u/itsmenettie

What a difference a little over 14 months make.

Finally seeing it when I look in the mirror.

SW 239 2/20/2025

Top size 18w

Bottom 16w

CW 173 5/13/206

Top Size L

Bottom 8/10

Haven't been this weight in almost 30 years!

BP meds no longer needed

My metabolism seems to be working again (I have metabolic disorder). Easier to get up and down from the floor. Caloric intake hasn't changed, but I don't really eat bread, or i only eat 1 slice but the same amount of proteins. I watch my salt and carbs, but never went over limits even before trying (started tracking about 3 years ago with a nutritionist).

On glp1 just went down to (i believe.50), never went over 1.

29 years of trying. Calories have always been between 1400-1600. But I had a high stress desk job and drove 2 to 3 hours a day. I sold my business and moved, cooked healthy food at home, never been a big snacker, not a sweet eater or salt food eater and STILL didn't lose weight.

Other improvements. I have psoriasis. I still get spots, but some large spots I have had since the late 90s are almost gone. I also have PMR (inflammation disorder), and my relapses have been way less frequent.

Also triglycerides are back to normal, good cholesterol is up. Unfortunately, bad cholesterol still needs work (but I am in menopause and that's normal). Also, eligible for a breast reduction, probably because I went from a 38DDD to 34G

Only recently have I started looking in the mirror and really seeing a change. For the longest time I didn't see what the scale was saying.

Also, my neck was getting super crepe-y so got retin-a (the rx), 4 months at 2-3 times a week and it is getting smooth.

Pic in pajamas taken 2/2025 for mochi, Pic in yellow was 4/2026. Down a few more lbs since.

Talked to my primary doctor and she said 160 is good for me. And after that i may need maintenance... Indefinitely. I come from big people, both with heart problems and type 2. My older brother passed at 47 from type 2 back in 2017.

I just wanted to share. Also, listen to your body. When I asked to increase my dose, after 1 month i wanted to go back to the old dose. It was really hard on my body.

Been big for 30 years, now I get at least 30 years in my new body.

Also, as for loose skin, unless you have medical problems and need to have it removed, some if it will tighten up, some won't. Love the body you are in, no matter what you look like. I loved my old body too, but do have to say, I love being able to buy cute clothes now.

Take care. Slow and steady!