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[disasterking]

Hey, no clue whether anyone actually goes through these, but I'll be upfront and do an introduction anyway.

My weight used to sit around 340lbs.

When I began compounded glp1s, the pounds came off fast, yet something felt off — like I was being taken advantage of.

Someone mentioned clinical trials to me, so I signed up for one testing once daily pills. My anti-depressant clashed with the medication, which got me removed, but it had been effective too. Effective in a big way.

After starting a new job, Zepbound was covered, so I stayed on Zepbound for roughly a year.

On Zepbound I dropped more than 125lbs. My life genuinely transformed, but then insurance cut off coverage.

I assumed I'd feel content at the weight Zepbound brought me to, yet keeping it off has been a struggle.

Life changes are in place. These days I bike, and I prepare most of my own meals. I've altered how I eat and how I chew, but since stopping on January 1st I've put on about 15ish pounds.

I suppose the fear of getting big again is what brought me here.

And one more thing — I'm here because...bullying works.

As my size went down, I saw with my own eyes how much kinder people became toward me.

I've watched people speak about heavier folks to me, and how vicious they get once that person's back is turned. That's exactly how they used to talk about me when I wasn't within earshot.

I believe in the body positivity movement, but staying relentlessly positive about yourself gets hard when people treat you so cruelly and meanly just because you weigh more than they do. Online I keep seeing this idea that body positivity is for poor people and glp1s are for the rich, when really the truth is simpler: it's hard to keep repeating "I love myself" when everyone around you is telling you to hate yourself.

Injecting strange chemicals bought off the internet into your body seems crazy to me, but the social capital that comes with being smaller cannot be denied.

The bullying stops.

Food no longer feels like your sole friend and the only thing that shows up for you.

So here I am, ready to inject strange chemicals into my body and keep enjoying what a smaller body grants me.

 

[testyonenow42]

Yep, folks do go through them. Glad to have you on the forum.

 

[Flexon]

Poor health offers no upside, and the reality is that obesity is not merely a matter of appearance—it impacts the body in numerous ways. So while body positivity may provide temporary comfort, over time it can lead to significant physical suffering and medical issues. Honest words may sting, yet they carry more worth than soothing ones. The factors behind excess weight are quite likely tied to depression as well. Though not the sole cause, it can heavily influence your mood and energy levels. You could look into what figures such as Dr. Christopher Palmer and Dr. Georgia Ede discuss regarding how diet influences the brain. Food is also chemistry, and you may discover that altering your eating habits aids you more than depending solely on medication. Naturally, both approaches have a role in recovery.

In any case, welcome to the forum!

 

[Spork]

Someone described how people talk about larger bodies when they think you can't hear, and how cruel the remarks get behind your back.

That line will land with plenty of people. It's grim how badly humans can treat each other. SIgh.

 

[myopicmystic]

disasterking said:

Hey, no clue whether anyone actually goes through these, but I'll be upfront and do an introduction anyway.

My weight used to sit around 340lbs.

When I began compounded glp1s, the pounds came off fast, yet something felt off — like I was being taken advantage of.

Someone mentioned clinical trials to me, so I signed up for one testing once daily pills. My anti-depressant clashed with the medication, which got me removed, but it had been effective too. Effective in a big way.

After starting a new job, Zepbound was covered, so I stayed on Zepbound for roughly a year.

On Zepbound I dropped more than 125lbs. My life genuinely transformed, but then insurance cut off coverage.

I assumed I'd feel content at the weight Zepbound brought me to, yet keeping it off has been a struggle.

Life changes are in place. These days I bike, and I prepare most of my own meals. I've altered how I eat and how I chew, but since stopping on January 1st I've put on about 15ish pounds.

I suppose the fear of getting big again is what brought me here.

And one more thing — I'm here because...bullying works.

As my size went down, I saw with my own eyes how much kinder people became toward me.

I've watched people speak about heavier folks to me, and how vicious they get once that person's back is turned. That's exactly how they used to talk about me when I wasn't within earshot.

I believe in the body positivity movement, but staying relentlessly positive about yourself gets hard when people treat you so cruelly and meanly just because you weigh more than they do. Online I keep seeing this idea that body positivity is for poor people and glp1s are for the rich, when really the truth is simpler: it's hard to keep repeating "I love myself" when everyone around you is telling you to hate yourself.

Injecting strange chemicals bought off the internet into your body seems crazy to me, but the social capital that comes with being smaller cannot be denied.

The bullying stops.

Food no longer feels like your sole friend and the only thing that shows up for you.

So here I am, ready to inject strange chemicals into my body and keep enjoying what a smaller body grants me.

Yeah, one rough aspect is that body positivity advocates can be just as poisonous as those who fat-shame. They're simply different varieties. Wishing you a smooth journey!

 

[BallingOnABudget]

disasterking said:

Hey, no clue whether anyone actually goes through these, but I'll be upfront and do an introduction anyway.

My weight used to sit around 340lbs.

When I began compounded glp1s, the pounds came off fast, yet something felt off — like I was being taken advantage of.

Someone mentioned clinical trials to me, so I signed up for one testing once daily pills. My anti-depressant clashed with the medication, which got me removed, but it had been effective too. Effective in a big way.

After starting a new job, Zepbound was covered, so I stayed on Zepbound for roughly a year.

On Zepbound I dropped more than 125lbs. My life genuinely transformed, but then insurance cut off coverage.

I assumed I'd feel content at the weight Zepbound brought me to, yet keeping it off has been a struggle.

Life changes are in place. These days I bike, and I prepare most of my own meals. I've altered how I eat and how I chew, but since stopping on January 1st I've put on about 15ish pounds.

I suppose the fear of getting big again is what brought me here.

And one more thing — I'm here because...bullying works.

As my size went down, I saw with my own eyes how much kinder people became toward me.

I've watched people speak about heavier folks to me, and how vicious they get once that person's back is turned. That's exactly how they used to talk about me when I wasn't within earshot.

I believe in the body positivity movement, but staying relentlessly positive about yourself gets hard when people treat you so cruelly and meanly just because you weigh more than they do. Online I keep seeing this idea that body positivity is for poor people and glp1s are for the rich, when really the truth is simpler: it's hard to keep repeating "I love myself" when everyone around you is telling you to hate yourself.

Injecting strange chemicals bought off the internet into your body seems crazy to me, but the social capital that comes with being smaller cannot be denied.

The bullying stops.

Food no longer feels like your sole friend and the only thing that shows up for you.

So here I am, ready to inject strange chemicals into my body and keep enjoying what a smaller body grants me.

I get it. Folks out there don't know much and just figure extra weight means someone can't manage themselves or won't take responsibility. They skip over how tangled metabolic science really is, or how much money and surroundings shape what someone eats. If a person lives in a food desert, getting good nutrition becomes a real struggle. And it doesn't help that junk that's been heavily processed often costs less than food that actually nourishes you.

I always get a kick out of it, because nobody would talk to a bodybuilder the way they talk to someone who's overweight. Yet bodybuilders deal with the very same side effects, since both groups fall into the overweight and obese categories.

Do whatever you can to tune out that static. Those jesters in the background aren't going anywhere. Figure out what suits you, and aim at becoming your healthiest self across the board. Weight loss and weight gain come down to many different things, so ups and downs are normal and healthy. Stay encouraged, and make sure you give yourself the warmth that others are too wrapped up in themselves to offer.

You've come a long way and done the work. What you've achieved deserves genuine pride. Certain research chemicals come with plenty of clinical trial data, so checking those trials can give you a solid sense of how to work these tools into your own path.

Keep your head up; you got this.

 

[Milkmaid]

disasterking said:

Hey, no clue whether anyone actually goes through these, but I'll be upfront and do an introduction anyway.

My weight used to sit around 340lbs.

When I began compounded glp1s, the pounds came off fast, yet something felt off — like I was being taken advantage of.

Someone mentioned clinical trials to me, so I signed up for one testing once daily pills. My anti-depressant clashed with the medication, which got me removed, but it had been effective too. Effective in a big way.

After starting a new job, Zepbound was covered, so I stayed on Zepbound for roughly a year.

On Zepbound I dropped more than 125lbs. My life genuinely transformed, but then insurance cut off coverage.

I assumed I'd feel content at the weight Zepbound brought me to, yet keeping it off has been a struggle.

Life changes are in place. These days I bike, and I prepare most of my own meals. I've altered how I eat and how I chew, but since stopping on January 1st I've put on about 15ish pounds.

I suppose the fear of getting big again is what brought me here.

And one more thing — I'm here because...bullying works.

As my size went down, I saw with my own eyes how much kinder people became toward me.

I've watched people speak about heavier folks to me, and how vicious they get once that person's back is turned. That's exactly how they used to talk about me when I wasn't within earshot.

I believe in the body positivity movement, but staying relentlessly positive about yourself gets hard when people treat you so cruelly and meanly just because you weigh more than they do. Online I keep seeing this idea that body positivity is for poor people and glp1s are for the rich, when really the truth is simpler: it's hard to keep repeating "I love myself" when everyone around you is telling you to hate yourself.

Injecting strange chemicals bought off the internet into your body seems crazy to me, but the social capital that comes with being smaller cannot be denied.

The bullying stops.

Food no longer feels like your sole friend and the only thing that shows up for you.

So here I am, ready to inject strange chemicals into my body and keep enjoying what a smaller body grants me.

Body positivity is something I fully support too. That said, when it comes to my own situation, the scale reading isn't what bothers me. What gets to me is not being able to put on the clothes I'd like to wear. Or take part in physical activities and actually enjoy them. Taking my kids to a theme park and being unable to go on every ride—because a seatbelt has humiliated me more times than I care to count—that's the real issue. I've tried every diet and workout routine out there. Nothing has stuck. Compounded Tirz has given me results. Even so, the cost remains too high for me.

 

[BigMcLargeHuge]

disasterking said:

Hey, no clue whether anyone actually goes through these, but I'll be upfront and do an introduction anyway.

My weight used to sit around 340lbs.

When I began compounded glp1s, the pounds came off fast, yet something felt off — like I was being taken advantage of.

Someone mentioned clinical trials to me, so I signed up for one testing once daily pills. My anti-depressant clashed with the medication, which got me removed, but it had been effective too. Effective in a big way.

After starting a new job, Zepbound was covered, so I stayed on Zepbound for roughly a year.

On Zepbound I dropped more than 125lbs. My life genuinely transformed, but then insurance cut off coverage.

I assumed I'd feel content at the weight Zepbound brought me to, yet keeping it off has been a struggle.

Life changes are in place. These days I bike, and I prepare most of my own meals. I've altered how I eat and how I chew, but since stopping on January 1st I've put on about 15ish pounds.

I suppose the fear of getting big again is what brought me here.

And one more thing — I'm here because...bullying works.

As my size went down, I saw with my own eyes how much kinder people became toward me.

I've watched people speak about heavier folks to me, and how vicious they get once that person's back is turned. That's exactly how they used to talk about me when I wasn't within earshot.

I believe in the body positivity movement, but staying relentlessly positive about yourself gets hard when people treat you so cruelly and meanly just because you weigh more than they do. Online I keep seeing this idea that body positivity is for poor people and glp1s are for the rich, when really the truth is simpler: it's hard to keep repeating "I love myself" when everyone around you is telling you to hate yourself.

Injecting strange chemicals bought off the internet into your body seems crazy to me, but the social capital that comes with being smaller cannot be denied.

The bullying stops.

Food no longer feels like your sole friend and the only thing that shows up for you.

So here I am, ready to inject strange chemicals into my body and keep enjoying what a smaller body grants me.

Pretty much the same path brought me to this point. Came across something new called Reta that's in clinical trials. I tried to find some, but I wasn't about to jump through every hoop and sit around for years before getting going. With the way my luck runs, I'd have ended up with the placebo. Welcome!