I stopped losing weight on Ozempic

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In the start of me using the diabetes/ weight loss drug Ozempic I went from weighing 222 pounds down to 213 pounds.
This is about a 10 pound weight loss.

Well a couple more weeks on Ozempic and my weight hovers at around 214/ 213 pounds.

I can’t seem to drop any more weight even with consuming less than 1200 calories a day.

I’m also eating less carbs but am still having a hard time losing more weight.

The medication is curbing my appetite so it’s frustrating not to lose more weight.

I’ve also been more active.

It’s so frustrating to say the least.

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@Wave I know how you feel. I have been on metformin for PCOS, and also Orlistat… I did not lose any weight on them despite walking everyday. I felt frustrated but I am going to try berberine… see how that works out.

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I read that the average weight loss for people taking Metformin was only 2-3 kg (4-6 pounds) so decided it wasn’t worth taking it. Maybe it is the same for Ozempic.

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I think with Ozempic the average weight loss is 12 pounds.
I already lost 10 pounds, you are right @Sarah maybe you are right.

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10 pounds is still a good loss Wave. Hang in there.

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Yes and if anything I’m on Ozempic for my diabetes and blood sugar control, so I’ll remain on it.
Thanks @Sarah

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You might not be eating enough. As a male you should stick to 1500 calories per day minimum. It may seem counterintuitive, but otherwise your body goes into starvation mode and keeps everything.

You may be able to eat less if you’re under the supervision of a dr and nutritionist.

This also could be a weight loss plateau

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Yeah I was thinking the same @LilyoftheValley
Maybe I’m not eating enough calories so I’m not losing weigh because of it.

I’ll try to consume at least 1500 calories a day and see how I do.

Thanks

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That’s good. I had lots of plateaus while losing weight. I would get really frustrated but then I’d lose more

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That’s good @LilyoftheValley

Like you I’m not about to give up.

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That’s awesome! That attitude will get you far in life :slight_smile:

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I haven’t been able to lose any more weight this year and I eat less than 1500 calories a day, I walk a lot, drink lots of water and sleep a lot. I just can’t get below 226lbs for some reason. I feel like giving up. I’m never hungry but I always feel like I need to eat more. I’m never satisfied on my diet.

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I’m sorry @anon21849028 and I understand how frustrating it can be.

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I think you’re doing great @Wave. Just keep doing what you’re doing and I’m sure you’ll lose more weight.

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Thanks @TheFountainPen

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Its hard to lose weight on APs even on weight neutral ones like Abilify. I couldn’t get lower than 210lb on Abilify eventhough I was going to the gym 4-5x a week 1-2hrs session. I was 135lb before sz. Now on risperidone I am 290-295lb.

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Yes it is very difficult losing weight on Risperidone and Depakote

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