u/AwkwardPersonality36

Do some of you know a thing or two about about nutrition and caloric intake too?

This is my 3rd week on O (3rd injection was Saturday) and I’m finding my appetite even less than it was in the previous 2 weeks.

From what I’ve read, it takes 3-4 weeks for the starter dose to build up in your system and increasingly feel appetite suppression.

So when that kicks in, are you force feeding your baseline calories (keeping in check all macros, and choosing nutrient dense foods) for health? For example, 1200-1500 calories a day type thing, even if you don’t have appetite for more than 300-500.

It just feels counterintuitive to eat when I’m not hungry but my background tells me it’s not healthy not to eat at baseline.

I've been thinking about when it's time for me to titrate up from 0.25 to 0.5 and wondering if anyone can provide some insight?

I'm curious, what is in between 0.25 and 0.5? If 0.25 is 18 clicks (1mg pen) and 0.5 is 36 clicks (1 mg pen) what would the in between be?

Has anyone done the middle dose and if so, were side effects non existent? I know a lot of people experience side effects suddenly after not having any, when they titrate from 0.25 to 0.5

Has anyone injected 0.25 twice per week, vs 0.5 once per week; and would that effectively reduce side effects?

If I do decide to go the route of the in between dose, am I better off to get the 1mg pen or is there another option? (I pay out of pocket)

I'm not sure how I will go about it yet, but might be leaning a little more towards doing the in-between dose of 0.25 and 0.5 (does anyone have any reasons not to that I'm unaware of?) OR injecting 0.25 twice weekly vs. once weekly.

As always, appreciate any and all insight. This sub has been so very helpful so far.

First week at 0.25. Fatigue was my most noticeable side effect. I did really well with hydration and prioritizing protein all week (tracking with MFP) and as a vegan, I’m pretty proud to say 120-140 grams a day!!

Took my second injection last night (0.25) and woke up with very slight waves of nausea. The fatigue I thought I felt last week is nothing compared to the fatigue I feel today though, WHEW!! Even typing this is taking work lol.

Was nice to see the scale moved down that much in a week. When I was a bodybuilder and competing for shows, the most I’d ever drop in a week was 1-2lbs and that was with training 6 days a week, 2 hours a day on a strictly limited diet in a caloric deficit. Which I guess, is sort of the same as what I’m doing now, minus the training because who has energy for that? 😆

How long did it take you for your exhaustion to settle, so you actually had enough energy to walk, let alone workout with weights?

Day 3 on first dose of 0.25.

Slept my usual 9 hours each night, plus a 2-3 hour nap on the weekend. Back to work tomorrow (9-5 desk job) and I’m not sure how I’m going to handle this fatigue. Any tips/suggestions for me? I’m not someone who tolerates coffee well typically.

Hydration is on point. I’m eating every few hours. Protein is prioritized.