Today is THE DAY, and it happened because of the wonderful members of this community. I began my tirz journey in late 2024, desperately hoping to lose 50 pounds, which was a goal I'd been working on for 30+ years (!!!). When I started hearing about GLP-1s, my curiosity was piqued. After years of trying (and failing) every weight loss/diet plan, I was hesitant to turn to a medication, especially after the phen-fen disaster of the late 90s. While I had amped up my efforts the past few years (engaging a dietician, learning how to eat healthy, exercising), I just couldn't make much progress. I was gaining and losing the same 10 pounds over and over, with cycles of even greater gains and losses. Then menopause arrived, igniting the simmering stew of despair into a full-fledged dumpster fire. I was obese, prediabetic, tired, depressed, and 'nearly' hopeless. I say 'nearly' because I'm stubborn and refuse to go down without a fight. Could a GLP-1 help me win my lifetime battle of the bulge? It was certainly worth a try because I didn't have anything to lose. I was scared of the unknown (possible side effects) but more fearful of continuing on the way I was.
My insurance didn't cover the overpriced brand-name-drug-that-shall-not-be-named (because F-you, greedy patent holder). In having to pay out of pocket, I could only afford compounded tirz. Enter this subreddit and the knowledgeable folks who assuaged my fears. I started my tirz journey on December 5, 2024, weighing 194.4 pounds and hoping to lose 50 pounds. After 17 solid months of dedication to doing the mental work (tracking nutrition, sleep, hydration), emotional work (journaling), and physical work (strength training, cardio), combined with weekly administration of Hallandale (5 mg), I achieved my goal today.
Just wanted to share my story to say thanks to all of you for participating in this sub, to encourage everyone on similar journeys, and to celebrate a hard-fought victory that feels simply miraculous. Cheers!!!