The heaviest I’ve weighed was 334. I’m at 226.8 this morning.
What ended up working for me is a 3 chapter journey.
How it started: One of those periodic times when your laying in bed to sleep and you get super motivated to finally make a change (and usually don’t follow through come morning.)
Except one time was different and I actually did. It was a combination of recording food intake through a health app, walking around my neighborhood near daily(about a 45 min route), daily routine weight check ins, same time each day, and intermittent fasting. For IF I ate between 9:30 and 5:30pm. I usually tried to stick to about 500ish calories per meal as best I could, and avoided sugars as best I could.
Doing that for about 1-2 years got me to 274.
I hit a wall at 274, stuck there for a few months. I hadn’t been to the doctor for a while but after getting COVID they wanted me to do my physical so I did. I hadn’t seen my doctor for years but they noticed and were happy for my weight loss. I told them I hit a wall and after telling them the physical activity and measures I was taking for my own health they prescribed me an Rx for phentermine.
Phentermine (not Phen-Phen) is an amphetamine and stimulant that also suppresses hunger. I took 1 per day and it helped me avoid cravings for some a few hours in the morning to help me not over consume. During this time they warn you against excessive consumption of caffeine, which wasn’t a big deal to me, but may be for others. Eventually being on it for so long you can somewhat build a tolerance to it. I wouldn’t say I ever developed a legit addiction to it, but maybe others can.
Using phentermine tool me from 280~ to 227.
I got that wall, now I’m taking semiglutide, which has done me well but is slower progress. I started maybe 2 months ago. I gained a bit from 227 and started at about 240.
I’m currently 226.8 with it this morning.
I realize some people may consider my use of medication as “cheating” and I can maybe understand, however I’m also not just letting the medication do the work for me. You still need to eat right, and be physically active for results. The medication has helped me stay motivated and get out of ruts in my process when I feel demotivated and the routine check ins with my Dr. has helped me remain accountable.
The heaviest I’ve weighed was 334. I’m at 226.8 this morning.
What ended up working for me is a 3 chapter journey.
How it started: One of those periodic times when your laying in bed to sleep and you get super motivated to finally make a change (and usually don’t follow through come morning.)
Except one time was different and I actually did. It was a combination of recording food intake through a health app, walking around my neighborhood near daily(about a 45 min route), daily routine weight check ins, same time each day, and intermittent fasting. For IF I ate between 9:30 and 5:30pm. I usually tried to stick to about 500ish calories per meal as best I could, and avoided sugars as best I could.
Doing that for about 1-2 years got me to 274.
I hit a wall at 274, stuck there for a few months. I hadn’t been to the doctor for a while but after getting COVID they wanted me to do my physical so I did. I hadn’t seen my doctor for years but they noticed and were happy for my weight loss. I told them I hit a wall and after telling them the physical activity and measures I was taking for my own health they prescribed me an Rx for phentermine.
Phentermine (not Phen-Phen) is an amphetamine and stimulant that also suppresses hunger. I took 1 per day and it helped me avoid cravings for some a few hours in the morning to help me not over consume. During this time they warn you against excessive consumption of caffeine, which wasn’t a big deal to me, but may be for others. Eventually being on it for so long you can somewhat build a tolerance to it. I wouldn’t say I ever developed a legit addiction to it, but maybe others can.
Using phentermine tool me from 280~ to 227.
I got that wall, now I’m taking semiglutide, which has done me well but is slower progress. I started maybe 2 months ago. I gained a bit from 227 and started at about 240.
I’m currently 226.8 with it this morning.
I realize some people may consider my use of medication as “cheating” and I can maybe understand, however I’m also not just letting the medication do the work for me. You still need to eat right, and be physically active for results. The medication has helped me stay motivated and get out of ruts in my process when I feel demotivated and the routine check ins with my Dr. has helped me remain accountable.
Feel free to ask me any questions.
Since your taking semiglutide are you monitoring your muscle mass to prevent wasting?
As best I can, it’s warming up and I’ll be doing more outdoor activities, and I also try to maintain a certain level of protein consumption each day.