r/GLP1_BeforeAfter

Anyone getting the "you're way too skinny" comments now? I'm only 5'1. I'm 112 Ibs now, but no one ever said I was dangerously fat when I was 195.
It's so defeating.

In the last 75 days, I've lost 45 pounds. Thats .6 lbs per day!! Can't wait to see the change over the next 75 days. 🥵🥵🥵

SW: 177 | GW/CW: 143 | 34 lbs down! 🎉
Hi everyone! Long post here but it is the first time I have really posted about my use of GLP’s and weight struggles.

The picture on the left was taken last summer. My mom snapped it and posted it on Facebook. I was absolutely mortified. That photo was the wake-up call I needed.
I had put off trying a GLP-1/2 medication for a long time because I was afraid I’d have to stay on it forever. I’m still figuring out what maintenance will look like, but I’m so glad I finally took the leap.

Dose Info-started on compounded semaglutide in Oct 2025 and couldn’t handle the side effects even at low doses plus not much weight loss. Switched to compounded tirz in January and basically saw the weight loss immediately and no major side effects. Starting dose 2.5, went up to 3, then 4. I lost too much at 4 for my own comfort (2lbs a week) due to wanting to go low and slow. Went back down to 2.8-3mg where I am staying for maintenance about 10-14 day intervals.

My story…
I was one of the lucky people who could eat whatever I wanted growing up. That changed after I became pregnant with my oldest son at 22. I gained 70 pounds during that pregnancy.
Eighteen months later I had my daughter and gained another 45 pounds. I eventually lost the weight and kept it off for a while, but after having my youngest son at 32, everything changed. Even though I gained less weight during that pregnancy, losing it was much harder than it had been in my 20s.
For the next decade, I bounced between about 160 and 180 pounds. I had pretty much accepted that this was just my body now. Since I carry most of my weight in my lower half, I could usually squeeze into a size 10, so I convinced myself that was “good enough.”

A side story…
Since my first pregnancy, I’d struggled with severe varicose veins. I always thought they were just cosmetic, so I avoided treatment for nearly 20 years. Last summer I finally had them evaluated and learned I had significant venous insufficiency.
I ended up having 3 radiofrequency ablations, 3 ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy treatments, and 2 visual sclerotherapy sessions. Amazingly, insurance covered all of it—including two spider vein treatments! I mention this because I spent two decades embarrassed by my legs. I avoided shorts every summer. Once my veins were treated, I finally felt motivated to lose the weight and really take care of myself.
Things still aren’t perfect. I’m dealing with some loose skin on my thighs, but I’m finally comfortable in my own skin again. I’ve also found something that’s helping tighten the loose skin on my face. I don’t want to turn this into an advertisement, but if you’re curious, feel free to message me (not GIP/GLP related)

Today, at 45 years old, I’m down 34 pounds and, more importantly, I feel like myself again. I’m outside gardening for hours, I have so much more energy, and I’m physically able to do things that felt difficult just a year ago. I’ve been a lifelong yogi and even became a yoga teacher, and this weight loss has helped me get back to a level of strength and flexibility I hadn’t felt in years.

If you’re on the fence about starting your journey, I completely understand. I was there too. Whatever path you choose, don’t give up on yourself. It’s never too late to feel better.
Here’s to continued progress for all of us. ❤️

SW: 185 (January 2026)
GW: 125
CW: 125 (June 2026)

Starting weight was 24 stone (334lb) in May 2025, hit target of 13 stone (182lb) 4 weeks ago. Was too afraid to post as I was worried that as soon as I started maintenance my weight would shoot back up again (158lb in a month would be impressive ;-) )

Went up slowly from 2.5mg a week for first two months, then slowly up to 15mg 6 months ago - last 4 weeks have gone down to 12.5mg - weight varies by a few lb - this morning I was 12 stone 10 (178lb)

Waist has gone down from 56 inches to 33inches - bought a pair of 34 inch waist jeans this morning - they look so small - mentally I've not adjusted to being smaller!

Also off all meds - blood pressure now normal/good (110/70) and all blood cholesterol measurements great. Was initially super motivated as had a bp incident where it went to 200/110 and I ended up in hospital - realised something had to be done urgently.

Went through lots of plateaus - some for a month, but keep at it folks - this has been a miracle for me!

Found the groups here to be super inspiring - if I can do it anyone can.

Started Wegovy July 2024 - Nov 2025. I Loss 58 lbs with My goal is to reach 190.

I hit onederland today after 13 years!! 😭

haven’t worn a two piece swim suit since 2021. I mean yes I had some tankinis but nothing that showed my stomach. Ordered this after I hit the 50 pound weight loss goal, it arrived and it fits!!! Started Zep in January at 227 lbs. 46 yrs old, 5 foot 11.

This health journey has been positive overall!

Tirzepatide has changed my life! I used to think losing weight was the goal and my goal weight was the finish line. Maybe it’s because I’m older and wiser…🤪…or I’m able to think more clearly, but I now know this journey has no end. My health goals and what I did to get here are all lifelong. So this is a before and ongoing post!

My NSV’s are more energy, better eating habits, better sleeping habits, and more confidence in general. I love lifting weights (which feels weird to say). I went from 2XL size 18 down to S size 4 (also weird to say).

Struggles that I have: loose skin on my stomach and my thighs…my face looks a bit older (but I am a bit older so there’s that). I have found new things to dislike about myself.

Here’s to continuing the journey and discovering more beauty within myself.

Starting a GLP-1 can bring up a lot of questions.

Some people feel excited.
Some feel nervous.
Some have no idea what to expect.

This week, let’s share the things you wish someone had told you at the beginning.

If you’re comfortable sharing:

• What advice would you give to someone just starting?

• What surprised you most in the first few weeks?

• What helped you adjust?

• What do you wish you had done differently?

• What should people be patient with?

• What would you tell someone who feels nervous, discouraged, or unsure?

It could be about food, side effects, photos, the scale, clothing changes, protein, hydration, dose increases, mindset, or dealing with other people’s opinions.

No medical advice needed, just real experiences from people who have been through it.

What would you tell someone just starting?

👉 Before & after photos, progress pics, and milestones should still go in the main feed so they don’t get lost here.

I’ve been reading quite a bit about “food noise” recently, especially since starting a GLP-1, and I’m trying to understand what’s actually going on biologically.
I came across this review paper:
https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/22/4809
The authors suggest that food noise isn’t just physical hunger. They describe it as persistent thoughts about food, urges to eat, attention constantly being drawn to food, reward pathways, habits, memories and environmental cues all interacting together. It’s a conceptual paper rather than a clinical trial, but I found it really interesting.
At the same time, Oprah Winfrey and others have spoken about obesity as being largely biological, with the body defending a “set point.” The idea is that when we lose weight, our biology pushes back by increasing hunger, making food more rewarding and encouraging us to regain weight.
So I’m wondering whether these ideas are actually saying the same thing.
Is food noise simply the mental experience of the body trying to defend its set point?
Or do you think food noise is something separate from set-point biology?
One thing I’ve noticed personally is that I can now distinguish between genuine hunger and what I call food noise.
For me, genuine hunger builds gradually and feels physical. Food noise is different—it can appear suddenly, be persistent for over an hour, and feels more like my brain repeatedly telling me to eat than my stomach actually being hungry.
Since starting a GLP-1, I’ve found that those persistent thoughts often quieten down, even though I can still experience normal physical hunger. That makes me wonder whether these medications are affecting more than just appetite—they may also be changing the brain’s reward and attention systems.
I’m genuinely interested in what others think.
• Have you noticed a difference between hunger and food noise?
• Do you think food noise is simply how set-point biology feels subjectively?
• Or do you think they’re describing two different things?
I’d love to hear people’s experiences as well as any science you’ve come across.

4 month transformation on Reta. I lost 30 total pounds. Feel better than I’ve ever felt before.

I also followed a strict diet and counted my calories/protein daily. I was also running tesa/GHKcu at the same time.

The final pic is 2025 —> 2026.

It’s been a journey, and every day I’m learning more about my style and settling into my new self! ❤️

Most recently I decided to embrace my curly hair and get curly bangs.

This is a very vulnerable post - I don't like to be open to public comment at all (I avoid social media at all costs), and I also apologise for me in my boxers in the before photos!

Today I hit 60kg weight loss. I didn't think I would want to post my journey photos here but a friend suggested I should because it could help other people thinking about whether MJ is worth it or not.

I know with high weight loss people want to know if I'm healthy, and then ask about loose skin. I am healthy. My blood results are the best they've ever been. I'm on a healthy and controlled diet and get all the nutrients I need daily. I know my weight loss has been rapid but I started at a high number (182kg) on 31/10/2025 and hit 122kg today. It is slowing down as most of the significant weight loss was at the start. It's still a steady loss but nowhere near as quick as the first two months.

Loose skin - this one is harder because so far I have very mild loose skin under my belly button (the lower half of my stomach in the middle.) But otherwise no loose skin on arms, legs or face. But I'm not finished the journey and I undoubtedly will have more loose skin as time goes on.

Psychologically I've struggled to really tell I've lost weight, weirdly. Not until this week when a friend told me they got three bags of cement delivered at 20kg per bag and they struggled to even carry one bag! They tried to pick up all three and then realised that what they tried to pickup and couldn't is what I was carrying everyday more than I am now.

I still have a while to go and I'll continue seeing my dietitian and GP to make sure I'm healthy and losing weight responsibly.

65lbs down total, 57 since starting tirzepatide on February 8, 2026. 35 to go!!! Eating right, staying hydrated, hitting the gym hard... it's an entire lifestyle change and I'm feeling amazing.