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[CSM-101]

Welcome (back). Raleigh here. Wonderful to see another NC person here.

 

[lastresort]

Sweet potatoes from that state—I miss them.

 

[rsems]

Ravvak said:

rsems said:

Ravvak said:

Hey everyone! I think I signed up while things were briefly offline a few days ago, so I figured I'd swing back around and say hello again. Over the years I've tried plenty of weight loss programs, and through sheer willpower I managed to shed pounds more than once...but...honestly, it was wearing me down. Once I gave glp-1's a shot...everything shifted for me! It let me drop the excess weight in a far healthier manner, since I could follow a solid, nutritious way of eating minus the never-ending worry about every single calorie, and that genuinely made it easier to choose well when it came to food. My blood pressure has gone down, I've had enough energy to head out and do so many of the things I used to only dream about...and I feel...Happy! Looking forward to getting to know more of you and hearing about your journeys.

Beyond that, I'm a painter, a massive dog person, someone who gardens, a beach bum and a boater...who lands a fish every now and then. Happy to be part of this.

That's fantastic to hear! For me, one of the craziest things about glp1s wasn't the appetite suppression, but how my diet shifted all by itself. My cravings went from sweets to fruits and veggies. It blew my mind how much my diet changed. And awesome news about the blood pressure, keep up the great work!

Honestly, it's pretty incredible...naturally I already know what I should be eating...but these days it's turned into something totally steady! That shift makes a massive difference in the way you feel. And whenever I somehow misplaced that feeling, my eating became more hit-or-miss...back then, the main reason I wanted to drop weight was simply to 'feel good'. To feel that spark again, and to wake up wanting to get moving and do things. I give blood roughly 4 times per year, and I was stunned to notice my blood pressure had climbed as the pounds came on. Yikes! I'm older these days...if a steady, decent diet alone can sort it out, I'd rather not be taking medications, right? My belief is food comes first when it comes to improving how you feel...I'm also drawn to the notion of peptides that cooperate with your body, giving a positive push alongside the diet and excercise. I feel shame about the stretches of my life when I let things drift and stopped looking after myself. That's shifting now...I'm starting to grasp how crucial it is to have command over your body. Not only today...but for all the ones still ahead.

I make an effort not to carry shame about how I handled my own well-being, though that can be a real challenge. What I aim for is turning that feeling into fuel to keep moving forward. My pattern used to be endless back and forth — drop pounds, put them back on, repeat. It has likely been 30 years since I last weighed what I do today. Right now I'm wrestling with what comes next after I hit my goal. Confidence is still something I'm working on, but checking the mirror each day feels a little easier. You've absolutely got this! Keep it up!

 

[Ravvak]

ici_guy19 said:

Ravvak said:

ici_guy19 said:

Ravvak said:

ici_guy19 said:

flapjacks said:

Welcome. It's great to meet you. I'm happy that you're having a good time with this journey. I am too.

For me, the most interesting thing has been the way the GLP-1 is shifting what I choose to eat. When I eat dirty, I feel dirty, and the opposite is also true. Has something like that happened for you?

In my own case, the amount I eat seems to be the sole thing that makes a difference. Overeating leads to trouble. Eating a lot right before sleep means the following day is miserable lol. Still, I've figured it out. These days I inject every 3.5 days, and that has made a difference.

It didn't take long to realize...bigger servings leave me feeling stuffed like I swallowed bricks...right away, plus the following morning , and snacking late at night used to be my weakness...now I'm completely avoiding it since starting this. If I want something, I'll take a protein supplement shortly after dinner, but those late-night sugar cravings are gone. What a relief...it accumulates fast. Loading up on chicken, fish and salads means there's no space left for junk. My upcoming aim is to begin using weights much more consistently. Initially I felt somewhat more tired, but that's over...so now it's time to get serious.

Absolutely, strength training has made a massive difference for me. When I'm moving heavy weights, the number on the scale barely budges, but I figure that's either muscle gain or genuine fat loss—my outfits keep getting roomier even when the scale won't cooperate. Honestly, I gauge my progress mostly by how my belt fits and how my clothes feel lol

Yep...the jeans tell the truth! I've got to hit up Play it Again Sam's for some secondhand equipment. My son handed down weights and hand weights to me...though the machines are what I really enjoy. You might just have talked me into returning to the gym near my house. I was holding off until the post-New Year's rush dies down...but good for you! What glp do you take?

My wife and I are both on Tirzepatide at the moment, and I'm really enjoying it. Roughly 6 weeks in. I'm in my mid 30's, and it feels like for my entire life, half of my mental energy went toward food — either eating it or resisting it with everything I had. That flipped off nearly right away after my first 5mg dose. My problems with alcohol abuse, gone. Porn issues gone. All I do now is concentrate on work, my wife, the kids, and projects. My own mind has stopped battling me. Sure, people adore GLP1's for the weight loss, but in my case it turned me into a better husband, father, and a better man. And I'm not going back. In a very short span, I could name 100 work and financial things that got better. I can't wait for the future. Never felt like that before. When I try to explain it to friends and family, they don't even believe me or get it.

What about you, though? How has it been for you? What are you taking?

Tirzepatide is what I take, and down 30 lbs. at this point...I'm a fan! If reta could give me the appearance of someone who hits the gym daily, I'd make the change! That said, the one I'm on is doing the job well for me. Alcohol holds no pull for me either...I'm at the beach, and around here drinking is pretty commen ...I figure it fits the lifestyle, but I'm managing fine without it. Drinks or wine alongside dinner are something I miss, yet right now the idea of them simply doesn't appeal. Still...my patience seems improved...moods are alleviated. Thats always a good thing. And sweets...staying away from them has been possible for a while now, so avoiding sugar has gotten easier.

That it's helping you gain family tightness is awesome...that alone makes it worthwhile! Is your wife in on it too as a team effort, or are you like me...the one that's making personal changes. (Edit: I saw that your wife is a team member, that's awesome to have someone to share this with. You are lucky!) With your excitement, goals will arrive soon enough. Have you ventured further in peptide use? I have a minor bit, I definitely see the benefits. Slowly but surely.

 

[Ravvak]

CSM-101 said:

Welcome (back). Raleigh here. Wonderful to see another NC person here.

Raleigh! I'm over in Wilmington...practically neighbors...though I attended school in Durham. Since my parents live there, I take I-40 down that way occasionally. It's great having someone nearby who shares my native accent