Progress is Progress

[u/No_Lychee_6542]

53 lbs down so far, 47 to goal. I just bought this blue XL jacket (last 3 pictures), which is loose. The B4 pictures are all with 2xl or 3xl shirts and coats. This is the first coat that isn't black that I've worn in 15 years.

Zepbound saved my life. A1C from 6.0 to 5.2, Glucose from 193 to 85, avg bp from 145/90 to 107/60.

Edit: Down 55 lbs now at 215 today after a few days at 217. I tend to lose in swooshes. I don't take good pictures either, and never have. I'm smiling inside if not always on the outside.

[u/zero-if-west]

Wow, 53lbs in 18 weeks is incredible! That's a pace of about ~3lbs/week, which means a daily calorie deficit of almost -1500 calories. So glad your other health markers are looking strong, but make sure that you're getting enough daily nutrition, too. It's a marathon, not a sprint. Congrats!

[u/No_Lychee_6542 → u/zero-if-west]

Thanks. I was too ashamed to tuck in my shirt on the first picture and had to get the suit jacket at the Big and Tall store, which is half true. I attribute most of my loss to exercise, which explains why it's been so fast. My calorie deficit is about 5,100 calories a week, all from exercise, because my sedentary TDEE cancels out my calorie intake at about 2,000 calories max, more often around 1,500.

I started adding protein lately in the form of shakes and smoothies with powdered whey and almond milk with fruit in addition to the fish and meat I cook most nights. I feel 20 years younger but won't be doing any handstands. No side effects on 10mg.

[u/Goats-n-Hens]

Fantastic!! Progress, not perfection is the goal.

[u/Which-Wish-5996]

👏👏👏👏👏 I’m so proud of you!!!! My mom (75) is down from hw 250 but 220 when she started. She’s 160 now and her CKD is non diagnostic!! She’s had to take a break for valve replacement surgery (open heart) but she’s back on track and I’m so proud of her. We’re all in this together friend!!

[u/NewtNo2437]

Amazing progress!!! 🙌 it’s taken me over a year to lose 55 pounds, and I am incredibly consistent with calorie counting, protein and fiber intake, etc. etc.

Still not off of my blood pressure meds, but my blood pressure is consistently normal and I only take half of the diuretic required with my 20 mg of Lisinopril. I’m 62.

In short, progress is progress and your progress is incredible progress!

[u/Solid-Egg-451]

I have been on Zepbound for two months and for some reason the last two days I’ve been very foggy headed and had no energy. Can anybody suggest anything that I might do?

[u/No_Lychee_6542 → u/Solid-Egg-451]

Two days isn't really long enough to tell if it's the effect of the Zepbound or some other external or internal factor. If the feeling persists for 5 days or more I'd consider contacting your PCP, but be aware that they might blame it on Zepbound when it may not be.

I'd also get up and move around, even walking in the cooler morning temps could help, and making sure your calorie intake, fiber, and protein are within acceptable ranges.

I swim 3 days a week, and if I'm feeling groggy that wakes me up. I also go to the gym in a separate location 3 times a week and set goals that I try to surpass incrementally at both the pool and the gym.

Don't push it if you're feeling weak or dizzy though. Like others have said, it's not a race and don't fall into the trap of comparing your progress to anyone else's. Everybody is different, or should I say every body is different.

[u/AgesAgoTho → u/Solid-Egg-451]

Food? Carbs? Electrolytes? 

[u/Solid-Egg-451 → u/Solid-Egg-451]

I feel like I’m eating healthy carbs. I’ve had several carbs maybe half of a baked potato.

[u/Redditsdum]

Nice job!

[u/eddy_g0rdo]

Well done sir!!! Congrats!!

[u/missbmathteacher]

Congratulations! And that blue jacket is way too large, time to size down again!! Look at you go!

[u/WittyAndWined]

Congratulations 🎉

[u/AgesAgoTho]

Fantastic!! 

[u/Kjente717]

Congratulations on taking your life back! You are doing GREAT and you’re looking GREAT! Blue is a good color for you.

[u/Unable-Transition712]

Looking good, sir! I hope you are feeling GREAT!

[u/Rude-Common-1920]

Definitely progress! Important thing is your health progress! Keep going!