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Way back when...
I was 156 lb.
This was when I could run, bike and walk without a limp.
Today I am 275 lb.
I can get the -3 points for being Fat in GURPS.
Joy.
This is the second time I've been this big.
Right after getting out of the Army I ballooned up to 300 lb.
I had kept eating like I was doing PT every morning, but wasn't because I could barely walk.
I reduced my intake and got down to 200 lb. and stayed there for years.
Sadly, my metabolism has slowed again and I gained a great deal back.
I am at a loss as to how to address it within the confines of being crippled.
My SIL was urging me to get on Ozempic when I was in California. When/if I can get my Social Security situation straightened out, I want to ask the docs about that, and some other things.
ReplyDeleteI've recently started seeing something on the scale I haven't seen in a long time... a 1 as the first digit.
ReplyDeleteThe formula -- Mounjaro plus a carefully counted (by FoodVisor app) < 2000 calorie a day diet with at least 135 grams protein, no more than 120 grams Carbs and at least 20 grams fiber per day AND at least an hour a day on average at the gym, focused on strength training. If you can get on one of the GLP1s and follow the diet and some kind of exercise plan like that I am sure it will work for you as well.
Is it easy or cheap? No. Doable? Well, over 150lbs down in a year and a half results so far. Luckily most of the strength training I do is on weight machines which do not rely on mobility. The cardio portion I do is mostly on a stationary bike machine which may be more friendly than a treadmill or other things that require walking/running. What I've found is that cardio makes weight loss happen faster, but even when I cut way back on that to focus more on strength training it still happens. The PAs in the clinical program I am in actually told me to focus more on strength training to avoid losing muscle mass. Thankfully my insurance plus a "coupon" from the manufacturer of Monjauro (you can get it from their web site) makes it reasonably affordable, about $35/month. Without good coverage there are other options like GoodRX but the cost will still be higher.
-swj