Month 1-3 log: the good, bad, and honest

The hair loss started around week 9 for me and I panicked. After research and talking to my doctor, it's telogen effluvium — a delayed shed caused by the physiological stress of rapid weight loss, not the medication itself. It slows down around month 4-5. Biotin and collagen peptides haven't hurt. Just wanted to share this so the next person isn't as scared as I was.

Following along — Electrolytes every morning has been a game changer. Bumped up to the next dose this week and feeling good.

Coming back to this thread, How long did the food noise take to quiet down. You've got this.

Totally agree. Walking 8k steps a day alongside the meds really compounds. Electrolytes every morning has been a game changer. Thanks for sharing this.

Reading this and My doctor had me hold steady until side effects settled. Bumped up to the next dose this week and feeling good. Thanks for sharing this.

Honestly, Keep going, seriously. Are you tracking protein or just eating intuitively. So glad I'm not alone in this.

Same here — Been there — it does get easier I promise. Look how far you've come.

Adding my two cents: How's your energy been lately. That stall messed with my head too, you'll break through.

Same experience here. The food noise reduction was the most unexpected thing for me.

Reading this and Meal-prepping kept me from grazing on bad days. Thanks for sharing this.

Reading this and Rooting for you. Batch-cooking high-protein meals saved my willpower. So glad I'm not alone in this.

Adding my two cents: You're doing amazing. Walking 8k steps a day alongside the meds really compounds. Consistency with my injection day mattered more than the exact dose. Onward!

My doctor had me hold at 7.5 until side effects settled. Onward!

How's your energy been lately. You've got this. Onward!

Did your appetite come back at all on the higher dose. Found my sweet spot dose and I'm not in a hurry to go higher. Onward!

This made my day to read. Keep us posted!

For what it's worth, Protein first at every meal has been my golden rule. My doctor had me hold at 7.5 until side effects settled.

Honestly, Cheering you on from here. Keep going, seriously. Keep us posted!

Checking in this morning, What helped you push through the plateau. You've got this.

Just wanted to say, Tied my shoes without it being a whole production. My sleep numbers improved at my last check. This community is the best.