Jeesh, I have never come across so much shade being thrown at people who deeply need this stuff. Most of it is coming from able-bodied people with a good income who can afford personal trainers and a carnivore/ Keto diet. It is also extremely difficult to stick to these diets as a family of five. between @zakludick and I we have 3 children. That means I'm going to just have to rely on portion control as well when it is pasta night et al.
Although I am striving to follow Keto/ Banting guidelines, my injuries make it very difficult to be in a calorie deficit, which, at the end of the the day, is what you need to loose weight. The kick start and added assistance for the next 6 to 7 months is desperately needed.
People also don't understand what it is. it's not a "diet pill." It's a peptide that healthy bodies already produce. For people who really struggle with their weight or are diabetic, Ozempic can be a real game changer. And the more I read and watch, the more this is reinforced.
It is repeated, over and over again though, that you can't just lie on your couch eating Doritos and expect long-term benefits or even the full weight loss benefits of this very expensive medicine.
It's imperative to make sure that the weight you are losing is actually fat, otherwise, what on earth are you doing it for? This means sticking to an eating plan and exercising regularly. Weight/ resistance training is highly recommended, but since I don't have a personal trainer, I am happy to hear that any exercise is beneficial. I will increase my swimming to 5 x 1 hour sessions per week and hope for the best.
So I finally got my pen on Friday and was hell of a confused. Sitting with hubby and doing the maths really helped. So, the idea is to ignore the ml on the pen and concentrate on your clicks to achieve the right mg prescribed. I am currently on 0.25 for 4 weeks, then 0.5mg for 4 weeks, and then I'll spend the remainder of the time on a 1mg dose. I would love to be able to stay on it for at least a year, but the funds are just not available. The period I have committed myself to has the potential to make a huge difference, so I will try to focus on the positive as much as I can.
I must admit, when my Dr was helping me administer my 1st dose, I really didn't feel anything! That little needle is so tiny, you really don't. I was worried that the dose wasn't administered at all, but it definitely was. I even poked myself in the tummy a few times when I got home to make sure it was actually going in. I can confirm, I felt nothing.
I am also happy to report that thus far, I have not experienced the side effects but this may change as I increase the dose.
I found some amazingly helpful links that I hope will be helpful for you too, if you are considering this journey.
I must admit that on my way to the doctor, I decided to "go out with a bang" and stopped at McDonald's for a Mcfeast (just the burger, not the meal) and a surprisingly delicious chai latte. I've never ordered one from the McCafé and was very pleasantly surprised. It was worth it and I'm glad I did it. I won't be seeing that for at least the next 6 months, so no regrets there!
So I now need to measure myself weekly, not just by weighing myself but by measuring myself too. As a woman, my weight fluctuates according to the time of the month and I have to be gentle with myself when that happens. When I have my period, or even from a week before, to about a week after, I gain 3-5kgs. Then it magically falls off. I assume it's hormones and mostly water retention.
This is why I am also measuring my arms, buttocks, tummy, thighs and chest in cm so I can measure progress there too.
It's a very complicated spreadsheet!
I am also going to take progress shots once a month to really visually see how I've progressed.
Wish me luck!
P.S. My PC is also giving me crap so I will share links in the comments ASAP
Don't worry about the people throwing shade, there's always someone who does that as a way to try to feel better about their own miserable lives. What you're doing by trying to improve yourself is waaay better !
Also, don't knock portion control. Having a tiny amount less on a plate (or even getting slightly smaller plates so you don't feel the urge to fill the space available), and small changes like switching to lower fat versions of a product can make a huge difference over time. Especially once they become habit.
You're doing great ! Also.... you are so brave posting photos as a journal of how you're doing. I couldn't do that !
You know, I've found that posting about my mental health was a big hurdle. Once I got out there and open, it really feels like I will be helping by sharing my weightloss journey rather than causing embarrasment to myself. Lets just hope its not just a slide show of me getting fatter 🙄🤣
Here we go! Links as promised
I wish you well @clairemobey! Weight loss is never easy no matter the approach! I look forward to seeing the results. Take care and be careful.
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Awww! Thank you so much! I am going to need it <3
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Don't pay attention to others, this is your journey, your life, your health!! Other people can talk or say whatever but they are not you!! I wish you well !!
Thanks so much. Yeah, I belong to a closed community for ladies on Facebook and one of the ladies has been on her own fitness journey and done really well but has constantly made me feel ashamed for turning to Ozempic. I have had to adopt a totally new routine including healthy eating and exercise and this is to prevent piling the weight back on at the end as well as optimizing the benefits of this very expensive medication. Yes, you can ie around and do nothing, and the weight will still come off, but you'll be losing muscle mass and not fat, and as I said previously: the weight will just pile back on once you go off the injections. It's not a cheater's way out and I hate the way that some people, including her, have framed it. For someone who is not as priveleged, this boost is a godsend.
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