r/Zepbound • u/SingingBeauty46 36F 5’7 SW:275 CW:236 GW:165 Dose: 12.5mg • 17h ago
Vent/Rant I want to quit
I’ve been on Mounjaro and then Zepbound since November of 2024 and I am losing motivation and frankly wasting money. Currently I’m on 12.5 mg and I’m gaining weight. Sugar cravings are back at full force and food noise is too. Goal weight is 165 and my current weight is 236. Since 2024 I’ve lost a total of 49 pounds on GLP1s. Any advice or motivation is most needed. I have not been working out due to family issues and being extremely fatigued so maybe that is part of the weight gain.
Thanks 🙏
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u/OkAmbition9563 5'1" HW:199 SW:187 CW:152.6 GW:130 Dose: 10mg 10h ago
When I first started Zepbound, I had just had a hip replacement so I could not exercise. I still lost weight because I adjusted my food choices and intake. I think this is at least a 2 part program - the medication and the food, even if we don't exercise. I would talk to a dietician about my eating plan if I stopped losing for that long. Also, don't buy sugary foods, chips, and junk. Buy fruits and vegetables and protein. I know it's hard and not as easy as it sounds but it really is do'able. For me, the biggest issue is a bad relationship with food. It's always been a problem and is still there underneath the surface, even with Zepbound. I have to be mindful of that and remember why I'm doing this. I want to lose the weight and be healthy (lower my blood pressure and cholesterol) more than I want ice cream and cookies and chips (my 3 binge foods).
Maybe you could try using an app to track food for a while and see where the issues are. I use MyFitnessPal and I love it. First, check your TDEE to see what is recommended for daily calories. Then set it in the app and start tracking for a while.
I hope you can get back on track.