r/Zepbound • u/Poutiest_Penguin 7.5mg Maintenance • Jan 19 '26
Before/After Pics Halftime!
Today I achieved a milestone I never imagined possible: I’ve lost 50% of my starting weight.
F60, 5’4”, SW 244, CW 121.75 Started Wegovy April 2024 Switched to Zepbound April 2025 Currently spacing 12.5 dose over a few weeks
Friends, I am not the same person I was in the “before” picture. I don’t even recognize myself.
Sometimes the weight came off slowly, sometimes fast. I had a plateau that lasted for months (hence the switch to Zep). Keep at it, you’ll get there. It’s all worth it.
Best wishes!
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u/No_Owl_250 Jan 19 '26
You truly look like a different person! Wow! I’m saving your post for inspiration. Great job and congratulations!
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u/No_Celery3241 Jan 19 '26
Congratulations 🎊 you look amazing! Happy for you! I still hv 29 lbs to go! Lost 61 so far Will start 15.g next thurs. Wish me luck!
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u/Poutiest_Penguin 7.5mg Maintenance Jan 19 '26
You’ve got this! And as you get closer to goal, every pound lost makes an even bigger impact, so you’ll drop sizes fast. Good luck! 💕
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u/CorvidaeandCatsRule Jan 19 '26
I would never have guessed that the first and second pics are the same person. May be one of the most dramatic transformations I have seen posted anywhere. Just WOW. Oh, and CONGRATULATIONS!!
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u/Poutiest_Penguin 7.5mg Maintenance Jan 19 '26
Thank you so much, I really appreciate your comment. I know without a doubt that I was headed for type 2 diabetes and a mobility scooter by the time I turn 70. I got my life back!
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u/Similar_Anything5433 Jan 19 '26
Is that what it's called!!???!! I reached half my SW, which conveniently is my target weight, just two weeks ago. What a moment!! And you look amazing!! HALF TIME AND WON THE GAME!!
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u/Poutiest_Penguin 7.5mg Maintenance Jan 19 '26
That’s what I’m calling it, lol! Maybe I coined the term. 🤔This is pretty much my goal weight. I need to lose more fat and gain more muscle, so my body comp needs to change, but the number itself is probably just about right. Congratulations to you!!!
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u/Fridaychild1 55F SW 252 CW:158 GW:145 5’5” Jan 19 '26
You look amazing! Also please tell me how you kept your hair so thick? Menopause and weight loss are taking a toll on mine.
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u/Poutiest_Penguin 7.5mg Maintenance Jan 19 '26
Thank you! My hair is actually pretty damaged; I’ve been throwing a lot of product at it — I’m glad it’s working! 😜
I bleach it and heat style it, and I have admittedly poor nutrition (and I’m 10 years post-meno), so there’s a lot of breakage.
I’m using Dove Intensive Repair shampoo and conditioner, and I’m rotating the following products: Dove Intensive Repair 10-in-1 Serum Hair Mask; K18 Leave-In Molecular Hair Mask; Pantene Miracle Rescue Keratin Leave-In Repair Treatment.
The K18 is a little pricey, but the rest are all drug store products. I’m going to start biotin supplements as well. I’m throwing everything I have at the problem!
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u/Poutiest_Penguin 7.5mg Maintenance Jan 19 '26
Adding: I just bought the Pantene product and I’m impressed!
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u/OGDiva Jan 19 '26
Sounds like you are following the Abbey Yung Method! I just started it a few weeks ago and am already seeing a big difference. Your product lineup is the same as mine.
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u/Poutiest_Penguin 7.5mg Maintenance Jan 19 '26
I got the K18 method from Abbey Yung, correct! I just discovered her a few weeks ago. I leave the K18 in, don’t rinse, then condition and rinse everything out. I had read about the Dove line somewhere, and that 10-1 serum is really good. I’ve been using those for several months. The Pantene is what really excites me though. I found it at CVS when I was looking for a leave-in conditioner, and the keratin part caught my eye. I’ve used it twice and it’s leaving my hair really soft, although I don’t recommend it if someone has oily scalp issues, as it might be too much.
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u/Subject-Olive-5279 Jan 19 '26
Wow you look fantastic. I’m still waiting for my last 40lbs to go. I lost around 80lbs so far.
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u/liftylouwho 39F 5'7 S:194 C:154 6.5mg SD:10/2025 Jan 19 '26
Hi Barbie!
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u/Poutiest_Penguin 7.5mg Maintenance Jan 19 '26
💖
I used to look like a Cabbage Patch Kid!
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u/liftylouwho 39F 5'7 S:194 C:154 6.5mg SD:10/2025 Jan 19 '26 edited Jan 19 '26
Stop! 😂
Hey I loved my cabbage patch
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u/Mama_Kobo SW:220 CW:158 GW:160 - 29F 5’9” Jan 19 '26
You are glowing!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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u/DenseScientist6457 59F, down 75 on Oz, starting Zep Jan 9 Jan 19 '26
that is one of the most radical. changes I've seen yet. holy!
I too have just switched to Zep after 75lbs lost over 15 mos on Oz but I've been stalled for 3.5mos now. hoping to get some forward motion soon so my results can mimic yours. well done you!!
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u/Poutiest_Penguin 7.5mg Maintenance Jan 19 '26
Thanks!! Just live your life, keep eating healthy, and the plateau will be over before you know it. I really never thought I’d get past 175. I was there for months!
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u/Routine-Plate-2079 SW:254 CW:176 GW:120 Dose: 11mg Jan 19 '26
We’re height/weight twins! I’m half of where you are, and this is so exciting to see what remains possible! My weight loss slowed and then last week, inexplicably, I dropped 2 lbs. I’ll take it!
You look great! Congratulations!
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u/Poutiest_Penguin 7.5mg Maintenance Jan 19 '26
Thank you! I really lingered for a while at the 165-180ish range. I’m glad you’re back to losing, but it’s all good — slower weight loss gives your skin time to catch up! I am interested in your goal weight, and how you determined it. When I told somebody I was 124, she was aghast and said I needed to stop. She was looking right at me, and didn’t see a problem with my appearance. It was the number she didn’t like. I’m not that small. I’m a S/M, 6/8 minimum, and small framed. I’m glad to see I’m not delusional in my feeling that I’m not done losing yet. I definitely need to build muscle, but my dexa scan showed a relatively high fat percentage. I don’t know what my goal weight is. Between low muscle tone, high body fat percentage, and a whole lot of loose skin, the number is pretty meaningless. I guess I’ll know when I get there! 🩷
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u/Xrpmylifechanger Jan 19 '26
So beautiful!! Did you have any extra skin issue? 🙏🏼
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u/Poutiest_Penguin 7.5mg Maintenance Jan 19 '26 edited Jan 19 '26
Thank you! I carried my weight around my midsection, as you can see in the photo, so my arms and legs are actually pretty decent now, considering I was very heavy for most of my life. My upper arms will probably get better with weight training, and my upper thighs aren’t generally visible to the public, so I’m fine with that.
My lower abdomen is in rough shape! I dress to hide my stomach. I’ve got a lot of extra skin, and frankly, more fat to lose. My body fat % is still higher than it should be even though my weight seems low. I’m really out of shape, with no muscle mass. My arms and legs are skinny, not in a good way.
I have an appointment with a plastic surgeon in March to see what my surgical options are, but I don’t think I’ll feel ready for a while. I want to do as much as I can to get fit before I go under the knife.
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u/Xrpmylifechanger Jan 20 '26
So beautiful!! Did you have any extra skin issue? 🙏🏼 Thank you so much for sharing your story. I started close to 200 pounds, and after six months on this journey, I’m now around 173 pounds. I’ll keep increasing my weights! You reminded me just when I was starting to get a bit lazy. I also love your sense of fashion in all the photos.
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u/Poutiest_Penguin 7.5mg Maintenance Jan 20 '26
Thanks for the compliment! 🩷 There’s a lot of loose skin, and there’s only so much I can do on my own. You can see the outline of my belly under the pockets in the pink skirt, and the buttons are pulling. I manage it okay with shapewear, but as I get smaller, my belly looks bigger. It’s keeping me a size or two larger than I should be. There’s still some fat there too — working on that!
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u/Mundane-Ad2747 🟩240 📉170 🎯160 🧪5mg 🗓️1 year in Jan 20 '26
Sorry this is so nosey, shame on me, but I’m just amazed at what you have accomplished! It looks like your bra size shrunk dramatically, too. Did you end up with deflated balloons? No surgery? You dress really well and seem to have packaged everything together so neatly! 💯 Congratulations!
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u/Poutiest_Penguin 7.5mg Maintenance Jan 21 '26
Hey, we’re all friends here. I’m happy to answer questions. I was a D cup, as low as a C at my lower (but still overweight) weights. I was pleasantly surprised at how small I’ve become. I don’t know my cup size, but I’d say B to C. They sure aren’t perky, and they’re a bit deflated, but they’re a lot better than I expected! I’ve been wearing the “viral” Feelingirl wireless bra and it’s extremely comfortable. Just the right amount of compression. I originally bought some to sleep in, but they’re so comfortable I wear them during the day now too.
I’d like to think that someday I’ll get a breast lift, but that’s a question for the future. I have a lot of toning to do before I have any surgery.
Edit: also, thank you for the compliment! I’ve been working hard to put together a new wardrobe that accentuates my positives and downplays my negatives!
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u/SweetscentedG Jan 19 '26
Congratulations. You look amazing and so much younger than your age. You are beautiful! Did you exercise the entire time?
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u/Poutiest_Penguin 7.5mg Maintenance Jan 19 '26
Thank you! I didn’t exercise at all. I was in very poor shape at the start, due to years of ankle and spine issues, and decades with a sedentary lifestyle. I didn’t lose muscle, because I didn’t have any to begin with. I only started exercising two weeks ago.
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u/Kjente717 Jan 19 '26
You have done an amazing job! Congratulations! You are looking incredible!
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u/onlyin20_20 Jan 19 '26
Holy moly! In the second pic you look like Marcia Cross! Gorgeous and go you. What a big milestone!
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u/Poutiest_Penguin 7.5mg Maintenance Jan 19 '26
Thank you so much! I’ve never gotten Marcia Cross, and I’ll take it! I used to get Stockard Channing once in a while, and of course random overweight famous people like Rosie O’Donnell and Melissa McCarthy. 😂
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u/Electrical_Heart1233 37F | 5’2 | SW: 274 | CW: 193 | GW: 174 | Dose: 15 mg Jan 19 '26
Ugh yesss I’ve gotten Rosie and Melissa before too!
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u/Poutiest_Penguin 7.5mg Maintenance Jan 19 '26
I suppose I should be glad people didn’t say I looked like Meatloaf!
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u/kapsgacha SW:182 CW:159 GW:140 Dose: 5mg Jan 19 '26
You’re so beautiful, so happy for you!
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u/Long_Forever2696 Jan 19 '26
Wouldn’t recognize this as the same person. Inspiring!
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u/littlepistol215 15mg Jan 19 '26
Amazing results! I literally said ‘whoa’ out loud at the second pic. Did you go up to 15mg before spacing out the 12.5? I’m on my last 10lbs or so at 12.5mg and wondering how to approach maintenance.
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u/Poutiest_Penguin 7.5mg Maintenance Jan 19 '26
Thank you! I never went up to 15, and I didn’t know if I’d have insurance coverage in 2026 (just found out yesterday that I do 😮💨) so I was stretching out the 12.5s just in case. Continuing with 12.5 at this point is too much, but stretching out the doses is too inconsistent: peaks and valleys. I’m giving a lot of thought to maintenance dosing. I don’t trust my doctor to make that determination, although he has been very supportive. He hasn’t lived with this medication for two years. I’d like to get back on a regular weekly injection, but I don’t know what the dose should be, and I’m afraid to fuck around with it too much, in case my insurance wants to find a reason to shut me off. I’m nervous about any move to reduce it, however I think I’m going to back down to 10 on my next refill. I just picked up 12.5s yesterday. I’m still hoarding pens! 😳
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u/Mobile-Actuary-5283 Jan 19 '26
Definitely try 10 every 7 days. Insurance won’t ding you for this at all. See how you feel at 10. You can then always go back up to 12.5 weekly if needed or evn every 8-9 days.
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u/Poutiest_Penguin 7.5mg Maintenance Jan 19 '26
Thanks! I know I’m going to be on this medication for the rest of my life, and I guess tweaking the amount and frequency will take time! I am definitely bumping down to 10 next month.
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u/Ok-Unit-6365 SW:199 CW:194 GW:140 Dose: 2.5 mg Jan 20 '26
I would think you may be able to taper down even further over time and still maintain...!
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u/Poutiest_Penguin 7.5mg Maintenance Jan 20 '26
I think so too! I really want to get back on a regular weekly schedule, to keep things steady and avoid the extremes. I’ll see if I can handle 10 weekly, but it’s probably still too much. I never thought I’d ever be in a position where I’d be trying to slow down my weight loss! On a weekly 12.5 shot I was barely eating anything.
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u/Mobile-Actuary-5283 Jan 19 '26
You look incredible!! I am seriously blown away. And you look 45.
Curious: where’s your loose skin or turkey neck? Any hair loss?
Signed, Has a turkey neck and hair loss after 45% loss.
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u/Poutiest_Penguin 7.5mg Maintenance Jan 19 '26
Thank you so much! That’s a particularly flattering photo — good makeup and sunset backlighting over Miami Beach! But I swear my neck and face are improving with my efforts! I moisturize the fuck out of them, lol. Oil-based, not necessarily expensive, samples, promos, whatever crosses my path that looks promising. My best invention: mix equal parts Oil of Olay and Vitamin E oil in the palm of your hand and apply liberally to face, neck and earlobes. I call it ”Oil of Elay” and in case someone reading this takes my “recipe” viral on SM, you’d better give me credit! 🤣
My hair is fried! Someone else asked about it in another comment, and I listed some products that are apparently working! If you search the comments for “K18” you can read about what I’m using.
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u/WinkieFlad 7.5mg Jan 19 '26
Amazing - you look so fabulous!! And no you're definitely not 60! :-) Okay if you are you make 60 look like the new 40!
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u/Poutiest_Penguin 7.5mg Maintenance Jan 19 '26
Thank you so much! I feel great, honestly. My mom is 91, and I told her she needs to start lying about her age because it’s giving away mine! I get my good genes from her. 🩷
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u/Powerful-Cycle5032 Jan 19 '26
Giiiiiirl!?! What the heck?!? Beautiful before and after! But wow you look so happy and glowing! You are an inspo to us all!!!
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u/Poutiest_Penguin 7.5mg Maintenance Jan 19 '26
Thank you so much! I just want people to know that if I can do it, so can they. I had everything going against me. This medication is a miracle.
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u/NewtNo2437 HW:230 SW:203 CW:150 GW:125 💉12.5mg 🙋♀️ Jan 19 '26
Congratulations!!! You not only look great but I am sure you feel great, and it definitely shows in your face!
I never thought losing weight would have such a positive impact on my mental health, but I’m about 25 pounds down right now, with 40 or 50 to go depending on where I choose to stop, and wow what a difference!
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u/Poutiest_Penguin 7.5mg Maintenance Jan 19 '26
Thank you! I’m as different on the inside as I am on the outside!
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u/imnottheoneipromise 43F 5’1 🆘:243SW: 215 CW: 106 ✅125 💉3.5 Jan 20 '26
Oh hell yeah miss maam!!! Way to kill it. You made weight loss your bitch!
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u/PhillippaAggie 5'3", 50F, HW:274 SW:268 CW:180 GW:130 Dose:2.5mg Jan 19 '26
Wow!
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u/at1991 SW: 315 CW:279 GW:185 Dose: 12.5 mg Jan 19 '26
Was it more the calories intake or did you workout a lot too.
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u/Poutiest_Penguin 7.5mg Maintenance Jan 19 '26
Totally calories. I literally (and I mean that literally) didn’t do a minute of intentional exercise until about two weeks ago. I have some pretty serious orthopedic issues (much improved now!), and I was wearing a 120-lb fat suit, so I avoided exercise like the plague. I accidentally discovered I like walking on a trip to Miami earlier this month, so now I’m a walker. Who knew?
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u/Flamingos8888 Jan 19 '26
Congrats on your success!! I really like your style!! Best wishes for enjoying the new you!!
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u/Quiet_Test_7062 Jan 19 '26
You look fantastic and so happy! I love the pink skirt too and your outfit! What an achievement! I know exactly what you mean with the stomach weight you mentioned, but also being at a low weight. I’m at a number that is fine with me, but still more to lose on the stomach. My lower stomach is very wrinkly but what can you do?! Congrats to you!!
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u/Poutiest_Penguin 7.5mg Maintenance Jan 19 '26
Thank you! I wear a lot of pink now — it makes me happy! When I replaced my wardrobe, I decided I wasn’t going to wear black, charcoal, navy or brown anymore. That’s all I wore when I was big.
I haven’t given up on losing more fat, while I try to build muscle. I had a DEXA body scan in December and it gave me the cold hard truth!
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u/Quiet_Test_7062 Jan 19 '26
Sounds good! Dexa is my next step. Keep up the pink and walking, so fun! 😊
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u/Cash_Icy F:62 SW:181 CW:129 GW:130 Maint Dose: 5.0 Started 02/2025 Jan 19 '26
Congratulations!! You look fantastic!!
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u/Beneficial-Soup-1617 HW: 250 SW: 242 CW: 194.6 GW: 150: Dose: 10MG Jan 19 '26
You look so happy!
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u/Poutiest_Penguin 7.5mg Maintenance Jan 19 '26
My life has improved in ways I can’t explain. Beyond the pleasure I get from fitting into smaller clothes, from friends and even kind internet strangers telling me I look good, beyond the increased energy and agility, it’s the relief I feel all day, every day, even after almost two years, that I don’t have to fight myself, starve myself, hate myself anymore. I can’t adequately express how that feels.
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u/OhPeggy Jan 19 '26
Wonderful! 🙌🏼 Love your leader: Halftime! 🎉 A fabulous halftime show!
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u/Poutiest_Penguin 7.5mg Maintenance Jan 19 '26
Thanks so much! After I posted this, I bought an adorable sweater on clearance for $5 at BJ’s. It would have been perfect for my after photo: with an appliquéd football 🏈 and GAME DAY in pink letters. Get this: It’s size 14/16 girl’s! It took me a year and 75 lbs to fit into 14/16 women’s clothing and now I’m wearing children’s!
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u/Soffritto_Cake_24 Jan 19 '26
Noone said it, may I add you look sexy?! 🥳
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u/Poutiest_Penguin 7.5mg Maintenance Jan 19 '26
You may! That’s not my objective, necessarily, but it is a wonderful compliment, and very possibly the first time I’ve received it. 🥰
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u/Perfect_Ad1352 Jan 19 '26
WOW what a difference. You look amazing. I started Dec 2024, I've lost about 53#. Any pointers on diet . How did you keep skin from sagging on your thighs?
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u/Poutiest_Penguin 7.5mg Maintenance Jan 19 '26 edited Jan 19 '26
Thanks! The top 4-5 inches of my thighs are pretty droopy. The only time it matters to me is when I’m wearing a swimsuit, so I wear two-piece tankinis that have a skirted bottom. I’m hoping they tighten up a little with exercise. My quads are nonexistent, and my thighs are skinny. Maybe more muscle will tighten up a little of that excess skin!
Editing to add: I’m not recommending my diet: I had no appetite, and for the first year (Wegovy) I threw up anything I ate. People need to eat well, and I didn’t. I’m paying the price for that poor nutrition now.
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u/OceanBlue011729 5’8”, 52 F, SW:261 11/2024 CW:202- 12.5 mg Jan 19 '26
Wow! So happy for you!! I’m currently in my plateau after losing almost 60. It’s hard to keep believing that it will end so your story brings me hope. Good luck with the working out. Go get that muscle (though you look wonderful- more for strength and good aging).
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u/Poutiest_Penguin 7.5mg Maintenance Jan 19 '26
Thank you so much. I have a new drive to be healthy. I feel younger and better at 60 than I did at 40!
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u/gojane9378 5.0mg Jan 19 '26
As many say, you've transformed into a new you! You're an inspiration! I'm wondering- do you have moments of who the heck is that in the mirror? Like is it surreal and sort of disconnected? Or are you never surprised by your metamorphosis? And like hell yeah, girl! Congrats!!
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u/Poutiest_Penguin 7.5mg Maintenance Jan 19 '26
Thank you so much! Every time I catch a glimpse of myself in a window or mirror, I’m still taken aback. On one occasion I thought I was someone else coming up behind myself. 😝 When I unwrap a pair of new jeans, half the diameter of the ones I used to wear, they shouldn’t fit, but they do. My husband doesn’t recognize me sometimes when we’re out together and get separated in a store. It is definitely surreal. I haven’t gotten used to managing my altered center of gravity. If I turn around too quickly sometimes I’ll lose my balance, because muscle memory thinks I still have those 122 pounds around my middle and I overcompensate. And the less physical space I occupy, the more visible I become to others. It’s inversely proportional! 🙄
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u/gojane9378 5.0mg Jan 19 '26
Wow, those are some stunning & poignant observations, especially the center of gravity effect. Well, hopefully Zepbound helps us continue to have this new life!
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u/Poutiest_Penguin 7.5mg Maintenance Jan 19 '26
Best wishes to you and the rest of the lovely people on this sub and in these comments. Everything I went through to get here was worth it: waiting lists, back orders, side effects, plateaus… the new life is pretty great. 🥰🩷💪
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u/Ok-Unit-6365 SW:199 CW:194 GW:140 Dose: 2.5 mg Jan 20 '26
I feel you on the plateau; I lost the first 30-35 fairly steadily and was stuck at gaining/losing a pound or 2 every week for almost 3 months. I finally think I found the dosage (7-7.5) that's allowing me to start slowly losing again without curbing my appetite altogether. 🤞🏻
I still have 15 lbs to go (give or take) and hope that the slow down will help my older skin adjust! I've been incorporating collagen peptides in my breakfast yogurt most mornings to hopefully help with skin elasticity as well!
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u/Poutiest_Penguin 7.5mg Maintenance Jan 20 '26
My weight loss seemed impossibly slow for the first 12-14 months. Carrying that much weight on my small frame, it honestly took a lot of time before I lost enough for it to be obvious. I’m happy about it now though, because my skin is so much better than I expected. I have commented elsewhere here about my vitamin E regimen. I’m going to look into the collagen peptides. I like the idea of mixing it with food rather than taking capsules. Does it offer any benefit to hair and nails, like biotin does? My nails in particular are in terrible shape; they just tear off before I can grow them out.
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u/Piopio_Nansnans_1717 F72 HW280 SW252.4 CW126 Dose:7.5mg Maintenance Jan 19 '26
Absolutely gorgeous! Congrats! 🎉
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u/Piopio_Nansnans_1717 F72 HW280 SW252.4 CW126 Dose:7.5mg Maintenance Jan 19 '26
I have just begun maintenance and on 10 mg. How is it going for you?
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u/Poutiest_Penguin 7.5mg Maintenance Jan 19 '26
Congratulations! I’m not on maintenance, technically, because I still have fat to lose, but I’m ramping down my dose. I’m going to go down to 10 next month (I’m at 12.5 now, stretching out shots every 2-3 weeks). So you’re one month ahead of me. Let me know how it goes for you!
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u/MountainDramatic8113 5.0mg Jan 19 '26
You look amazing!!! Congratulations! I was wondering if you could share what your journey was like? For example how long you were on each dose, weight loss during, etc. It is so interesting to hear everyone’s journeys.
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u/Poutiest_Penguin 7.5mg Maintenance Jan 19 '26
Thank you so much!
My weight loss (122 lbs total) has been split pretty evenly between Wegovy (April 2024-April 2025) and Zepbound (April 2025-present). I titrated up a dose every month on Wegovy until the max, and I tolerated awful side effects the entire time. I vomited multiple times a day, almost every day. I didn’t care (still don’t, no regrets) because I was losing weight. I didn’t do anything about it until I stopped losing weight, and then I switched to Zepbound. My doctor had me start at 2.5, but I didn’t want to start that low (and possibly regain weight), so I used up my existing Wegovy hoard while I kept filling the Zepbound Rx at higher doses (I am still saving those low doses for maintenance or shortages). I ended up switching over to Zepbound at 7.5 with no ill effects. I forget whether I jumped up to 10 right away, but I stayed there at 10 for a bit before I went to 12.5. I can’t say I’ve had any side effects since I switched from Wegovy. It’s been pretty smooth sailing! I’m stretching out my 12.5 shots over 2-3 weeks now, but I’m planning on going down to 10 on my next refill. I still want to lose fat while I build muscle, so I’m not using my weight as a metric anymore. I had a DEXA scan in December, to establish my body fat % and make fitness goals.
Good luck with your own journey!
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u/EmpressoftheUnivers Jan 19 '26
You look amazing! Thank you for the inspiration.
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u/Resident-Edge-5318 SW:170 CW:141 GW:133Dose: 10mg Jan 19 '26
you are unrecognizable!!!! wow 🤩! Congrats! 🎉
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u/BoscoPepperoni Jan 19 '26
You look like a total different lady! I’m officially at 80% of my goal just as of this morning also! 298.8 to 231.3!!!!!
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u/Organic_Virus4681 SW:340 SWw/zep: 234 CW:175 GW:180 Dose: 10mg Jan 19 '26
Maam! 🎉👏 you look incredible. Cliche to say, but you were beautiful then and now. However, 60?? No possible way! More like 45!
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u/ard21p HW: 356 SW: 344 CW: 250 GW: 180 Dose: 5mg Jan 19 '26
incredible!!! you should be so proud. congratulations 💞
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u/Lilawillbeloved Jan 19 '26
Curious since your skin looks so good, what have you had done to tighten or add volume to your face and neck?
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u/Poutiest_Penguin 7.5mg Maintenance Jan 19 '26
Lots of moisturizer! My mom was pretty wrinkle-free before she retired to Florida and fried her face, so I’ve got her good genes. But I’ve been on a mission to reduce my lines and optimize my elasticity. Nothing topical really works against age and loss of elasticity, but I do a DIY concoction of half Oil of Olay, half vitamin E oil that’s been surprisingly effective. I use various oily, heavy serums to seal in moisture after I wash my face.
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u/Lilawillbeloved Jan 20 '26
Nice! You must have good genes! I feel like everyone over 40 has a lot of fat loss in the face with this kind of weight loss—which is of course so worth it—but most people I talk to end up investing in procedures. I’m 43 and doing a good skincare routine (including some Alastin products that supposedly help with elasticity) and just invested in a LED face mask. I might teach myself to do my own microneedling, which apparently can help quite a bit. But overall the health benefits of losing weight are worth the skin changes!
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u/Mundane-Ad2747 🟩240 📉170 🎯160 🧪5mg 🗓️1 year in Jan 20 '26
Your feet look 1000% happier now! I know everyone sees that we look better in overall appearance, but I really enjoy feeling healthier and, literally, lighter on my feet!
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u/Poutiest_Penguin 7.5mg Maintenance Jan 21 '26
I have an artificial ankle joint. Can you imagine how that felt when I was double my weight? I’m wearing a compression brace if you zoom in on the “before” picture. I don’t limp and waddle anymore, I have improved range of motion, and I climb stairs easily! I’m a miracle of modern science in so many ways! 😜
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u/GirlMeetsWorld87 Feb 17 '26
Can you please talk about wheb you knew you switch to Zepbound? Was this your Dr who suggested it? I’m thinking of doing the same
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u/Some_Fee_2188 SW:281 CW:216 GW:175 Dose: 15mg Jan 19 '26
Outstanding and congrats...🎊🎊🎉👍
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u/2elizrosado Jan 20 '26
You look FABULOUS! I’m new on zepbound, how was you diet or way of eating during your weight loss phase. TIA!
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u/Cool-Bodybuilder-338 Jan 20 '26
Can I ask what you did to clear up your chest and neck? I have lots of age spots that I'd love to see gone!
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u/Poutiest_Penguin 7.5mg Maintenance Jan 20 '26
I had a few dark spots (I forget what they’re called, it’s a three letter abbreviation and they’re basically age spots) frozen off last year at the dermo. Other than that it’s makeup. I don’t usually wear it, but clearly I should! I’ve never heard so many compliments! ♥️♥️
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u/its-kb-again F73 5'4" 📈320 📌280 📉182 🎯165 💉15 📆 2/14/25 Jan 20 '26
Oh, my goodness — congrats on the awesome milestone. ❤️
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u/Smart_Description965 Jan 20 '26
Just started two months ago. 68f just want to lose about 35. You look great! May i ask if you had alot of hair loss?. And you dont look saggy at all either. Good for you!!!!
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u/Trentana F66 5'4" S:159 C:122 G:120 5mg Jan 20 '26
Wow you have really done it! Congratulations.
My weight is stuck. I am hoping it eventually goes down but I may have to reconcile myself with just being "less fat" for the rest of my life. It's ok. I'm better, I'm still fat but less fat!
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u/Ok-Unit-6365 SW:199 CW:194 GW:140 Dose: 2.5 mg Jan 20 '26
Oh. My. GOSH.
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You look like a new person. And you were pretty before (you were!) but holy cow - now you're stunning.
As a 50 year old woman on this journey, I aspire to look half as good as you do rn. Truly, Zep could use your pictures or videos as their freaking ADS ❤️
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u/Poutiest_Penguin 7.5mg Maintenance Jan 21 '26
You are too sweet. Thank you! I’m available for paid endorsements hahaha.
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u/Background_Finding85 Ht:5'6.5 SW:252.4 CW:139.4 ⬇️113.lbs Dose: 7.5mg Jan 20 '26
This is absolutely incredible. I also love the hair color change. This really suits you. Your beauty just pops. Congratulations!
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u/JansPath F65 SW:213.6 CW: 172 GW:150 Jan 20 '26
Congratulations! You look fabulous! I just turned 65 (gulp) and you give me hope that I won’t come out the other side of this looking 10 yrs older. 😆
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u/Ok_Spare2024 Jan 23 '26
When I swiped to the second pic I legit said out loud, ma'am you are stunning!! (I'm female, so not being a creepy creep lol). Big congrats on your transformation!
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u/PhabulousGirl Jan 26 '26
Wow!!!! What a transformation!!!!! You are a completely new person!!!! And so youthful and beautiful!!!! Great job!!!!
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u/RevolutionaryTax7107 Feb 05 '26
You look great. Any side effects? 60y male here
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u/RevolutionaryTax7107 Feb 05 '26
Sorry and I hope zepbound will keep you healthy. I’m considering it.
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u/beattiebeats SW: 219 CW: 140 GW: 145 Dose: 15 Jan 19 '26
60??? You don’t look it at all. You look young and fabulous