Making the Shift: How did going from 5mg to 2.5mg affect my week? Did I lose weight or gain weight?
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Күн бұрын🌟Week 13 complete
Join me, Allanda, on my weight loss journey as I share my latest update: Making the Shift! This week, I faced the challenge of titrating down my medication, Zepbound, and I’m here to reveal how it affected my weight. Did I lose weight or gain weight? Dive into my world as a 47-year-old school teacher and mom of six, where I balance life, health, and the quest to reach my goal weight of 150 lbs.
👀 In this video, I discuss the hurdles of adjusting my dosage due to medication shortages and share the emotional rollercoaster of managing my treatment with Zepbound (tirzepatide), a GLP-1 medication similar to Mounjaro, Wegovy, Saxenda, and Ozempic. Despite the challenges, including a mishap with an injection pen, my journey took an uplifting turn thanks to small wins and personal reflections that kept me motivated.
🎉 Let’s celebrate the non-scale victories and the game-changer moments in our journeys! This week wasn't just about the numbers on the scale; it was also about overcoming obstacles and making strategic choices that pave the way to success. If I can do it, so can you! Stay focused on your journey and remember that every small win counts.
💬 I’d love to hear from you! How do you handle setbacks? What are your game-changer strategies? Share your experiences and tips in the comments below to help inspire and support each other on our paths to better health.
👍 If you find this video helpful, give it a thumbs up, subscribe for more updates from my weight loss journey, and tap the bell icon so you never miss a video. Together, we can achieve our health goals and lead the lives we dream of. Let’s keep pushing forward, no matter the challenges!
🌈 Take care and see you in the next update!
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CHAPTERS:
0:30 - Zembonq Injection Overview
1:18 - Recap of Last Week
7:24 - Celebrating Teacher Appreciation
11:35 - Focus on Mental Health
13:15 - Celebrating Non-Scale Victories
14:28 - Final Weigh-In Results
15:32 - Last Zembonq Injection
@brandimckenith2730 2 ай бұрын
Not only are you losing a lot of weight. I'm feeling my spirit you are gaining a newfound respect for yourself keep going on both of those issues
@Allanda180 2 ай бұрын
You are definitely right! 😉 self-esteem and self-worth are chapters returning to my book of “life”.
@marylynntrujillo6659 2 ай бұрын
So glad I found your channel! I love your personality. Beautiful inside and out!
@Dariam_M71 2 ай бұрын
Congrats on all of your victories!!! Glad that you son helped you and ALL the medicine went in.
@Allanda180 2 ай бұрын
Thank you! Yes!!! I was so anxious giving the shot that I attempted to give it to myself 4 times before calling him to help. Truly, a better injection from last week! 😊 Hope that all is well for you, too!
@betsybeecolorado 2 ай бұрын
Congratulations Allanda, you did great thru all those temptations!!! I know you were happy to see your son.... hahaha my son tells me the same thing "walk Mom"!!! I do walk everyday, but my legs get like lead and I get tired, but I'll keep going. I take 5 compound, and it's really helped. Hang in there!!!!
@Allanda180 2 ай бұрын
🥰Thank you for sharing! I understand the legs feeling like lead. My left knee is my problem knee. The weight loss has been a big help! I still just need to mentally get ready for physical activity. Welcome to the journey! 😉
@lisaleonard1105 2 ай бұрын
Great non scale victory! I also can now cross my legs and I do it all the time now! Feels amazing. It’s the little things for sure. Keep up the great work. 🎉
@Allanda180 2 ай бұрын
Yeah!!! 🎉
@lcem1154 2 ай бұрын
You are precious! I bet you light your classroom up. :) I was a school counselor and LOVED the teachers and tried to help them. Can you share your weight tracker sheet?
@Allanda180 2 ай бұрын
Thank you! By all means! Happy Monday! 🤗 www.canva.com/design/DAGCfMc1wbc/mprVh_QzVdlhJ57rlqCecQ/edit?DAGCfMc1wbc&
@robinkorch-schwing1435 Ай бұрын
Great job!!!
@Allanda180 Ай бұрын
Thank you!!! I appreciate your support!
@valeriemartini6315 2 ай бұрын
How do you get 2 2.5’s for a month. Don’t w😂e have to pay double. I’m trying to find a way here in California. No luck yet for 5mg. We do need a lot of self talk. The 2.5 is not helping especially by the 4th day. One Step at a time. Get moving Allanda
@Allanda180 2 ай бұрын
Oh! I am so sorry to hear that! Truly! I have only been able to get 1 2.5 box per month. We would have to pay double. The saving card can only be used once every 28 days. Any other boxes would be full price, but I hear that some pharmacies only allow 1 box per month, while some allow 2 if paying full price without the savings card (just from what I have heard). That is definitely not in my budget. You are right, I do need to get moving! 😉
@HealthAtAnyCost 2 ай бұрын
I am on 15mg and can only find 12.5mg. My insurance will not pay for 2 boxes (I tried when I was down to a 10mg., wanted a 5mg, but insurance said NO!). So I joined a telehealth company after researching my head off and got some 15mg that is in a vial. So far, I can get the 12.5 Mounjaro and give myself a 2.5 compounded tirzepatide each week. I asked my Endo before starting the compounded tirzepatide and she said if I was sure where it was from, to go ahead. I am covered both ways. Well, having to _pay_ for the compounded, but it is worth it to me. Keep going!
@asmith9077 2 ай бұрын
Hey Allanda. Love your channel! There are a lot of ladies with channels about GLP-1 weight loss, but you are REAL (so genuine). I pay out of pocket as well. My doc started me on 2.5 and it is doing nothing for me. I hope that 5 mg will have an effect, but I am worried I may not be able to find it when the time comes. If I cannot find it, I will not repeat the 2.5 dose, especially since that dose doesn’t work for me (that would mean $1100 for nothing). I was on Wegovy previously and it did not work that well for me either. Even at the highest dose, it got me only halfway to my goal. That is why I have switched to tirzepatide. On another note: I am a bit older than you, but I can assure you that if you start exercising, you will see even better results and you will look great too!
@Allanda180 2 ай бұрын
Ohhh, thank you for your kind words! Also, thank you for sharing! I appreciate your support. I love hearing how everyone else is handling their journey, as well! I will be shifting my mind to working out! I must integrate it into my journey and life. 😉 Thank you again and enjoy today!
@soosacy 2 ай бұрын
Congratulations 🎉 you're doing a great job!
@Allanda180 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! Are you on a journey, too? If so, how is it going?
@FlawlessCFO 2 ай бұрын
Happy Mother's Day 💐
@Allanda180 2 ай бұрын
Thank you! I hope that you are also about to enjoy tomorrow! 🥰
@bonnierogers9110 2 ай бұрын
We are on the same week, we are the same weight and I have also had to move back down to 2.5 after being on 5 for 2 months. Did my 2nd shot yesterday of the 2.5. Love your channel!
@Allanda180 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing! Perfect timing! How are things going in your journey…other than dropping down?
@bonnierogers9110 2 ай бұрын
It’s going ok, I’ve stalled a little bit, I haven’t gained, but looking forward to this weeks weigh in on Friday!
@tiafenner 2 ай бұрын
This is where I am struggling. I am taking my 4th shot (1st box of 2.5) today. I meet with my NP on Tuesday and am not sure when to start calling pharmacies for 5.0 and not sure if I should just stick with 2.5. I am down 4lbs total in 3 weeks and being really aggressive with eating right and exercising. 🤷🏾♀️
@Allanda180 2 ай бұрын
Something is better than nothing, but I definitely understand the frustrations. 5 “could” be a better option. The when to call can be tricky! Very tricky! I am in Houston and we are just not seeing any on my side of town. Some pharmacies are creating waitlists due to the shortage of medication. In your area, are you having a shortage issues?
@tiafenner 2 ай бұрын
@Allanda180 I am not sure. I got my first dose no problem. They put it in on a Friday and told me it would be there by Monday but it came in and was ready by Saturday night. But again that was 2.5.
@moniqueraper5028 2 ай бұрын
Hi Amanda I just started my zepbound last monday
@moniqueraper5028 2 ай бұрын
Hw long do it take for your stomach to start going down
@Allanda180 2 ай бұрын
@@moniqueraper5028 Oh! Great question! About week 5-6. That is when I noticed. I wore a top that I normally look “pregnant in”. This time, I didn’t look pregnant! 😊
@FlawlessCFO 2 ай бұрын
Did you hear that some pharmacies are electing to stop carrying the weight loss meds due to overwhelming calls and not enough staffing?
@Allanda180 2 ай бұрын
OMG! No I have not heard that! What are they thinking? I mean, I hear the frustration in the voices when I call. I do! For the reason, I stay calm and polite. There is one guy that always answers and he knows my voice and name now. He just can’t remember the dosage! 🤷🏾♀️ I actually did not call him this week for that reason. Wow! That will make things even worse! 🤦🏾♀️ How have you been?
@FlawlessCFO 2 ай бұрын
@@Allanda180 yeah I'm in a Facebook group and it's all they talk about. I've heard it primarily with Walgreens. I'm on the compound so it's not an issue. I go to aesthetics location.
@FlawlessCFO 2 ай бұрын
@@Allanda180 I'm in a Facebook group where they have been talking about it. Seems like primarily Walgreens. But I go to an aesthetics location and get my compound. There's no way I could deal with that stress.
@janeygomez4552 2 ай бұрын
Just found your channel, love your personality 🙂 Can i ask how you find a reputable compound in pharmacy and what online doc service are you using? Trying to find one and compare prices and programs to what i can get here locally...not much that i am finding 😐
@Allanda180 2 ай бұрын
No problem! I am with Join Fridays. They provide both compounds and name brand (if in stock).
@lajariamanley1068 2 ай бұрын
Hi Allanda, i’m new to this weight, loss journey, and just start watching you for the last two weeks. You are very inspirational could you share where you purchase your weight tracker, and where I can get a copy. Thank you for all you do and happy Mother’s Day.
@Allanda180 2 ай бұрын
Sure! I created it in Canva. The link is below. Please let me know if you can’t open it. I am new to sharing. www.canva.com/design/DAGCfMc1wbc/mprVh_QzVdlhJ57rlqCecQ/edit?DAGCfMc1wbc&
@lajariamanley1068 2 ай бұрын
@@Allanda180 Thank you for sharing, you ROCK! - I subscribed to your channel today. Keep it coming, and will keep watching you.😀
@M.Rae2 2 ай бұрын
Allanda plz contact Eli Lilly they will replace the malfunctioning pen. Good luck.
@FlawlessCFO 2 ай бұрын
She did
@Allanda180 2 ай бұрын
Yeap, I did! On Monday, I spoke with Eli Lilly’s customer service support team and they issued a voucher for a replacement box. It was so quick and easy! 🙏🏾 Thanks for the recommendation.
@M.Rae2 2 ай бұрын
@@Allanda180 I am a Pharm.D and work for Eli Lilly their customers service is very A-1. I am happy it all worked out for you.
@kimberlyherring7072 2 ай бұрын
We are going to start this together . Although I walk 6 hrs a day at work. I want to walk when I get home are you in?? Slow and steady wins the race. I know when we can cross our legs it's amazing.
@Allanda180 2 ай бұрын
6 hours a day! WOW! What I am about to say sounds soooooo bad! After long crazy sigh, I am in! Can we say a 10 minute walk? I can do promise 10 (3 days a week)!
@kimberlyherring7072 2 ай бұрын
@@Allanda180 yes, when are we going to start?
@Allanda180 2 ай бұрын
@@kimberlyherring7072 😩Today! 🫤 My kids are aware and will hold me accountable🤞🏾! Thank you for for the help! I know I need it! 👍🏾
@Allanda180 2 ай бұрын
@@kimberlyherring7072 🫣Today!
@Allanda180 2 ай бұрын
Hey, Kimberly! I started today! I will update you in Fridays video!!!! Well, maybe in a short if I have time on Wednesday during lunch. Day 1 done ✅
@FlawlessCFO 2 ай бұрын
I don't mind losing my boobs 😅 i got plenty 🤣 now my butt is a different thing. And it's melting 😢
@M.Rae2 2 ай бұрын
You will soon eat those words about your breast, when I lost 145lbs years ago my breast were like cow utters or an old sock not a good look and they will go. So if u can do plenty of chest fly n any chest exercises to lift that muscle underneath. Good luck
@FlawlessCFO 2 ай бұрын
@@M.Rae2 about 7 years ago I lost 100lbs so I know some age plays a part
@Allanda180 2 ай бұрын
Oh! Booty loss! No!!! Like you, I am ok with the boobs! Is there a plan for the melting? My calves and my butt are my assets! 😂 🙏🏾That remains😉
@Allanda180 2 ай бұрын
100 pounds! 😮How was that journey?
@Allanda180 2 ай бұрын
Cow utters! 😅 I love the reference! It definitely opens my mind! Chest exercises are going on my list! I am to see a trainer next weekend! My son’s Mother Day gift to me! 😆
@Mary-ln8uk 2 ай бұрын
Allanda, you are losing so good!! maybe you should follow the instructions for the zepbound medication injections and not double your dose, unless it's recommended by Eli Illy I would just inject the 2.5 once a week ,,what a Blessing that you got the voucher for a replacement box.. that's a Blessing.. be patient just like with the toilet tissue with Covid the medication is coming and it will be enough for everyone.. Trust God..
@Allanda180 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the insight! Navigating this journey has so many twist and turns 😅! I greatly appreciate the concern and insight. I think I may have created confused. I had planned on the double dosage and I reached out to my telehealth doctor and my primary physician but both were unable to reply to my phone calls prior to the injection. Since I did not hear from them, I planned to do the 1 injection. last Friday (episode 30). However, the 1st pen malfunctioned 😩. None of the medication was injected, so I did the second injection. All is well! How are you with the journey?
@Mary-bw8tf 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing, I would like to share my experience but I don’t want anyone to know that I am on zepbound, however watching you every time it’s inspiring and I feel like you are just right on point. Remember to pray for your spouse and trust God to be his God and not you. God just wants us to Love and HE will do the rest with everything else. By the way I am find with the shortage, I know this too shall pass.. and I can start planning my new eating habits earlier ❤
@Allanda180 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing! 🥰 Completely understandable!!! Your journey is definitely your story! It took me a moment to respect people’s journey. Thank you for the warm words and encouragement!❤
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