u/Pretty_Cantaloupe_57

My husband and I have a 5 and 2 year old and no family. It’s just us. Because of this, we have tried to invest time and energy in a chosen “family” I get up for my 5-7, go to work a high level job from 8-4, then come back home for my 5-9. This leaves little time for socializing. But, I try to invest in our village and be a village to others (show up, host, check in, etc).

It’s really tough some days but to make matters worse, I saw on social media close friends who also have kids who are similar ages, had a joint birthday party for their kids and we were… not invited. I understand that non-parent friends might pull back in this season but close friends with similarly aged kids? Who we thought were a part of our village? To say it was hurtful is an understatement. I feel gutted.

42 yo female, Started Zepbound in November 2025 (was a compound semaglutide before that for many months but had difficulty tolerating). Total weight loss: 18.5 pounds.

I know this is more than nothing and within an acceptable range but 1) I have weight to lose. My goal is 80-100 lbs 2) I’m eating very small portions and high protein 3) to help it along for the last months I’ve started going to the gym at 5am 2-3 times per week, focusing on weight training 4) I’m paying $450 a month for Zepbound via Lily program 😳

The most I can lose is 0.5 to 1.0 a week and some weeks nothing at all. Any thoughts? What might I be doing wrong?