r/MenOnTirz

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Progress Report Titration Schedule

Hello community, I’m hoping for some perspective on my progress and titration schedule.

Starting Weight 239 (lost some weighting for insurance to start)
Current Weight 207.2 45 male 5’11

Week 1 2.5 down 11.3
Week 2 2.5 down 6.2
Week 3 2.5 down 3.7
Week 4 2.5 down 3
Week 5 5 down 3.4
Week 6 5 down 2.2
Week 7 5 down 2.4
Week 8 5 up .04 (just started this shot yesterday)

I have significantly increased my exercise lifting three times a week for the last few weeks, walking more than 10k steps most days. I’m eating a high protein low carb diet averaging more than 160+ protein a day and I am learning about adding more fiber.

Hydrating regularly, thinking about adding some electrolytes to the mix.

I have four weeks of the 5mg already filled and will refill my next dose in just under two weeks.

I would love to do my whole journey at 5 but I am wondering if I need to ask about moving up to 7.5 for my next dose, I’m starting to feel a bit hungrier, mostly the food noise is still controlled though. I have at most three more refills before I lose insurance coverage.

What would you do?

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u/PawFlyer — 2 days ago

Strength training

I recently started tirzepitide. I’m finally starting to have extra energy! It’s awesome and now I want to start doing some resistance training. I have zero clue where to start. I just joined planet fitness because that is about the only membership my budget allows for. Can anyone make some suggestions on where to start? I would like to ease into it so I don’t injure myself.

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u/ModernRyeBread — 3 days ago

Hi guys,

My clinical research firm is doing a bunch of studies in this space. I'd like to place an invitation to a current survey that we're doing for Zepbound users. All of our research is approved by IRB with results published in academic publications.

All of our research compensates participants for participating.

Thanks!

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u/Electronic_Date_7056 — 9 days ago

Zep 5.0

Started Zep back in March and down 40 lbs. this is my first month on 5.0 and I have had minor spats with diarrhea. Anyone else experience this? Is this normal?

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u/AudienceFamiliar6608 — 5 days ago

I’m not sure what this means other than I’m on the low end of the middle spectrum. I’m gonna schedule an appointment with a urologist.

44 years old, 328lbs down 70lbs since being on Zep since last year. I’m Vitamin D deficient too. I do have low energy but libido seems normal.

u/Realistic-Alps-9400 — 12 days ago

Time has come, BCBS finally sent me my letter that I can no longer get GLP1 (on Zepbound 12.5).
Looking for tips to start contingency planning for how to fight it or how to taper off of it.
What works, what doesn’t out there?

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u/Various_Union6576 — 11 days ago

Are you an adult in the US currently using an FDA-approved GLP-1 medication for weight management? You may be eligible to participate in a research study.

Bridge Access Solutions (BAS) is conducting a research study with individuals currently prescribed a GLP-1 medication to gain insight into real-world participant experiences and to identify unmet needs.

  • What’s Involved: Completion of an electronic, 8–10-minute daily diary over a period of 6 weeks. You will be asked questions about your experience with GI symptoms (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea) and food/appetite, relative to your weekly GLP-1 dose.
  • Eligibility: 18+ US adults with a BMI of 30 or greater (when you started treatment), currently using a GLP-1 medication without diabetes.
  • Compensation: $125 upon study completion.
  • When: Enrollment begins mid-March 2026.
  • Privacy: Your feedback will be de-identified, and reasonable steps will be taken to protect your privacy. If you qualify and choose to participate, you may be asked to authorize access to relevant medical records.

If you are interested, complete our online screener, scan the QR code or visit:

https://20250159GLP1.studyenrollment.com/  

https://preview.redd.it/jxzui85dvkzg1.png?width=377&format=png&auto=webp&s=15b698f787b757081db6b914ae81fe9a79a01bc1

This is not a clinical trial and does not involve medical treatment or advice. Your GLP-1 medication will not change, nor will a different medication be provided as part of your participation in this study. The cost of your GLP-1 medication will not be covered through your participation in this study.

Questions?

Call or text: (385) 786-6831

Email: research@bridgeaccesssolutions.com

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u/Electronic_Date_7056 — 8 days ago
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I’ve been on Zep (15 mg) for almost 2 years. I’ve lost all the weight I’m going to lose and now just hoping to stop regaining.

Because of insurance hiccups and a move, I missed 3 weeks of shots. Took one a couple of days ago and I’m getting the full panoply of side effects. Sulfur burps, diarrhea, no appetite, you name it. This after having no side effects for more than a year.

Has anyone else had this? I’m optimistically wondering if I kick started additional weight loss. Fingers crossed. I’ll gladly take the side effects if I lose more weight.

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u/Chai-Tea-Rex-2525 — 11 days ago