GLP-1 - what are your non-scale victories or goals?

chewonmysac said:


When food falls out of my mouth, it no longer hits my gut and stops, killing my wardrobe for the day. It now falls to the floor.

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This. This was something I did not expect. My shirts stay un-stained now. It's wild.

I wanted to be able to ride a horse without hurting the horse. Mission accomplished. The kinda funny thing is that I thought I would want to ride horses on the regular like I did when I was a teen/20s and for some reason I'm kinda over it. But I totally could.

Also, I can tie my shoes no problem (previously I was embarrassed to go try on new shoes at a store because of how hard it was to get them on and off) and put socks on standing on one foot.
 
PineCone99 said:


Of course, that number on the scale is one of the most obvious WINs when losing weight with a GLP-1.

But I'm interested to hear about all the other "non-scale" victories or (if you're not quite there yet, "non-scale" goals).

ie.

  • fit into pants I haven't worn in years
  • enjoying eating food I actually like, instead of years of unending "diet" foods
  • ran into an ex, while looking hot, felt immensely pleased
  • have a reunion/wedding coming up, ready to strut my fine-ass in there

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The first time I could sit with my legs crossed I almost cried. I hadn't been able to cross my legs since I was a teenager! That, and when a bath towel went fully around me!!
 
I never remember having abs, so a non scale target for me is to see some abs... not looking a full six pack, just some visibility of them uppers.

Starting weight was 282lb, currently 229lb, expecting to need to be around 180-190lb for the abs (12-18% BF).
 
I used to drink about a 12 pack of beer every week and then I started reta at 2mg/week and that went to about 1 beer per week. Like, naturally, I wasn't trying to cut down on my drinking, I just stopped wanting it. I remember going out for drinks with a friend, and it took me so long to finish the first beer that he asked me if there was something wrong with it. I said it tasted skunked, and then I switched to rum+dietcoke because that is way easier to put down. Can't have people thinking I'm a b.
 
My food noise is gone.

I eat real food without requiring an algorithm to calculate points, track macros and heap guilt on my heart.

The labs that inspired this process are all normal now.

I am dealing with a health issue and not one provider has mentioned my weight!!
 
Not being controlled by food is the biggest one. Not worrying about what or when we'll eat when I'm going to events or out or on trips or worrying that I need to have dessert on hand in case I'm not mentally satisfied by dinner. Being able to cross my legs comfortably. Shedding the winter coat and feeling so much smaller behind the steering wheel. Seeing myself in the doorbell cam and not wanting to cry. Borrowing a friend's sweatshirt when I'm too cold. Not worrying that I'm exceeding the upper weight limit of anything.

And hoping to add 'improvements to the fatty liver sitch' after tomorrow's ultrasound.
 
sixgallery said:


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And hoping to add 'improvements to the fatty liver sitch' after tomorrow's ultrasound.

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Keep us posted!

My 'fatty liver sitch' is pretty much my only goal.
 
Not waking up to sore knees in the morning from supporting my body weight.

Being able to do dead hangs in the gym for a longer time

Being able to see my face thinner in photos/selfies

Not seeing my love handles and belly through my shirt.
 
My weight hasn’t changed in a couple months but I had to go out last night and get smaller pants! Pretty stoked. Thank you modern pharmacology!
 
Damn I am pumped just reading some of what you guys wrote here.

My non-scale victory so far has been smaller clothes. I was needing XXL shirts and I'm comfortable back in XL and the old XXL shirts are loose gym clothes now. No significant waist reduction yet but some pants/shorts that I couldn't fit into previously I fit comfortably into right now. Only 3 months in, I can't wait for cute women to open the door and ask for my number like some of you 🤣
 
GiffMeReta said:


Damn I am pumped just reading some of what you guys wrote here.

My non-scale victory so far has been smaller clothes. I was needing XXL shirts and I'm comfortable back in XL and the old XXL shirts are loose gym clothes now. No significant waist reduction yet but some pants/shorts that I couldn't fit into previously I fit comfortably into right now. Only 3 months in, I can't wait for cute women to open the door and ask for my number like some of you 🤣

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I went from some 2XL to a large, and could wear a medium I'm sure. Pant were 38" and now fall right off, same with 34. I just got some 32's to try.
 
I was running on my threadmill, and my underwear and pants dropped to the floor, lol.

I still felt like a large or XL, but my butt said a size small is now needed. ;-)
 
I have a pair of REALLY cute Red jeans down in Bama that I wore a couple years ago, but when I put them on in the Spring, it was muffin top city.. like, BAD, but Im thinking by the Iron Bowl they are gonna be so cute!! Im just psyched that my initial loss has brought back enough confidence that I can rock the crimson lips tomorrow!! WOOOOOOHOOOOOO!! Roll Tide!
 
I'm not quite certain, but I believe it's helped with inflammation issues, most notably BPH. It just feels completely different, but since BPH symptoms come on slowly, I guess we never really feel the inflammation. With tirz, I feel a lot better, but I don't know if it is the medication that is doing this or if it is the effects of the medication (weight loss).
 
Being able to move like a normal person.

I just spend a few weeks in Canada visiting relatives. My elderly aunt had just gotten out of the hospital. All in all, her procedure went well and she's been in good spirits, but she has also needed care. Being able to go to the grocery store, or the pharmacy, or the medical supply shop without having my knees protesting was a really big deal. Getting around on the streetcars and taking some time to myself was also a big deal

This isn't just weight loss, it's also the anti-inflammatory impact of the sema. I'm still ft and have more to lose. But since moving is an important part of losing weight, it all fits together.

If my aunt thought I was in pain, that would bother her. But she didn't see me in pain so she could focus on her own recovery. ❤️‍🩹
 
After 3 weeks on 2.5mg of tirzepatide I was finally able to put on my old powerlifting belt (even using just the first belt hole)! 5 more holes to go!
 
I was at the doctors office today for some back issues I was having (and she cured me!)...anyway, my doctor was the one who got me started on tirz, because my blood tests weren't great, blood pressure wasn't great...I was fat, old and all these are not a great combination of problems late in life...

...so fast forward to today and we reviewed many of my prior issues....and the numbers today are all in the excellent range! Big yay!...but then she says, "I want to talk now about your GLPs" She gives me the once over up and down look, and says in all seriousness, "you're not planning on losing any more weight....are you?"...LOL! Score! Doctor told me not to lose any more weight...small victory indeed...

Ok, technically, it was "scale related"...but did I mention, Score!!... 👍 😎
 
I had small patches of Acanthosis nigricans (dark, thick, velvety skin often associated with obesity and insulin resistance) near my elbows that disappeared, I don't know when it happened but it's only been about 5 months on reta.
 
Flash-BCR said:


I was at the doctors office today for some back issues I was having (and she cured me!)...anyway, my doctor was the one who got me started on tirz, because my blood tests weren't great, blood pressure wasn't great...I was fat, old and all these are not a great combination of problems late in life...

...so fast forward to today and we reviewed many of my prior issues....and the numbers today are all in the excellent range! Big yay!...but then she says, "I want to talk now about your GLPs" She gives me the once over up and down look, and says in all seriousness, "you're not planning on losing any more weight....are you?"...LOL! Score! Doctor told me not to lose any more weight...small victory indeed...

Ok, technically, it was "scale related"...but did I mention, Score!!... 👍 😎

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Well look at you go!!! I love this for you!!! YAYYYYY! Flash is back to his fightin' weight and he has Excellent blood! WoooHoo!




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