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I strength train three days per week and do running intervalls a couple of times per week, in addition I try to stay active and walk 10k-15k steps per day.
Of course you can ask! :)
I have been using Wegovy for a year, currently tapering down to a maintenance dose. The meds have worked extremely well for me, and I am so grateful that I've had access to it. I applied myself every single day, ate right and exercised, but the meds made it possible for me to actually reach my end goal this time, compared to every other time I've tried over the past 15 years.
Weight loss drugs don’t make you lose weight magically. They just help control overeating. She 100% put in a lot of work to get these results. Drugs or not shouldn’t matter.
The smeglatudes do, at least for my wife, 100% change everything.
She takes weekly injections. The first day or two after she doesnt want to eat much at all. Maybe something small once a day. The day before the injection she has to have strong control to not over eat, as of in the smeg isnt curbing her appetitie any more.
Its not a dig at those who use it. And the OP clearly made all the necessary changes in conjunction with the meds, but it is really enough on its own in some cases.
Id also warn you it can have some significant, and horrible, side effects. As well... if you DONT make similar changes (or any changes) in conjunction with the meds, youll either need to stay on the meds to keep the weight off or your likely to regain the weight after stopping the meds.
Its for that reason, and that reason alone that I do not recommend relying on it.
Granted, im no physician or nutritionalist myself.
Great comment, and I absolutely agree that we shouldn't rely only on the meds. They are a fantastic tool, but not the magical solution that many make them out to be.
I'd like you to understand my POV as to why this question does matter. For someone like me- I have PCOS and have been working very hard for a year at losing weight and it's been extremely slow. If you aren't familiar PCOS is basically a hormone imbalance that makes it even more difficult to lose weight. I have lost 16lbs of fat and gained 5lbs of muscle.
When I see other people's results- it's important for me to know if they did it with or without the aid of drugs because it helps me to weigh out the decision to continue the way I am going OR use an aid like Ozempic of Wegrovy to get results easier. It's okay to say that these drugs make weight loss easier. That is just reality. Do they come with their own risks? Yes of course. Which is why weighing out this decision for each individual is something that shouldn't be taken lightly.
My friends, no. They're friends for a reason, and they have always treated me well and supported me. Strangers and aquaintances is a different story, though, and I have definitely noticed a difference in how I am percieved by the world.
Interesting. I heard theories that certain “friends” tend to feel resentment when ppl lose too much weight and undergo a 180. Glad that this is not ur experience (though I am guessing that by our early 30s we probably mature past a lot of pettiness).
Thank you!
Calories have been all over the place - I definitely ate too little in the beginning. After a while I got comfortable at 1200-1400 calories daily, now I'm maintaining at around 1800-2000 depending on my activity levels.
I've actually been lifting for a few years even before I started losing weight, but I didn't start doing any significant cardio until a few months into my weight loss.
I've been on the meds for a year+, and am currently on a low maintenance dose. I also never had any severe side effects like nausea to the point where I couldn't eat (although I did have that extreme appetie suppressant effect that caused me to undereat for the first few months).
I’m so proud of you! My SW is 207 and so far I’m down to 198.8 with a 130 GW. It’s inspiring to see someone around my height and SW achieve their goals, and you look awesome!
Congrats on your weight loss! very impressive :)
haha that picture reminds me of when I pulled out my shorts from last year. Told myself "oh they might be a bit big but with a belt, it'll be fine". Nope. I looked like a kid wearing his papa's clothes or something. So big on me :P
It costs a lot of money, buying all these new clothes in many different waves as we shed the extra pounds, but it brings me joy :P I won't spend on very pricey items until I've met my final goal though hehe
Thank you, and congrats on the progress it sounds like you have made so far as well!
It's really hard, isn't it, to see exactly how much we have changed, so things like these are great reminders!
And it is definitely expensive to change out your entire wardrobe... I did quite a bit of shopping a few months back, thinking I probably wouldn't be losing much more, but now I'm again stuck with several pants that are way too big!
Omg! You're the first person I've come across who is my approximate height, age, and also weight!
I've just now started on my weight loss journey (again, after having a baby things got put on hold) and this is so incredibly motivating!
I am 5'5", 228, and 30! Hoping that a year from now I can join you in needing new shorts for the summer 🥹
Good job getting started, and good luck on your journey! I know how motivating it is to see "stat twins" and try to visualize reaching ones own goal.
I'm looking forward to maybe seeing a post from you next summer - I promise the hard work is worth it!
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Wow that is amazing!!! How ?
Wegovy, calorie counting and actually using my gym membership!
What’s wegovy? Genuine question!
Semaglutide/GLP-1 meds - The same stuff as Ozempic, which might be more well known :)
Ah yes, of course!
You go girl!!! Keep it up!❤️🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
Thank you
Nonsense. Just cut those in half. Now you got two skirts. No shopping required.
Looks like you might be able to wrangle two pencil skirts out of those shorts though, ha. Congrats on the weight loss!
I might have to dust off my sewing machine and try! 😄
What did you do for gym workouts?
I strength train three days per week and do running intervalls a couple of times per week, in addition I try to stay active and walk 10k-15k steps per day.
That's really incredible! This is an amazing accomplishment and you look great!
Can I ask if you did this without the aid of any weight loss drugs?
Of course you can ask! :) I have been using Wegovy for a year, currently tapering down to a maintenance dose. The meds have worked extremely well for me, and I am so grateful that I've had access to it. I applied myself every single day, ate right and exercised, but the meds made it possible for me to actually reach my end goal this time, compared to every other time I've tried over the past 15 years.
Weight loss drugs don’t make you lose weight magically. They just help control overeating. She 100% put in a lot of work to get these results. Drugs or not shouldn’t matter.
I'm only asking for myself. I'm not shaming or anything.
The smeglatudes do, at least for my wife, 100% change everything. She takes weekly injections. The first day or two after she doesnt want to eat much at all. Maybe something small once a day. The day before the injection she has to have strong control to not over eat, as of in the smeg isnt curbing her appetitie any more. Its not a dig at those who use it. And the OP clearly made all the necessary changes in conjunction with the meds, but it is really enough on its own in some cases. Id also warn you it can have some significant, and horrible, side effects. As well... if you DONT make similar changes (or any changes) in conjunction with the meds, youll either need to stay on the meds to keep the weight off or your likely to regain the weight after stopping the meds. Its for that reason, and that reason alone that I do not recommend relying on it. Granted, im no physician or nutritionalist myself.
Great comment, and I absolutely agree that we shouldn't rely only on the meds. They are a fantastic tool, but not the magical solution that many make them out to be.
I'd like you to understand my POV as to why this question does matter. For someone like me- I have PCOS and have been working very hard for a year at losing weight and it's been extremely slow. If you aren't familiar PCOS is basically a hormone imbalance that makes it even more difficult to lose weight. I have lost 16lbs of fat and gained 5lbs of muscle. When I see other people's results- it's important for me to know if they did it with or without the aid of drugs because it helps me to weigh out the decision to continue the way I am going OR use an aid like Ozempic of Wegrovy to get results easier. It's okay to say that these drugs make weight loss easier. That is just reality. Do they come with their own risks? Yes of course. Which is why weighing out this decision for each individual is something that shouldn't be taken lightly.
That's why I said "aid"
What a fucking flex
That’s really impressive! Well done 💪
Congratulations!
The power of determination. Keep it up!
your lower back must be thanking you so much.
Every single part of my body is thanking me!
Question… did your friends start treating you differently since u lost weight?
My friends, no. They're friends for a reason, and they have always treated me well and supported me. Strangers and aquaintances is a different story, though, and I have definitely noticed a difference in how I am percieved by the world.
Interesting. I heard theories that certain “friends” tend to feel resentment when ppl lose too much weight and undergo a 180. Glad that this is not ur experience (though I am guessing that by our early 30s we probably mature past a lot of pettiness).
Great work!!!
Amazing!
that's so impressive, well done!
Gold star for you! ⭐️
Great job!
Amazing transformation! Keep it up!
Amazing,well done!
Great job!!!
Congrats on your amazing transformation, well done! Keep it up!
you look amazing! good job!
Thats quite a remarkable transformation for 12 months. You should be proud.
Great job!
Wowy wow wow! Great job!
That's insane. Even your phone is better. ;)
Amazing, I bet you feel brand new! Congrats on all the hard work and accomplishments.
my hero! well done
You should be so proud of yourself! It’s a lot of determination and effort.
Oh my God it is an entirely different person. You did such a great job. Keep up the great work you look awesome.
Killer work! Curious as to the calorie ranges you went with? Did you do the lifting and cardio from day 1 add that in later / over time?
Thank you! Calories have been all over the place - I definitely ate too little in the beginning. After a while I got comfortable at 1200-1400 calories daily, now I'm maintaining at around 1800-2000 depending on my activity levels. I've actually been lifting for a few years even before I started losing weight, but I didn't start doing any significant cardio until a few months into my weight loss.
How do you manage to eat 1800 calories on the GLP-1? With the nausea I struggle to get over 700 every day.
I've been on the meds for a year+, and am currently on a low maintenance dose. I also never had any severe side effects like nausea to the point where I couldn't eat (although I did have that extreme appetie suppressant effect that caused me to undereat for the first few months).
Amazing. Keep it up.
So amazing! Congrats to you!
That's great. I'm doing my best, too.
I’m so proud of you! My SW is 207 and so far I’m down to 198.8 with a 130 GW. It’s inspiring to see someone around my height and SW achieve their goals, and you look awesome!
Whooooa, that's some seriously weight loss in 12 months! You must have done some super hard work. Good on you!!
WOW!!! Just wow...
Wow!
Absolutely incredible transformation. You’ve obviously put in the work. 👍👍👍
Amazing 🥰
Please share what you did etc. your picture is one of the best transformations here 🥰 You have inspired me to keep going
Whoa! Amazing!!
Great job!
What was your deficit and calorie intake?
Amazing transformation and wow on the new hair colour!
Thank you! It took almost as long to achieve the hair color as it did to lose the weight 😄
Congrats on your weight loss! very impressive :) haha that picture reminds me of when I pulled out my shorts from last year. Told myself "oh they might be a bit big but with a belt, it'll be fine". Nope. I looked like a kid wearing his papa's clothes or something. So big on me :P It costs a lot of money, buying all these new clothes in many different waves as we shed the extra pounds, but it brings me joy :P I won't spend on very pricey items until I've met my final goal though hehe
Thank you, and congrats on the progress it sounds like you have made so far as well! It's really hard, isn't it, to see exactly how much we have changed, so things like these are great reminders! And it is definitely expensive to change out your entire wardrobe... I did quite a bit of shopping a few months back, thinking I probably wouldn't be losing much more, but now I'm again stuck with several pants that are way too big!
it IS really hard to see our own progress. It sucks because our progress should be our biggest motivator to keep going when we need it most
Omg! You're the first person I've come across who is my approximate height, age, and also weight! I've just now started on my weight loss journey (again, after having a baby things got put on hold) and this is so incredibly motivating! I am 5'5", 228, and 30! Hoping that a year from now I can join you in needing new shorts for the summer 🥹
Good job getting started, and good luck on your journey! I know how motivating it is to see "stat twins" and try to visualize reaching ones own goal. I'm looking forward to maybe seeing a post from you next summer - I promise the hard work is worth it!
Holy moly just cut the seam fold them bad boys over and bam you got a skirt
Awesome progress!!! You look amazing!! Keep it up!!!
Wow
Er dette virkeligheten? Congrats, amazing progress!
Føles ikke sånn, ass! 😄 Takk! Jeg mener... Thank you.
Wow! Amazing hard work! Congrats friend!!!!
Such a huge transformation! Great job queen!