Documenting my first time GLP-1

Stay on the current plan. The compound accumulates over time, so give it a chance to show what it does. Focus on protein, fiber, water, and lifting instead of pushing the dose higher right away.

I began at half a milligram and kept that level for a full month before any increase. Weight came off anyway, so there is no hurry. Keep the 1 mg dose for at least a couple of weeks and simply monitor how your body reacts. Weigh yourself every morning with a good scale and log the numbers so you have clear data before deciding to go higher. In the beginning, electrolytes and water mattered a lot. I had never realized how easily eyes can dry out until using this compound. Good luck.

I would go straight to 2 mg and hold that amount for four weeks. I raised the dose by 2 mg each time. I stayed at 4 mg for six weeks because it was still working, then moved to 6 mg for another six weeks once progress slowed. I am now in week three at 9 mg. There is nothing to fear here.

Welcome. The main advice is to follow what feels right for you. Some people get good results at lower amounts while others need 6–8 mg before noticing much change.

Given that your target is only 2–3 liters of water, starting at 1 mg was probably sensible. That volume is fairly low once fiber is added. Responses vary, but everyone I know on this compound has dealt with constipation to some degree. For most it was mild and fixed by adding prunes and doubling water, plus drinking with meals. One person ended up in the ER after eating pizza on day one and going four days without relief.

The point is not simply taking the compound but getting the results you personally need. Some cannot manage eating without help, while others only need a small assist. There is often more benefit in using a lower amount than pushing for a higher one.

If no bad effects show up, try 1.5 mg next week and then 2 mg the week after. Some people reach 4 mg weekly or switch to splitting the dose.

Welcome aboard. I started at 1 mg for three weeks, moved to 2 mg for three more weeks, and am now at 4 mg. No stall so far and I am dropping about 3–4 lbs each week. I eat at my BMR of 2000 calories, track everything, and keep protein near 200 g. Carbs come mostly from salads and fruit. I plan to remain at 4 mg until a stall lasts four weeks or longer. I walk 2–3 miles three times a week and do some resistance work in the evenings. Food noise has dropped enough that better choices feel easier. A smart scale shows muscle is holding steady while 32.9 lbs have come off in roughly seven weeks.

I would slow down if possible, but the current routine is what I am following. I am concerned about gallbladder effects, yet given my diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol, fatty liver, and obesity, the benefits of improving those conditions outweigh the risk for me.

I began at the same amount and did not notice appetite control until reaching 2 mg. If weight is coming off, that is what counts. I chose to increase slowly because others said tolerance does not really go back down once raised.

Second injection day. The first week went smoothly even while traveling. Sticking to the meal plan has been easier than expected. Workouts have been mostly long walks plus one lifting session. I will add more lifting once the kid is not around. I stayed at 1 mg again and plan to go to 2 mg next week. Stats after week 1: starting weight 136 kg, current weight 134.3 kg, goal 100 kg.

Pinning day again. This week I learned how weight training feels after nearly two weeks at 1700–2000 calories with almost no carbs. I felt unusually weak and had to bail on a bench press. Adding some cream of rice before sessions has helped restore strength. No real side effects beyond occasional tiredness that may also come from heat and lower calories. Weight is still moving, so I see no reason to increase yet. Stats after week 2: starting weight 136 kg, current weight 133.5 kg, goal 100 kg.