Day 1430 on Zepbound | After four weeks on 10 mg, my highest dose, I’m down 15 pounds, I feel amazing, and everyday life feels so much easier!
Four Weeks on Zepbound 10 mg: What Changed for Me
After four weeks on Zepbound 10 mg, I was down 15 pounds from the weigh-in I shared at the start of this stretch. I was excited to see that change, but when I sat down to record my Day 1430 update, I kept coming back to how different ordinary life felt.
I’d been on tirzepatide since December 2022, and 10 mg was the highest dose I’d taken. I’d spent years in maintenance before hitting a rough patch. When I finally sat down close to midnight to talk about regaining weight, I remember how hard it was to say out loud that I was struggling again. Four weeks later, I wanted to tell you what had changed.
What the Scale Showed After Four Weeks
My starting weigh-in for this update was 166 pounds. At my two-week check-in, I reported 153. At four weeks, I was at 151.
Most of the change on the scale happened in the first two weeks. The next two moved more slowly, and I was glad to see that progress, too. I wondered how much of the early change was water weight, but I can’t tell from those weigh-ins alone. Fifteen pounds is what I saw on my scale over those four weeks; it’s my experience, not a target or a prediction for anyone else.
What Quieter Food Chatter Felt Like
One of the clearest examples happened when I was visiting my son. I’d gone shopping, and the woman at the store offered to put a chocolate-covered Oreo in my bag. There was a fancy ice cream shop across the street, too.
Earlier in the summer, I could picture myself eating the Oreo before I got to the car and still stopping for ice cream. This time, I left without feeling pulled toward the shop. That moment stuck with me because I didn’t spend the rest of the afternoon thinking about it. I could just get on with my day. That’s the kind of peace I was trying to describe in the video.
The Photos John Took That I Almost Missed
John has a habit of telling me to freeze so he can take a candid picture. During that visit, he caught me crouching down to get something from my suitcase. He noticed how easily I could do it, even though I hadn’t thought twice about it.
I was also excited to wear jeans and outfits I’d been leaving in the closet. Even so, I can still look in the mirror and immediately find something to criticize. I appreciated having someone point out a change I might have missed on my own.
Keep Dose Questions With Your Prescriber
I share the dose in this update because it’s part of my story. If your hunger, side effects, or daily routines have changed, those are useful observations to bring to your prescriber. Zepbound’s official prescribing information directs clinicians to consider how someone responds to treatment and how well they tolerate it when choosing a maintenance dose. pi.lilly.com
If you’ve had a rough stretch in maintenance, I’d love to hear what helped you feel supported. You can find more of my updates and join the conversation at Amy Denae Weight Loss.
You need to login in order to like this post.