JessicaM_2024 said:I started my GLP-1 journey in October 2024 at 271 lbs with prediabetes and hypertension
Gonna push back on this one. Threw up at the gym on injection is not that straightforward in my experience. I have been on this for 18 months and the reality is messier than the trials suggest.
Don't get me wrong — the medication works. But adherence is harder than people admit. We should be honest about that.
Want to share my personal experience related to Threw up at the gym on since I think it might help others in a similar situation.
I started my GLP-1 journey in March 2025 at 277 lbs with metabolic syndrome. My telehealth provider prescribed semaglutide 0.25mg to start.
Now, 8 months later: I am down 62 lbs, my labs have normalized, and my sleep apnea has improved dramatically. The Threw up at the gym aspect specifically was something that made a big difference in my journey.
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mel_PDX — that is really helpful context on Threw up at the gym on. Follow-up question: how long did you wait before increasing your dose?
I am in a similar situation (week 4) and trying to set realistic expectations.