Just love your videos! You keep it real and I enjoyed seeing your lovely girls ❤. Hope the new dose works well for you.. need to find me some Karma! xx
Yes im stuck in the 160 range I been going back n forth between 160 to 150 I just my injection yesterday and have appointment with my doc on wed to do my 6mon blood work
Karma is a probiotic water. I picked them up at Aldi (for absolutely no apparent reason)! I saw probiotic and got excited. These do not have CBD in them. There are some that do! “2 billion cultures, 100% of 6 essential vitamins and only 20 calories, Karma Probiotic Water optimizes digestive health and immune support.”
This is my story. Thank you for sharing. I am on 7.5 but having some increased noise and cravings. I love your honesty and clarity. I have been eating healthy, but it still have moments of challenges. I have lost 61lbs and have 35 more to go. I truly appreciate you. Thank you.
@@fredricgrethel1717 🎉Congratulations on the weight loss! ✨ You, too are doing it! Thank you for sharing and your compliment. We are in this together and I love learning about your journey and success! The food noise is such a little devil 😈. Yet, we got this!!! 👍🏾
Hello again from London Allanda ! This video is fascinating to me- thanks for sharing. The idea of you craving jack fruit so strongly just makes me smile! There is an emerging theory in nutritional science about the core source of cravings- and that some cravings come from a nutritional deficiency in our bodies- and our brain translates that deficiency into cravings......Jackfruit in particular is LOADED with potassium, and also helps in regulating blood sugars. If it was me, I would double check my potassium levels and daily intake. Its common for peptide users to be low on potassium, and it is a challenge to get enough in our restricted calorie daily diets. One cup of jackfruit is 730mg of potassium, while a banana is only about 350mg. our bodies need anywhere from 3500 to 4700 mg a day. According to the CDC and USDA, 90% of Americans are potassium deficient. Its worth checking out because those strong strong cravings might be telling you something. Holler if you have any questions! All the best to you and your family!
Hi Allanda. Something I’ve been aware of for myself is that if I am bored, anxious or lonely, my food cravings creep back into my thoughts. I am working on distracting myself when the food cravings start instead of giving in. I don’t want to be on these meds for life, so I know for myself I’ve got to work on the mental side of my cravings. I know I can control myself because I did it before when I lost 100lbs with diet and exercise and no weight loss medication. Anyhow, I hope you get some relief with your cravings with the increased dosage. This journey is no joke and I appreciate hearing about what is/isn’t working for you.
Love you! You got this lady! I find my protein intake daily up to 90 - 100 has really helped and 100 oz of water. Your cravings are real, teach us more to what you do to control it again, looking forward to learn more from you ❤🎉❤
@@trishfields2277 Thank you! I am still living and learning! 😅 This past week, I gave in! Normally, I talk my self down, drink a protein shake or my water. I continue to be working on it! However, moving up to 10mg was like hitting a light switch. Zero cravings or food noise since Friday! I will continue to share my journey! Thank you for chatting! I hope that you are well.
@@DrPayneNestor It was what I wanted at that moment! So random, too! Those first few bits were everything! Funny but not funny! The leftovers are still in the refrigerator. I have had no desire it finish it. Just wanting to wanted it!🤦🏾♀️ Thank you! 🫶🏾 I hope that you are enjoying the weekend!
Hi Allanda! I truly enjoy hearing your weight loss journey. Also you are so very detailed about your situation,which is very helpful. I am on 5mg mounjaro 33 pounds down in 3 months, so I am Newby on this journey and learning from different people. Continue to keep going no matter what, you got this!! Have a safe Labor Day weekend! God bless you❤
@@jharvey73883 Hey! Not a problem! We should not be alone on these weight loss journeys, just my opinion! I too have learned from others from their journey and experiences. We want to be successful and learning from others is a beneficial tool! 🫶🏾 I thank you and wish you well! Blessings
This is my favorite video of yours! I’m on Zepbound but also have a dietician and therapist to overcome food addiction. Food Addiction is real and Zepbound can only help so much but those cravings can come out of nowhere and make you crave food for no reason. I’m trying to gain healthy habits now in case I ever have to get off of Zepbound or it just becomes too unaffordable paying out of pocket.
@@mr.simmons8334 Thank you! I am glad that you enjoyed it! Completely understandable!!! Zepbound is truly a tool and we are blessed to have it in our tool kit! 😉
Hiii Allanda! Thank you sooo much for sharing this 🙌🏽 I’ve dealt with addiction most of my adult life 🤷🏻♀️I don’t get food noise mine is alcohol noise. Compound Tirzepitide has been a life saver. I am as you know going into week 12 shot (Wednesday is my jab day 😊) 4 weeks 2.5 and rest on 5. I’m not sure I need 7.5 (37.5 units based on my RX) so I’m going up to 6 about 30 units. Your blog post helped me make up my mind 😊Ty for posting! You got this Allanda, let us know how 10 treats you. 🍀
@@mariazh529 Good morning ☀️! Thank you for sharing your experience. We all can have a “device” noise! Knowing it is half the battle. It wasn’t until starting this journey where I realized that the issue had to be addressed for the success of my weight loss journey. We are living and learning!
You’ve got this Allanda! Food cravings can be a beast and I vividly remember how horrible the food noise used to be. I’m sending you tons of positive vibes for your cravings to go away once you start your 10mg. As always, thank you for your vulnerability! ❤ You’ve got this girl!
@@simply_taisha Exactly! They come from nowhere and for no reason! 🤷🏾♀️ It’s like the devil 😈 just wanted to test me! Such an annoying feeling! By the way, you are doing great! I loved the latest video. Such a cute outfit! Truly, your last couple of videos you are rocking great looks! We see you!😉 Thank you so much for sharing and chatting! 🫶🏾
Hey Allanda! This video was awesome! Many parts made me laugh out loud because I could totally relate. Your transparency & honesty is unmatched. I love it! I can relate to the cravings but when I have indulged, it didn’t taste the same. My cravings are for something sweet and crunchy. I’m going to make a video about this 7.5mg. I’m so confused by it! Good luck on 10mg & I’m so glad you were grandfathered in. So many things can change between now & December with Eli Lilly so let’s pray it’s in your (our) favor. You’ve got this! Happy Labor Day weekend!🎉😊
Wow! I'm going through the same thing this week. I've been having that food noise nagging at me. I gave in, but hopefully things will get better soon. I hope things will work out for you as well. Be strong. We got this!!!
Girl, I hear you. I’m on 7.5 and my cravings are creeping back. I gave in and got a cookie then 2 Hawaiian rolls and said uh oh! I’m still losing really well on the 7.5mg but my doctor said go to 10mg. I’m worried about titrating up too fast, but don’t want my food cravings to come back full blown midway through another box of 7.5… the Dilemma
@@martipowell392 I completely understand! I was on 7.5 for 3 boxes (12 weeks). My doctor suggested going up before box 2 and before I started box 3. Like you, I didn’t want to titrate up too fast. But when the cravings came stomping in my brain (Week 29), I knew that it was time. For box 3, the cravings whispered Week 27 and 28). I could handle that with drinking water and eating protein. When week 29 came, it was bad! If you can hold off, then definitely do so, but if you feel that it will get worse, proceed accordingly! 😉
I just took my last shot of 7.5. In 2 weeks I will start 10 - skipping next week’s shot due to a colonoscopy the following week. Fun stuff (not) Your cravings are fine and at least it’s fruit. Even if you want a little taste of something with low nutritional value, there’s not guilt or shame in that. I am really proud of you for recognizing when it feels dicey and taking the steps to maintain control. All that said, give yourself grace and thumbs down to whoever said in the comments to stay away from sugar…. EVERYBODY’s journey is different and what works is individual. If one thing worked for everybody, there wouldn’t be so many options!
It’s like listening to an old friend❤ I totally relate to everything you’re saying. So I am doing intuitively eating right now like I said 😊previously I know how to gain weight, I know how to lose weight. I don’t know how to maintain😮 did talk to my dietitian and she said I was doing intuitive eating. But I am still losing weight not maintaining. I am at 111.8 after my doctors appointment August 7th. I know I am very healthy and I feel good. It’s just that I walk so much and I always have so my caloric deposit is overflowing. I don’t want to eat if I’m not hungry so there lies the problem😢 anyways back to you. I just love you. You are so down to earth and I can relate to everything you are saying I pray that the 10 works for you and your cravings are at bay🙏 i’ve been on probiotics, vitamins, natural supplements for the last five or six years, so I’m doing everything I’m supposed to be doing. I would love to see a video about your cravings. You are the one you-tuber that I can totally relate too. I was laughing, and I had such empathy as I watched a video like I said you are so relatable. Have a blessed Labor Day, my friend, me and Otis🐶 Massachusetts.
@@FaithyandOtis..Massachusetts Good morning! ☀️ Thank you for sharing your experience and journey! I sincerely enjoy our chats! 🥰 Intuitive eating! I am going to look into that. It’s a new term for me. I heard that my school district offers two sessions with a licensed dietitian. In the spring, (probably spring break), I plan to make an appointment. Last time I met with one was in 2007 or 2008. Yeap, maintenance will be a new thing for me too! It does sound like you are doing all the right things! 👍🏾 We are living and learning! 🫶🏾 Be blessed and please give Otis a gentle rub from me! 🤗
@@shirleyarnold1953 Ah!!! Thank you! 😊 I love that you enjoy them. Who knew that sharing could be such fun. I personally look forward to Friday’s and sharing the week. This journey is helping me in so many ways. Ways that I wish I could have explored earlier in life. However, better late than never. Plus, life happens on its own terms! 😉 Be blessed and thank you, again! 🫶🏾
I began the compound august 5th. Starter dose. 21 days and 18 # down. Staying at 12.5 units which is lasting so far six weeks. Still have enough for week seven. $105.00 a vial. Time will tell.
I take B12 liquid drops it's made a big difference. When I was on the. Compound I had B12 prefilled injections also . You got this sweetie its definitely a health challenge journey for all of us . . 🥰
Allanda, could you possibly have PICA with some of your odd cravings due to anemia or vitamin/mineral deficiency? This happened to me when I was severely anemic.
@@nurselora681 Oh, yes! I have had pica. Specifically, during both my pregnancies. Those could have easily been an episode of My Strange Addictions 😂🤣😂🤣.
Same, not doing 650 - if we can’t switch to his insurance covering us and it, I will be going compound too. 550 for 9 months come January - $5k, that’s my limit. I estimate, at this pace, it’s going to take me another 8 months from now AT LEAST to hit my goal (50 more pounds) then maintenance. I do want to get off eventually but I will stay on for life if that’s what it takes.
@@tiafenn 👍🏾 Funny but not funny! A family member and I were talking about the cost of the medication. She could not believe that I was spending that amount each month. She brought up a conversation that we had years ago about trying to saving money. She recalled me saying that saving my money has never been a habit that I developed. Which is true, I believe that I would say that! Yet, I am working and reworking my budget each month to purchase the medication. I am now creating a new habit! 🤗 However, it’s the new habit that is showing me that $650 is not doable. Compounding will be the only way to afford the medication after December. The insurance is still sing a Destiny’s Child’s song to me, “No no no!”
You always get the same stuff I love. LOL - Karma water I will pick up occasionally - they have it at Target (where I work once a week) and a few weeks ago, I was in King Sooper (basically Kroger - we don’t have Aldi here) and I had a CRAVING, saw it on the shelf and grabbed it. LOL - I don’t get it a lot but definitely yummy!
I’ve been dealing with this but still losing eating crap. So I will eat what I crave. When I was on 10mg I still wanted stuff. The 12.5mg is much better so far with me not wanting so much.
@@sarawolf9840 YES! 2.5 and 5 gave me energy. Man! 7.5 would wipe me out! I am just grateful that it only lasted a day. The day after my shot, I would sleep nearly 12-14 hours. This is not including the Friday 10:00pm be time. I would wake up in Saturday, eat and sleep the day away. I completely understand being a zombie! 🧟♀️
@@moniqueraper5028 Definitely speak with your prescriber, first. When discussing, think about some key questions. Average and healthy weekly weight loss is between (1-2 pounds per week). 1. Are you losing weight on your current dosage? If you have stalled, how long has the stall been. Most people consider a stall multiple weeks without ANY weight loss. 2. Are you having persistent food noise? 3. How did you handle the side effects of your last increase? In my situation, my last question is could I stay on this dosage and be successful with 4 new pens. Because I get four pens in a box and I am paying out of pocket ($550 per box). I look long term. I hope this is helpful. I will link a previous video where I discussed MY thought process. Why is it taking longer to loss weight? th-cam.com/video/S5JUc38Kux4/w-d-xo.html
Everybody knows how to lose weight. The trick is that everyone wants it easy, including me. When I stopped thinking or wanting it to be easy that is when I lost the weight for good. Until you retrain your brain to disconnect food with pleasure, stress relief our just a coping tool most people (because there are exceptions) will not keep weight off permanently. Time and the every spanning diet industry proves this point over and over again. They know it is a mental thing but they cant keep making money if people lose weight and never gain it again. HERE IT IS: The only way to permanent lose weight is to stop eating so much, stop consume large amounts of sugar and processed foods and eat at the right time. Your body needs a break form disgusting food all day. STOP treating your body like a garbage can. Yes it is hard and for a about 2 weeks you may be hunger but you are not starving. You have too much fat on you to starve.
Congratulations on your weight loss success! I am typically amazed at the dedication and discipline required to lose and maintain weight loss. You are doing it! Keep it up! Personally, I am extremely grateful for the weight loss tools like Zepbound, Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro, Trulicity and Sandexa because they are retraining my mind and body to eat loss and avoid the cravings. There are also a large amount of people whose hormones change and cause them to gain weight or prevents them from losing weight weight. Without the medication normal day-to-day life would derail any progress temporarily made. For me, I know that diet alone would not provide me with success as it hasn't in the past 23 years. I use to joke, “Put me on Survivor!” During that time, I felt that being starved on the show was my only option to lose weight. Now it’s not! 55+ pounds down and going. Using the medication as a tool is training me for my future and longevity. Wishing you continued success!
Me either. I wasn’t stressing out. I went to the website, there were some issues with misinformation being spread by individuals whose pharmacy messed up the memo/glitched but I was never concerned. I didn’t get a text directly though and I am signed up for all the things 😂
Do you normally get their messages/text? My messages started in March after I signed up for the new card. Most text come about once a month. They are typically text, "If you are experiencing limited availability of Zepbound, visit e.lilly/zepsupply for the latest info." Do you get those messages? Their website does offer a sign up for future information.
You may not be signed up to received messages. When getting the new savings card, there may have been an option to receive updates. I am guessing. I am the weirdo that normally selects yes to receive random updates.
I am signed up for text messages. I starting receiving text messages back in March. I believe what happened is Amazon Pharmacy automatically registered me for the new savings card, so I had to call them and have them change my information back to my original savings card. I’m hoping now I will receive the text.
Tia is correct! The ones that I have do not have CBD in them. Karma does offer some that do! These came from Aldi, so no CBD infused. The ones that I got are probiotic waters. I like to drink it with my meal. Plain water can be mundane.
@@walkbyfaith2874 Good morning! Thanks for looking out! 😊 I am anemic (Alpha Thalassemia). Based on my history and the longevity of this behavior, we don’t think it’s a vitamin or mineral deficiency; however, I plan to rerun a complete blood count this week. It can be so many things 🤦🏾♀️ I again, thank you and hope that you are having a blessed weekend! 🙏🏾
@@Allanda180I understand. I have sickle cell alpha thalassemia trait and iron deficiency anemia for years. I use to eat the ice that built up in the old refrigerators when I was in my teens and young adulthood. I also had other weird cravings. It was due to my anemia. Thank God those days are gone.
Allanda, Give up the sugar! Sugar makes you crave. Increasing the drug makes no sense. Keto quiets the noise. I have been keto for 4 years. I have been flat, plateau for 2 years. I recently implemented caloric restriction, and with recommendations by my NP for low dose semaglutide and increased weight training. Crazy, I was near my goal by 4 pounds. This did it. Leave those processed foods on the shelf.
Good morning! Congratulation on your weight loss journey. It is so exciting to reach one's goals! I am curious, will you stay on keto moving forward? Thank you for sharing your concerns and thoughts. Enjoy the holiday weekend!
@@Allanda180 working with my NP there was no need for 3500-4000 calories/day. I am good for now. The 0.24mg of semaglutide has been good for nearly 6 weeks with a calorie intake of 1500-2000 per day. I will continue Keto. High carbs just kept me hungry all the time and I had a tremendous bulging gut. Increasing drug dosages sound pretty much identical to the opioid crisis. I am a nurse, I saw the opioid damage. Without behavioral changes, these medications will leave you worse off, mentally messed up and financially bankrupt.Someone needs to sound the alarms, folks are winding up messed up gastric systems and feeding tubes.
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Just love your videos! You keep it real and I enjoyed seeing your lovely girls ❤. Hope the new dose works well for you.. need to find me some Karma! xx
@@MsDarby77 Thank you for the compliment and support! It’s only been a day, but 10mg is going ok! I will keep you posted 😉
What is that where didyou get from
Yes im stuck in the 160 range I been going back n forth between 160 to 150 I just my injection yesterday and have appointment with my doc on wed to do my 6mon blood work
@@moniqueraper5028 👍🏾You got it! Plan in place! 🫶🏾 Please keep us posted.
Karma is a probiotic water. I picked them up at Aldi (for absolutely no apparent reason)! I saw probiotic and got excited. These do not have CBD in them. There are some that do! “2 billion cultures, 100% of 6 essential vitamins and only 20 calories, Karma Probiotic Water optimizes digestive health and immune support.”
You got this!! ZEPBOUND GANG!!
Hey, thanks! We got this!
This is my story. Thank you for sharing. I am on 7.5 but having some increased noise and cravings. I love your honesty and clarity. I have been eating healthy, but it still have moments of challenges. I have lost 61lbs and have 35 more to go. I truly appreciate you. Thank you.
@@fredricgrethel1717 🎉Congratulations on the weight loss! ✨ You, too are doing it! Thank you for sharing and your compliment. We are in this together and I love learning about your journey and success! The food noise is such a little devil 😈. Yet, we got this!!! 👍🏾
@@Allanda180 Thank you so much! I really appreciate you! Continued success to you on your journey/adventure and on the channel. Take care!
Hello again from London Allanda ! This video is fascinating to me- thanks for sharing. The idea of you craving jack fruit so strongly just makes me smile! There is an emerging theory in nutritional science about the core source of cravings- and that some cravings come from a nutritional deficiency in our bodies- and our brain translates that deficiency into cravings......Jackfruit in particular is LOADED with potassium, and also helps in regulating blood sugars. If it was me, I would double check my potassium levels and daily intake. Its common for peptide users to be low on potassium, and it is a challenge to get enough in our restricted calorie daily diets. One cup of jackfruit is 730mg of potassium, while a banana is only about 350mg. our bodies need anywhere from 3500 to 4700 mg a day. According to the CDC and USDA, 90% of Americans are potassium deficient. Its worth checking out because those strong strong cravings might be telling you something. Holler if you have any questions! All the best to you and your family!
Hey from overseas! Thank you so much for the insight! Wednesday with my PCP. I am going to request a CBC (complete blood count). Thank you, again!
Hi Allanda. Something I’ve been aware of for myself is that if I am bored, anxious or lonely, my food cravings creep back into my thoughts. I am working on distracting myself when the food cravings start instead of giving in. I don’t want to be on these meds for life, so I know for myself I’ve got to work on the mental side of my cravings. I know I can control myself because I did it before when I lost 100lbs with diet and exercise and no weight loss medication. Anyhow, I hope you get some relief with your cravings with the increased dosage. This journey is no joke and I appreciate hearing about what is/isn’t working for you.
Love you! You got this lady! I find my protein intake daily up to 90 - 100 has really helped and 100 oz of water. Your cravings are real, teach us more to what you do to control it again, looking forward to learn more from you ❤🎉❤
@@trishfields2277 Thank you! I am still living and learning! 😅 This past week, I gave in! Normally, I talk my self down, drink a protein shake or my water. I continue to be working on it! However, moving up to 10mg was like hitting a light switch. Zero cravings or food noise since Friday! I will continue to share my journey! Thank you for chatting! I hope that you are well.
I love chicken piccata too ❤❤ love your videos and your sweet kids
@@DrPayneNestor It was what I wanted at that moment! So random, too! Those first few bits were everything! Funny but not funny! The leftovers are still in the refrigerator. I have had no desire it finish it. Just wanting to wanted it!🤦🏾♀️ Thank you! 🫶🏾 I hope that you are enjoying the weekend!
Hi Allanda! I truly enjoy hearing your weight loss journey. Also you are so very detailed about your situation,which is very helpful. I am on 5mg mounjaro 33 pounds down in 3 months, so I am Newby on this journey and learning from different people. Continue to keep going no matter what, you got this!! Have a safe Labor Day weekend! God bless you❤
@@jharvey73883 Hey! Not a problem! We should not be alone on these weight loss journeys, just my opinion! I too have learned from others from their journey and experiences. We want to be successful and learning from others is a beneficial tool! 🫶🏾 I thank you and wish you well! Blessings
This is my favorite video of yours! I’m on Zepbound but also have a dietician and therapist to overcome food addiction. Food Addiction is real and Zepbound can only help so much but those cravings can come out of nowhere and make you crave food for no reason. I’m trying to gain healthy habits now in case I ever have to get off of Zepbound or it just becomes too unaffordable paying out of pocket.
@@mr.simmons8334 Thank you! I am glad that you enjoyed it! Completely understandable!!! Zepbound is truly a tool and we are blessed to have it in our tool kit! 😉
Great video lady, you’ve got this so hang in there!
Thank you! You too!
Hi Allanda, I’m proud of you for going for your craving and not depriving yourself. Moderation is key ❤
Yes! Thank you!
@@Allanda180 you’re welcome
Hiii Allanda! Thank you sooo much for sharing this 🙌🏽 I’ve dealt with addiction most of my adult life 🤷🏻♀️I don’t get food noise mine is alcohol noise. Compound Tirzepitide has been a life saver. I am as you know going into week 12 shot (Wednesday is my jab day 😊) 4 weeks 2.5 and rest on 5. I’m not sure I need 7.5 (37.5 units based on my RX) so I’m going up to 6 about 30 units. Your blog post helped me make up my mind 😊Ty for posting! You got this Allanda, let us know how 10 treats you. 🍀
@@mariazh529 Good morning ☀️! Thank you for sharing your experience. We all can have a “device” noise! Knowing it is half the battle. It wasn’t until starting this journey where I realized that the issue had to be addressed for the success of my weight loss journey. We are living and learning!
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You’ve got this Allanda! Food cravings can be a beast and I vividly remember how horrible the food noise used to be. I’m sending you tons of positive vibes for your cravings to go away once you start your 10mg. As always, thank you for your vulnerability! ❤ You’ve got this girl!
@@simply_taisha Exactly! They come from nowhere and for no reason! 🤷🏾♀️ It’s like the devil 😈 just wanted to test me! Such an annoying feeling! By the way, you are doing great! I loved the latest video. Such a cute outfit! Truly, your last couple of videos you are rocking great looks! We see you!😉 Thank you so much for sharing and chatting! 🫶🏾
Hey Allanda! This video was awesome! Many parts made me laugh out loud because I could totally relate. Your transparency & honesty is unmatched. I love it! I can relate to the cravings but when I have indulged, it didn’t taste the same. My cravings are for something sweet and crunchy. I’m going to make a video about this 7.5mg. I’m so confused by it! Good luck on 10mg & I’m so glad you were grandfathered in. So many things can change between now & December with Eli Lilly so let’s pray it’s in your (our) favor. You’ve got this! Happy Labor Day weekend!🎉😊
@@DownsizingDiva So true!!! 😉 Enjoy the weekend, too! I look forward to your upcoming video!
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Wow! I'm going through the same thing this week. I've been having that food noise nagging at me. I gave in, but hopefully things will get better soon. I hope things will work out for you as well. Be strong. We got this!!!
@@cAm-1975 Right! Such an annoying week! I am with you, I gave in! Yet, it’s a new day and a new way of thinking! You are right, we got this! 👍🏾
Girl, I hear you. I’m on 7.5 and my cravings are creeping back. I gave in and got a cookie then 2 Hawaiian rolls and said uh oh! I’m still losing really well on the 7.5mg but my doctor said go to 10mg. I’m worried about titrating up too fast, but don’t want my food cravings to come back full blown midway through another box of 7.5… the Dilemma
@@martipowell392 I completely understand! I was on 7.5 for 3 boxes (12 weeks). My doctor suggested going up before box 2 and before I started box 3. Like you, I didn’t want to titrate up too fast. But when the cravings came stomping in my brain (Week 29), I knew that it was time. For box 3, the cravings whispered Week 27 and 28). I could handle that with drinking water and eating protein. When week 29 came, it was bad! If you can hold off, then definitely do so, but if you feel that it will get worse, proceed accordingly! 😉
Hello allanda remember you got this young lady ❤
I look forward to your videos!
@@jeaniepartlow7931 👍🏾Thank you! I hope that all is well!
I just took my last shot of 7.5. In 2 weeks I will start 10 - skipping next week’s shot due to a colonoscopy the following week. Fun stuff (not) Your cravings are fine and at least it’s fruit. Even if you want a little taste of something with low nutritional value, there’s not guilt or shame in that. I am really proud of you for recognizing when it feels dicey and taking the steps to maintain control. All that said, give yourself grace and thumbs down to whoever said in the comments to stay away from sugar…. EVERYBODY’s journey is different and what works is individual. If one thing worked for everybody, there wouldn’t be so many options!
@@tiafenn 👍🏾🙏🏾🫶🏾 Beautifully stated! Good luck on the colonoscopy! 😉 Prayers that all goes well!
It’s like listening to an old friend❤ I totally relate to everything you’re saying. So I am doing intuitively eating right now like I said 😊previously I know how to gain weight, I know how to lose weight. I don’t know how to maintain😮 did talk to my dietitian and she said I was doing intuitive eating. But I am still losing weight not maintaining. I am at 111.8 after my doctors appointment August 7th. I know I am very healthy and I feel good. It’s just that I walk so much and I always have so my caloric deposit is overflowing. I don’t want to eat if I’m not hungry so there lies the problem😢 anyways back to you. I just love you. You are so down to earth and I can relate to everything you are saying I pray that the 10 works for you and your cravings are at bay🙏 i’ve been on probiotics, vitamins, natural supplements for the last five or six years, so I’m doing everything I’m supposed to be doing. I would love to see a video about your cravings. You are the one you-tuber that I can totally relate too. I was laughing, and I had such empathy as I watched a video like I said you are so relatable. Have a blessed Labor Day, my friend, me and Otis🐶 Massachusetts.
@@FaithyandOtis..Massachusetts Good morning! ☀️ Thank you for sharing your experience and journey! I sincerely enjoy our chats! 🥰 Intuitive eating! I am going to look into that. It’s a new term for me. I heard that my school district offers two sessions with a licensed dietitian. In the spring, (probably spring break), I plan to make an appointment. Last time I met with one was in 2007 or 2008. Yeap, maintenance will be a new thing for me too! It does sound like you are doing all the right things! 👍🏾 We are living and learning! 🫶🏾 Be blessed and please give Otis a gentle rub from me! 🤗
@@Allanda180 I will and feel free for any questions you have for me♥️
Thanks! Love your videos!
@@shirleyarnold1953 Ah!!! Thank you! 😊 I love that you enjoy them. Who knew that sharing could be such fun. I personally look forward to Friday’s and sharing the week. This journey is helping me in so many ways. Ways that I wish I could have explored earlier in life. However, better late than never. Plus, life happens on its own terms! 😉 Be blessed and thank you, again! 🫶🏾
I know what you mean, I try to tell myself ( Just because you think it doesn't mean you have to eat it ) 😁
I began the compound august 5th. Starter dose. 21 days and 18 # down. Staying at 12.5 units which is lasting so far six weeks. Still have enough for week seven. $105.00 a vial.
Time will tell.
@@MCP920 Welcome to the journey and may your success continue!
@@Allanda180 thank you.
I take B12 liquid drops it's made a big difference. When I was on the. Compound I had B12 prefilled injections also . You got this sweetie its definitely a health challenge journey for all of us . . 🥰
Allanda, could you possibly have PICA with some of your odd cravings due to anemia or vitamin/mineral deficiency? This happened to me when I was severely anemic.
@@nurselora681 Oh, yes! I have had pica. Specifically, during both my pregnancies. Those could have easily been an episode of My Strange Addictions 😂🤣😂🤣.
Same, not doing 650 - if we can’t switch to his insurance covering us and it, I will be going compound too. 550 for 9 months come January - $5k, that’s my limit. I estimate, at this pace, it’s going to take me another 8 months from now AT LEAST to hit my goal (50 more pounds) then maintenance. I do want to get off eventually but I will stay on for life if that’s what it takes.
@@tiafenn 👍🏾 Funny but not funny! A family member and I were talking about the cost of the medication. She could not believe that I was spending that amount each month. She brought up a conversation that we had years ago about trying to saving money. She recalled me saying that saving my money has never been a habit that I developed. Which is true, I believe that I would say that! Yet, I am working and reworking my budget each month to purchase the medication. I am now creating a new habit! 🤗 However, it’s the new habit that is showing me that $650 is not doable. Compounding will be the only way to afford the medication after December. The insurance is still sing a Destiny’s Child’s song to me, “No no no!”
@@Allanda180 😂 No, no, no, no, no! 🤣
Karma is in my town who makes them. I can never find my favorite which is the elderberry starfruit in the stores anymore.
@@mamicara I will keep my eyes open, so I can try it! Thanks for the suggestion! 🫶🏾
You always get the same stuff I love. LOL - Karma water I will pick up occasionally - they have it at Target (where I work once a week) and a few weeks ago, I was in King Sooper (basically Kroger - we don’t have Aldi here) and I had a CRAVING, saw it on the shelf and grabbed it. LOL - I don’t get it a lot but definitely yummy!
@@tiafenner 🥰 Oh yeah! Great minds think alike! 😅 I hope that you are enjoying the long weekend!
I’ve been dealing with this but still losing eating crap. So I will eat what I crave. When I was on 10mg I still wanted stuff. The 12.5mg is much better so far with me not wanting so much.
Really! Thank you for the heads up! I will definitely keep you updated!
Did you find the fatigue more severe with 7.5 as opposed to 5mg? I’m on week 2 and that second day I aam aaa zombie!
@@sarawolf9840 YES! 2.5 and 5 gave me energy. Man! 7.5 would wipe me out! I am just grateful that it only lasted a day. The day after my shot, I would sleep nearly 12-14 hours. This is not including the Friday 10:00pm be time. I would wake up in Saturday, eat and sleep the day away. I completely understand being a zombie! 🧟♀️
How do you know if you need to go up a dose I'm currently on 5.2 I'm thinking I need to go up to 7.5 in October
@@moniqueraper5028 Definitely speak with your prescriber, first. When discussing, think about some key questions. Average and healthy weekly weight loss is between (1-2 pounds per week). 1. Are you losing weight on your current dosage? If you have stalled, how long has the stall been. Most people consider a stall multiple weeks without ANY weight loss. 2. Are you having persistent food noise? 3. How did you handle the side effects of your last increase? In my situation, my last question is could I stay on this dosage and be successful with 4 new pens. Because I get four pens in a box and I am paying out of pocket ($550 per box). I look long term. I hope this is helpful. I will link a previous video where I discussed MY thought process. Why is it taking longer to loss weight?
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Everybody knows how to lose weight. The trick is that everyone wants it easy, including me. When I stopped thinking or wanting it to be easy that is when I lost the weight for good. Until you retrain your brain to disconnect food with pleasure, stress relief our just a coping tool most people (because there are exceptions) will not keep weight off permanently. Time and the every spanning diet industry proves this point over and over again. They know it is a mental thing but they cant keep making money if people lose weight and never gain it again.
HERE IT IS: The only way to permanent lose weight is to stop eating so much, stop consume large amounts of sugar and processed foods and eat at the right time. Your body needs a break form disgusting food all day. STOP treating your body like a garbage can. Yes it is hard and for a about 2 weeks you may be hunger but you are not starving. You have too much fat on you to starve.
Congratulations on your weight loss success! I am typically amazed at the dedication and discipline required to lose and maintain weight loss. You are doing it! Keep it up! Personally, I am extremely grateful for the weight loss tools like Zepbound, Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro, Trulicity and Sandexa because they are retraining my mind and body to eat loss and avoid the cravings. There are also a large amount of people whose hormones change and cause them to gain weight or prevents them from losing weight weight. Without the medication normal day-to-day life would derail any progress temporarily made. For me, I know that diet alone would not provide me with success as it hasn't in the past 23 years. I use to joke, “Put me on Survivor!” During that time, I felt that being starved on the show was my only option to lose weight. Now it’s not! 55+ pounds down and going. Using the medication as a tool is training me for my future and longevity. Wishing you continued success!
I never received the text. I wonder if everyone got the text.
Me either. I wasn’t stressing out. I went to the website, there were some issues with misinformation being spread by individuals whose pharmacy messed up the memo/glitched but I was never concerned. I didn’t get a text directly though and I am signed up for all the things 😂
I take it back, I did get the text yesterday at 12:33pm MT. It might be in your spam folder
Do you normally get their messages/text? My messages started in March after I signed up for the new card. Most text come about once a month. They are typically text, "If you are experiencing limited availability of Zepbound, visit e.lilly/zepsupply for the latest info." Do you get those messages? Their website does offer a sign up for future information.
You may not be signed up to received messages. When getting the new savings card, there may have been an option to receive updates. I am guessing. I am the weirdo that normally selects yes to receive random updates.
I am signed up for text messages. I starting receiving text messages back in March. I believe what happened is Amazon Pharmacy automatically registered me for the new savings card, so I had to call them and have them change my information back to my original savings card. I’m hoping now I will receive the text.
Does Karma have CBD in it?
Not the ones she was showing but they do make CBD water. I went to the website when I first discovered it.
Tia is correct! The ones that I have do not have CBD in them. Karma does offer some that do! These came from Aldi, so no CBD infused. The ones that I got are probiotic waters. I like to drink it with my meal. Plain water can be mundane.
You may have a vitamin or mineral deficiency.
@@walkbyfaith2874 Good morning! Thanks for looking out! 😊 I am anemic (Alpha Thalassemia). Based on my history and the longevity of this behavior, we don’t think it’s a vitamin or mineral deficiency; however, I plan to rerun a complete blood count this week. It can be so many things 🤦🏾♀️ I again, thank you and hope that you are having a blessed weekend! 🙏🏾
@@Allanda180I understand. I have sickle cell alpha thalassemia trait and iron deficiency anemia for years. I use to eat the ice that built up in the old refrigerators when I was in my teens and young adulthood. I also had other weird cravings. It was due to my anemia. Thank God those days are gone.
@@walkbyfaith2874 Completely understandable! 👍🏾
Allanda,
Give up the sugar! Sugar makes you crave. Increasing the drug makes no sense. Keto quiets the noise. I have been keto for 4 years. I have been flat, plateau for 2 years. I recently implemented caloric restriction, and with recommendations by my NP for low dose semaglutide and increased weight training. Crazy, I was near my goal by 4 pounds. This did it. Leave those processed foods on the shelf.
Good morning! Congratulation on your weight loss journey. It is so exciting to reach one's goals! I am curious, will you stay on keto moving forward? Thank you for sharing your concerns and thoughts. Enjoy the holiday weekend!
@@Allanda180 working with my NP there was no need for 3500-4000 calories/day. I am good for now. The 0.24mg of semaglutide has been good for nearly 6 weeks with a calorie intake of 1500-2000 per day. I will continue Keto. High carbs just kept me hungry all the time and I had a tremendous bulging gut. Increasing drug dosages sound pretty much identical to the opioid crisis. I am a nurse, I saw the opioid damage. Without behavioral changes, these medications will leave you worse off, mentally messed up and financially bankrupt.Someone needs to sound the alarms, folks are winding up messed up gastric systems and feeding tubes.
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