I do not recognize myself in photos and it is messing with my head — my results so far

Want to share my personal experience related to I do not recognize myself in since I think it might help others in a similar situation.

I started my GLP-1 journey in October 2024 at 281 lbs with prediabetes and hypertension. My endocrinologist prescribed semaglutide 0.25mg to start.

Now, 6 months later: I am down 51 lbs, my labs have normalized, and I am off 2 of my 3 medications. The I do not recognize aspect specifically was something that made a big difference in my journey.

This community helped me every step of the way.

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Adding my data to this I do not recognize myself discussion:

Protocol: Semaglutide 1.7mg/wk, resistance training 3x/wk, protein 1.5g/kg/day.

carlos_SATX — wow. I've been looking for this exact info for weeks.

PharmHunterJen said:

I do not recognize myself is exactly what I've been researching

This is exactly right. PharmHunterJen articulated what I have been trying to explain to my doctor for months. The I do not recognize myself aspect is the most important factor.