First week experience with GLP-1
TL;DR below.
Hello, to preface, I have PCOS with insulin resistance. I have had multiple trainers and registered dieticians (one even being my own professor at university. While I got stronger, I wasn't able to lose weight or inches. For background, I have taken organic chemistry classes, so I certainly do know how important it is to correctly weigh and measure what I eat. I have done many diets, I've also done a very stupid diet-DO NOT DO THIS I WAS AN IDIOT when I 500 calories a day (all from a maple syrup lemonade) for 1 month. I was dizzy and nauseated and don't know how I didn't end up in the hospital. I lost 2 lbs. My OBGYN also had PCOS, so I thought I was in good hands. She was kind, but all she suggested was going to a dietician and trying metformin. I can't tolerate metformin. The nausea was too much even with extended release 500 mg once a day. Even my OBGYN was gaining weight over the years herself. After all the years of trying, I thought I would rather be fat and happy than fat and being miserable with nothing working.
I started my first dose on May 1st in the evening. I am on 2.5mg of Tirzepatide. The only negative side effect was food aversion the first 3 days, but my appetite was good afterwards. I have been sticking to low-carb carb, high protein because I noticed my mood is better when doing so. I made sure to hit my protein and water goals every day. I walk 20-30 minutes after dinner for exercise. I feel fine, but my expectations are still guarded because I'm afraid being disappointed again. I'm still trying my best regardless. I've been tracking my progress, food, and water with Carb Manager app and I'll post the screenshots. I know it's mostly water weight, but at least there's something changing. I weigh daily because I like to observe what foods cause water retention for me.
TL;DR:
My starting weight was 221 lbs (100.2 kg) on May 1st. I'm 5'2 (157.5 cm). I lost 8.6 lbs and so far, no serious side effects.