Week-by-week log starting at 247 lbs — join me

Adding my two cents: I split my routine around the shot day now and it helps. You've got this. Everyone's different of course.

The protein-first approach is the single best nutrition change I made. Before any carbs or fats, get your protein in. It works synergistically with the medication to preserve muscle while you're in a deficit.

Following along, Sending solidarity, this part is genuinely hard. You've got this.

You've got this. Has your sleep changed at all since starting. Electrolytes every morning has been a game changer.

Same here, Has your sleep changed at all since starting. Electrolytes every morning has been a game changer. Hang in there.

Following along, Cheering you on from here. Keep us posted!

Are you pairing it with any walking or strength work. How are you handling injection-day fatigue.

Same here, Did you split your dose or take it all at once. Walked up three flights of stairs and wasn't out of breath. My last check-up came back looking great.

Following along, Buckled an airplane seatbelt with no extender, almost cried. This community is the best.

Checking in this morning, You should be really proud. So proud of you. Onward!

Following along, My last check-up came back looking great. So proud of you. What helped you push through the plateau.

Following along, Down another 1.8 lbs this week and holding steady. Tied my shoes without it being a whole production. Maintenance for three months now and holding. This community is the best.

Late to this but Did your appetite come back at all on the higher dose. Scale didn't move but my rings fit again. Crossed my legs for the first time in years today. Keep us posted!

Late to this but Energy to actually cook dinner instead of collapsing. Look how far you've come. This community is the best.

Rooting for you. What helped you push through the plateau. Keep us posted!

For what it's worth, Finally cracked a plateau I'd been stuck on for a month. Clothes are loose enough that I need a smaller size. Keep us posted! Definitely run it by your own prescriber though.

Finally cracked a plateau I'd been stuck on for a month. Incredible progress. This community is the best.

Checking in this morning, Did you split your dose or take it all at once. Energy to actually cook dinner instead of collapsing. You've got this.

Honestly, Down another 1.8 lbs this week and holding steady. Got off one of my blood pressure meds. So glad I'm not alone in this.

Totally agree. Incredible progress. Hang in there.