Great interview ladies. Michelle you may find it helpful to have some chicken or beef bone broth on hand to help get in enough protein. I’ve never been a huge fan of protein shakes but the Biocare and Premier brands of the shakes are actually pretty good. Best of luck to you. Have a great week ladies!
@carolprice3093 сағат бұрын
Thank you for the great es episode. I am a 58 year old female that has successfully been on HRT pellets for 2 years. Game changer for menopausal symptoms and I have had them all. I have been on compounded Semaglutide since March along with the pellets and I have lost 44 pounds. I feel amazing. I also started because of my grandchildren. Thanks again for this encouraging video🎉❤
@tammyrunyon44575 сағат бұрын
Love listening to you and your wife. I’m on the Zepbound journey month three for me down 20 lbs. 30 more to go 😀
@thedownsized2 сағат бұрын
thanks
@michaelclanton11526 сағат бұрын
My uncle is from Marshall TX that spoon,scale is going to wake you up eyes wide open .you have a great cause to be with family!Bless you in your journey with a life of happiness.
@HealthAtAnyCost6 сағат бұрын
Michelle is a delight!! Thank you, Laraine, for having her on the show. She's a fantastic storyteller and I just hope she's writing her stories for those grands she has. I'm 63 and doing just that. Michelle, you are in for a ride! It's soooo much fun! I stopped a 30-year habit with Diet Coke in one day, no weaning. Mounjaro/tirzepatide is a miracle medication for me. I hope it is for you, too!! Have fun!
@lisatipton55476 сағат бұрын
Nice job. Very interesting!
@sdehayes7 сағат бұрын
Very interesting interview. Nice to see someone at the start of their journey, look forward to a follow up in a few months. As an aside about helping with other addictive behavior - I stopped biting my finger nails after being a life long nail biter (am on Ozempic).
@cindyburbick95547 сағат бұрын
Good luck with mounjaro
@MindyMikami7 сағат бұрын
I agree with Michelle… Laraine & Christopher always have great info to share. Good luck to Michelle in her journey. I can’t wait to see how she progresses!
@MindyMikami15 сағат бұрын
Thanks for this, Laraine. Your tracker inspired me to create my own and I’ve been tracking ever since. Since I’m T2D, I include my average blood glucose for the week. This helped me notice that MJ 2.5 wasn’t quite getting my numbers where I wanted anymore, and I used that data to make the decision to go ahead and titrate up to 5.0, even though I still had a few 2.5 pens in the fridge. Thanks for the inspiration! (Oh, and don’t worry… I’ll use those 2.5 pens. I’ll either combine them to make 5.0 or if I titrate up again, I’ll add them to a 5.0 to make 7.5 😉) #dontwasteapen
@thedownsized12 сағат бұрын
Great job Mindy! And yes those pens are gold! 💛
@marlenerobinson338519 сағат бұрын
Yes
@thedownsized12 сағат бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@norvellm248921 сағат бұрын
“The scale does not determine your value as a person” thanks for this Laraine!
@thedownsized12 сағат бұрын
🤩thanks for watching!
@sassyt154522 сағат бұрын
I have been on Terzepatide for 14 months. I lost 35 pounds (below goal) on 2.5 the entire time. I never needed to increase dosage.
@thedownsized12 сағат бұрын
Sounds like it worked well for you! 😍
@mariamurphy106523 сағат бұрын
Great reminder for me . Thank you
@thedownsized12 сағат бұрын
You are so welcome
@annmc3878Күн бұрын
Does anyone have a digit scale recommendation? I had one, but it has stopped working.
@thedownsizedКүн бұрын
Sure here is the one Laraine and I use amzn.to/4bRXIuB
@thedownsizedКүн бұрын
And it’s on sale right now for Prime Day!🤩
@mmclem1112Күн бұрын
Great video very good info . I am on 10 right now and plan to say as long as I can I still have a lot of weight to lose and don't, want to run out of doses i can go up to.
@thedownsizedКүн бұрын
Thanks for watching! Stay on that 10 till you hit a plateau! 🤩
@carlab4957Күн бұрын
The birth control implant is 3-4 years depending on doctor's advice.
@thedownsizedКүн бұрын
This is christopher - I have looked at the trials for the implants and they are testing much shorter term 3 and 6 months
@lisatipton5547Күн бұрын
I'm on week 11 of WG and WW clinic. I'm attending a work conference this week in Vegas and really trying hard to prioritize my protein. I have no desire to drink. Luckily the food has not been good so I just through it away rather than finish it. I hope to be down in weight Friday when I get home. Walking a lot too.
@thedownsizedКүн бұрын
Work travel can make it hard! Starbucks is usually around and they have those protein boxes and sugar free vanilla/skim milk lattes 🤩
@valeriemartini6315Күн бұрын
What cruise line do you go on? Have you ever done Viking? I need to start tracking more information, as this week I’m on track to lose 4 lbs. I’m on 7.5 . I have 10 already but, I have one more week of 7.5. My shot location last time was lower stomach.
@thedownsizedКүн бұрын
We haven’t done Viking - but I’d love to! 4 pounds in a week is great!
@thedownsizedКүн бұрын
This is Christopher - We have no loyalty to any line and are happy to try any of them - so far we have sailed celebrity, royal Caribbean, MSc and carnival.
@valeriemartini6315Күн бұрын
@@thedownsized It seems I’m buzzing right through the 190’s. Maybe 7.5 is the magic for me.
@thedownsizedКүн бұрын
7.5 was great for me too- I think at that point your body has a good level of medicine in it and you get used to the side effects, if any
@valeriemartini6315Күн бұрын
@@thedownsized Yes , I agree 💯. I haven’t really had any side effects. Only once eating something to fatty and wine is not good.
@michaeldietz1223Күн бұрын
Great work, Laraine! I have tracked my shot location and side effects from day one. I took a shot last week, for the first time, in my stomach. I usually take it in my thighs or arms. I didn’t like the stomach. I felt like I didn’t take a shot at all. It was a rough week. I was hungrier and had no energy. Almost like i felt before i started. Still in 2.5, 10 shots in. Took the shot in my thigh, today actually, and I feel much better. More energy for sure. Maybe my stomach is too big. I’m a very big guy unfortunately. It’s been an interesting adventure for sure. Thank you and Christopher for your non-doctor guidance and help with all the content you post. Thanks for the link to the protein shakes too! Much appreciated!
@thedownsizedКүн бұрын
It’s so interesting how the different shot locations affect people differently. Thanks for your post and for watching! 🤩
@michaeldietz1223Күн бұрын
I agree. It’s very interesting. I look forward to yours and Christopher’s videos. Now my wife is considering this medication too. She isn’t as big as me but may need some help too. I thank God it’s available and pray that this medication will continue to be available and work for all of us! Thanks again!
@HeatherPaulineWeightlossКүн бұрын
❤ good one Laraine! Tracking everything has been super interesting and for me it’s an invaluable tool to help through the various phases of better health and weight loss.
@thedownsizedКүн бұрын
Thanks! Glad you liked it. It’s so fun to track that weight going down! 😍
@HeatherPaulineWeightlossКүн бұрын
I think people will still drink sodas, but the other snacky type foods will definitely go down, but maybe only temporarily, I think as these drugs become cheaper years down the rd then that’s when they will take a bigger hit for sure
@thedownsizedКүн бұрын
Yep - we don’t believe any food will go away - but eating patterns will change
@cloaksterКүн бұрын
Laraine clearly bought tickets to the ‘Gun Show’. 😯
@thedownsizedКүн бұрын
💪🏻lol thanks! I’ve been working on doing heavier free weights in my workout classes. I’ve always been self conscious of my arms. I’m so happy they are finally toning up! 😄
@marieque9298Күн бұрын
Another reason to vote for Biden and vote Democratic
@thedownsizedКүн бұрын
💙
@shewygirlКүн бұрын
I paid $25 with the OG Mounjaro Savings card from mid Oct 2022 to June 2023 … then I paid $10 a month when my Insurance covered it out of the blue from July to Dec 2023 and they cut me off Jan 2024. Pa denied, appeal denied. I had gotten a couple 90 day supplies so had a little extra for this year, but I have bought 4 boxes in 2024 at $550 each… OUCH!!!!!
@thedownsizedКүн бұрын
You’re lucky 🍀 that you got in on that sweet OG deal when you did! You could always switch to compounded to save a little money. Order the 15mg dose; all the doses are the same price - get $40 using code QIYGO8 Joinmochi.com
@jc10907Sealy3 сағат бұрын
I pay $550 a month for Zepbound with the Eli Lilly coupon. Absolutely worth it to get my health back on track, plus I don’t drink alcohol and I am eating less and eating out far less so the actual cost out-of-pocket cost is much less than $550. Totally worth it!
@shewygirl14 секунд бұрын
@@jc10907Sealy I agree… still stings and totally unfair us Americans have to pay 5x the amount many other countries pay 🥴
@Smurfan7606Күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing this with us 👍 in Sweden we don’t have so much information from the doctors but I hope it will be better in the future 🙌🏻 the don’t prescribe it that easy I think.
@thedownsizedКүн бұрын
You’re welcome! Are you currently taking a glp1 in Sweden? Do many people know about them there?
@carrierobinson4206Күн бұрын
Have you been in a Medditerrean cruise?
@thedownsizedКүн бұрын
No - but we would love to
@thedownsizedКүн бұрын
We were going to for our 20th anniversary, but decided with kids going to college to wait 💸 But I’d love to! My grandparents came to the USA from Crete. I’d love to see it!
@diokdinКүн бұрын
Laraine, you look fantastic. I can see the muscles. I see those guns 💪. And Christopher as well. Both of you look awesome. That implant is interesting.
@thedownsizedКүн бұрын
Thanks so much! I guess my workouts are paying off. It’s so funny- I’ve done some form of exercise basically all my life in an effort to lose weight. I’ve never been able to see any results until I lost 50 with trizepetide. Thanks for watching!
@annmc38782 күн бұрын
We went to a birthday dinner and 4 out of 5 adults were on something. Two Ozempic, one Weyego, one on MonJaro. We are in the Midwest and this just started in the last few months.
@thedownsizedКүн бұрын
The news is getting around! 🤩💉
@DifficultNerd2 күн бұрын
In the discontinuation data, I wonder how many people simply switched to a compounding pharmacy rather than using the name brand medications on account of cost
@thedownsized2 күн бұрын
Good question - I don’t think they are collecting that
@HauntedAcreFarmКүн бұрын
That's me!
@shopece8807Күн бұрын
THIS!
@Jo-AnnFrey2 күн бұрын
Maybe people are going to compounded medication due to the cost.
@shopece8807Күн бұрын
THIS! I think this is the answer. Probably most of them. It's equally effective for most and as low as 1/4 of the cost.
@thedownsizedКүн бұрын
Christopher did!
@shopece88072 күн бұрын
I'm not taking it for a trend. I plan to use it fairly long-term for maintenance when I do get to maintenance. If not Tirzepatide then some other medicine like maybe Cagrilintide or something like that or maybe get an RX for Tesofensine or...something. I think I plan to use something life-long to help with maintenance. Even now I encounter a lot of people (not just docs) who have no clue about compounded Tirzepatide (and that it's like 1/3 to 1/4 the cost of branded (and for most equally effective)). edit: implant GLP-1 sounds interesting.
@thedownsizedКүн бұрын
I’m in this for the long term for sure! ❤️
@anad24182 күн бұрын
I’ve used those implants of birth control that are placed on the arm. It was for three years, it’s called Nexplanon. Used it for 6 years, but it is very painful whenever they pull it out because it gets embedded in the tissue 😅
@PrettyMePrettyEe2 күн бұрын
I think the lack of education on the drug is a factor..watching videos like this, Help me be more prepared.. Fitflavorfun is another great one to watch..Very helpful that you guys go over these issue
@paulras012 күн бұрын
Pepsi is diversified. They also sell protein shakes (Muscle Milk), bottled water and sugar free drinks. They may lose sales of junk food but gain it in healthier products.
@thedownsized2 күн бұрын
PepsiCo certainly owns a wide variety of food and beverage brands - but that is where they are focused. Their diversification stays almost exclusively in food and beverage and their healthy or better for you brands account for a small portion. The best estimates are that glp-1 users reduce calorie consumption by 1000 per day which will impact the entire industry. Muscle milk and sabra hummus will not be enough for PepsiCo to survive. Odds are they will adapt and innovate - if not the next company will Their annual report even includes a line about weight loss drugs.
@MindyMikami2 күн бұрын
I have seen where Walmart is tracking the reduction in snack and junk food consumption and have been able to correlate it with GLP-1 use (since they also have pharmacies). Also, clothing manufacturers have noted a decrease in average sizes they sell… especially in NY and California. PepsiCo (and others) better get their heads out of the sand! Great news coverage, guys. Also, Christopher is looking sharp in that zip-up polo! 🤩
@thedownsized2 күн бұрын
This is Christopher - thanks Mindy
@HeatherPaulineWeightlossКүн бұрын
Wow that’s so interesting!
@thedownsizedКүн бұрын
Isn’t that polo nice??? It’s from Primark- our new fav store for inexpensive new clothes!🤩👕
@vs00632 күн бұрын
Lorraine, it's super hot here in Virginia!! My hot flashes are on another level. I'm on a low dose HRT combi patch but seriously, I'm going to ask to go up in dose, if this continues. I'll wait first until after we get through the hot spell which should be by Thursday this week 7/18. I wake up at 3 or 4 am, cannot get back to sleep, then fall asleep when I need to get up. I sleep with an ice pack from the freezer, two of them to be exact. Rotate rhem on my tummy or underarms. I'm praying for your relief too. 🙏-Val in Virginia
@thedownsizedКүн бұрын
Sounds like you need to go up in HRT dose! I hope you can get some relief! That sounds awful 😢
@janetkenny48612 күн бұрын
The idea of the implant for GLP1 is intriguing. I too would be concerned about what to do if side effects are not tolerated.
@cherylnewell99122 күн бұрын
I'm assuming they would have you take injection first to see if you have any side effects .
@cherylnewell99122 күн бұрын
Nit only soft drin I s causing weight but the possibility of causing cancer
@HealthAtAnyCost2 күн бұрын
I am sure Coca-Cola, Inc. is still crying about my stopping Diet Coke on Jan. 1, 2024. I spent about $200 a month on Diet Coke... 8-10 cans a day. I stopped cold turkey with zero issues. I'd tried to quit Diet Coke for 30 years. I owe it to Mounjaro! I also think the food corps are being quite short-sighted. I could show them my pre-GLP-1 receipts and my intra-GLP-1 receipts. My shopping costs are 1/4 of what they were 2 years ago. I am sure I am not the only one. Great show! Good news info, as always. Thank you!
@Deanriley2 күн бұрын
Cancer in the obese has never gotten the attention in should.
@thedownsizedКүн бұрын
Right! Cause the idea was well why don’t you just diet and exercise 🤬
@dlang81192 күн бұрын
Congratulations on reaching the 50 pounds loss milestone! You are an inspiration! 🎉
@thedownsized2 күн бұрын
Thanks! How's your journey going?
@tammyrunyon44572 күн бұрын
Does it cost more to titrate up?
@thedownsized2 күн бұрын
Not with Mochihealth. All doses same price -get $40 off using code QIYGO8 Joinmochi.com
@michaeldietz12232 күн бұрын
Christopher. Great, focused, information packed video. As always, well done. Thank you.
@thedownsized2 күн бұрын
Thanks
@michaeldietz12232 күн бұрын
Christopher and Laraine, you both look great. Congratulations Laraine on breaking 50+ pounds! That’s fantastic!!! Christopher didn’t give you confetti for your accomplishment. 🎉😊 Actually, you both deserve confetti! Keep it up, both of you!!!!
@thedownsized2 күн бұрын
Thanks so much!! Those little losses add up! 🎉
@user-rt7zh2ym7y2 күн бұрын
Love you guys! You always bring a smile to my face! So inspiring. Keep them coming.
@thedownsized2 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@EllaBlackwood-n1z3 күн бұрын
Thank you for your show; I particularly appreciate hearing from mature adults. I’m very very tired of sites that advertise losing 20 pounds in one month on a GLP one. I’m on week seven of Ozempic and I’ve lost 7 pounds. The good news is that my blood sugars are much better because I’m a type two diabetic who, despite the battles with my insurance, is a perfect candidate for Ozempic. I’ve increased my exercise, added resistance bands, and upped my protein. It’s hard to be patient when there are so many extreme success stories.
@thedownsized3 күн бұрын
Thanks for joining us and thanks for the kind words. It sounds like you are doing great. You will get there!
@yolandaadams97673 күн бұрын
Thank you Laraine for the tip about WW GLP-1 Health Setting. I am avid WW Member who just started on Mounjaro 7 weeks ago. The GLP-1 setting on WW is awesome. I just canceled my membership with Myfitnesspal because I won't need it now. thanks again!!
@Lovelyone13 күн бұрын
We appreciate you guys! Also, please start collecting data on being empty nesters so you can share tips with us in the future.
@thedownsized3 күн бұрын
Thanks! My predictions for us being empty nesters: the house should be much cleaner, no one will be up watching Netflix at 2am, and our water bill should dramatically decrease! :-)
@vs00633 күн бұрын
Nobody's ever said how much they pay for compound verses non-compound, can you share that with us? OH WAIT, you just said it i think $150/month? I only ask because I wasted 8 months on Saxenda only lost 15 lbs in that time and now my insurance is denying me any GLP meds even though I'm obese (female, 53 y.o., 5'7" tall and 216 lbs., and have high cholesterol. I want to know if I go the non insured route what the cost is. I used to pay between $50 and $80 monthly with insurance coverage and due to shortages was taking victoza which was really not working. Now, my doctor will have to put me on phentermine, since my insurance will cover it. So unfair that we pay insurance every month, and cannot go the best route for our health, they're more interested in saving insurance companies profits/claims than saving our health. I don't get it. Now Lilly is upset about compound pharmacies but they don't make their meds accessible to all thru pricing. I cannot pay $500+ for meds. Thank you in advance!! Lorraine your arms are 🔥 💪 goals!! ⭐ - Val in Virginia
@Lovelyone13 күн бұрын
Hi. Each telehealth company has different prices. Most have monthly fees between 79 and 99 dollars in addition to the medications. It also depends on which medication you take. Semaglutide is the cheapest. The last time I checked, JoinFridays was the cheapest for Semaglutide. It was like $129 for all doses (meaning from the smallest to the largest dose it was the same price)-remember it’s plus the monthly $99. They are a good company but they can be pretty strict with protocols. Tirzepatide (which is what they take) does go up in price with each dose. That means the highest dose can be anywhere from like $470 to $550 a month (not including the monthly fee)-although I think Chris and Laraine’s Mochi charges a flat rate but that means you are paying more for the lower doses which can be almost $100 to $200 less a month especially if you can stay on the lowest doses for a while with another company. If money is an issue, I would suggest JoinFridays with the Semaglutide and to be very intentional about what you eat. I say that because it’s not as “strong” as Tirzepatide with weight loss and can cause more GI discomfort (remember unhealthy food exacerbates that). But remember, alot of people do really really well on it. I hope this helps. Good luck!!
@thedownsized3 күн бұрын
Hey Val! I tried Saxenda a long time ago and it didn't do much for me. I've also tried phentermine - I felt like I was on speed or something like that. For the compound I pay $325 / mo for tirz + $79/ month for membership/doctor fees. And thanks for the nice comment about my arms! OMG I have been working on them but I still feel like I have some loose skin there. My arms have always been big - I used to avoid sleeveless things, but about 5 years ago I said screw it, it's too hot!
@vs00633 күн бұрын
@@thedownsizedI know the feeling Lorraine! I've always had large arms too but seeing this video, yours are strong and that's what I'm going for as well. Super job and thank you so much for responding so quickly! You and your husband are an INSPIRATION!! 🙏 Agreed about Phentermine , I used to take half the pill so I wasn't so jittery! I'm going to look into seeing my local doctor again, since time has passed from taking GLPs last time. Maybe they'll allow me to go the Mounjaro route, well see. It's worth a try before I go the compound route! Thanks for your discount code too! My diet is much better now is low carb, high protein and no sugar. On GLP I just ate less junk and Saxenda wasn't great. God Bless you both for the work you do! -Val
@vs00633 күн бұрын
@@Lovelyone1Thank you for sharing your insight on this, I really appreciate it and will look into the company you mentioned. I'll try going with my doctor again first, see if they will approve tirzepitide since that seems to be higher percentage results. I do low carb now, high protein and stay away from sugar. I didn't have a protocol last time, just ate less of the bad food but now, I know I'd have better results. Because I'm perimenopausal, I have to make the changes to feel better! God Bless you @Lovelyone1! 🙏