Yes I love that you have more flexibility with compound as far as dose goes. And I knew they were working on stronger doses which is great and all, but I agree, they could also work to make in-between doses available. 🙄#goldilocksistersunite 😂 As for the vials, I agree with that too. They make it super cheap in these other countries, but we’re the cash cow and they make a killing with us. I understand that they’re a business and that’s the nature of it, but then get your act together and quit with the shortages and limited doses. Okay sorry, rant over. 🙈😂

​@@2.0mommy rant away!

Hi! Thanks for being exited too! I’m not seeking outside professional help, but I’ve been reading several self help books and it’s helping me a lot. Currently re-reading The Mountain Is You. Lots of food for thought in that one. 🤯😅

@@2.0mommy Jill that book is amazing! I love Brianna’s book. Which I was introduced to in therapy 😂 I hope that it helps but more importantly pray you can find a happy medium through this all.

@@DelilaRodriguez thank you! Yes, happy medium is what I want! Thank you!!

@@2.0mommy I truly hope it’s the goal for us all. 🫶🏽

Hey! So for me personally, I wouldn’t want to lose more than 2 pounds in a week, which you’re doing! 👊🏽 As for the protein, yes I’d definitely encourage you to make sure you’re getting in enough protein. I never really understood how important protein was in a weight loss journey till Zepbound. It’ll help keep you fuller for longer and if you’re trying to build muscle, you’ll need that protein to build and repair muscle. If you really want to get a filling meal, combine protein with fiber (like black beans or avocado) and a little bit of healthy fat like olive oil (avocado is a great healthy fat!). Those 3 things (protein, fiber, fat) combined will keep you full a lot longer. It might just be what you need to be able to stay on 5mg. If you don’t notice a change, then maybe it IS time to go up. ☺️ As for the injection site, I really don’t think it matters a whole lot either as long as you’re injecting into fatty tissue. I think as long as you’re not injecting into the same exact spot, it should be okay. You definitely can build up scar tissue from injecting into the same spot repeatedly, which would definitely cause absorption issues. My type 1 daughter has been diabetic for 10 years and her arms, legs, stomach are pretty bad with scar tissue but she has to inject a much bigger needle 12-15 times a week so it’s to be expected. The needles in glp1 medications are way, way, way smaller so I don’t think it’s as big of an issue. I injected into my thighs for 3 months straight and just tried to pick a slightly different spot each spot. I now do my stomach because I discovered it hurts a lot less (for me)! But a lot of people swear it makes a difference. So definitely try experimenting, you don’t have anything to lose. 🤗🙏🏽💕💕 If you do, let me know how it goes!

Thanks so much! Can’t believe that many people care to hear me talk about my journey. 😂 But I’m so glad they (you!) do! 🙏🏽💕💕

@@anneogden1819 thank you!! I can’t believe it! 😳😂🥰

@@HeatherPaulineWeightloss yes!! Love her! Shes the reason I knew to go up slowly! And I agree, you can microdose like she prescribes if you’re doing compound. I like your idea of alternating since I already have it. I was just thinking of holding on to it for a while till I’m really ready for it. Thank you! 🙏🏽☺️

Hey! Thanks for being excited with me! I feel like whoever’s the 1000th person should get the applause. 😂 🎊🎉

@@2.0mommy just happened 👏

@@HeatherPaulineWeightloss you’re right! 🤗🤩🥰

So frustrating when people speak about these peptides and they don’t even know what they’re talking about. 😤😂

Hi! Sorry for the late reply, we were on vacation. I’m so glad to hear you’re doing so well with it! Congrats on your weight loss!! That’s amazing!! 🤗🥳🤩 Are you feeling less tired?

Definitely! My insurance covers Zepbound (for now anyway) but compounded Tirzepatide is a great option for that reason alone! Glad you found your perfect dose! 🙏🏽💕💕

Hi! Sorry I missed your comment! Thanks for the advice, I really appreciate it. I’ll definitely check them out! As for protein, I aim to get about 120-30g a day because I know that not every day I achieve that, so it balances out in the end. 🙈😂 Sorry you’re not having great appetite suppression, but as you said, that will definitely improve if you choose to go up in dose. How much longer do you plan on staying on 2.5? Thanks again for stopping by and sharing your advice!

That’s great that you have compound. So much more flexibility! I guess I just felt like it would come across like I was being Goldilocks! 🙈😂 How long have you been on this medication? I hope you find the perfect dose for you! 🙏🏽💕💕

@@2.0mommy I’ve been taking the medication for 18 weeks. 4 weeks at 2.5mg, 11 weeks on 5mg and not 3 weeks of 7.5mg.

@@adrialucca4941 so we started at about the same time! 🤗 we got this! 👊🏽💪🏽💕

Hey Marcie! Thanks for being excited for me! I remember you saying that I’d get to 1k before my birthday and I was skeptical! 😂 I’m sorry you’ve been having a hard time and not seeing the scale move. It’s especially hard when you’re doing all the right things. 🫠 Do you think you have to reevaluate your calorie needs? Maybe you’re not eating enough and your body is trying to hold on it. Of course it could also be the opposite. I actually have to reevaluate my own needs because I’ve lost a lot of weight since I last came to my 1,500-1,600 range. It’s likely I need less now. Can you increase your steps a little and see if that makes a difference? Sometimes people have success breaking a stall by eating at maintenance calories for a couple of days. It tricks the body into feeling safe to release the weight. So many factors to consider, right! 😵‍💫😂 Keep doing what you’re doing and trust the process. The scale will eventually move! You got this, just stay positive. Please let me know how 7.5 works out for you. I hope you have better luck with it. Don’t forget to let me know!! 💕🙏🏽💕💕

@@2.0mommy I tried to respond to you yesterday and KZfaq would not let me… So here I am trying again! I’m curious as to when your birthday is? Are you a cancer? I am as well, the 22nd!! I am really trying to pre-plan my meals using my Lose It! app so that I stay on track as best I can. Keeping my calories 1700 or below and getting all the protein I can! Decided to try the fair life protein shakes and I actually really like them ! Getting used to trying it as a coffee creamer replacement for my nasty French vanilla coffeemate! It’s going pretty well! My husband and I got a walking pad last week so I have really been trying to slowly up my steps. I don’t want to go overboard And risk getting an injury or something! It’s very convenient having it in our family room, especially since it’s 100° out right now… 🥵 Here’s to a great week for the both of us ……🤞🏼👍🏼🎉

@@marciefort2904 So glad you’re liking fairlife! Protein shakes are such an easy way to get that protein in! I remember you mentioning that you got a walking pad, it’s great because who wants to walk outside when it’s so hot. 🥵 😂 Also, I heard people born in August are pretty cool! 😎 😂(I’m Aug. 4)

Hi! Congratulations on starting this journey! How’s it been going for you so far? The muscle loss is a big concern for me and sometimes I get annoyed that I’m not losing fast enough but then remind myself that it’s okay, I’m preserving my muscle. ☺️ I want fat loss, not just weight loss. 😂 How is your journey going?

@@2.0mommy Thank you for asking. My journey is going well but I am loss more weight in a month than I expected too. Some days I have to force myself to eat but I am thankful for content creators like you and others who are willing to share their journeys and resources. I am so glad I came across your channel because it helps me realize that I am not alone 😊. Thank you for your willingness to share. 🫶🏾

@@Rachelle100 I know a lot of people in the beginning lose a lot, but some of that could be water weight so I wouldn’t worry too much about it. 🙏🏽💕 And I know you know that, just trying to reassure you. 😂 The fact that you’re even concerned about muscle loss shows that you’re going about this responsibly and I just know you’re gonna do great!! You are definitely not alone! We got this! 💪🏽👊🏽✨ Enjoy your weekend! 💕💕

@@2.0mommy Thank you so much for your encouragement 🫶🏾.

Hi! Sorry, somehow I missed this! The reason why I wanted to go up is because I’ve been on 5mg for 4 1/2 months and while I was losing weight, it was due to me constantly fighting food noise. The appetite suppression was also pretty much gone. I first started to notice it in May, but pushed back because I’m trying to stay on the lowest, effective dose and avoid becoming resistant to it. Finally, I decided that I just didn’t want to struggle that much since the best part of this medication (for me) has always been the freedom from obsessing about food. (I was also out of 5mg) I suppose 5mg is still somewhat effective because otherwise I don’t think I’d be able to resist the binge eating, but it’s definitely not as effective as it was in March. Making healthier food choices was a lot easier when it was working better. Nonetheless, I don’t like how 7.5mg makes me feel so I’ll be going back down to 5mg and revisit the idea at some other time. Hope that makes sense. ☺️ As for the actual weight loss, I feel comfortable losing up to 2 pounds because I’m keeping up with my protein and my calorie deficit is not very significant since I offset it with exercise. So I’m fairly confident that the majority of my weight loss, has been fat loss. I haven’t heard of the person you mentioned but I’ll check her out. I listen to Dr. Tyna and she really informed my opinion about staying on the lowest possible dose and strength training. KZfaq is great for getting all this information that we normally wouldn’t have access to. I think it’s great that you’re also staying on the lowest dose for as long as possible. I think that’s really the best approach, even if it’s slower. Thanks so much for watching and being here! I appreciate you!🙏🏽💕💕💕

Thank you!! I’m so excited and surprised! 😂🙏🏽💕💕

That’s great! Glad you found the right dose. And you have room to move up if you need to. 🙏🏽💕💕♥️

Hi! Someone else suggested that too! It’s a good idea for sure, and I’ll build up a stash which is always nice but I just don’t know how long I’ll feel this way. Day 4!and still zero appetite. The worst part about is just how full I feel. Like if I ate a huge meal. Kinda uncomfortable. 🥴

Yes, slow and steady is my mantra. Thank you for stopping by! 🙏🏽💕💕

So true. I’ve returned back to 5mg as 7.5mg lowers my insulin too much which makes me hungry. I’ve tried 7.5mg twice.

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing. I’m glad 5mg works much better for you!🙏🏽💕💕

You’re right, I tend to overthink things too much. 🙈😊

Thank you so much!! Thanks for being here and being excited for me! I appreciate you! 🙏🏽💕💕

Hi! So glad you’re finding anything I share here useful! 🤗 I wouldn’t worry about 5 days. You might struggle a little with appetite suppression, but it’s definitely doable. A lot of people (myself included) had to miss doses because of the shortage and we jumped back on with no problems at all. If you were going a really long time between doses and you were at a higher dose, that might be a little rough to restart. But I’m assuming you’re on 2.5 or 5mg and you’ll only be missing 5 days, so you’ll definitely be fine. 10lbs in 4 weeks is great! Keep it up! So excited for you!! 🥳🤗🙏🏽💕💕

Also, if you’re feeling too hungry in those 5 days, maybe consider eating in your maintenance calorie goal instead or trying to stay in a deficit. You won’t lose anything, but you’ll at least just maintain your weight until you get your next prescription. 😊

@@2.0mommy yes! on 2.5 and this week i feel the hunger coming back, so hoping i can go up to 5!! thank you :)

@@garberpartyof6 I hope you can get your 5mg in time, but you’ll do fine, I promise!

@@2.0mommy they just filled it! wahoo! going up to 5 on saturday. didnt have many side effects at all on 2.5 so fingers crossed it stays that way :)

Oh wow, so glad you shared that with me. I was really starting to wonder if I am crazy for wanting to eat more. 🙈😂 How long have you been on 5mg? For me it’s been about 4 months.

@@2.0mommy your not crazy health first

@@2.0mommy I was on 5mg for 2 months before going up to 7.5mg I have been back on 5mg for about 10 days (2 shots). I have still lost weight but my goal/focus has been to take in as much protein as possible and I’ve started walking more often. Anytime I’m hungry whether meal time or snack I try to have protein first and lots of water.

@@marj689 absolutely! 💯💪🏽✨

@@ktweet6899 that’s great, good for you. In the past, I really underestimated how important protein was in weight loss journey. Not sure if it was because there wasn’t all this information or if I just wasn’t listening. But I’m listening now! 🙏🏽💕

Yes you’re right! I didn’t factor that in! That could absolutely factor in and therefore the weightloss the first couple of days of 7.5 wouldn’t have been that significant. Interesting. 🤔 I’m still not hungry though and just forcing myself to eat so I don’t get a headache. It’s day 4. 🤷🏽‍♀️

Oh wow we’re in the same situation as far as titration and company coming! I hope you tolerate the 7.5 much better this time! Would you consider holding off till they leave? I definitely understand the fear in missing a dose, but I guess it’s an option if you’re worried about how you feel. Please keep me posted if you remember!! I’d love to know how it goes for you! 🙏🏽💕💕💕

Jill! I I took the 7.5 last night as party for my nephew got rescheduled to Sunday. I took it at 6:30 PM and woke up this morning at 8 AM. Drank some tea and had to fall back asleep. I never do that. Woke up at 10:30 AM.😮 now it’s almost 3 PM and I’ve had coffee with fair life protein drink in it, water, and one baby cucumber dipped in cheese. And I’m still pretty tired lol. I’m OK with it though.

@@pinkfix777 Hey! Hopefully you’re less tired today. 😵‍💫 It’s no fun being tired when it’s not bedtime. 😂 And hopefully you get to eat a little. Are you having an uncomfortable feeling of being full? Because that was my biggest complaint. I just felt uncomfortably full and bloated.

@@2.0mommy omg my nephews 5th b day party today. Had bites of all sorts of foods today that don’t mix well and too much coffee. lol.

@@pinkfix777 sounds like a great time! 🤣 Hope you’re not feeling so tired anymore! 💕💕

That’s incredible!! 55 lbs in 6 months on 2.5?!! Way to go! You’re doing awesome!! And I feel the same way as you in that 5mg doesn’t make me completely full or completely take away the food noise like it did in the beginning, but it’s enough to help me make better choices. 💕💕🙏🏽

Yes, I remember you mentioning that. I had forgotten that you had to wait a little long her before trying again. That could definitely be the case with me. Thanks for the input! Also, that’s adorable that your granddaughter was concerned. So cute! 🤗💕💕She got her motherly instincts kicking in already. 😂

Hey! Thanks! It’s so hard to know, but I’ll stick with 5 a little longer. 🤗🙏🏽💕💕

You could definitely be right. I wish I had a crystal ball and knew how long that would take! Lol 😂

Thanks so much! And thanks for being here and being excited with me! 🤗💕💕

I missed you too!! I’m wondering when your big debut is happening? 🙏🏽💕💕 And the whole site change debate is very individual for sure. I didn’t really believe it either but at the same time so many people say they notice a difference. I never noticed a difference but that’s just me. 🤷🏽‍♀️ Maybe that can be your first video! Sharing your findings 😂 I watched this video and thought of you. Hope you get a chance to watch it! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pLNmdMiY19C9k40.htmlsi=Mo5UBa3kfjs4dhAk

@2.0mommy I am doing it! My goal is to drop 3 in a row Saturday and Sunday, Monday. Then it will be once a week on Saturdays. Here is my channel in case you are MAD BORED and want to check out some of my old...non weightloss related videos youtube.com/@tiafenn?si=COClNRNJW1naGhI4

Yes! I’m so glad you’re doing it! Thanks for the link, I’ll check it out in the morning! You got this! 💪🏽💕💕🙏🏽

Yes so hard as we get older. Didn’t realize just how important it was until I started this journey, but determined not to sacrifice muscle. We got this! 💪🏽💕💕

I’m so glad you’re following her! She’s very motivating and inspiring. I love her! And thanks for your support from the beginning! You’re an OG! 😂🙏🏽💕💕 Hey, I know you’re busy and work nights but I actually mentioned you in one of my videos! Not by name, but just that your getting your movement in by using your VR set. I love that we all learn from each other and are so supportive. 🙏🏽💕☺️🤗

@@2.0mommy I'm flattered you remember me! 😁

Hi! You might be right. I just don’t know how long it’ll be like this and it’s been 4 days now and still forcing myself to eat. 😬

@@2.0mommy might take a week or 2

Thanks so much! 🙏🏽💕😭 I appreciate all the support! I found the pattern I wanted on Pinterest. You could search “patriotic tie dye.” It didn’t come out exactly the same, but I guess that’s the nature of tie dye. ☺️

Sneaky! I should have known! 😂🤪It was a great time, everyone is depressed now! 😂💕💕😂

Thank you!! We did it pretty much exactly at the same time! 🤗🙏🏽💕

I’m sorry! I read this comment yesterday but couldn’t reply and just remembered now! I think that’s a very good idea about alternating so I can use up the box. I think I’m taking a break from my shot on Saturday because I still don’t have an appetite at all. But I’ll definitely keep that idea in mind! Thank you! 🙏🏽 💕💕

@@2.0mommy :---)

@@shopece8807 yeah good idea. That’s why I’ll do. Thank you!! 🙏🏽 💕💕

Thank you!!☺️ 💕💕💕 I think you’re right, that the ladies who view my videos and comment would understand where I’m coming from but most of the people watching aren’t even subscribed or leave comments so I guess I was just worried about offending people .🙈😅 But yes, not eating isn’t sustainable though I must admit it’s been nice not thinking about food at all!! 😂 But currently it’s 9:20 and all I’ve eaten today was a protein shake and an apple. Oh, I did have a few bites of chicken breast for dinner. But that’s it! So definitely not sustainable. Btw, I love that you encouraged me to get he scale! I absolutely love it!!

Hey there! Ah…you have folks that watch that aren’t subscribed. What’s wrong with them? 😂 I have to say since I went up to 5mg, 3 weeks ago I’ve had great balance of food noise reduction, can still eat but stopping after smaller portions. If I can sustain this posture, I’ll likely stay at 5. I’m losing 1-2/week. That’s awesome that you find the new scale helpful! Game changer for me. 😁

@@R.L.Maverick Close to 80% aren’t subscribed! 🙈😂 Fear of commitment I guess 😂 So happy that 5mg is working nicely for you! Any idea if you’ll still have to pay full price? It’s probably been about a month since you had to, right?

Huh, that’s surprising. Well hopefully they sub soon!!! I actually went back to my Dr. and we ended up switching to compound. I am still using Zep pens up but will switch to compound in about 5 weeks. I went from ~$350/dose to $87/dose. 😳 Much more obtainable at ~75% less. Hopefully I respond just as well. Thank you for inquiring. 😊

It’s such a shame that brand name is so expensive. You’ll do great on compound, I have no doubt. So many people are on it. And now with all those extra savings you can buy yourself some smaller clothes! ☺️🙏🏽💕💕🤗✨

Hi! The thought occurred to me after recording that I might just use this time to take a break. I’ve been listening to Dr. Tyna and she encourages micro dosing and cycling. I definitely don’t want to grow resistant to it so cycling would help keep me sensitive to it. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your advice! Good to come across someone else that gets what I’m trying to do! 🙏🏽💕💕

Yes! So much harder than I realized! Congrats on starting your channel. It’s the best thing I’ve done since starting Zepbound. You’ll find your people (which will probably be a lot of the same ladies that follow me! The GLP1 community is small! 😂) and you’ll draw strength and encouragement from it as you provide the same to them. I love my little community and you’ll have the same in no time! 🙏🏽💕💕

Yes you’re absolutely right. I guess I was scared how it would come across. 🙈😅

Hahaha that’s exactly how I felt! 🙈 I know most people don’t go back down unless it’s due to the shortage and I guess it felt like I was being dramatic. 😅 I’m definitely not out of the fat loss stage yet. According to my smart scale I’m still at 35% body fat. I’d love to get a Dexa Scan Like you did, but it’s no where to be found by me. 🫠😂

I knew you’d understand. 🤗💕💕And I hope the shout out sent a couple of people your way because I know they’ll be happy to follow your journey as well. ☺️ I feel like Goldilocks talking about this not being enough and the other being too much! 😂 But it is what it is. Maybe I’d get used to it, but I’m just not sure how long that’ll take and in the meantime I’m hardly eating anything. Have you heard of Dr. Tyna? That’s where I learned about trying to stay on the lowest, effective dose. You should check her out, she really pushes strength training too. I think you’d like her. 😊

@@2.0mommy Absolutely I do! Also, I’m 100% sure it did because I woke up to 527 subscribers. 🤯 Thank you so much for that. 🥹 I really do love how supportive our community is, especially you! 🥰 I haven’t heard of Dr. Tyna but I’ll check her out today. I’m always happy to consume more KZfaq content. 😂

Hi! Glad you found a dose that’s right for you! It makes all the difference!! 🙏🏽💕💕

Hi! I appreciate your feedback, thank you! Did you ever feel it was as strong as I described? I’d be willing to try that, but today all I’ve eaten is a protein shake that I had to force down and a small apple that I couldn’t even finish. Not the least bit hungry, just feel like I ate at a buffet. I was really hoping I’d be more hungry today. 🤦🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️