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Kid’s graduating and wants to take a week-long road trip with friends to a fairly well-known party destination about 4 hours away. We are uneasy about this idea. We would be paying $1,200 for our child to go on this trip. No adults present / no chaperones. Our friends said “no different than when they go to college..:” but this feels different. Why? Why are we saying “no way!” And what would you say if you’ve had the same issue? 🚫

I’ll go first. After 2.5 months of awesome Tirzeptide microdosing, I’ve noticed that I never snack. I’m on a low dose (started at .7, now up to 1.4 mg weekly and it’s the perfect dose). I get hungry, eat a few small meals, and no endless binges for more, more, more. Most days? I don’t snack. However, I’ve noticed that a couple times I’ll crave a “snack” with a movie, it’s always Trader Joe’s cheesy corn puffs.

The me from before would be eating lots and lots all day, that same snack, and then something else after eating the whole bag of cheese puffs.

Now I only want a small snack maybe once a month? This medication is a miracle.

Your turn — ever crave anything from “the old days” and wonder how that used to be your daily life?!

I’ve been happily microdosing at 1.44mg for over two months. I’m headed on a 2.5-week European family vacation and unsure how long my vial can stay at room temperature. Based on my calculations, Vial 2 will be nearly empty. So my plan is to take a dose the day before our trip — and then use the very last amount of medication 7-8 days later in Europe, then toss that vial in the trash. (Essentially, I would start Vial 3 upon returning home.) But I’m worried about how long Vial 2 can stay in my toiletry bag unrefrigerated! We won’t have access to a fridge or cooler for most of the trip. What have your experiences been?
About my microdose strategy: I’ve already learned that my body can’t go more than 8-9 days max without throwing me off, hunger-wise, so skipping an entire week+ is not worth it to me. I prefer to stay consistent with the medication. The microdose of 1.44mg is the sweet spot for enjoying meals but not needing seconds and thirds and a few snacks. But worried about the vial being in my carryon bag for over a week!!

Is it possible that when you’ve been on tirzpetide for a couple months, your body starts craving protein more? I was never much of a meat eater but lately (2.5 months of microdosing Tirzepatide), I seem to be craving more meat/protein. Is there any scientific research into this? I suspect I may have been borderline pre-diabetic before with intense carb cravings and out of control glucose / insulin resistance. What have your experiences been with wanting more “meat” instead of snacky carbs (chips, crackers, bread).

My student was admitted to college of music. We chose orientation date based on a music major and program of study. However, he applied for and was accepted to the business LLC and has hopes of eventually majoring in business with a minor in music. When I asked the music school about how to add business classes without dropping music 100%, they said “he can talk with his advisor at orientation.” But that worries me since they’re very different programs and he might be better served meeting with a business advisor during orientation — not the music school advisor. And if he goes into the portal to “change his major” to business officially, then he’s effectively giving up his spot in music. It’s all very confusing!! Advice welcome!