I wonder if the injection site make a difference. I felt like it did for me. That’s why I stick with my stomach and just rotate from left, middle, right.
@TracesofTwaunsLife Good morning!!! Normal my stomach and thighs are my sweet spots, but this last shot in my thigh left my thigh sore for nearly 5 days. It actually bruised. I forgot to mention that in the video. I (me not a medical expert) thinks it because of the muscle in my leg. 🦵 I did consider that when thinking about the .6 weight loss.
So true! I will take it! 🥹 It was just so frustrating because in my mind, I was going to break the number barrier. At that time, it was .4. 😳 My heart dropped! But, some loss is still a loss. You are right! Thanks, Twaun! 🫶🏾
My trainer told me be prepared for possibility of the scale going up with increased exercise because new exercise or increased exercise (especially in the heat) can cause temporary inflammation and corresponding water retention. He said it will self resolve and release as you continue to exercise. Don't lose heart Allanda You got this!!
Hi Allanda! You are going strong. Stay positive! You got this. It's probably muscles. It will show on the scale next week. I am proud of you for making choices that were good for you.
Keep it moving girl. I moved up to 7.5 2 weeks ago. The first 7.5 shot I felt like it didn’t even go in I was so hungry all week. But gurrrrl. The 2nd shot and the 3rd shot (today) …hunger WHEREEEE. The zep is zeppinnnn
The weigh in’s are not the only wins. Weighted vest added ,resisted old behaviors, and stayed on track. Probably losing inches. Keep it up. You got this! 🎉❤
Hey Allanda, first I will start by sayiing I LOVE your videos. For the tiredness, I suggest trying B12 tablets for a day or tow after injections. It helps!
Thank you! Something it’s hard to wait on a result! I have to work on the patience part of this journey! We got this! Thank you so much for your support! I hope that all is well in your life!
@@Allanda180 Yes all is well. Taking it day by day. I do understand how you feel though. I had to check myself recently because I had a real bad week. I lost but then gained the few pounds back which took me back to the weight I started out that week.🤬 I just dusted myself off and looked forward to a new week. I realized what I did wrong so I won’t be making that mistake again. I’m not going to rush it but I’ll just enjoy the journey. Yes we got this.
Hi Allanda, congratulations on your .6 Oz lost, I know how you feel because this week I only lost.6 I was down, and then I had to say to myself a lost is a lost😊 stay strong, you're doing wonderful in your weight loss journey! God bless❤
Hi You are doing good. I think we all have those days/weeks when we feel like nothing is happening. Trust the process. I walk everyday. I don’t worry about how long either. I am just trying to move. I do different videos to break things up. 😊 Consistency is the key!
Don’t forget as you use the weighted vest, you could be gaining muscle which will impact your weight loss - if your scale tracks other measurements like skeletal muscle mass and visceral fat - you’ve got this ❤
My weight also fluctuates all the time. I workout pretty much everyday and it seems like there are days when I workout super hard and the scale may not change that day, but the next day the scale will go down 2 or even 3 pounds. Please don’t be discouraged- keep going… you’re doing great!!! The teens are coming…the 190’s are so close!!!
I wanted to tell you stay encouraged ❤❤❤ also we must keep in mind every once is a great loss. Not just 0.6 if you are anyone else ever feel like this please look up 1,5,10 etc pounds of fat loss looks like. You’re doing a wonderful job 🎉❤❤❤❤
Ah!!! You are right! At the time, it was just hard to see. Thank you for the support and encouragement! 🥰 I hope that you are doing well on this journey!
Welcome!!!! I hope that all is well in you camp! Thank you so much for subscribing! I appreciate the support and encouragement! How are you doing on your journey?
@@Allanda180 your very welcome and girl I haven't started at all sis, it makes me want to jump on the band wagon and go ahead, I'm not ready Yet. We're doing good and good great thank you for asking, I'm here to support you on your journey sis and a loyal support to uplift our sisters and brothers.
Determination gets the job done every time! Allanda strong all day long! You've got this! Wonder if you have some inflammation for wearing the weighted vest with your knee hurting? Could you be losing some visceral fat and it not show up on the scales and might not be as obvious? Don't know, but does gaining muscle slow down the weight loss showing on the scale? Have you gone closet shopping lately to find something that you can almost fit into? I do this at times when my weight loss slows. When I put it on again and find that I can wear it, I do my happy dance like Snoopy! Hope this idea might perk you up when the scales are not being as kind and gracious as we hope they are going to be!!! LOL! We are here to support you and lift you up each week.🤗🤗
Thank you for sharing! You asked some great questions and I will be sharing them with my doctor next month! I think you hit the nail on the head with going closet shopping. I will be doing that this weekend! 🤗 Perfect timing too with school resuming soon! Great discussion!!! Seriously, thank you! 🙏🏾 Enjoy the weekend!!!
You’re doing great and muscle weighs more than fat so with wearing the vest and walking, you’ve probably added muscle. I generally measure my body about once a month and I’m always dumbfounded by the inches I’ve lost……even the scale isn’t moving. Chin up, you’ve got this ❤
@@Allanda180 I had a weight stall for almost 2 weeks (talk about frustrating), but I did lose about 3 inches so I took it in stride and called it a win 😃. Said a lot of prayers and the scale finally caught up 😅
Remember take measurements as well as the scale cause the scale fluctuates. The weighted vest is great my ex-husband had one he left with me that I use he’s navy reserve. I notice when I strength train I and lifts weights the scale either stays the same or moves slowly or even adds so I start taking measurements and looking how my clothes fit. I know everybody is different but do not get defeated you are doing great. I know it’s hard I want to throw my scale like a frisbee sometimes lol but don’t give up because you leveled up! You are doing AMAZING ❤Remember you did not gain you are still losing weight!
@@lenecharles7592 Hey! Perfectly stated!!! I take measurements once a month, but to be honest! I forgot for the month of July! Thank you for reminding me! I am on it! 😉 Blessings and thank you!
I am a weirdo and weigh everyday (just because I am a creature of habit and it keeps me from forgetting to do it the same day weekly). 😂 I also donate plasma 2x a week so they weigh me and always ask "Do you want to know your weight?".... Girl I can tell you what it is before I even get on it😅
OMG!!!! Funny not funny story! My family and I are big on blood donations. Even though, I usually can’t donate due to low iron and now the blood thinner. My 22 gives plasma at least two a week, too! Well, last week with the hurricane, the local blood bank was asking for plasma donations and with me having the minor surgery this week, I was off the blood thinner. So to beat the heat, my daughter and I went. I was so happy that I was able to donate! 😁 This Wednesday, I get a letter from the blood bank asking me to not donate plasma in the future! 🤦🏾♀️ I carry some antibodies that can be harmful to those receiving my plasma. Not sick, not deadly, but not preferred! Of course, this is my outcome! 🤷🏾♀️ Thank you for your donations!!! And thank you for the support! ❤️
@Allanda180 So sorry that they are deferring your ability 😔 Interesting thing is that I am also an advocate of blood donation and had been consistently donating whole blood for free since I was a senior in high school. Red Cross used to come to my school. I started donating plasma about 6 or 7 years ago. I am O+ so everybody with any + blood type can receive my blood. Anyway, before Zepbound I would often have to wait because my iron or protein was low. I have been tracking my food forEVER... but not focused on nutrients until Zep. For the last 3 months ZERO issues with any stats. One day she was like "protein 7.5" and I was like 🤯 I am usually PRAYING for 6.0🤣 Anywho, I started plasma in MD and then VA but now I live in CO and it pays A LOT more out here. If I donate 8x in a month, it's $440 which I can apply to that 550 so only have to come up with another $110... win win, saving lives...including my own 😉
I know you have heard it before but muscle weighs more than fat! I exercise in a weighted vest IN THE WATER 💦. I have a knee replacement and I am 10 years older than you. I’m also a personal trainer!! Look at joining a pool💞
@@Allanda180 I was wondering have you decided to move up to 10mg after that weight loss number. The 10mg has been good for to me and this is my fourth week on it and I am deciding to keep going on it.
@@mamicara Love this question! I see my PCP in August and she and I will discuss whether to move up to 10mg. I have one more 7.5mg pen, so I will probably get another 7.5 box before the appointment. I will see what the next few weeks bring, but definitely something to consider! ☺️
My weight also fluctuates all the time. I workout pretty much everyday and it seems like there are days when I workout super hard and the scale may not change that day, but the next day the scale will go down 2 or even 3 pounds. Please don’t be discouraged- keep going… you’re doing great!!! The teens are coming…the 190’s are so close!!!
Your body is realizing that you’re doing something different. Stick with it and watch to see what happens.
0.6 is a loss 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
I wonder if the injection site make a difference. I felt like it did for me. That’s why I stick with my stomach and just rotate from left, middle, right.
@TracesofTwaunsLife Good morning!!! Normal my stomach and thighs are my sweet spots, but this last shot in my thigh left my thigh sore for nearly 5 days. It actually bruised. I forgot to mention that in the video. I (me not a medical expert) thinks it because of the muscle in my leg. 🦵 I did consider that when thinking about the .6 weight loss.
So true! I will take it! 🥹 It was just so frustrating because in my mind, I was going to break the number barrier. At that time, it was .4. 😳 My heart dropped! But, some loss is still a loss. You are right! Thanks, Twaun! 🫶🏾
@@Allanda180 Delayed is not Denied.... I bet you have a big drop next week
My trainer told me be prepared for possibility of the scale going up with increased exercise because new exercise or increased exercise (especially in the heat) can cause temporary inflammation and corresponding water retention. He said it will self resolve and release as you continue to exercise. Don't lose heart Allanda You got this!!
Blessing! Thank you for the insight! We got this! 😉
Hi Allanda!
You are going strong. Stay positive! You got this. It's probably muscles. It will show on the scale next week. I am proud of you for making choices that were good for you.
Keep it moving girl. I moved up to 7.5 2 weeks ago. The first 7.5 shot I felt like it didn’t even go in I was so hungry all week. But gurrrrl. The 2nd shot and the 3rd shot (today) …hunger WHEREEEE. The zep is zeppinnnn
Oh! Congrats!🎉 I am so happy to hear that it working! 😉 Keep Zepping! 😊
Keep going! You got this! 🙏🏽
@@ZaysGiGi 🤗Thank you so much!
Good job with. Your walking and persistence. The journey is not always Easy. I’m there with you.
@@valeriemartini6315 Thank you and I appreciate the sentiment!🫶🏾
I applaud you Allanda you are so strong, slow and steady wins the race. I am encouraged every time I watch your videos. Keep going sis.
@@NicoleMcBride-Warner Ah! Thank you! Trust me, your encouragement and support means more than anyone will ever know! ☺️Thank you!
The weigh in’s are not the only wins. Weighted vest added ,resisted old behaviors, and stayed on track. Probably losing inches. Keep it up. You got this! 🎉❤
Thank you!!!🙏🏾 I am definitely going to check the inches! Thanks for the reminder!
Keep up the great work…I am proud of you🤗
Thank you so much 😁
Hey Allanda, first I will start by sayiing I LOVE your videos. For the tiredness, I suggest trying B12 tablets for a day or tow after injections. It helps!
My aunt has been suggesting the same thing! I will definitely look into it!!! Thanks for the support! 😉
Hang in there Allanda! You seem to be doing the right things so just give it some time. No matter what the scale says, just keep going! ❤
You got this!! Proud of you! Don’t let those numbers get to you. 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you! Something it’s hard to wait on a result! I have to work on the patience part of this journey! We got this! Thank you so much for your support! I hope that all is well in your life!
@@Allanda180 Yes all is well. Taking it day by day. I do understand how you feel though. I had to check myself recently because I had a real bad week. I lost but then gained the few pounds back which took me back to the weight I started out that week.🤬 I just dusted myself off and looked forward to a new week. I realized what I did wrong so I won’t be making that mistake again. I’m not going to rush it but I’ll just enjoy the journey. Yes we got this.
Yeap! Been there! Thanks for sharing! 🙏🏾
Hi Allanda, congratulations on your .6 Oz lost, I know how you feel because this week I only lost.6 I was down, and then I had to say to myself a lost is a lost😊 stay strong, you're doing wonderful in your weight loss journey! God bless❤
🙏🏾Thank you for your support and insight! You are correct! Stay with, we got this!!! 👍🏾
Weighted vest !! You go girl🎉🎉
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Adding weight to your walk, you probably lost more fat but gained some muscle. 💪🏾 You got this! Keep going 🔥🔥
You got this young lady proud of you ❤
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You are doing good. I think we all have those days/weeks when we feel like nothing is happening. Trust the process. I walk everyday. I don’t worry about how long either. I am just trying to move. I do different videos to break things up. 😊
Consistency is the key!
@@kansasgal4778 So true!
You got this!! Hang in there 😊
Thank you! I hope that you are also doing well!
Don’t forget as you use the weighted vest, you could be gaining muscle which will impact your weight loss - if your scale tracks other measurements like skeletal muscle mass and visceral fat - you’ve got this ❤
My weight also fluctuates all the time. I workout pretty much everyday and it seems like there are days when I workout super hard and the scale may not change that day, but the next day the scale will go down 2 or even 3 pounds. Please don’t be discouraged- keep going… you’re doing great!!! The teens are coming…the 190’s are so close!!!
Be grateful 🙏🏻..I was 241 on june 9..I'm on 5mg down 223..this is too fast
Wow!😮
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A loss is an awesome loss!!!
I’m proud of you! 😉
Thank you!!!
You’re welcome 👊🏽
Never give up your doing well
I wanted to tell you stay encouraged ❤❤❤ also we must keep in mind every once is a great loss. Not just 0.6 if you are anyone else ever feel like this please look up 1,5,10 etc pounds of fat loss looks like. You’re doing a wonderful job 🎉❤❤❤❤
Ah!!! You are right! At the time, it was just hard to see. Thank you for the support and encouragement! 🥰 I hope that you are doing well on this journey!
Hey love ❤ I'm glad to be here I'm a new subscriber here, can't wait too see you on your journey
Welcome!!!! I hope that all is well in you camp! Thank you so much for subscribing! I appreciate the support and encouragement! How are you doing on your journey?
@@Allanda180 your very welcome and girl I haven't started at all sis, it makes me want to jump on the band wagon and go ahead, I'm not ready Yet. We're doing good and good great thank you for asking, I'm here to support you on your journey sis and a loyal support to uplift our sisters and brothers.
@@BambooBobo I love this! 💕 Truly thank you for the support! You can’t imagine how great your commitment felt! Thank you again! 🥰
@@Allanda180 no probably dear that's what I'm here for anytime love ❤️
I just started 5.2 this month
Best wishes on your journey!😉
Determination gets the job done every time! Allanda strong all day long! You've got this!
Wonder if you have some inflammation for wearing the weighted vest with your knee hurting? Could you be losing some visceral fat and it not show up on the scales and might not be as obvious? Don't know, but does gaining muscle slow down the weight loss showing on the scale?
Have you gone closet shopping lately to find something that you can almost fit into? I do this at times when my weight loss slows. When I put it on again and find that I can wear it, I do my happy dance like Snoopy! Hope this idea might perk you up when the scales are not being as kind and gracious as we hope they are going to be!!! LOL! We are here to support you and lift you up each week.🤗🤗
Thank you for sharing! You asked some great questions and I will be sharing them with my doctor next month! I think you hit the nail on the head with going closet shopping. I will be doing that this weekend! 🤗 Perfect timing too with school resuming soon! Great discussion!!! Seriously, thank you! 🙏🏾 Enjoy the weekend!!!
You’re doing great and muscle weighs more than fat so with wearing the vest and walking, you’ve probably added muscle. I generally measure my body about once a month and I’m always dumbfounded by the inches I’ve lost……even the scale isn’t moving.
Chin up, you’ve got this ❤
Thank you!!!🙏🏾 Sometimes, we need that reminders to keep going and appreciate that small wins! I appreciate it! How are you doing?
@@Allanda180 I had a weight stall for almost 2 weeks (talk about frustrating), but I did lose about 3 inches so I took it in stride and called it a win 😃. Said a lot of prayers and the scale finally caught up 😅
Stalks can be a beast! Inches!?!?!? Yes! I have not check them this week! This discussion reminded me to check that!
Remember take measurements as well as the scale cause the scale fluctuates. The weighted vest is great my ex-husband had one he left with me that I use he’s navy reserve. I notice when I strength train I and lifts weights the scale either stays the same or moves slowly or even adds so I start taking measurements and looking how my clothes fit. I know everybody is different but do not get defeated you are doing great. I know it’s hard I want to throw my scale like a frisbee sometimes lol but don’t give up because you leveled up! You are doing AMAZING ❤Remember you did not gain you are still losing weight!
@@lenecharles7592 Hey! Perfectly stated!!! I take measurements once a month, but to be honest! I forgot for the month of July! Thank you for reminding me! I am on it! 😉 Blessings and thank you!
@@Allanda180 You are very welcome 💕we are in this together YOU GOT THIS🎉
I am a weirdo and weigh everyday (just because I am a creature of habit and it keeps me from forgetting to do it the same day weekly). 😂 I also donate plasma 2x a week so they weigh me and always ask "Do you want to know your weight?".... Girl I can tell you what it is before I even get on it😅
OMG!!!! Funny not funny story! My family and I are big on blood donations. Even though, I usually can’t donate due to low iron and now the blood thinner. My 22 gives plasma at least two a week, too! Well, last week with the hurricane, the local blood bank was asking for plasma donations and with me having the minor surgery this week, I was off the blood thinner. So to beat the heat, my daughter and I went. I was so happy that I was able to donate! 😁 This Wednesday, I get a letter from the blood bank asking me to not donate plasma in the future! 🤦🏾♀️ I carry some antibodies that can be harmful to those receiving my plasma. Not sick, not deadly, but not preferred! Of course, this is my outcome! 🤷🏾♀️ Thank you for your donations!!! And thank you for the support! ❤️
@Allanda180 So sorry that they are deferring your ability 😔 Interesting thing is that I am also an advocate of blood donation and had been consistently donating whole blood for free since I was a senior in high school. Red Cross used to come to my school. I started donating plasma about 6 or 7 years ago. I am O+ so everybody with any + blood type can receive my blood. Anyway, before Zepbound I would often have to wait because my iron or protein was low. I have been tracking my food forEVER... but not focused on nutrients until Zep. For the last 3 months ZERO issues with any stats. One day she was like "protein 7.5" and I was like 🤯 I am usually PRAYING for 6.0🤣 Anywho, I started plasma in MD and then VA but now I live in CO and it pays A LOT more out here. If I donate 8x in a month, it's $440 which I can apply to that 550 so only have to come up with another $110... win win, saving lives...including my own 😉
My 22 year old calls it his part-time job! He has even earned from the referrals. ☺️ Like you stated…it helps everyone all around! 😋
Also, I am weirdo too! I am definitely a creator of habit!!! 😉
I know you have heard it before but muscle weighs more than fat! I exercise in a weighted vest IN THE WATER 💦. I have a knee replacement and I am 10 years older than you. I’m also a personal trainer!! Look at joining a pool💞
@@jamicarpenter8760 Great suggestions!!! Thank you for sharing and the suggestion!!! I hope that you are well!👍🏾
How long have you been on the 7.5mg now ?
Wonderful question! This is week 7 on the 7.5mg. It’s been pretty good, but days like today (day after the shot) I am exhausted! 🥱
@@Allanda180 I was wondering have you decided to move up to 10mg after that weight loss number. The 10mg has been good for to me and this is my fourth week on it and I am deciding to keep going on it.
@@mamicara Love this question! I see my PCP in August and she and I will discuss whether to move up to 10mg. I have one more 7.5mg pen, so I will probably get another 7.5 box before the appointment. I will see what the next few weeks bring, but definitely something to consider! ☺️
Next week you'll be 219
@@brandimckenith2730 🤞🏾🫶🏾🙏🏾☺️
My weight also fluctuates all the time. I workout pretty much everyday and it seems like there are days when I workout super hard and the scale may not change that day, but the next day the scale will go down 2 or even 3 pounds. Please don’t be discouraged- keep going… you’re doing great!!! The teens are coming…the 190’s are so close!!!