What 7 Months on Ozempic Does to the Body (This Gets REAL!)
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Hey everyone I’m Abbey Sharp welcome to Abbey’s Kitchen. In todays video, we will be talking about what Ginger eats in a day 33 weeks into her Ozempic journey and how she can add some components to make sure she's getting all the nutrients she needs.
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This drug has been a game changer for me. I’ve lost 40 pounds in a year. 40 to go. My A1C has lowered from 5.6 to 5.0. I have had struggles eating enough and getting enough protein. It’s the big focus for me in the new year. I have also experienced some hair loss which I guess I know now is related to lack of protein. The biggest change for me has been the change this drug has done to my brain. It is amazing how more space I have in my life for other things without constantly being focused on food. It’s very freeing and I’m so grateful.
So happy for you!
@@AbbeysKitchen Thank you! I went through extensive counseling with an IE specialist 11 years ago so I was already on the IE train (which brought me to your channel years ago), but WeGovy has been such a great tool. Happy New Year!
Same for me, only 3 weeks in but the break from food noise has been life changing ❤
@@jacksonthedoggy So great <3
Although the hair loss could be a protein thing, it may also simply be from losing a lot of weight. It’s common.
Can we appreciate the adorable dog moment at 3:52 where that cutie pulls the pillow down to sleep on it? My heart exploded.
Omg thanks for pointing that out! It’s so cute and smart how he/she got the pillow down to take a nap! 🥺
I really like this format!! I can see your passion come through when you’re talking to a real person and giving recommendations as opposed to just reviewing a video- Love those too but you just seem so much more real and excited about what you do here! Would love to see more like this!
Thanks lovely
I need to know what happens when you get off the meds
Same. I am potentially starting Wegovy next week and will ask my dr about this!
Alot of people say they gain it back. At least those ive looked up. People are interviewing with news outlets saying they gained it all back.
I have been 4 months off ozempic. So far so good bc my stomach cannot fit the same amount of food as it used to (Before ozempic)
People need to have a fundamental shift with how they relate to food, nutrition etc – otherwise this drug is a crutch.
I would think that folks would have a different view though, I’d think they would. I think some of these people haven’t ever felt ‘normal’ with regard to food – it’s easier to make changes, build new habits, when you have that actual experience, knowledge of how it feels to be that way. If that makes sense!
It’s really about simply eating whole foods, processed to a minimum – Abby’s great about ways to eat normally, & even incorporate stuff like pizza, pasta, cereal etc in a healthy way, doesn’t have to be dry quinoa, kale smoothies, edamame, & mushroom ‘coffee’ for life, lol 😉
BTW, I’m talking here about people who don’t have diabetes but are using it as a weight loss tool.
There’s the gal Shallon Lester who says she intends to just stay on it for life! I feel for her, obviously she afraid to get off of it, that’s some pretty deep issues there though.
Friend of mine was on monjaro she had to get off of it after vomiting for 3 weeks unable to keep food down and take loa due to dehydration and probably won’t be able to go back on it
Thank you Ginger for sharing your story! 💕 a people’s princess
She is the people’s princess!
Thank you so much Ginger for being so open about this it’s so helpful. This series really puts into perspective the realistic experience of these medications and makes me feel less afraid. And thank you Abby for the tips about fiber and protein so helpful❤
So glad this series has been helpful🥰
If you lose a lot of weight it is known to cause hair loss. It’s quite a normal thing to happen.
I wanted to mention that Ensure Max Protein has 30gs of protein. It is what I use to make sure I get in all of my protein. It uses milk protein, so it isn’t vegan. I use it in my coffee, and cooking. I will say that it doesn’t microwave well. I do love using it when making french toast though! I just thought I would mention. It could help!
It’s good to get the protein but Ensure also has a lot of questionable ingredients like chemicals that you don’t need in a protein. Maybe check around for a cleaner source. A plain high quality whey protein would be better.
I want to start by saying — people can do whatever they want with their own bodies and this has helped her reach her goals, she seems happy, great.
30 lbs in 30 weeks is about what is possible on your own by cutting calories and moving a bit more, for most people. So it doesn’t seem faster than normal weight loss strategies. I’m also hearing that results may not sustain after coming off the drug, just like normal weight loss. So while ozempic may help because it’s kind of guaranteeing you won’t quit, it isn’t doing anything that revolutionary, it’s not a magic bullet for weight loss. I also am surprised at how little this woman is eating. Under 1000 calories a day? Someone of her size should be able to eat more than that and still lose a lb a week with a little movement. Part of me wonders if she’s not losing more weight because she’s not eating ENOUGH, and there must be side effects to not getting proper nutrition, protein, etc as a result.
That’s because semaglutide works by addressing insulin resistance (which makes it easier to accomplish the things that *do* cause fat loss), not by burning extra fat in and of itself.
I get the desire to stop yo yo dieting, I get the idea of addiction and needing the food noise to stop for some people, but yeah, wow this is just such a complicated topic. I don’t think this drug is for everyone who struggles with their weight, and I’m not sure we know enough about the long term impacts.
@@mynameiskeely8766 Yes, I understand the mechanism. I’m just saying this is being used by a lot of people for weight loss and toted as a weight loss drug, when it’s really not working that revolutionarily. Perhaps it would be better to call it a food addiction therapy or a mental health drug for food noise.
For people who don’t struggle with metabolic disease it’s impossible to understand how someone can eat 1000 calories and not drop a considerable amount of weight rapidly, but it’s also the same reason why people struggle to lose weight “just eating less and moving more” like everyone else seems to think is so easy.
Maybe reserve judgement if you haven’t walked in another persons shoes.
It’s really interesting to see how a real life woman is navigating all this change. I applaud Ginger and Abbey!
Thank you for sharing your inspiring story, Ginger! Thank you for your amazing honesty and insight into a journey on ozempic! Sending support and best wishes!
Hi abbey! You mentioned in passing your hairloss from adhd meds. I’m so curious about this because I’ve also noticed hairloss since starting adhd meds but it’s not technically a side effect.. what’s your experience?
Ive had gastric bypass (my hubby is on Wegory) and hair loss due to metabolic shock from losing weight is probably the #2 most common side effect (with constipation clearly taking first place) for both. Unfortunately, there is no pill, potion or shampoo that will stop your hair from falling out or slow it from happening. Eating your protein, as you mentioned, and taking good quality vitamins will make your hair grow back in more quickly WHEN YOUR BODY IS READY to grow the hair back. It’s usually a 2-4 month transition. It clearly sounds like you need to be your friends dietitian! If she has one, they are not doing her justice and you could just hear how much she was learning in just one phone call with you! Are you a registered dietitian or just a nutritionist? Im just curious, because you are very knowledgeable and passionate about career.
She is an RD… I agree with you about Ginger needing to hire her. I was taken aback by her what I eat in a day and knew Abbey was going to say something about it.
1000 – 1100 calories is kind of concerning to me, I’m just hoping that Ginger isn’t intentionally restricting down to that amount.
I’m curious about what happens after the desired weight loss is achieved. It seems there will need to be lots of strategy when coming up in calories after eating 1100/day
Ginger and Abbey — thank you so much. Your videos together helped me think through my doc’s suggestion I start OZ and now help me check my food intake and know where I need to adjust (more protein, more! though I just found a tasty greek yogurt protein shake with fiber and 20g protein that is really helping!) 11 weeks in, 17 lbs down, blood pressure staring to look better, side effects galore but I can ride them out — thank you two for being such a great support in your honesty, openness and solid information! ❤
I love watching this journey. I started about four weeks after she did and I lost 30 pounds in 2023! I have a long way to go, but I am happy with my progress.
I really love the more laid back style of this video! It feels less scripted and more natural. Love hearing Abbey’s expertise and advice!
Can’t say I’m completely on board with this approach, but appreciate the open format. It helps educate regardless of bias 👍🏼
Hi! Ginger here. Completely, completely agree. While Abbey isn’t a proponent of using Ozempic as an easy way out, we both felt this could be a compelling series to really show what’s going on as I was embarking on the journey after many consults with doctors and a mind-bending egg freezing journey. Agreed that if you watch without bias, you can still learn so much. Even I’m learning as we tape these episodes!! 🙂
Go Ginger 💪🏾 I feel you completely, and unless you have struggled with weight for your entire adult life; you wouldn’t understand. I’m at maintenance now and am finding my way; whether that looks at a small dose as a maintenance or if i can sustain my work with the healthier habits i’ve developed 😊