Would you titrate up?

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Would you titrate up? I did. I’m curious what others would have done in this case.

Weight 264
Average daily calories last week were just under 1300 and from last week I lost .4 pounds hahahhahahaaa fuk

I’m seeing about 1 pound a week loss, and in my opinion and for the calories and my weight, it’s not sufficient.

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Average expected weight loss is anywhere between .5 and 2 pounds a week, 1 a week is solid. I don't titrate up unless I've not lost anything for multiple weeks and my food noise is coming back.

Everyone is different, but I will say 7.5 was not a great dose for me, better up at 10. But again, you're losing a pound a week, I'd hang in a bit longer, see if the smaller loss last week was a fluke or the beginning of a trend.
 
There was about a 3-4 week period where I maintained early on. I have lost 33 lbs in 3 1/2 months. Sometimes you won’t lose. Unless you have lost less than a lb a week for a month, I would ride it out.

Also are you weighing your food or guessing? You’d be surprised how many people underestimate the calories they are eating. Very unlikely that 1300 would cause such small weight loss!
 
spanky2026 said:
Average expected weight loss is anywhere between .5 and 2 pounds a week, 1 a week is solid.
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☝️This.

Nothing at all wrong with titrating up to max dose on the normal trial schedule if aligned with your goals. Are you taking reta or tirz? Either way, fine to get to max dose. The good thing is elora is available now so if you reach max dose on either and plateau, then just start stacking elora (won't need much; it's strong) to reach goal weight.
 
cloratheshadow said:
There was about a 3-4 week period where I maintained early on. I have lost 33 lbs in 3 1/2 months. Sometimes you won’t lose. Unless you have lost less than a lb a week for a month, I would ride it out.

Also are you weighing your food or guessing? You’d be surprised how many people underestimate the calories they are eating. Very unlikely that 1300 would cause such small weight loss!
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I weight and measure all my food, I have 2 digital food scales, one for home and one for work, and even track my vegetables and fruit and supplements. 10 cal energy drinks are tracked. If it goes in my mouth, I track it.
 
You've just started at 10 mg; wait until you've taken four doses at that level and reached a steady state before making a decision.

Tirz didn't have much effect (glycemia and weight) for me until I reached 10 mg. Between 800 and 1,200 kCal, my weight stayed the same. My basal metabolic rate was in "famine mode" because of all the restrictions. That really changed with the Reta.

And remember that you really need to drink plenty of water. You should urinate about once an hour, and your urine should be a “light straw-yellow” color. That's a sign that it's the right balance.

Don't get fixated on the numbers, or you'll drive yourself crazy. Get a scale with an app that plots a graph. We don't focus on the numbers when driving, so why do it for weight? Look at the heading.
 
I agree cause this is making me crazy! I just looked back, and I weigh the same today as I did May 4th 😂😂😂😂 holy crap. It’s been like losing and gaining the same 5 fricking pounds for the last 7 weeks! I am a hydrated gal….I pee frequently, and the color is on point!

I should stop weighing myself everyday, that maybe my biggest mind mess but I like the data 😂 and it keeps me accountable to my calorie tracking app.

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Welcome to my World!
I've weighed the same since May 10th.
I've gone thru a vacation, two sicknesses, a rodeo, and a buzzard fuck.
Just now getting over food poisoning. Did you know with gastric slowing, suffering food poisoning is extended? Joyful words cannot express this! 🤬
 
IF you titrate up, do it with the smallest amount you can do at a time--so like if you take 25 units now, go up to 27 or 28 units and see how that goes.
 
I only weighed in once a week, same time.
I only titrated when needed, even after gaining in a week.
here is my titration to goal:
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1 lb a week is not bad, if you are losing you are winning!!

I would suggest adding steps or other resistance prior to more GLPs as you are doing fine and will get to your goal with what you are doing.

My only regret is not paying more attention to muscle loss, I have since added 4-6lbs with resistance and high protein.
 
Skidude said:
I only weighed in once a week, same time.
I only titrated when needed, even after gaining in a week.
here is my titration to goal:
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1 lb a week is not bad, if you are losing you are winning!!

I would suggest adding steps or other resistance prior to more GLPs as you are doing fine and will get to your goal with what you are doing.
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My only regret is not paying more attention to muscle loss, I have since added 4-6lbs with resistance and high protein.
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You're Killing it! I started at 220 on Easter Monday down to 194 now would kill to hit 160's like you. Especially with Football season coming up. It's my Nemesis!
 
HARLEYV2 said:
You're Killing it! I started at 220 on Easter Monday down to 194 now would kill to hit 160's like you. Especially with Football season coming up. It's my Nemesis!
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It sounds like you are on the right track!

My goal was going to be 185, had not been below for 35+ years.. but when this stuff works and you work it; it feels like a miracle!

Good luck!
 
Stace_wow said:
Weight 264
Average daily calories last week were just under 1300.
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1300 at that weight is way too low.
Your body thinks it's starving.

You're actively sabotaging your weightloss by downregulating your metabolism.
Measure your maintenance intake (I guess it'll be around 2600ish), subtract 500kcal max. and just keep that up for the next 3-4 months.

#TrustmeBro
 
Sasquatch said:
Welcome to my World!
I've weighed the same since May 10th.
I've gone thru a vacation, two sicknesses, a rodeo, and a buzzard fuck.
Just now getting over food poisoning. Did you know with gastric slowing, suffering food poisoning is extended? Joyful words cannot express this! 🤬
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Oh! As an ER nurse, I love hearing these tidbits of info (although, I’m very sorry you have to go thru that)! Outside of surgical delays, I have never considered extended GI tract symptoms with GLPs for patients with GI illnesses (esp food poisoning) but this makes SO much sense.
On a positive note, at least your “real life” suffering will be shared with my ER patients so they can know what to expect!
Joyful words indeed! 🤣
 
DrPEPr said:
#TrustmeBro
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No, for real! When I wasn't using a GLP my goal was 2200 cals....but that was 40 pounds ago. I am with you on that! My lower calorie consumption was caused, in part, by a soft foods diet the last few weeks (gut issues) and having to restructure my eating times.....but I am noticing the same trend now....1300 is where I am eating, but I know I need more, I do NOT wanna mess up my body under eating. Id like to be around 2000 cals. TDEE reports as 2200, but I know these websites are often on the very LOW end.

Thanks for your comment....
 
Stace_wow said:
No, for real! When I wasn't using a GLP my goal was 2200 cals....but that was 40 pounds ago. I am with you on that! My lower calorie consumption was caused, in part, by a soft foods diet the last few weeks (gut issues) and having to restructure my eating times.....but I am noticing the same trend now....1300 is where I am eating, but I know I need more, I do NOT wanna mess up my body under eating. Id like to be around 2000 cals. TDEE reports as 2200, but I know these websites are often on the very LOW end.

Thanks for your comment....
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These websites guess (at best an educated one).
Measure your maintenance. Just start at a slightly higher number (e.g. 2400) and see what the scale does for 2-3 weeks. (measure every day).
If you see a trend up, cut cals by 200-250 and repeat. from then on you KNOW where you're at.
 
Fam! I too weigh the same as I did a month ago. It is beyond frustrating!! (I just titrated up 2 weeks ago so fingers crossed!) Also, I wanna say your calorie tracking is diligent AF! Way to go with that!

Looks like you just started 10mg...I'd stay there for another 3 weeks before determining whether you should titrate up, but I defs think you made the right decision to titrate up shot day (mine is also Saturdays - cheers!)

The titrate up guideline I like the most is in the pic below, which asks if your weight is at least 2% less than it was 4 weeks ago. You can also replace that phrase with "Is my current weight at least 1% lower than 2 weeks ago?" Hope you lose soon, and your vibe on is great BTW!
 

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OMG of course! I got it from Reddit and I think it's a nice clear graphic that takes the emotion out of the decision. (Big ups on your profile for two of my favorite things: cats and Vegas - Red Rock Canyon is one of my favorite places in the WORLD!)
 
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