SaraMom3 said:

Training four times a week throughout and the scale has barely acknowledged it, which is demoralising in a way I did not expect.

Pet owner bonus of training: my dog is also losing weight because we're walking 2-3x more than before. His vet is thrilled. 🐕

We went from a 10-minute shuffle around the block to 45-minute walks through the neighborhood. He's more energetic, I'm more energetic, and we're both healthier.

Get a dog. Or borrow one. Walking a dog is the best low-impact exercise motivation that exists. They never let you skip a walk. 🐾

SarahChen_PharmD said:

Pet owner bonus of training: my dog is also losing weight because we're walking 2-3x more than before.

Exercise transformation with training: went from barely able to walk a block to completing a 5K last month.

My fitness journey alongside GLP-1 therapy:

• Month 1-2: Walking 15 min/day
• Month 3-4: Walking 30-45 min, started bodyweight exercises
• Month 5-6: Joined a gym, started resistance training
• Month 7+: Running, lifting heavy, yoga for fun

The weight loss made movement possible. The movement made more weight loss possible. Virtuous cycle in action.

SaraMom3 said:

Training four times a week throughout and the scale has barely acknowledged it, which is demoralising in a way I did not expect.

Mine went the same way, slower.

From the other side of the consultation, briefly.

Gym confidence after training weight loss: walked into a gym for the first time in 10 years yesterday. Was terrified. But you know what? Nobody stared. Nobody judged. Everyone was focused on their own workout.

Started with 20 minutes on the treadmill and some machine-based resistance exercises. Nothing fancy. But I DID IT. And I'll go back tomorrow.

To anyone too intimidated to start: the hardest rep is walking through the door. Everything after that is just movement. 💪