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Do it!! I’ve been struggling with weight since my consulting days. My weight goes up and down by 50+ lbs over the past 10 years. I went on wegovy and it’s been 8 months now and I was able to slowly lose 60 lbs without feeling like I’m forcing myself to lose weight. Highly recommend giving it a try. Good luck!
Regardless if you go for exercise and diet, medicine, surgical options, or several of those - you MUST deal with the underlying depression and any other things that are the root cause. You can’t just address symptoms. Wishing you the best ❤️
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I’ve used Wegovy and Zepbound but I’d push to ask have you addressed your mental health?
Your post does not describe the approved medical need for GLP-1s. Yes a healthy BMI is important and reduces a lot of risks like heart attacks. But you’re talking about how you want a “masculine” body.
It sounds like there’s a lot to process. Don’t expect a once weekly shot to fix everything.
Therapy helps a lot to reframe your outlook.
I’m taking Zepbound, antidepressants, and therapy. Start your heal your mind first if you can
It’s a weird journey but it works. If your doctor agrees, and insurance covers what’s the hesitation?
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I did the z, highly recommend it. You definitely can’t drink on it but you won’t want to as you will enjoy the outcome.
Hi just saw this thread I can understand the concern but I feel that you may be mistaking BMI and fat. Males tend to gather fat in the abdomen. Females in the hips and buttocks. Muscle weighs more than fat so It is very possible to be lifting and increasing your weight but still be in much better shape. A novice lifter should begin with 1/6 th to 1/8 th of the body weight. 2 days on and 1 day off. Good luck.
Its beyond me why anyone with extra pounds would not be on zepbound since yesterday
I fear of side effects and looking too skinny by losing all the muscle mass.
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What did you decide on?
Hey there! I feel for you - I was not overweight, but similar lifestyle and wanted to get in better shape. I wasn’t happy with the way I looked and there were some factors at work / private life that pushed me towards anxiety/stress/depression. It really helped me to have a colleague that would work out with me and hold me accountable. People are usually more willing to get new gym/run buddies than one would think. One year one, I’m in the best shape I’ve ever been and the cycle doesn’t repeat itself anymore… Message me if you want! :)