When to go up from 1mg?

Hello all. I have lost 25lbs since May, feeling great and currently on 1mg. Virtually no side effects now, but when I start a new dose, I have extremely mild ones.

I have been on 1mg since August and feel like I’m starting to get my appetite back. Tbh, I can still keep the diet normal and all, it’s just taking a bit more will power. I started a new job recently which has been busy & had to reduce my workouts to 3x a week down from 4. I have been making sure to eat high protein, fiber, etc. I have not gained weight and continue to lose about 3-5 lbs a month.

I was thinking of going up a dose after the holidays and new year, but I’m not sure if I’d risk gaining weight during the holidays. I was looking to enjoy eating haha. As I’m sure you guys understand, higher doses lead to appetite suppression/nausea/less room for good food.

Not sure if anyone is going through similar contemplations or has experience around the holidays. Thanks!

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u/Educational_Bill_343 — 9 days ago

Does imposter syndrome go away eventually?

Hello. Woman, Latina first gen here. Does the feeling go away on its own?

absolutely love my office, and everyone in it. There are like maybe 5 Latinx people here. I don’t feel like I belong here at all. I practice in a liberal area. However, people doing what I do don’t look like me, but my clients do. I struggle with confidence and I just pray this feeling goes away. Or should I try counseling?

Bit of background to ground this: my mom works three jobs and makes half what I do. Some weeks, she can’t afford $20 for gas. My dad is undergoing immigration USCIS scrutinies for his status and has a 5th grade education. grew up watching them work so hard. While they are proud of me for getting to this point, what I do is beyond their scope of understanding.

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u/Educational_Bill_343 — 20 days ago
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Differences for married filings in income driven plan

Hello, husband and I have always filed jointly. Our gross this past year was about $100k. This year, I will be making an additional $80k, so our gross would probably be $180k.

Under income driver plan, I msut pay $600 monthly.

If we file seperately (or plan to):

  1. Will that make a difference?

  2. If so, can I right now make a change in my tax filing status on the loan servicer?

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u/Educational_Bill_343 — 22 days ago

Need comfy shoes for court

Looking for recs on comfy shoes. I’m not sure if this is possible but shoes that feel like Nike Air Forces is ideal.

I practice in a major city that requires lots of walking between court and office. At this point idc how the shoes look tbh, but my feet can’t handle flats or most loafers. I need something wide with arch support. I rly don’t like changing out of shoes after court

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u/Educational_Bill_343 — 26 days ago
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USCIS requesting evidence of name change

Location: New Jersey

Hello all. Family member renewed residency earlier this year. Name was listed "FirstName M LastName," on previous card. When he renewed earlier this year, he put down "FirstName MiddleName LastName." (He fully wrote out his middle name instead of the first letter of it, as initially done). USCIS is asking for evidence of his legal name change, which he does not have. He does not use his middle name even on his mailing or anything official and only the first letter.

Is there any way to amend this? Or should we just hire a lawyer?

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u/Educational_Bill_343 — 1 month ago

Chicago PD jobs?

Any insight on salary, benefits, work life balance, case load? Seriously considering a move here. Probably in two years, after 2 years of PD experience in Boston. Not sure if that changes the pay rate. Thanks!

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u/Educational_Bill_343 — 1 month ago

Can’t figure out Gerudo

Can’t figure out the pillars in Gerudo. From my understanding, I need to get the light with the mirror over there but I legit can’t do it, I’ve tried dozens of times. Just a rant idk

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u/Educational_Bill_343 — 2 months ago

PD job in MA

Hello everyone. I am contemplating a PD job in MA through CPCS in Boston. Does anyone have insight on:

  1. Average weekly hours
  2. Remote work policy
  3. Case loads
  4. General office culture

Thanks!

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u/Educational_Bill_343 — 2 months ago

Two doctors telling me both different things....

For context, I am a 27 year old woman, overweight, but working on it with a GLP1. Have lost 20 lbs since May, exercise regularly and eat a generally high protein diet, good sleep, and practice self care to monitor stress.

Went to PCP about 3 weeks ago (who is a NP) and had a reading of 133/85. OK she tells me to monitor it at home and take BP first thing in morning after peeing.

My readings for a week are as follows:

  1. 121/78
  2. 110/81
  3. 115/80
  4. 136/84
  5. 131/89
  6. 111/77
  7. 133/87

She advises to cut salt, exercise, eat right, the usual advice, and to keep monitoring. She suggests if things are still high to go on low dose BP medication.

Today, I met with my obesity doctor and told her what my PCP and gave her my numbers. She advised that my PCP is wrong, my BP is fine and that the new standard is that anything under 140 is fine. Google says it's not. IDK what to believe.

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u/Educational_Bill_343 — 2 months ago

Not much numerical weight loss, but seeing progress?

Hello everyone. I am on 1mg after about 4 months of use. Minimal side effects and eating is decently suppressed. I started at 250lbs and am at 231-233lbs now. My weight fluctuates, but I have plateaued at around this amount. I lost a good bulk of weight on the 0.5mg, which I started in June and was on until end of July. I eat a pretty high protein diet and smaller portions. I have seen some visual progress in my love handles and maybe my face, but have not been able to lose much weight in about 2 mos. I strength train 2x a week and run 1-2x a week also, get decent sleep, and drink lots of water.

I am not sure if it's possible or fair to suppose that I am gaining muscle and that's why the scales not going down? Would appreciate any insight anyone else has on this. I am still very overweight lol.

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u/Educational_Bill_343 — 2 months ago

Tips on Avoiding Sneaky Sodiums?

Hello everyone. I am a 27 year old woman who was advised to monitor my BP. My reading at the doctors was 136/86 and a couple weeks prior was somewhere around 132/80. I understand the usual advice is to exercise, eat well sleep well, etc. For over a year, I have exercised regularly, normally doing 3-4 days a week including strength training and cardio (walking and running). I am presently on a GLP1 also and have been having good weight loss results on it. Due to my active lifestyle and it being summer, I was drinking a lot of electrolytes but will stop given the extremely high sodium content. My diet consists of high-protein meals (i.e. cottage cheese, grilled chicken, eggs, etc.) and a decent serving of fruits and vegetables (i.e. kale salad, spinach, frozen fruit in daily protein smoothie). I am not dealing with any stressors at work and in my life that I feel would affect this at the moment (I was a couple months before, though...)

I stopped seasoning my food for the most part, cut out salty snacks (my absolute weakness and probably why this is happening lol), cut out eletrolytes, and will be switching to low sodium cold cuts.

I guess my question is if anyone has any insight or advice on how to avoid sneaky sodium foods or if there are any foods that have lowered your BP? Given that I already exercise regularly, sleep well and do not have significant work/life stress and have this result, I'm not sure what else to do in terms of lifestyle tbh. Any insight is appreciated!

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u/Educational_Bill_343 — 3 months ago

About two months in on 0.5. Lost about 10lbs but it fluctuates...tips?

Hello everyone. I've lost about 10lbs but some days I go up like 3lbs at the end. I was looking for advice and whether this was normal in your experiences. I'm on 0.5 and don't feel the hunger suppression as much about a month in, but I am still able to control myself. I feel good, side effects are minimal really. Not sure if I should go up, or give it time. I work out, get good protein and stay hydrated.

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u/Educational_Bill_343 — 4 months ago

Mt Willard this weekend

hello, we are hoping to hike Mt. Willard this Saturday. I saw a post about Franconia Notch being snowy, not sure if we should expect the same for Willard. Any insight would be appreciated!

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u/Educational_Bill_343 — 5 months ago