jojofries2
New Member
Hi All!
Just starting my dive into the GLP1 journey. Some background. I've struggled with my weight ever since I left the military. PTSD led to weight gain led to sleep apnea which led to a multitude of other health issues. My wife and I had a child about 16 months ago and I really want to get back on track so I can be able to enjoy my time with him as he grows up. I tried compounded sema last year through a local physician. I spent a 10 of money to get 2 small vials that lasted me all of 2 months at a dose that did absolutely nothing. I said screw it and just went back to my usual routine. My weight has settled into an area that I am not comfortable. I work out regularly, and I have a good nutritional knowledge. I just struggle with sticking to good nutritional choices because of the constant food noise. I eat and 5 minutes later I am already thinking about food again. I know I shouldn't be hungry, but my brain keeps telling me I need to eat. I've made it anywhere from 1-2 weeks before falling off the wagon. So discouraging. I've talked to my health care providers about GLP medication. My insurance won't cover it. The VA gave me a hard time when I brought it up. So here I am. Doing my own research to hopefully get things moving in the right direction. Just wanted to say hi and give a little background info on me. I'm 44 5'9" and 225 lbs. I'm uncomfortable in my clothes. I easily get winded from things that normal people don't consider difficult. On the plus side, I do enjoy lifting weights and working out. I can eat the same food day in and day out for months at a time. I have no problem hitting protein goals on a daily basis. I just need to shut off the voice inside my head that keeps telling me I'm hungry and need to eat. Anyways... looking forward to learning more and speaking to some of the experience vets in here!
Just starting my dive into the GLP1 journey. Some background. I've struggled with my weight ever since I left the military. PTSD led to weight gain led to sleep apnea which led to a multitude of other health issues. My wife and I had a child about 16 months ago and I really want to get back on track so I can be able to enjoy my time with him as he grows up. I tried compounded sema last year through a local physician. I spent a 10 of money to get 2 small vials that lasted me all of 2 months at a dose that did absolutely nothing. I said screw it and just went back to my usual routine. My weight has settled into an area that I am not comfortable. I work out regularly, and I have a good nutritional knowledge. I just struggle with sticking to good nutritional choices because of the constant food noise. I eat and 5 minutes later I am already thinking about food again. I know I shouldn't be hungry, but my brain keeps telling me I need to eat. I've made it anywhere from 1-2 weeks before falling off the wagon. So discouraging. I've talked to my health care providers about GLP medication. My insurance won't cover it. The VA gave me a hard time when I brought it up. So here I am. Doing my own research to hopefully get things moving in the right direction. Just wanted to say hi and give a little background info on me. I'm 44 5'9" and 225 lbs. I'm uncomfortable in my clothes. I easily get winded from things that normal people don't consider difficult. On the plus side, I do enjoy lifting weights and working out. I can eat the same food day in and day out for months at a time. I have no problem hitting protein goals on a daily basis. I just need to shut off the voice inside my head that keeps telling me I'm hungry and need to eat. Anyways... looking forward to learning more and speaking to some of the experience vets in here!
