carl_compliance said:I started my GLP-1 journey in October 2024 at 265 lbs with prediabetes and hypertension
Gonna push back on this one. Semaglutide and exercise is not that straightforward in my experience. I have been on this for 18 months and the reality is messier than the trials suggest.
Don't get me wrong — the medication works. But adherence is harder than people admit. We should be honest about that.
Want to share my personal experience related to Semaglutide and exercise since I think it might help others in a similar situation.
I started my GLP-1 journey in March 2025 at 271 lbs with metabolic syndrome. My telehealth provider prescribed semaglutide 0.25mg to start.
Now, 16 months later: I am down 46 lbs, my labs have normalized, and my sleep apnea has improved dramatically. The Semaglutide and aspect specifically was something that made a big difference in my journey.
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zoe_NC — that is really helpful context on Semaglutide and exercise. Follow-up question: how long did you wait before increasing your dose?
I am in a similar situation (week 4) and trying to set realistic expectations.