r/Semaglutide

2 years ago I would’ve never been able to handle this trip I’m currently on in the Philippines 🇵🇭; the heat, the long travel days, carrying my daughter around, and still having energy left to enjoy the moments.

100 lbs down changed more than how I look, it changed what my body is capable of. The simple things we take for granted when we’re healthy… walking without getting exhausted, playing with your kids, moving comfortably, balancing on and jumping off the side of boats, waking up without pain… those things are priceless.

This journey stopped being about a number on the scale a long time ago. It became about being present for my family and actually living life instead of watching it from the sidelines.

I’ve lurked here for awhile but wanted to share my progress pics. I started logging on the Lose It app starting 5/5/25. I had been on ozempic for almost a year before then but I hadn’t lost any weight until I started a calorie deficit. Since then, I have lost about 45lbs. I started at 191lbs, lowest weight was 145.2 a few weeks ago. Sitting at 147 today. The weight is coming off much slower since the beginning of the year. My goal is to get to 130. I eat on average 1300-1500 calories a day. I walk 4-5times a week with at least half the walks being 4+ miles. I weight train 3-4 times a week. I can’t believe I’m a size medium or small now. Just celebrated my 40th birthday and am in the best shape of my life!

Got from peak wellness, this is my first ever dose—the bottle is 1mg total, I’m supposed to take .25mg per week for the first 4 weeks…. What line on this syringe am I supposed to fill this up to???!

(Not holding any commenters responsible for their advice—also can’t believe Peak Wellness wasn’t clearer about which line to fill up to??!)

TIA!!

2 year progress

265--> 174
Goal - 150
5'2

Hey all!

I'm sure some of you remember this dress from a previous progress post 4 months ago, just wanted to show my progress after 7 whole months on Wegovy!

First pic was end of October 2025, next pic is yesterday!

Currently at 1.7mg, started at 106kg, now at 85kg, and the most amazing part is that I did not make any changes to my way of living. I walk just as much, eat the same things, just not in the same quantities !

The only downside is that I'm always exhausted lately, tried vitamins and had some blood work but all is perfect so maybe I'm not eating enough ? I don’t really know but one thing I'm sure of is that I'm thrilled with the results so far!!

I started at 275, and couldn't imagine losing that much weight before wegovy. It's been such a great journey- much faster at the beginning- I lost the first 60lbs in about year and it's been another 6 months to lose the next 15lbs- but I've been living my life and working on my fitness too.

Aiming overall to lose another 25lbs to take me to the 100lb lost - but we will see how it goes, I'm not in any rush!

If you haven't already started- go for it. And if you are on your way- just keep going!

P.S. The cat wasn't standing on the scale!

A little background. 39F. Mom of 4. After 1st baby I lost all the weight doing CrossFit. 2nd baby took me 3 years to lose the weight doing Beach Body workouts and keto. Thought I was done having kids. Surprise baby #3. Gained 90lbs. Lost about 40 lbs when surprise #4. Gained another 90lbs. 3.5 years later and I'm sitting at 80lbs yet of baby weight. Last summer I decided to make a change and started running. Did the couch to 5k program. Then decided to sign up for a 10k. Trained for and ran that. Then my sister in law convinced me to sign up for a 1/2 marathon with her. Trained for and ran that. As accomplished and proud of myself as I am, I still can't look at and appreciate any of my race/post race pictures. In 6 months of running and training I bounced around the same +/- 5lbs and my clothes never got any looser. It was kinda depressing to put in so much work and not see the results I was hoping for. Then after my race I stopped running as long/as frequently and started to see the scale creep back up. Decided to look into GLP-1. Put myself first and used some of our tax return to purchase semaglutide.

Started 1 month ago.

SW: 210 lbs

5'7"

39f.

CW: 200.4lbs

Down 19.5 inches too! Including 5 in the bust, 4 in the waist, and 3 in the hips.

Started at a very low dose 0.1 and am now up to 0.4. Had some headaches and mild nausea in the beginning but nothing too bad. Working out 4-5 days a week, plus I walk an average of 4-6 miles at work 4x/week. Eating around 1600 calories and drink about 7 owalas/day (always been a big water drinker).

I'm so happy I made the decision to start on a sema. It finally gave my body that jumpstart it needed and to put in the work AND see the scale go down has been such a great feeling.

Looking forward to month 2!

I remember trying to look up stories of people who came off semaglutide. There are plenty of stories of people regaining most of the weight back. I wanted to share my story just to give a different result after I stopped (the second time).

I'm 5'3", SW 180lb ish, LW 145, CW 150.

I was on semaglutide from August 2023 to December 2024. The side effect that effected me most was the nausea and diarrhea. When I would hit a certain dose level (I cant remember the number), I would get this horrible nausea and diahrea combo. I stopped for a little bit but rapidly gained so much weight back. I tried again with tirzepatide but it also gave me similar side effects at a lower dose. I went back to semaglutide because if I were going to experience these side effects again I might as well do it on the cheaper one.

My doc raised the dose slower with me this time around, but when I hit the same high dose level as before, the horrible nausea and diarrhea combo returned. I stopped completely in early December of 2024. I didnt reached my goal weight.

Let me tell you when I say, it was a lot of hard work! I was counting my calories, I was working out every morning and trying my best to keep my steps above 5k. I did have binge eating days though, but I was so determined to not fall back on old habits. I learned to say no to food. I'm latina and saying no to food offered to you is insanely rude, but if keeping my self in track meant looking rude to my relatives than so be it.

But I did gain weight. I slowly regained 12 lb, the scale reaching 157. I switched tactics with my fitness since my appetite increased. I started lifting heavier, increased my protein, added more fiber, and worried less about my steps. Doing this for several months I noticed the scale slowly dropping, very slowly. Like about .5 lb a month. I was able to lose weight on my own. I missed how quickly the weight loss was while on sema, but this slow weight loss is good too, even if its testing my patience. My old clothes are starting to fit again and I feel stronger! I still have food noise and I still binge occasionally, but I'm able to get back track more easily now. I miss not worrying about what I'm eating, but I'm just naturally one of those people who has to or else I'll be obese again. And just to be transparent, I repeat a lot of meals so I can hit my goals, not necessarily because I enjoy what I'm eating.

But this is where I'm at and what is currently working for me, so I'm going to keep at this until I reach my goals, whenever that may be.

210 lbs ➡ 158lbs.
51.6 lbs from Feb 2026 to May 2026.

I’m finally switching to maintenance. I’m so proud of myself.