Hi Y’all, Happy Sunday! I checked out the new website this week. It’s looking good. I appreciate the information and product recommendations. I will definitely support your efforts using those links moving forward. Keep up the great work. Have a terrific week!
@thedownsizedАй бұрын
Thanks for the feedback and support! 😍
@tracyw520Ай бұрын
Love the new website, I placed it on my homepage lol. I really appreciate the link to Amazon, I ordered the fiber gummy‘s, and the shampoo /conditioner. My hair has been dry recently, and this shampoo has restored shine and moisture. Thank you so much for sharing.
@thedownsizedАй бұрын
Awesome! Thank you! I'm glad you liked the shampoo and conditioner. I'm really getting into these Nexxus products lol
@R.L.MaverickАй бұрын
I say this jokingly but ya’ll are killing me with how much food talk you have in some episodes!!! 😀 I mean BBQ, cake…😳 hello! I’m trying to forget about food, 😂
@thedownsizedАй бұрын
Its the challenge of a disease that your cannot give up cold turkey. Food is everywhere!
@thedownsizedАй бұрын
I know right???? Sorry we will try to do better -
@jc10907SealyАй бұрын
I love my Apple Watch 9 to track my exercise and its waterproof for in the pool.,🏊
@thedownsizedАй бұрын
I was in the lake one time, and my watch asked me if I wanted to record a swimming workout! 😳
@carrierobinson4206Ай бұрын
Yes a video on uses of the Apple Watch would nice
@thedownsizedАй бұрын
Thanks! I’ll work on that! 😍
@user-cu1ne7yw3fАй бұрын
Again terrific progress on your adventure. Also great advice on not needing to buy anything extra. Everyone’s different and some people may have a specific need like you mentioned and they could just run to their local grocery store and pick up something to satisfy that need. By the way, the secondary benefits from these medication’s beyond merely weight loss, are growing in number and are quite powerful in a very positive way.
@thedownsizedАй бұрын
Thanks - and yes we have been discussing all of the secondary benefits on a weekly basis as the research comes out
@jamesonjackie411Ай бұрын
I'm the same, I am type II Diabetic down 91 pounds and I'm at 146 and would like to get down to 140 for some wiggle room. I'm 56 years old and I don't want to go any lower. Love your channel❤
@thedownsizedАй бұрын
Congratulations on your weight loss! 140 here we come!
@RoundMoundofZepboundАй бұрын
Love the update! And love that Laraine is looking to adjust her goal down.
@thedownsizedАй бұрын
Thanks! :)
@elisatate3326Ай бұрын
I started on compounded semaglutide then insurance started approving ozempic. But because of that I have been for extended time at 0.25mg and now 0..5mg. The appetite suppression has stopped for the past 3 weeks and the food noise is loud and crazy. I am thinking of going to compounded tirzepatide hoping for results again. I am going to call my APRN tomorrow to discuss it. Love y’all’s channel always glad to see when a new video is up.
@thedownsizedАй бұрын
I would switch to Tirz if you can. It just works better. Let me know what your APRN says. Thanks for watching!
@Jo-AnnFreyАй бұрын
Thank you for your weight tracker. It has really helped me to realize how much weight I am losing each week.
@thedownsizedАй бұрын
Yay! You’re welcome! I love data. I’m doing a whole video just on that tracker 😍
@janetkenny4861Ай бұрын
Love the conversation and that you tried yoga again. I started at my heaviest 255 and it was difficult to do many of the movements, but it helped my flexibility so much and I have a great teacher who works with all body types to try alternatives that work, even sitting in a chair. Now I’m down 55 pounds and I am not struggling with most of the classes. 3 times a week since December and I am so pleased with my mobility in every day life. I think the key is find the activity you like and be consistent with it. Walking and weights are in my routine also.
@thedownsizedАй бұрын
That’s awesome! Isn’t it amazing how much easier it is with less weight on your body??? I’ve always looked at exercise as something I had to do to lose weight. I’m trying to see it now as a way to feel better and build muscle.
@jeannedrone9146Ай бұрын
Thanks for your insight.
@thedownsizedАй бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@dianeodgers4700Ай бұрын
Gosh Laraine! I feel the same, keep changing my weight because of the same reasons as you.. I am currently at 134 and tell myself “just 2 more pounds” just to be safe😂
@thedownsizedАй бұрын
I love this so much! Yes! Because it's always crept back up before, right??? I do want to be careful that I don't look gaunt / too thin - OMG did I just really type that? Who am I???? :)
@dianeodgers4700Ай бұрын
@@thedownsized Right on Sister!
@user-dn8ij7tu7yАй бұрын
Great video!😊
@thedownsizedАй бұрын
Thanks! 😊
@marymary1083Ай бұрын
Another great video thanks for sharing ✨✨ love to see a video about the Apple Watch, I definitely use it for fitness n keep track of steps daily too .
@thedownsizedАй бұрын
Thanks! Yes I was a big Fitbit fan when those first came out- I would walk in circles around the house and do challenges with friends to get my 10k steps in ! I still look at my steps on my apple Watch, and I like the fitness part too!
@jc10907SealyАй бұрын
My spine has compacted also as a 62 year old woman I used to be 5’5” now I’m 5’4”. So that changes my target weight range.
@thedownsizedАй бұрын
❤️guess I’m not the only one with this problem!
@kathytodd983Ай бұрын
Side effects are not fun but you know it’s working! I’m on 12.5 but stalled …. Any tips? Maybe make a video on hacks for stalls.❤
@thedownsizedАй бұрын
Go eat a cheeseburger. Seriously! Or something higher calorie that you don't usually eat. Your body gets really good at burning off stuff you normally eat. And if it thinks it's starving, it won't release fat. So time to shake things up for a day or 2 and see if that works.
@TracesofTwaunsLifeАй бұрын
Great job on your weight loss to the both of you. I’ve had to take links out of my watch band. I noticed that it’s getting loose again. Especially my wedding ring.
@thedownsizedАй бұрын
that's great! Congratulations! All my rings are loose too!
@michaelclanton1152Ай бұрын
Finding your true body mass,fat may help your choice in goal weight. I recently came by a DEXA scan showing bone density, lean muscle,concentration of fat in all areas. Something for you to think about.
@thedownsizedАй бұрын
I’d love to get a DEXA scan- have no idea where to go for that-?
@michaelclanton1152Ай бұрын
@thedownsized most people get it for bone density so I would think in Charlotte or wake Forrest
@ebonibiancaАй бұрын
Yes! A dexa scan should be on everyone’s list
@patti9339Ай бұрын
I’m down 27# since starting Zepbound. I’m averaging 2-2.5# per week. I did start with Mochi with the knowledge that my insurance covers Zepbound but getting an appt with my PCP took a few weeks and I wanted to get started ASAP.
@thedownsizedАй бұрын
Nothing wrong with that! Plus if you can get your RX filled for Zep due to shortages you could always do the compounded until you find the Zep in stock. It's a great backup! Congrats on the weight loss BTW!
@dianeodgers4700Ай бұрын
Would love an Apple watch exercise video!
@thedownsizedАй бұрын
Great! I'm working on one - thanks for your comment!
@candybar72Ай бұрын
Hi! I have been taking Vital Proteins Collegen Peptides Powder, I went to your website store and didn't realize that the Vital Proteins came with Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C. Purchased through your website! Also, I love the Ninja Ice-cream recipe book. It's great that the recipes are made with cottage cheese. I made peach and blueberry. Loraine, have you made any of them? I know how you don't care for cottage cheese. 😊
@thedownsizedАй бұрын
I love how you remembered that about me! I don't use cottage cheese - I usually do my Ninja Cremis with 1.5 c Fairlife milk, 1 scoop chocolate protein powder, 1 Tablespoon Jello Sugar Free chocolate pudding mix. That gives me around 40g of protein. We've also done vanilla versions with chocolate chips added at the end. Sometime we add Greek yogurt. Christopher and our girls love to make up their own recipes.
@CCYT12Ай бұрын
Maybe time for a bone density scan! ❤
@thedownsizedАй бұрын
Yes that's what someone else said - I'll have to look into that!
@johnwinans7007Ай бұрын
Hi Laraine. How has your food noise been with the reduction of food noise been during maintenance?
@thedownsizedАй бұрын
Hi John ! I think I just answered this with you on the Live show--but yes I have had some food noise come back , especially on days 5&6 after the shot. I realize now that I’m not alone in this, and that obesity is a disease that I will have to battle for the rest of my life. 😝
@johnwinans7007Ай бұрын
Thank you. So noise has been more on maintenance level dossage vs your previous high of 12.5? Maybe a rhetorical question. Just trying to understand what to expect as I move into the maintenance period specifically at lower doses. Love what you guys have been doing. I I have been following since the start.
@thedownsizedАй бұрын
Yes I hear it more now on 7.5 than when I was on 12.5. I also get hungry for meals- which is not a bad thing. Are you in maintenance? Want to come on the show and talk about it? Email me ldurham@folio28.com
@wendycastagna8901Ай бұрын
I’m at the lowest dose 3rd week haven’t had much movement on scale. I know I’m not overeating but can’t work out much nursing knee injury. Hard to stay motivated when you see people have huge loses?
@wendycastagna8901Ай бұрын
Wegovy by the way lol
@thedownsizedАй бұрын
The lowest dose of tirzepatide = 2.5 mg. This is the LOADING dose - some people lose nothing the first month. Of course there's always a few that stay on 2.5 the whole time. Go up to 5.0 after your 4th shot of 2.5 and in the mean time track your protein, drink water, and eat some vegetables. Take a multivitamin maybe. You don't have to work out to lose weight if you focus on the food.
@thedownsizedАй бұрын
wegovy - same story - lowest dose is loading dose. If you can switch to Mounjaro or Zepbound it might work better, ask your Dr.
@lornaelder1702Ай бұрын
Just an FYI about Mochi Health, I applied and had a video conference only to find out that they will not do medicare patients. I mentioned this was not on their website but... I don't know why since there is no insurance coverage involved. I have a natureopath for my hypothyroidism and she is going to help me get started.
@thedownsizedАй бұрын
That's weird, I wonder why? Maybe try again ?
@Jo-AnnFreyАй бұрын
@@lornaelder1702 THEN I suggest you check out Join Friday's. They do compounded and branded medication. They also have a nutritionist who does group calls a couple times week. The monthly cost is $99 and the medication cost goes up as the dose goes up. Overall costs are about the same as Mochi. Good luck.
@terriabbott9549Ай бұрын
I lost 15.6 lbs on zepbound in the first mos on 2.5 I switched to mochi and am currently in the middle of week 2 and haven’t lost anything. I also have food noise and no appetite suppression. I’m also following WW and I’m within my point and calorie range. Any ideas why 5 is not working?
@thedownsizedАй бұрын
You had an amazing loss week 1 - I'd say your body is trying to adjust and is fighting back. Hang on and move up to 7.5 after your 4th 5.0mg shot. Make sure you are hitting your protein goal - switch your WW app to the GLP-1 side (you can always switch back) and see you protein target. Throw the points out the window - you don't need to count those anymore, just count protein.
@terriabbott9549Ай бұрын
Thank you. I do have it set up that way. The 15 was in an mos time. I’m being patient!😊
@thedownsizedАй бұрын
Sorry yes I meant great loss of 15 in a month! :)
@Lovelyone1Ай бұрын
Hi. I lost 16 pounds my first month. Then I lost 10 pounds total over the next 3.5 months. I will enter my 5th month next week. I have lost inches and my blood pressure went down. I went up a dose every month with tirzeptitide.
@thedownsizedАй бұрын
those slow and steady losses will add up! Just keep swimming:)
@MomOfSeven123Ай бұрын
I asked my doctor what my weight should be and she said whatever I felt comfortable with! Not much guidance.
@thedownsizedАй бұрын
lol 😂 probably afraid to offend you with either a too low weight or a too high one.
@Gemma1558Ай бұрын
I was 5’5 and now at 66 I am 5’3 -very sad.
@thedownsizedАй бұрын
I'm so sorry! Isn't it soo frustrating??
@debzimmerman633Ай бұрын
Hi guys, please help me figure out this Apple Watch. My daughter rushed me through a short lesson and I was like🥺😳😱🤯
@thedownsizedАй бұрын
Will do! Stay tuned I'm working on a video now.
@debzimmerman633Ай бұрын
@@thedownsized thank you
@MindyMikamiАй бұрын
Great job, guys. I’m 5’4” and still trying to get down lower than Christopher! I still weigh 215. 😡 (I’m down 56 lbs, so I’m very happy, actually 🤪 )
@thedownsizedАй бұрын
Well you’re doing great! Just keep going and those losses add up❤️. You’ll be in one-derland before you know it 🤩
@suzy9575Ай бұрын
I also realized I want to get down to 140 to give me 5 lbs of wiggle room.
@thedownsizedАй бұрын
Of course Suzy cause we're twinnnnnssss :) But yes I think I'm going to try to lose a few this week!
@HeatherPaulineWeightlossАй бұрын
well Laraine we have fat on our feet all around so that’s probably why your height went down again 😆
@thedownsizedАй бұрын
OMG I never thought of that! And I've got big old size 10 feet! Well 9.5 really.
@HeatherPaulineWeightlossАй бұрын
@@thedownsized haha yea I was a size 8.5-9 before having kids and now size 10 😩 but my shoes are definitely getting loose as I lose weight haha especially my width has gone down
@thedownsizedАй бұрын
Yes I"ve always had a wide foot - my shoes are definitely looser! I guess they weren't so much wide as they were chubby! :)
@jc10907SealyАй бұрын
I was 5’5” at 105 pounds now 5’4” at 168. I think our spines compact with age.