Thanks for sharing! Another tip for those that don't have access to the fancy grocery store. Try to do your grocery order online and do drive up pick up or deliver it. That way you don't have to walk by all the stuff and be in store looking at everything that tempts you.
This is an excellent video. My favorite quote around 25:30, “Why not put together a process that doesn’t require discipline”. Brilliant! Thanks for sharing man!
I totally agree about food noise, I am on my first week of Mounjaro. It is a wonder drug, it has really helped my mental health, I feel positive. No side effects so far. I am on 2.5mg as my first month.
I cant wait to see your update after a month or so without the medication. I feel it is easier to think straight while having the medication in your system. I want you to succeed and that way show that it can be done. Thank you for taking the time to share.
Thank you for your transparency. I've been taking it for over a year. It changed my life for the better. It was a slow process but I lost 63 lbs. I'm the healthiest I've been in my entire life. This drug has completely upended all of my beliefs about health, healthy eating, and weight management. I'm convinced these drugs work because it fixes the disease of insulin resistance. I believe insulin resistance is not a precursor to diabetes but a separate disease related to diabetes. People with insulin resistance cannot convert their intake into usable energy, therefore the body stores all intake as fat. Also because our body can't convert food into usable energy, our body is starving which results in extreme cravings.
Very nice overview of your journey! Congratulations on your success. I would only take issue with your statement that "you don't need carbs". Complex carbs are fine... the glp-1/GIP shots allow your body to handle them like a normal person. Purple and brown rice are fine in moderation, as the occasional potato. Both need to be cooked and cooled. They can then be reheated for your meal. Whole grain/low processed is the key. So Wonderbread and sticky white rice are not good. Again, thanks for sharing your experience! 😊
Thanks for this video. I’m at maintenance for Mounjaro on 5 mg, 3 wks later 2.5, 2 weeks later 5 and so on-which unfortunately takes self-discipline. It saves a lot of money and has worked for 3 months. I do expect to continue to need the drug indefinitely, however, if not for the rest of my life.
really excellent talk, thanks, i am starting Mounjaro this week and will just some of your techniques and processes to hopefully duplicate your success.
I’m Zepbound my routine 630-730 am brisk walk in park; 730-800 walk dogs; 930 one meal a day meal Tuna cottage cheese; snack is protein shake Another small walk or swim in the evening Cleaned food out of the house
Thank you for this video, it was very grounding and I feel renewed determination to keep focused on my food choices! I am trying hard to find time to go to the gym. I'm a busy RN and my day begins at 5am, when my shift is over I've walked 11k-16k steps for sure with two breaks 15 mins at 9 and 30 mins at noon. So when I leave I just want to sit down and peace out LOL. I really think I should be doing some weight lifting I just find everything so exhausting. Ive been taking mounjaro for a couple months. November was 2.5ml then Dec and Jan have been 5ml. I've lost 22lbs which is great but I kinda feel like I'm not losing as much as other people or as fast. I like how you were very specific about changing habits. I've been trying hard to incorporate some fasting days and keep my hydration up. I did notice that I've stalled for two weeks and I think it has to do with not drinking enough water, not enough protein and enjoying a few too many caramels! It's so odd, for a year I avoided sugar and bread no problem but now that I've been on mounjaro I do crave some sweets! I also noticed I am avoiding red meats which I always loved in the past and now feel super focused on CHICKEN. lol I have chicken or eggs all the time and never get bored of it. It's just these stupid werthers I gotta have more control to say NO I don't need this no matter how stressful my job is! lol anyway How did you break through stalls? Thanks for reading!
Thank you for your kind words and sharing your situation. 22 lbs in just under 3 months is 7lbs per month--that's incredible! It sounds like having an active job in medicine is also helping you burn calories and understand the science of what you're doing to your body. We regularly buy sweets, too. It's a metered process, so if we have zero self-control and eat all of it the first day, it would be like 350cals. WF has these Mayana chocolates that are really decadent for under 200cals, so if we want to go wild, we can share 1-2 and have something like a bowl of berries to scratch the itch. I do feel you about work, though. It's funny how clinical settings have so much unhealthy food around. If that sounds like the problem, maybe talk to your coworkers about getting rid of the candy dish (or whatever the temptation is)? I can't say it's great advice, but I did notice if I maintained a flawless diet for 10+ days, throwing in one really greasy dinner was often followed by reaching new lows the following week. If you search for "calorie shifting" on PubMed, there appears to be merit to my experience. You're obviously crushing it and taking a thoughtful approach. Please check in again in the future. I'll be cheering you on!
@@janemarx1321 if i lived alone that would be totally possible. - this post is 4 months old and i've come a long way in my weight loss !!!! I can pretty much avoid whatever I need to at this point!!!
Maybe everyone’s experience is different. I’ve been on Mounjaro for 3 months, the food noise hasn’t decreased. Still think about food constantly but I have lost 20 lbs
Hi, you are the first person who has mentioned testosterone . I would like to check my levels because although I have lost 30 pounds on mounjaro, I don’t think it’s mostly fat that I’ve lost. I think I am losing lots of muscle. I’m a woman, but I wonder if adding a bit of testosterone will help me retain/build muscle while losing. Thank you for your video! You look great and don’t have the “sickly” look that some tend to get after losing a lot of weight.
Good day. I am in the middle of research, on a similar path (tirzepatide + clean eating + 1 hour of exercise at the gym every day). I am confounded by how many calories to eat daily. It seems like chicken + green vegetables are closer to 1500 calories. Did caloric numbers matter in your conception? Were you reticent about choosing bulky vegetables {broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts) in terms of overfilling your stomach? Finally, do you see protein drinks or powders as a staple to get your protein numbers up?
Curious, you did not find any complications with taking Vyvanse and Tirz at the same time? I was taking ADHD medication for years and was told it would lose efficacy while on Semaglutide or Tirzepatide. Interested what your experience was regarding this.
That's interesting and something I was not aware of. It's possible that the Vyvanse was less effective, but not enough for me to notice. PCP and a Psychiatrist I talked with didn't think it was a big deal. The fortunate thing is that Tirzepatide has a 5-day half-life, so if a patient did find the muting of Vyvanse was unacceptable, the result would only be a week of reduced effectiveness.
How did you successfully transition off of the mounjaro? Im interested in taking it but it seems many have difficulty w hunger after stopping it and seem to be going back on it. Bc of the cost I could not take indefinitely. I’d like to learn more about the process and time involved to transition off after reaching goal. Thanks for sharing your story. And congrats on your success🎉
Thank you--and great question. I got up to 7.5 mg per week. I reduced to 5 mg every other week and have been doing that plan for the last ~14 weeks. This is effectively 33% of my peak dosage and has served as my training wheels before I discontinue completely, which happens to be next week when I will take my last injection. Even with this reduced dose, I lost an additional 10 lbs. My habits and preferences have changed so drastically in the last year. The result is, my old habits that lead to my weight gain are no longer habits. I eat closer to maintenance now which feels indulgent compared to operating at a high deficit for so long. Yes, I am more hungry now. But when I want to go wild, I'll stand in my kitchen and slam a jar of kimchi or beef jerky and enjoy it way more than a delivery pizza.
@@RyanBrosnahan Thank you for sharing. I look forward to watching your continued journey as transition off the mounjaro. Your detailed story is helpful appreciated. Congratulations on your continued success💯
Ryan. Now that your team n maintenance, do you feel more hungry than when you started the meds? Is your hunger response more powerful than before you took MJ? Thanks for sharing!
I had such bad issues at the 5.0 mg dosage. I wasn’t hungry but I also lost a basic motivation overall. Kind of depressed state. I take Effexor which I kind of blame for this effect but I don’t know. I’m wondering if anyone else had this reaction…?
I can find news articles about gastroparesis, but taking a quick look on PubMed, I can't find any specific data on the actual occurrence rates (they call it a hazard ratio). It was not a side effect I experienced.
Check out Dr. Robert Cywes the #CarbAddictionDoc I just watched his episode #338 and he talks about this. It’s normal with this med and it’s not alarming
I have a friend who had the same experience. That's really awful. Do you think it's possible the medication was mishandled and lost effectiveness as a result?
@@RyanBrosnahan honestly yes. The 2.5 dose actually gave me suppression which means I think the 5mg was somehow mishandled. I did report it to my doctor and I think they explained to the pharmacy what happened. I’m hoping the 7.5mg won’t have any issues which I will start on in a week. Crossing fingers.
Thanks for sharing! Another tip for those that don't have access to the fancy grocery store. Try to do your grocery order online and do drive up pick up or deliver it. That way you don't have to walk by all the stuff and be in store looking at everything that tempts you.
Great tip!
This is an excellent video. My favorite quote around 25:30, “Why not put together a process that doesn’t require discipline”. Brilliant! Thanks for sharing man!
I am half way through this video and I can say I appreciate the transparency here. This information was great and perfectly laid out. ❤
I lost 70 in 4 months on monjaro
I totally agree about food noise, I am on my first week of Mounjaro. It is a wonder drug, it has really helped my mental health, I feel positive. No side effects so far. I am on 2.5mg as my first month.
I had my first shot on Monday and my dr said I have to go on Libra 3.
do you have any SE?
Empowerment over food!
Don't be in a hurry to increase dose if it's working.
Great job.
I started Wegovy yesterday and hope I have the success you had. Thank you for sharing!
I cant wait to see your update after a month or so without the medication. I feel it is easier to think straight while having the medication in your system. I want you to succeed and that way show that it can be done. Thank you for taking the time to share.
Thank you for your transparency. I've been taking it for over a year. It changed my life for the better. It was a slow process but I lost 63 lbs. I'm the healthiest I've been in my entire life. This drug has completely upended all of my beliefs about health, healthy eating, and weight management. I'm convinced these drugs work because it fixes the disease of insulin resistance. I believe insulin resistance is not a precursor to diabetes but a separate disease related to diabetes. People with insulin resistance cannot convert their intake into usable energy, therefore the body stores all intake as fat. Also because our body can't convert food into usable energy, our body is starving which results in extreme cravings.
Very nice overview of your journey! Congratulations on your success. I would only take issue with your statement that "you don't need carbs". Complex carbs are fine... the glp-1/GIP shots allow your body to handle them like a normal person. Purple and brown rice are fine in moderation, as the occasional potato. Both need to be cooked and cooled. They can then be reheated for your meal. Whole grain/low processed is the key. So Wonderbread and sticky white rice are not good. Again, thanks for sharing your experience! 😊
Great video.. fresh approach to all the Mounjaro videos out there..
Thanks for this thorough and really thoughtful & informative video!
Thank you, Ryan. This video was very helpful.
Thank you Ryan. This is the first video I have found that someone is taking TRT with mounjaro and your journey
Thanks for this video. I’m at maintenance for Mounjaro on 5 mg, 3 wks later 2.5, 2 weeks later 5 and so on-which unfortunately takes self-discipline. It saves a lot of money and has worked for 3 months. I do expect to continue to need the drug indefinitely, however, if not for the rest of my life.
really excellent talk, thanks, i am starting Mounjaro this week and will just some of your techniques and processes to hopefully duplicate your success.
Thank you for this very informative video; clear and concise!
Good advice and observation: Thanks, this is helpful.
I’m Zepbound my routine 630-730 am brisk walk in park; 730-800 walk dogs; 930 one meal a day meal Tuna cottage cheese; snack is protein shake
Another small walk or swim in the evening
Cleaned food out of the house
Thank you for sharing your story. I am encouraged to give it a try.
I about food all the time just like you. This is so encouraging. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing this!
Great video. I hope you do more videos.
Awesome I am a on a high protein vegan diet :-) I really enjoyed watching this . I just started yesterday first shot.
Thank you for this video, it was very grounding and I feel renewed determination to keep focused on my food choices! I am trying hard to find time to go to the gym. I'm a busy RN and my day begins at 5am, when my shift is over I've walked 11k-16k steps for sure with two breaks 15 mins at 9 and 30 mins at noon. So when I leave I just want to sit down and peace out LOL. I really think I should be doing some weight lifting I just find everything so exhausting. Ive been taking mounjaro for a couple months. November was 2.5ml then Dec and Jan have been 5ml. I've lost 22lbs which is great but I kinda feel like I'm not losing as much as other people or as fast. I like how you were very specific about changing habits. I've been trying hard to incorporate some fasting days and keep my hydration up. I did notice that I've stalled for two weeks and I think it has to do with not drinking enough water, not enough protein and enjoying a few too many caramels! It's so odd, for a year I avoided sugar and bread no problem but now that I've been on mounjaro I do crave some sweets! I also noticed I am avoiding red meats which I always loved in the past and now feel super focused on CHICKEN. lol I have chicken or eggs all the time and never get bored of it. It's just these stupid werthers I gotta have more control to say NO I don't need this no matter how stressful my job is! lol anyway How did you break through stalls? Thanks for reading!
Thank you for your kind words and sharing your situation. 22 lbs in just under 3 months is 7lbs per month--that's incredible! It sounds like having an active job in medicine is also helping you burn calories and understand the science of what you're doing to your body.
We regularly buy sweets, too. It's a metered process, so if we have zero self-control and eat all of it the first day, it would be like 350cals. WF has these Mayana chocolates that are really decadent for under 200cals, so if we want to go wild, we can share 1-2 and have something like a bowl of berries to scratch the itch. I do feel you about work, though. It's funny how clinical settings have so much unhealthy food around. If that sounds like the problem, maybe talk to your coworkers about getting rid of the candy dish (or whatever the temptation is)?
I can't say it's great advice, but I did notice if I maintained a flawless diet for 10+ days, throwing in one really greasy dinner was often followed by reaching new lows the following week. If you search for "calorie shifting" on PubMed, there appears to be merit to my experience.
You're obviously crushing it and taking a thoughtful approach. Please check in again in the future. I'll be cheering you on!
Don't keep sugar in the house! Sabateur to weight loss even a little. It's as addictive as cocaine.
@@janemarx1321 if i lived alone that would be totally possible. - this post is 4 months old and i've come a long way in my weight loss !!!! I can pretty much avoid whatever I need to at this point!!!
You look very handsome and you have a lot more pink in your skin looks healthy.
Maybe everyone’s experience is different. I’ve been on Mounjaro for 3 months, the food noise hasn’t decreased. Still think about food constantly but I have lost 20 lbs
The problem is maintaining the weight loss no matter how u lose it.
Hi, you are the first person who has mentioned testosterone . I would like to check my levels because although I have lost 30 pounds on mounjaro, I don’t think it’s mostly fat that I’ve lost. I think I am losing lots of muscle. I’m a woman, but I wonder if adding a bit of testosterone will help me retain/build muscle while losing. Thank you for your video! You look great and don’t have the “sickly” look that some tend to get after losing a lot of weight.
Weightlifting and protein drinks
I started my Mounjuro treatment this month my biggest concern is dieting while on Mounjuro and side effects
Good day. I am in the middle of research, on a similar path (tirzepatide + clean eating + 1 hour of exercise at the gym every day). I am confounded by how many calories to eat daily. It seems like chicken + green vegetables are closer to 1500 calories. Did caloric numbers matter in your conception? Were you reticent about choosing bulky vegetables {broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts) in terms of overfilling your stomach? Finally, do you see protein drinks or powders as a staple to get your protein numbers up?
Curious, you did not find any complications with taking Vyvanse and Tirz at the same time? I was taking ADHD medication for years and was told it would lose efficacy while on Semaglutide or Tirzepatide. Interested what your experience was regarding this.
That's interesting and something I was not aware of. It's possible that the Vyvanse was less effective, but not enough for me to notice. PCP and a Psychiatrist I talked with didn't think it was a big deal. The fortunate thing is that Tirzepatide has a 5-day half-life, so if a patient did find the muting of Vyvanse was unacceptable, the result would only be a week of reduced effectiveness.
Yea a one a day vitamin and vitamin d3
How did you successfully transition off of the mounjaro? Im interested in taking it but it seems many have difficulty w hunger after stopping it and seem to be going back on it. Bc of the cost I could not take indefinitely. I’d like to learn more about the process and time involved to transition off after reaching goal. Thanks for sharing your story. And congrats on your success🎉
Thank you--and great question. I got up to 7.5 mg per week. I reduced to 5 mg every other week and have been doing that plan for the last ~14 weeks. This is effectively 33% of my peak dosage and has served as my training wheels before I discontinue completely, which happens to be next week when I will take my last injection. Even with this reduced dose, I lost an additional 10 lbs.
My habits and preferences have changed so drastically in the last year. The result is, my old habits that lead to my weight gain are no longer habits. I eat closer to maintenance now which feels indulgent compared to operating at a high deficit for so long. Yes, I am more hungry now. But when I want to go wild, I'll stand in my kitchen and slam a jar of kimchi or beef jerky and enjoy it way more than a delivery pizza.
@@RyanBrosnahan Thank you for sharing. I look forward to watching your continued journey as transition off the mounjaro. Your detailed story is helpful appreciated. Congratulations on your continued success💯
Ryan. Now that your team n maintenance, do you feel more hungry than when you started the meds? Is your hunger response more powerful than before you took MJ?
Thanks for sharing!
I lost 66lbs in 6 months.
Great information but whole food store is a lot more expensive than Walmart
I am on a fixed income. I'm waiting for MOUNJARO as it's on backorder also Ozempic.
I had such bad issues at the 5.0 mg dosage. I wasn’t hungry but I also lost a basic motivation overall. Kind of depressed state. I take Effexor which I kind of blame for this effect but I don’t know. I’m wondering if anyone else had this reaction…?
2.5mg is fine. take it slow
What dose are u on ?
Tell me, is stomach paralysis not an issue?
I can find news articles about gastroparesis, but taking a quick look on PubMed, I can't find any specific data on the actual occurrence rates (they call it a hazard ratio). It was not a side effect I experienced.
Check out
Dr. Robert Cywes the #CarbAddictionDoc
I just watched his episode #338 and he talks about this. It’s normal with this med and it’s not alarming
Sounds easy if you don’t have a job or any kids
It would be dishonest to disagree. No kids and a flexible schedule definitely help.
I’m on 5mg and have 0 suppression. :😢 Not sure if this is normal for others.
I have a friend who had the same experience. That's really awful. Do you think it's possible the medication was mishandled and lost effectiveness as a result?
@@RyanBrosnahan honestly yes. The 2.5 dose actually gave me suppression which means I think the 5mg was somehow mishandled. I did report it to my doctor and I think they explained to the pharmacy what happened. I’m hoping the 7.5mg won’t have any issues which I will start on in a week. Crossing fingers.
Some people need a higher dose than others. It’s random. Some lose well on 5 but others really need to move higher.