This is What Ozempic Does to Your Body After 4 Months (SUPER HONEST)
Hey everyone I’m Abbey Sharp welcome to Abbey’s Kitchen. In todays video, we will be talking about Ginger's journey on Ozempic after 4 months.
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I’ve been on ozempic 5 months. I didn’t lose any weight, I eat less and move much more though.
Of course i do not know you, and of course you should discuss this with your doctors
however, what i had to learn the very painful way is that if you do not consume enough energy you will not lose weight or even gain it.
yes im aware how people will tell you this is not true, and any caloric deficit will cause a weight loss but it simply is not reality
And being in a caloric deficit for long can cause hormonal issues, and other health issues. So personally im not a big fan of ozempic instead of listening to your body.
So the question should be are you now consuming a healthy amount of calories? Have you had tests done to evaluate how many kcal you need?
If you exercise more, your caloric needs will also go up naturally. So talking to experts in terms of your metabolism imo is very important when you re on this drug, to keep a healthy balance of meals and nutrients.
Given that you cannot do intuitive eating. I am not on ozempic but after years of anorexia i never feel hungry, and so im kind of imagining what its like; and imo its super hard to eat healthy and consume enough energy when you neither enjoy food nor feel the urge to eat.
But im saying all of this without knowing you or your circumstances. Im just sharing the idea, this may not be the drug for you. Unless it is your diabetes drug of course!
I heard you can lose max 15% of your weight and then it will stop and your body adjust. So it seems to plateau with everyone at some point.
You said you didnt lose any weight in general. I also read that people who have diabetes and take the drug as a diabetes drug, do not tend to lose weight as much as those who take it for weight loss purposes – as the diabates mechanism “blocks” this out.
if you get into too low of a caloric deficit and start starvation, your body will probably not cooperate
I know myself and i am not lying, i been in a significant caloric deficit for over 10 years and in this time i have continiously gained weight. So i am not spitting bullshit in terms of your body will find a way, even if this way is CFS
This said, you should and hopefully did, a full checkup with your doctor to exclude other health issues like hormonal issues.
I wonder what your doctor said in response to you not losing any weight?
I’m on Mounjaro on my 9th week only lost 5 pounds. I have went up to 7.5 hoping that helps.
I love Jen and I love learning about this through her experience. Thanks to you both for sharing something so vulnerable!
Thanks for watching❤
i was about to go on ozempis but apparently youre not supposed to take it if youre on anti-depressants, ngl i was pretty bummed but rn it kinda looks like a blessing in disguise
I haven’t taken ozempic but i took a similar oral medication and overall i have had a good experience with it. The side effects for the for month however were dreadful. It has helped me to avoid my binge/shame cycle and has helped me to have the mental capacity to explore other things besides food. I appreciate this video a lot.
so glad to hear that, amazing results!
I can either take weight loss meds and lose weight, feel great and have energy or be overweight and completely exhausted 24/7. I’m fine with taking meds and having enough energy to exercise. I eat a clean diet with or without meds . Not gonna feel guilty for needing meds to feel better
Exactly this!!
Unfortunately, also a „clean diet“ can be too high in calories, causing weight gain. Have you had your thyroid checked?
@ClaireEmilia 93 I know all about diet and exercise. I used to be a personal trainer and a natural bodybuilder. However menopause is a tough hurdle to deal with!
I’ve been on Ozempic for 6 months. Finally, something that actually works for me. I feel fine. My lab work is fine. And I’m down 47#. I’ve tried everything else short of bariatric surgery — this med has been has been a godsend.
amazing!!
Really enjoying this series and the straightforward and honest takes. No exaggeration of the postives or negatives. Thanks!
for sure, that’s the goal
I’m about 8 months into a similar journey through a weight loss clinic and about 34 lbs down. The clinic has me also go to a behaviorial therapist who also reccomended I start therapy with an actual therapist so seeing someone as you go through this is really helpful! I know therapist of some kind will also help with the feeling that you aren’t losing the weight fast enough. I have to constantly be reminded to trust the process and that as long as everything is looking good, then you’re good. I’m definately not optimal shape with sleeping well but I can’t till the sleep is locked in to start feeling much better. Loving the series cause it makes me feel like I’m not going through it alone.
I hope you find therapy useful!
This whole journal been so good. I love how real Ginger is, and so relatable. ❤
yay so glad!
This ‘obsession jumping’ is so very familiar. One month it is food, the next it is health, the next it is a relationship, the next it is our job. I could always “solve/cure” one and another immediately popped up. It wasn’t until I found a trained OCD therapist and worked through an ERP program that I was able to genuinely change on the metal patterns that kept me trapped in that never ending anxiety cycle. Wishing ginger luck on this journey!
Im 5 months in and have had very few eating related challenges as Gingers expressed in the past few videos. Food noise is slightly gone, but I find myself instead wondering what to eat and not knowing what to eat instead. Ive lost about 16 pounds – that has been the most challenging issue as I expected to be down more. Im also working with a dietician and eat 1700 calories a day. I use Cronometer to track my meals – great app! I just keep hitting weight loss plateaus. My blood fasting levels have gone down, but A1C’s have remained the same. I have noticed I have a little less anxiety, and still sometimes crave sugar, but cant eat as much as I would regularly (including heavy carbs). I didnt know Ginger was Canadian and in my city – nice to hear about other experiences and learn of some tips and tricks. Ill look up the meal service, as it would be nice to take that load off my plate. Appreciate you Abby for being realistic and reminding us that its okay if we cant do everything / arent perfect.
The added anxiety and stress makes sense to me for a couple of reasons.
1) this is something Ginger has been trying to do for years and has not successfully been able to achieve. Finally a goal she has had for so long is within reach. It makes sense that that would cause anxiety (what if I still don’t get there) but also the intrusion of perfectionism or previous eating disorder thoughts (some is good, more is better/ how can I make it go faster, how can I be more successful).
2) She’s changing how she is physically showing up in the world. She’s drastically changing her outer look. Oddly being overweight can be a mental form of protection, in a sense it can keep people away. Armour if you like. So that can be subconsciously scary for some people.
3) Also there will be so many thoughts and stories over the years of what I’ll do when I get the weight off or how my life will be once I am healthy etc. Being on the threshold of those expectations you have of yourself and your life is also anxiety provoking.
All of this will be subconscious, and there are obviously 100s of other personal reasons and triggers and beliefs play their own part. Equally none of this may be affecting Ginger and her anxiety may come from different places. We humans are a fascinating lot.
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this describes so much of what is going on in my mind since starting to lose weight! After so many years of fighting a losing battle (pun intended) it’s a whole new experience!
I totally get that. I tend to head underweight for the exact same reasons. It feels protective.
I feel this was the best journey update yet ! Tons of great points from Abbey, as well as Ginger. It’s so fascinating when we think about girls, and it can be about anything in life. Weight loss, careers, relationships, anything. Goals are great, but it’s still about the journey . I’m so glad abbey mentioned what will happen once you do hit your goal weight? Great perspectives!!
I’m about a month and a half into my journey on Victoza through a weight loss clinic and I’ve thought about seeing a therapist but haven’t looked into it yet, but I think it would be very helpful, especially as I’ve been worrying about whether i will be able to sustain my weight-loss.
My sister was on Ozempic for years( before people began taking it for wl) as she is type 2 diabetic. She’s now on Trulicity. She doesn’t lose weight because she has a food addiction. She eats through the fullness. I’ve lost 30lbs since upping my dosage of Trulicity. I’ve also had WLS 10yrs ago.
I considered it and even had it prescribed but then couldn’t get myself to do it. Something just shifted in my mind when I thought about injecting myself. The behaviors associated with ozrmpic were too close to my old ed behaviors. It felt like I’d be giving up control in a way. It prompted me to approach this in a different more mentally focused way and I’m doing ok with that. Maybe I’ll change my mind one day but for now it’s not for me.
This is so valid. ♥️ I understand.
I really appreciate this series. I am also 4 months into an Ozempic journey. Down 27lbs on 1ml weekly. It’s not the easy way out. It’s hard work and expensive. I track my food and caloric intake daily and try to stay at about 900 calories.. My food choices are almost always about getting as much protein as i can handle. I make sure to lift weights a minumum of 2× a week and move EVERY day. I did weight watchers for 25 years with the last 7 years of it not working. I wish there was a group of people to meet with on a similar journey to talk with and support one another. Iam using this medication as a tool to a healthier body. More support would be nice.
I wonder what this is doing to your metabolism?
900 calories is a very dangerous long term intake.
900 calories is too little for an adult of any size. I respect that you’re trying to reach a goal, but restricting to that level while also increasing activity is not helping you lose weight, you’re losing muscle mass and harming yourself. Food is fuel, you need to get enough calories with sufficient macronutrients to reach your goal. Can’t build muscle without building blocks and energy,
Respect whatever anyone thinks the right choice is for them and do what it right for you. There are hundreds of diet and exercise plans, dozens of supplements, drugs or doing nothing at all and keeping the weight on. All of these have a different challenge and cost for everyone. Do the best you can for you.
0:15: 💊 The video discusses the progress and experiences of someone taking Ozempic for weight loss.
4:22: 🧠 The video discusses addiction transfer and the inability to spot reduce fat.
8:12: 😊 It’s okay to prioritize different aspects of your life and not feel defeated about it.
11:33: 😅 The speaker discusses their anxiety about keeping six people employed during a slower year and their plan to increase their medication.
15:16: 😕 The speaker is discussing their worries about maintaining their ideal body and not becoming obsessed with food.
18:57: 🩺 Regular blood work is important for individuals on weight loss journeys to prevent micronutrient deficiencies and muscle loss.
22:31: 💪 No one should be judged for seeking mental health treatment, including medication, as it may be the most effective path for some individuals.
Recap by Tammy AI
Okay, I been wanting to share about this. I was adviced to try ozempic from my Dr. Because I was boaderline pre diabetic but mostly he wanted me to lose weight and said I’d be a prefect patient for it. My insurance did Approve it. I did mainly gain weight from taking on 2 jobs. My life changed from being a stay home mom. Working out 5 days a week and losing 70lbs on a plant based diet. Then taking on 2 jobs and going through life changes.
Within the 2 years i gained 10lbs which wasnt to bad . After 3 months of being on ozempic I didn’t even lose 1lb it was so depressing for me. I didn’t eat much, I was hardly hungry. Then I decided to give up my second job so I lost my insurance. As soon as I stopped ozempic I Instantly gained 10lbs in one week. And now I’m about 25lbs over since I got off pen. So instead of me being 10lbs over weight I’m 35lbs over weight. I never lost any weight during the 3 months on ozempic just lost my Appetite and it stopped me from gaining. Now I’m super over weight. And have to battle with losing what i gained. I’m back in the gym, and eating healthy so I’m trying to lose what I gained. It was the worst Decision ever. And it didn’t personally benefit me in any way.