1st shot (Aug 13th, 2026) vs 8th shot (Oct 8th, 2026) SW: 216.4 CW: 199.6
I started my tirzepatide journey in August, shortly after my 31st birthday. I've tried calorie deficits in the past and have been successful, but I always ended up gaining the weight back because I relied heavily on food for comfort.Today, I hit ONEDERLAND for the first time in years!! 🥹🎉
I was really hesitant about starting tirz because of my emetophobia, but after lots of research, I decided to give it a try with compounded tirzepatide with glycinate. I started low at 1.25mg for 4 weeks, then moved to 2.5mg, and I'm currently on 5mg.The only negative side effects I've experienced so far are constipation and some fatigue during the first 48 hours after shot day. Otherwise, the positives have outweighed the negatives for me!
I've lost 16.8 lbs since August 13th, but honestly, one of the biggest changes has been my relationship with food. It's done a complete 180. I'm not eating out of stress or boredom anymore. I'm eating because I'm genuinely hungry, and that feels like such a huge win for me.
This week, I also started going back to the gym and have gradually worked my way up to getting at least 7,000 steps a day. I've found that walking for 10–15 minutes after meals or snacks seems to help me stay active and aid weight/fat loss.