I feel so much better after listening to you. I started on Zepbound 2.5, then went to Zepbound 5.0, 1 1/2 weeks ago. Now at almost 6 weeks I am down 11.1 pounds. I thought there was something wrong with me, causing the slow weight loss, but you made me feel like I am OK. I can now continue on without thinking I am doing something wrong. Age has a factor in this too. I am 73, pre-diabetic, congestive heart failure, polycystic kidney disease, high blood pressure, and now pre-diabetic. Body just is craping out on me, but I know if the weight comes off, I will be so much healthier. 58 pounds to go! You don’t know how much you helped me in this video. Thank you Alie. 😊
Thank you! You’re giving very realistic answers, thank you! I have moved up to 5.0 after my first month and I’m at my 7th week total from starting this journey, I’m now 13 pounds down, I started at 271 and I’m now 258. I feel comfortable here talking about my weight. Thank you for this safe space ❤
I have a couple of friends .they need to watch you.they think it’s a miracle shot you take it and the weight come off.i told them they have to work at it. Thanks Alli❤
I started Mounjaro and started to gain because I wasn't eating. I started eating more and healthier choices, and the weight started dropping slowly. I understand it took me years to get to 358lbs and it will take time to lose it. I also had to stop exercising. Started May 3, 358lb went up to 360lb, current weight 332lb. On 2.5mg.
I have been on GLP 1 for 18months . I just started maintenance . I am still 16 pounds from what my BMI says is normal but I’m really happy with the my weight. I have lost 80pounds . I am cutting down my dosage and raising my calories. It’s a whole new ball game for me. I continue to track my food and exercise. What I know now is I had change my lifestyle. Love your content very inspirational ❤
I've been on Wegovy then Zepbound since January 2023. I only weigh myself at my Dietician or doctor's appt. On average losing 1 lb per week. Only weighing once per 2-3 months has helped my perpestive. Knowing that I will be on this medication for life (thankfully insurance covers it), success is losing any amount and not gaining.
Oh I needed this today! Thank you! I just took 5th injection of Mounjaro 2.5. Week 4 I gained 2 pounds, and felt nothing from the medication, I started to panic. Got a friend to give 5th injection in the back of my arm and I'm feeling the medication work again. My Dr. gave me the prescription said watch what you eat, exercise and see you in 4 months.🤷♀️ So glad to have your information to help me navigate this journey.
So many folks on this platform have a lot to say about this topic. They mostly have not been helpful. I started at the beginning of June 2024 with this as a last resort to solving my weight problem. Your sharing has been the most helpful to me and I've probably listened to over 20 various posts. Please keep up your insights because I'm really struggling here. Much appreciate your thoughts on this journey. 😁😁😊
i really enjoy listening to you i am not tech savy at all i had weight loss surgery in 2020 my weight was 334 i am gaining i was 240 and climing im 280. today . i went to a weight loss clinic and got manjaro. my first week i lost 14 pds. this will be my 2nd week on sat. i need to be on this. im very gratful you are explaing every thing. i deal with panic disorder. i am afraid of getting sick like that thank you for explaining it
I am so glad I started almost same day I started. No appite no cravings. First month was like it’s disappearing Started at 197 in middle of Feb now am 144 June 17. I also workout at least an hr each day ❤️
Thanks, Ali! This was an awesome video. Last month I lost 1 pound! Last week my doctor put me on a med that is helping with swelling in my ankles. I lost 2 pounds last week! Yes, it was probably water, but I am now understanding that my slow weight loss could be due to other prescriptions I am taking. The wonderful thing about this med is that my A1C is fantastic!!! Thank you for all of your inspiring videos!!!! Don't know what I would do without them!!!!!
My main reason for starting Mounjaro was to help get my blood glucose levels under control. I have been on the medication for 6 weeks, and am down about 18 lbs. I also watching what I eat, and the amount of food I eat. I also started walking more. Realistically, I know that It is going to take me at least a year to reach my desired goal weight.
I have been on Mounjaro for six weeks now and have lost 33 pounds in which most was water weight. The swelling in my feet and legs went away. I feel great and motivated to continue to try to lose 80 more pounds.
I was on ozempic for 6 months the max dose I’m type 2 diabetic I lost 65 pounds on my own lost 35 pounds in 3 months the last 3 months I started gaining weight. I am following the keto diet and exercising daily. So I went to my doctor and asked for help it took two months for us fighting the insurance company to get mounjaro so I started 10 mg two weeks ago and no weight lose yet but I’m hoping to see the scale start moving. I started my journey at 325 on keto diet no meds like I said at first lost 65 pounds. Then 35 with ozempic. My AC 1 is 5.2 which is great ozempic definitely helped me with that. Im excited to see what the future holds. Thanks for sharing because I was gonna ask for the next dosage but your video just changed my mind I’ll stay on 10 mg for two months atleast, because there is only two more strengths to go up.
Gosh I never heard of anyone starting mounjaro at 10mg I thought everyone had to start at 2.5 the a month or so later to 5mg then 7.5 did you suffer with any if the side effects? Well done for all your sucess
Hey! I've just found your vlogs as I am on my third week of mounjaro. It sounds like the 5mg was your dose! I'm moving up in a week from the 2.5mg. Thanks so much for your videos, they are helping me stay grounded and worry less about this journey :)
My husband asked me how much I had lost in 2 weeks and I informed him that it was 6lb, he thought I would have lost more…. I had to explain to him that it is not a miracle injection that it takes time.
I lost minimal weight on 2.5 and 5. I lost and gained it back for no good reason also to where my total pounds lost were really minimal. I have an autoimmune disease which makes my body clench every time I make a change. We are all different.
I agree with you on it taking at least a year on average to lose 100 pounds. I wish it was faster, but this is a good pace. I also wish that amount was all I needed to lose, but I'll get there, just have to keep moving forward.
Alie awesome info you are sharing,people who are just starting these meds need to hear this.I am now in maintance and so happy I have had groups and good info to help along the way.
On Mj 15 and WW and I lose about 0.5/week. I’ve lost 52 and have about 100 to go, but I’ve been at a stall gaining and losing the same two pounds for about six weeks. 🐢 Thank you for your posts!
You are the best. I appreciate your style and excellent communication skills I’ve been on the medication for one year and have lost almost 70 lbs My goal is around 10 lbs more but I’ll decide when I get there My question is once I reach goal and all my labs are normal, will the insurance company still pay for it? I plan to take it forever for maintenance Thanks for all you do!
I lost 7Kg in the first 4 weeks on 2.5mg Mounjaro, By the second week, I stopped eating cheese, milk and eggs. I was eating Salad, fish chicken, and lean meat
Great information , I stared out on 2.5 and increased to 5mg . I was losing weight on 5 with appetite suppression . Then the shortage kicked in and was unable to obtain the 5 mg for 4 weeks. Dr increased to 7.5 mg which has been available. I'm going into my 5th week of 7.5 and I rarely experience appetite suppression and I feel hungry all the time . I have been at the same weight for 4 weeks . Good that I haven't gained but I'm frustrated. I need your infinite wisdom Ali .
This was refreshing, solid, sound advice, so helpful! Thank you! Can you help me understand more about calorie deficit? I have always struggled to understand it, always hearing calories in/calories out, 1200 calories or 2000 calories. I don’t understand that part. When you mentioned to recalculate your calorie deficit after losing weight makes sense…but how do I learn/figure out what my daily calories should be & how much of a deficit do I need? I’m 5’3.5”, ~300lbs. Is it as simple as that info to figure out, or do we need to look deeper? I’ve got MS, Fibromyalgia, Psoriatic Arthritis (suspect), inflammation, gallbladder removed. High blood pressure (on 3 bp meds) & just diagnosed as Type II Diabetic. I began Mounjaro 2.5mg on 3/5/24. Currently on 5mg. Trying to focus on increasing my protein & generally follow low carb diet & intermittent fasting. Thank you for any insight as to what to look for. Will be joining your group too.
Losing more than 2 pounds per week is a good indicator. But it depends on the person. Some muscle loss is expected because your body won’t need as much muscle to move a smaller body
Hi. You may have addressed this in another video, what is your response to what some people are saying about weight gain after going off of these drugs? I'm currently on 2.5 Tirzepatide, since April, I've lost weght, slow & steady, following diet & exercise & working to build good habits. Im not worried about building good habits, I'm worried about the food noise once I go off of it. Dr Tyna Moore talks about microdosing the compounded which I may do once I lose what I need to in order to stay at maintenance. Thoughts?
Definitely check out my maintenance videos! They will help. And one called will you gain it back? Short answer is yes micro dosing, titrate down, space shots out❤️
Hi I’m in the Uk diabetic type two put on mounjaro to combat high bs although weight loss needed to but not why it was prescribed .Anywho my nurse made a mistake in putting me straight on 7.5mg and only discovered her mistake 4 weeks in I’m now six weeks on the drug and having quite bad side effects and can’t eat at all 4 days out of the week but it’s working for my bs and I’m off metformin just one more drug to get rid of should I stay on 7.5 and just ride the side effects out or should I go down and then come back up I’m just so reluctant to go through all the pain of side effects again as they were terrible in the first week
I feel so much better after listening to you. I started on Zepbound 2.5, then went to Zepbound 5.0, 1 1/2 weeks ago. Now at almost 6 weeks I am down 11.1 pounds. I thought there was something wrong with me, causing the slow weight loss, but you made me feel like I am OK. I can now continue on without thinking I am doing something wrong. Age has a factor in this too. I am 73, pre-diabetic, congestive heart failure, polycystic kidney disease, high blood pressure, and now pre-diabetic. Body just is craping out on me, but I know if the weight comes off, I will be so much healthier. 58 pounds to go! You don’t know how much you helped me in this video. Thank you Alie. 😊
11 pounds in 6 weeks is awesome!
Thank you! You’re giving very realistic answers, thank you! I have moved up to 5.0 after my first month and I’m at my 7th week total from starting this journey, I’m now 13 pounds down, I started at 271 and I’m now 258. I feel comfortable here talking about my weight. Thank you for this safe space ❤
I have a couple of friends .they need to watch you.they think it’s a miracle shot you take it and the weight come off.i told them they have to work at it. Thanks Alli❤
I’m a female and I lost 40 lbs. in 17 weeks. I was as shocked as my doctor. Best part is A1C went from 7.4 to 6.1. I’m glad.
I started Mounjaro and started to gain because I wasn't eating. I started eating more and healthier choices, and the weight started dropping slowly. I understand it took me years to get to 358lbs and it will take time to lose it. I also had to stop exercising. Started May 3, 358lb went up to 360lb, current weight 332lb. On 2.5mg.
Go!go!!!
Congratulations
I have been on GLP 1 for 18months . I just started maintenance . I am still 16 pounds from what my BMI says is normal but I’m really happy with the my weight. I have lost 80pounds . I am cutting down my dosage and raising my calories. It’s a whole new ball game for me. I continue to track my food and exercise. What I know now is I had change my lifestyle. Love your content very inspirational ❤
I've been on Wegovy then Zepbound since January 2023. I only weigh myself at my Dietician or doctor's appt. On average losing 1 lb per week. Only weighing once per 2-3 months has helped my perpestive. Knowing that I will be on this medication for life (thankfully insurance covers it), success is losing any amount and not gaining.
Oh I needed this today! Thank you! I just took 5th injection of Mounjaro 2.5. Week 4 I gained 2 pounds, and felt nothing from the medication, I started to panic. Got a friend to give 5th injection in the back of my arm and I'm feeling the medication work again. My Dr. gave me the prescription said watch what you eat, exercise and see you in 4 months.🤷♀️ So glad to have your information to help me navigate this journey.
So many folks on this platform have a lot to say about this topic. They mostly have not been helpful. I started at the beginning of June 2024 with this as a last resort to solving my weight problem. Your sharing has been the most helpful to me and I've probably listened to over 20 various posts. Please keep up your insights because I'm really struggling here. Much appreciate your thoughts on this journey. 😁😁😊
i really enjoy listening to you i am not tech savy at all i had weight loss surgery in 2020 my weight was 334 i am gaining i was 240 and climing im 280. today . i went to a weight loss clinic and got manjaro. my first week i lost 14 pds. this will be my 2nd week on sat. i need to be on this. im very gratful you are explaing every thing. i deal with panic disorder. i am afraid of getting sick like that thank you for explaining it
You are sooo good at delivering information in a common sense, educated manner! Thanks for sharing
I am so glad I started almost same day I started. No appite no cravings. First month was like it’s disappearing Started at 197 in middle of Feb now am 144 June 17. I also workout at least an hr each day ❤️
Great job. Did you titrate up monthly? What dose are you currently using?
@@kansasgal4778 i started on 2.5 Zepbound 3 months ago now on 5 monjurno
Thanks, Ali! This was an awesome video. Last month I lost 1 pound! Last week my doctor put me on a med that is helping with swelling in my ankles. I lost 2 pounds last week! Yes, it was probably water, but I am now understanding that my slow weight loss could be due to other prescriptions I am taking. The wonderful thing about this med is that my A1C is fantastic!!! Thank you for all of your inspiring videos!!!! Don't know what I would do without them!!!!!
Having same issue
My main reason for starting Mounjaro was to help get my blood glucose levels under control. I have been on the medication for 6 weeks, and am down about 18 lbs. I also watching what I eat, and the amount of food I eat. I also started walking more. Realistically, I know that It is going to take me at least a year to reach my desired goal weight.
I have been on Mounjaro for six weeks now and have lost 33 pounds in which most was water weight. The swelling in my feet and legs went away. I feel great and motivated to continue to try to lose 80 more pounds.
Good job 👏🏼
It works that fast ?
You make my day Ali. I'm so glad we are going through this journey together. You are a very special person!
You're the best!❤️❤️❤️
I was on ozempic for 6 months the max dose I’m type 2 diabetic I lost 65 pounds on my own lost 35 pounds in 3 months the last 3 months I started gaining weight. I am following the keto diet and exercising daily. So I went to my doctor and asked for help it took two months for us fighting the insurance company to get mounjaro so I started 10 mg two weeks ago and no weight lose yet but I’m hoping to see the scale start moving. I started my journey at 325 on keto diet no meds like I said at first lost 65 pounds. Then 35 with ozempic. My AC 1 is 5.2 which is great ozempic definitely helped me with that. Im excited to see what the future holds. Thanks for sharing because I was gonna ask for the next dosage but your video just changed my mind I’ll stay on 10 mg for two months atleast, because there is only two more strengths to go up.
Gosh I never heard of anyone starting mounjaro at 10mg I thought everyone had to start at 2.5 the a month or so later to 5mg then 7.5 did you suffer with any if the side effects? Well done for all your sucess
Hey! I've just found your vlogs as I am on my third week of mounjaro. It sounds like the 5mg was your dose! I'm moving up in a week from the 2.5mg. Thanks so much for your videos, they are helping me stay grounded and worry less about this journey :)
That’s great!!! I’m so glad! Remember we are all in this together ❤️❤️❤️❤️
My husband asked me how much I had lost in 2 weeks and I informed him that it was 6lb, he thought I would have lost more…. I had to explain to him that it is not a miracle injection that it takes time.
I lost minimal weight on 2.5 and 5. I lost and gained it back for no good reason also to where my total pounds lost were really minimal. I have an autoimmune disease which makes my body clench every time I make a change. We are all different.
This is exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you
Today was a frustrating day thanks for the motivation.
Ali……love your attitude….your info is great and needed!
I agree with you on it taking at least a year on average to lose 100 pounds. I wish it was faster, but this is a good pace. I also wish that amount was all I needed to lose, but I'll get there, just have to keep moving forward.
Alie awesome info you are sharing,people who are just starting these meds need to hear this.I am now in maintance and so happy I have had groups and good info to help along the way.
Wow you are on point sister! Well said.😊
Thanks for sharing your Fantastical journey with us! Watching you made me pay attention to my body and what it really needs. Thank you Sweets!
🧡🧡 rechecking my calorie deficit right now! didn’t even think of that…
Thank you for being very thorough and explaining the info so everyone can comprehend. ❤
these insurance company's are crazy.
On Mj 15 and WW and I lose about 0.5/week. I’ve lost 52 and have about 100 to go, but I’ve been at a stall gaining and losing the same two pounds for about six weeks. 🐢 Thank you for your posts!
Very helpful information! Thank you!
You are the best. I appreciate your style and excellent communication skills
I’ve been on the medication for one year and have lost almost 70 lbs
My goal is around 10 lbs more but I’ll decide when I get there
My question is once I reach goal and all my labs are normal, will the insurance company still pay for it?
I plan to take it forever for maintenance
Thanks for all you do!
BTW I’ve been on 5 the entire time 12:54
I will make a video to respond, a lot will depend on your original diagnosis
Thanks for another great video.
Great video Ali, as always!!❤
Love your videos you are so real and helpful!
I lost 7Kg in the first 4 weeks on 2.5mg Mounjaro, By the second week, I stopped eating cheese, milk and eggs. I was eating Salad, fish chicken, and lean meat
Your channel is so very informative. Thank you
Good job Ali!
Hi. Thank you for your advice. God bless you.... 😊
great info!
your videos are the best! thank you for all your wisdom! love you allie!❤
This is great information!
Thank you, you're the best.
Brilliant video you are fantastic at this
Thank you very much!
Is it OK to stay on 5.0 for an extended time if I have appetite suppression? Will I still continue to weight if I stay on this same dose?
Yes! Some people stay on one dose and lose over 100 pounds! I have been on 5 mg mj for many months
Great information ,
I stared out on 2.5 and increased to 5mg . I was losing weight on 5 with appetite suppression . Then the shortage kicked in and was unable to obtain the 5 mg for 4 weeks. Dr increased to 7.5 mg which has been available. I'm going into my 5th week of 7.5 and I rarely experience appetite suppression and I feel hungry all the time . I have been at the same weight for 4 weeks . Good that I haven't gained but I'm frustrated.
I need your infinite wisdom Ali .
I would go up to 10 and see if you feel a difference ❤️
This was refreshing, solid, sound advice, so helpful! Thank you! Can you help me understand more about calorie deficit? I have always struggled to understand it, always hearing calories in/calories out, 1200 calories or 2000 calories. I don’t understand that part. When you mentioned to recalculate your calorie deficit after losing weight makes sense…but how do I learn/figure out what my daily calories should be & how much of a deficit do I need? I’m 5’3.5”, ~300lbs. Is it as simple as that info to figure out, or do we need to look deeper? I’ve got MS, Fibromyalgia, Psoriatic Arthritis (suspect), inflammation, gallbladder removed. High blood pressure (on 3 bp meds) & just diagnosed as Type II Diabetic. I began Mounjaro 2.5mg on 3/5/24. Currently on 5mg. Trying to focus on increasing my protein & generally follow low carb diet & intermittent fasting. Thank you for any insight as to what to look for. Will be joining your group too.
I will make a video for you, and check out my calorie deficit video I show you how to calculate ❤️
@@FitFlavorFun oh my goodness, Thank you!! That is so appreciated! I joined your group too, thank you! 💖
How do you check your calorie deficit?
I have a video on how to calculate your calories
@@FitFlavorFunthank you! I will look for it😊
Ali, is there any way of knowing when your body is eating into the muscles because you aren't eating much?
Losing more than 2 pounds per week is a good indicator. But it depends on the person. Some muscle loss is expected because your body won’t need as much muscle to move a smaller body
Just started yesterday. Are eggs not good protein?
Yes they are!
Hi. You may have addressed this in another video, what is your response to what some people are saying about weight gain after going off of these drugs? I'm currently on 2.5 Tirzepatide, since April, I've lost weght, slow & steady, following diet & exercise & working to build good habits. Im not worried about building good habits, I'm worried about the food noise once I go off of it. Dr Tyna Moore talks about microdosing the compounded which I may do once I lose what I need to in order to stay at maintenance. Thoughts?
Definitely check out my maintenance videos! They will help. And one called will you gain it back? Short answer is yes micro dosing, titrate down, space shots out❤️
Ive lost 14 lbs in 6 weeks on Mounjaro. I lose 2-3 lbs a week.
Sweetheart…there is a high pitch squelching in the background 😔. I assume you didn’t here it, so just giving you a heads up.
I didn’t hear it listening back :(
Could it be a ceiling fan? I always speed up the video to listen and I haven’t heard it before in your videos.
hi Alie
Thanks
⏮️⏪❤️
I’ve been on it 3 weeks only list 2 pounds, eating protein, water and walking 😳😞
It takes time, don’t panic
Hi I’m in the Uk diabetic type two put on mounjaro to combat high bs although weight loss needed to but not why it was prescribed .Anywho my nurse made a mistake in putting me straight on 7.5mg and only discovered her mistake 4 weeks in I’m now six weeks on the drug and having quite bad side effects and can’t eat at all 4 days out of the week but it’s working for my bs and I’m off metformin just one more drug to get rid of should I stay on 7.5 and just ride the side effects out or should I go down and then come back up I’m just so reluctant to go through all the pain of side effects again as they were terrible in the first week
I would drop down to 2.5 immediately
I agree! I would drop down as I have lost over a hundred. But most will lose 20%of their body weight but it is import
I want to lose 15 pounds, medical can lose 30 but them i wont look good
Great video!! Good information that a lot of people need to hear, thank you for reminding me to check my TDEE again 😊❤💪🦩