Dec. 6th, 2025 08:52 am
Weight Watchers and Wegovy
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k2daisyI started Wegovy this week. Lowest dose, of course. I had done Zepbound last summer/fall but had no positive results and lots of horrible side effects. So I have experience with the weight loss drugs, and am nervous, skeptical and hopeful all at the same time.
So far, Wegovy is a lot better.
1. I am definitely getting fuller faster, and have been eating half of my regular meals. I like that.
2. No gastric issues. I did some reading and learned there is lots of anecdotal evidence that not doing the shots in your stomach area can help with that. So I did my arm this week. Will stick with arms and legs (you are supposed to move around the shot location weekly) and see if that continues.
3. Still have "food noise" but it's not cravings, just trying to plan my meals better so I think about food more.
4. Have lost about 5 pounds in the last two weeks (also doing Weight Watchers and that started sooner).
I have my first followup with my PCP this week. I am going to ask her if things continue positively that I stay on 2.5 for as long as possible. I ran into trouble on Zepbound -- and my sister did on Wegovy -- as we moved up to higher doses. One lesson I am taking from last year is that slowing that down is probably better for my own body.
Weight Watchers is also ongoing. There, results are mixed.
1. I am definitely eating better more often. Lots more vegetables and fruits and whole foods. About 60% good choices, 40% poor choices.
2. There is the ability on the app to track your macros and calories as well as your points. This is helpful as I figure out what the right balance of food is for me. So far I am not getting enough of anything including calories but I am exceeding my points every day. Definitely off-balance somewhere.
3. I have not yet taken advantage of WW's true strengths -- the community and the meetings. There are lots of in-person and online options, I am just biding my time a little bit before I jump in. I have been dabbling in the WW Reddit though.
It's funny, everyone says starting weight loss around the holidays is hard, but for me it's always been the best time. I love fall and winter foods so much - squash and Brussels sprouts and roasted veggies and chili and all of it. I already earmarked tomorrow for Sunday food prep. Looking forward to it!
So far, Wegovy is a lot better.
1. I am definitely getting fuller faster, and have been eating half of my regular meals. I like that.
2. No gastric issues. I did some reading and learned there is lots of anecdotal evidence that not doing the shots in your stomach area can help with that. So I did my arm this week. Will stick with arms and legs (you are supposed to move around the shot location weekly) and see if that continues.
3. Still have "food noise" but it's not cravings, just trying to plan my meals better so I think about food more.
4. Have lost about 5 pounds in the last two weeks (also doing Weight Watchers and that started sooner).
I have my first followup with my PCP this week. I am going to ask her if things continue positively that I stay on 2.5 for as long as possible. I ran into trouble on Zepbound -- and my sister did on Wegovy -- as we moved up to higher doses. One lesson I am taking from last year is that slowing that down is probably better for my own body.
Weight Watchers is also ongoing. There, results are mixed.
1. I am definitely eating better more often. Lots more vegetables and fruits and whole foods. About 60% good choices, 40% poor choices.
2. There is the ability on the app to track your macros and calories as well as your points. This is helpful as I figure out what the right balance of food is for me. So far I am not getting enough of anything including calories but I am exceeding my points every day. Definitely off-balance somewhere.
3. I have not yet taken advantage of WW's true strengths -- the community and the meetings. There are lots of in-person and online options, I am just biding my time a little bit before I jump in. I have been dabbling in the WW Reddit though.
It's funny, everyone says starting weight loss around the holidays is hard, but for me it's always been the best time. I love fall and winter foods so much - squash and Brussels sprouts and roasted veggies and chili and all of it. I already earmarked tomorrow for Sunday food prep. Looking forward to it!
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Glad you're not having the side effects, and good luck with getting your balance right.
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I love salads (and tend to eat them all year now that I've trained myself to not mind making them), but completely agree fall/winter foods are great. Even in a climate where the temps are about 50ยบ warmer than yours. ;-)