Week 6 on semaglutide — down 18 lbs and nausea finally subsiding

Just wanted to say, Smaller portions on shot day kept the GI stuff manageable. The sulfur burps almost made me quit, slowing down eating helped. You've got this.

Reading this and Constipation was my big one — magnesium at night helped a ton. How long did the food noise take to quiet down.

For what it's worth, Plateaus are the worst, hang in there. Onward! Everyone's different of course.

Reading this and Ugh I felt exactly the same way at that stage. Plateaus are the worst, hang in there. Onward! (Not medical advice, just my own experience.)

Honestly, You should be really proud. Hydration made a bigger difference than I expected. Smaller portions on shot day kept the GI stuff manageable.

Honestly, Look how far you've come. Bone broth and electrolytes got me through the tough days. Rooting for you. Definitely run it by your own prescriber though.

I learned not to lie down right after eating. I learned not to lie down right after eating. Consistency with my injection day mattered more than the exact dose. This community is the best.

Same here, Stay the course. Found my sweet spot dose and I'm not in a hurry to go higher. Definitely run it by your own prescriber though.

Late to this but Titrating slowly is so underrated, no rush to climb. The sulfur burps almost made me quit, slowing down eating helped. This community is the best.

I plateaued until the dose increase kicked things back in gear.

For what it's worth, You should be really proud. The sulfur burps almost made me quit, slowing down eating helped. Onward! Definitely run it by your own prescriber though.

This made my day to read. What helped you push through the plateau.

Honestly, Ginger tea and tiny meals saved me through the early weeks. You've got this.

Checking in this morning, Talk to your prescriber before changing anything, but slow worked for me. The jump to the next dose was smoother than I feared.

Just wanted to say, I stayed on the starter dose an extra month and it was the right call. Six months in and down 41 lbs total. Everyone's different of course.

Popping in today to say, Scale didn't move but my rings fit again. I plan my routine around shot day now and it helps. Thanks for sharing this.

Same here, Talk to your prescriber before changing anything, but slow worked for me. Honestly by month three the side effects basically disappeared. Definitely run it by your own prescriber though.

Totally agree. How's your energy been lately. How are you finding the higher dose so far.

Coming back to this thread, Are you pairing it with any walking or strength work. Bone broth and electrolytes got me through the tough days. So glad I'm not alone in this.

Same here, Are you tracking protein or just eating intuitively. Down 3 lbs since my last shot, slow and steady. Are you pairing it with any walking or strength work.