson, AZ Saxenda
Progress
Down 23.0 lbs (9%)
Start: 249.0 lbs Current: 226.0 lbs Goal: 188.0 lbs Dose: Saxenda 1.2mg
About
Down 23 lbs since starting and my A1C is finally in the normal range. So grateful for this community.
Recent posts
Longtime lurker, first post — 6 months in and 40 lbs down
For what it's worth, Titrating slowly is so underrated, no rush to climb. So glad I'm not alone in this.
23 hours ago
Protein shakes that actually taste good to me now
Late to this but This made my day to read. Don't weigh daily, the trend line is what matters. Found my sweet spot dose and I'm not in a hurry to go higher.
Yesterday at 5:27 AM
50 lbs down — sharing my full 9-month timeline
I stayed on the starter dose an extra month and it was the right call. Meal-prepping kept me from grazing on bad days. Keep us posted!
Yesterday at 7:56 PM
Male perspective — feeling a bit alone in this community
Stay the course.
Yesterday at 6:15 PM
Titration schedule spreadsheet — link inside
Adding my two cents: How long did the food noise take to quiet down. I stayed on the starter dose an extra month and it was the right call. Thanks for sharing this.
2 days ago
Titration schedule spreadsheet — link inside
Totally agree. Consistency with my injection day mattered more than the exact dose.
2 days ago
Reflection on my journey
For what it's worth, That stall messed with my head too, you'll break through. Hang in there.
2 days ago
The GLP-1 hype cycle — separating fact from marketing
Reading this and Been there, it does get easier I promise. What helped you push through the plateau.
2 days ago
Anyone on 15mg maintenance? Long-term experience thread
Coming back to this thread, A1C came back normal at my last check-up. You're not alone in this, so many of us have been there. (Not medical advice, just my own experience.)
2 days ago
Medication holiday — did you take a break? How did it go?
Reading this and The jump to the next dose was smoother than I feared. Six months in and the scale keeps moving the right way. (Not medical advice, just my own experience.)
3 days ago
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