Wegovy

Resistance training (powerlifting) on Wegovy. What has worked for me. We all get (hopefully) the generic advice that we should do resistance training and eat protein whilst losing weight on WeGovy. I took that seriously and for the first time in my life, I’ve managed to stick to exercise. I am not a trainer, but a nutritionist, and I do know a bit about psychology. If you want any unsolicited advice, keep reading; if not, just keep up the good work and do your own thing. Motivation is something you get from regular routine and inherent rewards; it’s not usually there in abundance when we start. The start is often just acting as if we have it… and forcing the beginnings of a routine. Routine takes consistent action for several months. Personally, I found the biggest helps have been: \* a clear program, doesn’t have to be fancy but just a consistent, manageable one. I started with this one: [https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a25712988/powerlifting-for-beginners/](https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a25712988/powerlifting-for-beginners/) \* routine, routine, routine. I’ve treated it like a job; I just have to turn up and do the work, and I only get to take days off if I am sick. Same days, same time; I prep clothes and towel, etc., for the whole week. \* not to rely on the ‘feeling good’ motivation, because frankly I didn’t always feel good by going to the gym. Similarly, I don’t have a gym buddy, etc… I needed to be able to hold myself accountable. \* The days I do feel good, or start noticing some good muscle in the mirror, or hit a personal best are the bonus, not the goal or main motivation. \* Eat well and plenty of protein. I have restricted too much at times on WeGovy, and the gym felt sooo hard, and the gains were slow; holding a more reasonable deficit had me progressing faster. \* Most supplements are a scam… creatine powder (not gummies or lollies) is cheap and well proven scientifically. Caffeine before a workout also has some evidence to help you train harder, but that can be a coffee and doesn’t have to be some preworkout. I do use protein powder because I have found it hard to hit protein goals, and protein powders are convenient but not necessary. \* One of the best proven methods to reduce/avoid muscle soreness (doms) is to do some light cardio straight after lifting, 10-20 min low intensity on a bike or similar. Look up a lactic acid flush. \* ChatGPT has been my trainer… whilst I used apps like ‘Strong’ initially and now ‘Bevel’ for technique and keeping track of my workouts, ChatGPT has been designing my program since I finished my beginner program from the link above. I put my program into ChatGPT and asked it to help me progress to an intermediate program given my time restraints, goals, etc… it then transitioned me onto a ‘Texas method’ program. Big volume on Monday, a relatively lighter recovery day on Wednesday, and a heavy weight but low rep day on Friday. I basically use ChatGPT as a personal trainer, asking it questions and updating my program depending on how I am going. This is what has helped me. I have gone from deadlifting and squatting 50kg (110 lbs) or so, to deadlifting 160kg (350 lbs), squatting 140kg (308 lbs), and bench pressing 80kg (176 lbs). No competitive numbers there but numbers I’m proud of. Whilst loosing 22.5kg (50lbs). You may have a very different journey that works for you and that’s all good. I just thought I would share mine if that is helpful to anyone.

Anyone Else Having Crazy Nightmares? I started back on Wegovy for the first time in about 18 months around the 4th of July. Had really terrible gastrointestinal symptoms but those usually resolved in 12 hours. Now I don’t have as intense stomach symptoms, a little nausea and heartburn after injection day but that’s it. But a new symptom has arisen; I’m having absolutely BONKERS dreams every night. I would categorize these as nightmares technically because they’re unpleasant but not necessarily terrifying. Think “Backrooms” and not “Texas Chainsaw Massacre”. Is there any way I can mitigate these? I’ve tried reading more lighthearted books or watching Bobs Burgers or Great British Bake Off in the hour before bed. I have even cut considerably back on my beloved true crime podcasts. Thoughts? Suggestions? I do not really drink alcohol at all anymore. Maybe a singular beer every 3 weeks so I know it’s not alcohol related.

Insurance change denied prior approval for med I’ve taken 2+ years I’ve been on Wegovy for 2 years and have lost about 75 pounds. I just changed insurance and they won’t give me prior authorization because I haven’t tried Foundayo. WTF? Now my doctor is 🤷🏻‍♀️and writing a script for the lowest dose of the new drug. I was on the 7.4 of Wegovy. I’ve been stuck at this weight for about a year now. I’m afraid of what’s going to happen… Any advice?

Just Approved for 1.5mg Hello, I was just approved for the Wegovy pill. My BMI is 27.9 and my doctor warned me I just qualified. Working out is not my issue, I workout 5-6 times a week running, lifting and pilates. I’ve just been stuck at this weight for over a year now. I trained for my half marathon last fall and my lowest was 166 and then I’m back stuck at 173. I feel like if I drop 20 pounds which is my goal weight I could maintain that weight without the pills but I just feel stuck and slightly inflamed. Any thoughts on if I should give this a go?

New to all of this, please help. u/AliceFromRo - I need assistance, please. I paid the introductory price for a membership yesterday ($39). I was looking into the Wegovy pen, which is $199 for the first 2 months of introductory dosages, and if paid outright, would then be $349 a month. I was approved for my medication, and I was using the insurance checker … apparently it will need prior authorization with my insurance. I apparently did not understand that I somehow agreed to pay for the Rx outright, and was charged the $199 today. I thought I was waiting to see if my insurance approved it? I don’t recall selecting anywhere that I was paying for the med, and to go ahead and fill it. The prescribing doctor stated in her approval message that I had chosen to pay for the medication like that, but I honestly did not. I was waiting on insurance. They’re apparently preparing my shipment. This is all moving a bit fast for me, to be honest. So, what happens if insurance does cover part of the cost? Will I just end up paying the $199 for this month, and the following month, insurance will start picking it up when it’s time for me to refill?

AMAPCEO - OPS Employer denies unions’ call for expanded GLP-1 coverage That's interesting - I'm with OPSEU and have been approved for Zepbound. Is the Union working with accurate information here? I had to get prior authorization but the criteria was a 30+ BMIs or a marginally problematic BMI with comorbidities. If my BMI was normal, than I wouldn't be approved. Same criteria for all GLPs for weight management. If I only had diabetes, then they'd look at Wegovy or Mounjaro, which would have the weight-loss side effect.

Restarting Wegovy: pill vs. pen? Basically, I lost 70lbs naturally, lost 50lbs with Wegovy pen covered by insurance (270->150lb). Got a new job and due to insurance coverage, went two months without. Gained about 7lbs in that time, partially from moving cross country and eating terribly, partially from increased appetite. I'm essentially a for-lifer, as I am on two appetite increasing antidepressants, which were partially responsible for my weight gain in the first place. Can't really be without them. Now, I'm moving to the pill after two months without to titrate up to a maintenance dose and maybe lose those last 10lbs. Mostly for cost reasons, but also for ease of use. Differences with the pill vs. pen? Side effects? When to take it (usually took pen at night)? Effectiveness?

AMAPCEO - OPS Employer denies unions’ call for expanded GLP-1 coverage That's interesting - I'm with OPSEU and have been approved for Zepbound. Is the Union working with accurate information here? I had to get prior authorization but the criteria was a 30+ BMIs or a marginally problematic BMI with comorbidities. If my BMI was normal, than I wouldn't be approved. Same criteria for all GLPs for weight management. If I only had diabetes, then they'd look at Wegovy or Mounjaro, which would have the weight-loss side effect.

Vomiting and digestion time question. I’ve been on wegovy (pill, if that matters) since July and I am on 9mg which is working for me. I eat about 1500-1600 calories a day and loose 1.5 pounds a week. This morning I had a larger than usually large breakfast, but not huge, around 8 am. (I was eating the rest of a rotisserie chicken that I was afraid to keep another day - it WAS NOT BAD) Around 2 I had a protein shake to offset it. I did some yard work around 4:30, got overheated (I’m really out of shape) and then vomited. My question/concern is how can I still have food in my stomach after that many hours, even with a glp-1, after 8 hours? It was probably way less than what it felt like, but I was just really surprised. I will talk to my doctor, but I wanted to know what other’s experience. Some other info that might be relevant: I don’t have any stomach pain. I have mild to moderate indigestion when I lay down that is fixed with a wedge pillow. I have only vomited once before, also after doing intense work. 4mg didn’t help with food noise. I’ve lost 17 lbs in 3 months. Most of it in the latter half. I have a lot of weight to lose. I have a bad back and I lay down a lot throughout the day. Thanks in advance Edit: I tried to attach a picture of my food log, but I don’t seem to be able too. The meal was 500 calories of skinless mixed white and dark meat chicken with tikka masala sauce.

Mantenimento penna wegovy ho iniziato Wegovy a marzo 2026 con un peso di 75 kili e una insulino resistenza. Ho iniziato dalla dose più bassa sino ad arrivare a 2,4 mg e ho finito di prenderlo a luglio 2026. Sono scesa esattamente di 13 kili. Sono stata male solo i primi due mesi perche ho fatto le punture in pancia come ho iniziato a farlo nelle braccia o nelle cosce più nulla. Oltre a togliere il senso di fame mi ha permesso di asciugarmi e togliere tutta la ritenzione e cellulite. per me è top. L'ultima puntura l'ho fatta il 3 agosto con il quantitativa di 2,4mg. Ora vorrei richiedere al mio medico di prescrivermelo nuovamente, credo la mia ricetta ora sia scaduta qui in italia, e fare un mantenimento con una penna da poter suddividere. Qualcuno saprebbe consigliarmi quale sia la dose di mantenimento migliore da fare non avendo usato il farmaco per due mesi e come fare per evitare di dimagrire troppo ma solo rimanere in balance ? tenete presente che vado in palestra 4 volte a settimane e mangio sano ma ho gia ripreso 3 kili. grazie per chi potrà aiutarmi

Doing well so far... Formerly on Wegovy (years ago), but had to stop because of reflux. I am now on Zepbound and doing much better. \*Finally\* going from 2.5 to 5 mg. A good bit of this weightloss was Covid + respiratory infection for most of August. I haven't been as diligent with my meals as I could be (more protein would be great). I love my Icelandic Skyr. Zepbound helps a lot with my Celiac-related FODMAP issues. I seem to be napping a lot. But that could also be a bit of depression from life stuff. I also need to be better with hydration. LiquidIV has been helping. I use a half pack for every 16oz of water. In a perfect world I would be back in the gym, but my spine is crap. I walk a lot but I need more work for my upper body to balance out my beefy thighs (I used to run 35 miles a week, and would box/spar 3x week, and I did recreational sports).

Pregnancy Hello! I’ve been taking Wegovy (1.7 mg injectable) and just found out this week that I’m pregnant ❤️ I’m obviously a little worried because I didn’t stop taking it for the recommended 60 days before conceiving. Now I’ll have to stop immediately, and what makes me most anxious is knowing that my baby was conceived while I was still taking the medication, which isn’t recommended. I feel really bad and worried about it. Has anyone here been in a similar situation? How did your pregnancy go? How is your baby doing? And how are you doing now? I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences. ❤️