FarmgirlRebel
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I'm stepping down from 5mg to 2.5mg...yet the pounds keep coming off, and that's got my husband worried now that I'm nearing the 130s...nailing down that ideal dose is quite the journey.
Once You Hit Your Goal Weight: Quit Suddenly or Keep Maintaining?
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UghItsStupidNIHateIT
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My plan is to keep using it long-term, though I'm unsure what dosage I'll settle on. Right now I'm building a supply 
Flash-BCR
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That is basically where my head is at....Getting to the target number just means arriving at a point where I have to evaluate my 190lb frame and make it better, all while keeping the scale from drifting either direction. Hiking has always been part of who I am, and I want to bring that back for my legs and cardio. Walks are what I have been doing, but there are mountains close by that I have to build back up to...There is also a gym within an easy walk where I plan to sign up for a 'Silver Sneakers' membership covered by medi-care...plus I have a dumbell rack 5lb thru 20lb sitting in the closet beside my 'brand-new 2 cu ft peptide chest freezer' that arrived today...
So yes, fitness will be front and center....
JohannesSweden77
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This thread is fascinating—so many of your experiences and choices mirror my own. My goal weight is still roughly 10kg/22lb away, though that number shifts as I get nearer. At first I was absolutely certain I'd simply stop cold turkey the moment I got there, but my stance has swung both ways, and at this point I've accepted that quitting outright isn't realistic if I want to hold onto everything Tirz has given me.
The turning point came when I swapped out a bit of cardio for weight training. I'm not suggesting we all need to become bodybuilders, but once my physique began to shift and I could feel and see muscle developing, it became clear I'd need to remain on something—whether that's Tirz, reta, a different option, or some combination. I'm talking about the slower metabolism, the appetite suppression, Blood Sugar Control, Systemic Inflammation reduction, Cardiovascular Protection, and so on.
I hope this isn't coming across as rambling, but reading all of your posts got me quite emotional, and my mind started piecing together thoughts about the road I've traveled and what lies ahead.
The turning point came when I swapped out a bit of cardio for weight training. I'm not suggesting we all need to become bodybuilders, but once my physique began to shift and I could feel and see muscle developing, it became clear I'd need to remain on something—whether that's Tirz, reta, a different option, or some combination. I'm talking about the slower metabolism, the appetite suppression, Blood Sugar Control, Systemic Inflammation reduction, Cardiovascular Protection, and so on.
I hope this isn't coming across as rambling, but reading all of your posts got me quite emotional, and my mind started piecing together thoughts about the road I've traveled and what lies ahead.
randompersonrandom
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People I work with have been telling me, in a nice way, that losing weight has made me seem a bit older. At the same time, though, I've dyed my hair blonde, I've been wearing short dresses, and I'm constantly tanned from riding my bike, so the overall impression is "like you're gonna go to highland park, marry an eighty year old billionaire, and spend all day sneaking up on him and yelling BOO." Honestly, they have a point. Somehow I give off the vibe of a wealthy older woman these days; I'd guess it's because I come across as 45, thin, and without a care, and those things tend to signal wealth.
chest rockwell
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For anyone who has dealt with food noise for their entire life, staying on maintenance could be the right path forever. Should you stop all at once and then need to restart the plan down the road.... it has been shown that the meds no longer work as well as they did before.
All my life I've been both a gym regular and a seasoned dieter, yet I still carried extra weight and had to work hard just to keep from becoming obese.
In my case, the issue was never simply calories in versus calories out -- a lot of people who struggle with weight have complicated endocrine and insulin problems.
What GLP-1's give us is the biological backup that was never there -- it's such a relief that my biology and my habits are finally in sync.
Being free of that daily compulsive push to keep my body balanced has changed everything for me. I'm at a better weight now, and I'm far less obsessive and compulsive about managing it.
At last, I feel calm.
In my case, the issue was never simply calories in versus calories out -- a lot of people who struggle with weight have complicated endocrine and insulin problems.
What GLP-1's give us is the biological backup that was never there -- it's such a relief that my biology and my habits are finally in sync.
Being free of that daily compulsive push to keep my body balanced has changed everything for me. I'm at a better weight now, and I'm far less obsessive and compulsive about managing it.
At last, I feel calm.
Whiynot20026
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Quick fix to something I said earlier — it's a minor detail, but I got my weight loss numbers wrong, and honestly the real figure is even better. As of now I've wrapped up week 11, so I'm closing in on 3 months. My total shots so far: 13 low-dose Tirzep and 5 low-dose Reta. The scale shows a 30lb drop, which works out to 2.5lbs per week — that has me thrilled. Energy-wise I feel amazing, and it seems realistic to keep this going indefinitely. That said, I know this is the honeymoon period. Everyone says the initial 90 days are the smoothest, but I have to say it loudly: GLPs do an incredible job of blunting diet fatigue.
Bill
My current plan is to stay on the lowest possible reta dose that lets me hold my goal weight indefinitely. The metabolic and other health advantages that go beyond weight loss far exceed the risk profile, which is currently quite low. Plus, it helps keep the weight from coming back!
BNLFL
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Does your supplement insurance cover it at no cost, or is it a lower amount? I've also come across mention of a program designed for seniors, and from what I understand you don't have unrestricted access to everything. That's only what I've heard, though. Around here, Planet Fitness offers it.
I'm a 45-year-old woman too, and I look older now than when I was heavier. Some days it really gets to me, other days I think being at a healthy weight with extra facial wrinkles is clearly the better choice. But my neck is what really worries me.
I've reached my goal weight, and my plan is to remain on it for the long haul. For the next couple of months I'll likely keep the same dose I've been losing with, then I'll begin experimenting with smaller doses and stretching out the intervals. Either way, I fully intend to keep taking something long term. I spent a long time in the obese category, and I'm certain that stopping would mean putting all the weight back on.
JuneBug1956
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I'm in this for life. Through trial and error, I've landed on an eating and workout routine that suits me. On top of that, I'm constantly seeking that quieting of hunger, which tells me my appetite is still lurking underneath — and I'd rather not have it rear its head if I can avoid it. What I cherish is the empty mental space regarding food, that indifferent sensation. Maintenance has been my reality for 1 year now; it does get less difficult, but the doses haven't gone down… I can stretch them out further apart at this point, though.
HereKittyKitty
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Absolutely! Having that constant chatter about food gone feels amazing.
When you're maintaining, do you stick with the same dose you used during your final weight-loss phase? And how many days do you now put between each dose? I hope it's okay that I'm asking.
JuneBug1956
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I'm still running the big 3. Tirz gets taken every 8-9 days, Sema comes 3 days after that, and Cagri lands @ day 5 following the Tirz. My Tirz is 10 mg, reduced from 15 mg (so that's lower), and Sema is 2 mg, down from 2.5. Cagri I sometimes use at 2 mg, though I can skip it for a few extra days. On all of them, going up or down by 2-4 units doesn't seem to trigger side effects for me. I figured I'd drop the Cagri, but oddly it hands me more energy. Tesofensine I did stop, and I definitely miss it. What's your current routine?
HereKittyKitty
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I've got roughly the last 5 pounds to shed. Might set a fresh target for myself. I'll decide once I'm there. My aim is to weigh what I did when I was swimming at my best.
Tz 10 every 6 days
Survo 1.5 every 6 days, staggered by 3 days
Tz 10 every 6 days
Survo 1.5 every 6 days, staggered by 3 days
JuneBug1956
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The final 5 pounds put up the biggest fight. I stopped pushing for them. After that, I spent 3 straight days walking more than 5 miles around NYc, and the weight came off. Strange how that works. My routine includes swimming 3 times per week (1 mile each time) plus weight training with Les Mills body pump. What made the difference was the walking. These days my weight only fluctuates by 2 lbs.
I hit my third and last target, and I figured I'd taper off in the reverse order of how I increased. Problem is, the pounds keep coming off — another 4 lbs disappeared last week even though I eat 2 regular meals daily. Looks like I'll need to cut back on Reta faster to locate the balance point.
I've reached my target of 185. My 35 pound weight loss journey wrapped up while I was on 5mg of Triz and 1mg of Reta each week. This morning marked my first dose as I start working out what maintenance looks like. I took 4mg of Triz today, and on Thursday I'll do 1mg of Reta to see how that works. My aim is to bring it down as far as I can and keep it going, probably for life. Since I'm old, forever isn't all that long!