This is the first time in like 25 years that I've been able to stick with plan to get my health and weight in a good place. I started in October 2025 at 173 lbs (55 years old, 5'6")--the heaviest I've been (barring when I was pregnant).
I did have a few side effects--really intense, strange anxiety dreams and nausea.
The anxiety dreams are still there, but now I'm used to them and can deal.
The nausea has gotten better, but is still there, too, but nothing I can't deal with. I use Boiron anti nausea melting tabs and those do seem to help.
I am now 146 lbs (so 27 pounds down). I'd like to get to 140 and then fluctuate between 140-145. My clothes finally fit again, I have energy for myself and my family and my self confidence is back. I was always able to fake the self confidence when I was heavier, but I always felt that weight was an albatross. I was stuffed into my clothes, just feeling not great. It took up so much of my thoughts. I am so glad to have that gone.
I don't ever want or need to be "skinny." I just want to fit in my size 8/10 clothes and feel good. And I truly feel that now.
For the first time ever in my life, food noise does not consume my day. I eat when I'm hungry and stop when I'm full.
I exercise about 3 x a week (either light weights and/or a 20 minute jog). I have a big dog that I take on hikes and walks, too. Nothing crazy for the exercise, but I'm happy to keep myself active so my body keeps working for me as I get older.
I am a better mom, wife and employee now that I am not consumed with invasive food thoughts and unhappiness about my weight/health.
I will stay on the GLP 1 as maintenance forever if I need to in order to stay in this place. I am so grateful for this medication.
Good luck to anyone starting on this journey. It's really worked for me.