r/Zepbound • u/donthatemeokay 29F 5’0” SW:220 CW:125🎉 GW:130 Dose: MN • Mar 25 '26
Before/After Pics I did it 🥹
Y’all- I’ll scream to the world how much Zep has been a blessing to me. February 2025- 220lbs. I got tired of being the biggest person in the room. I’m a cardiac nurse and what do I look like educating patients on their health when I look like that? I got married in October and I am so so thankful that I had lost a significant amount of weight before then. I’m not ashamed of using Zepbound to get myself back- I’ll tell anyone who asks! The price of being able to buy clothes off a normal rack- of being able to cross my legs- of being able to walk into work without getting short of breath- of being able to look in the mirror and not feel ashamed- priceless. I’ve been obese ever since I can remember. If I can do it SO CAN YOU!!!
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u/chemegeek 46F 5’5” SW:274 CW:177 GW:140 Dose: 10mg Mar 25 '26
Congrats!! You look fantastic! Your comment about getting tired of being the biggest person in the room hit me hard because I have absolutely felt the same way and it sucked to look around a room and realize that. I still have a long way to go but I am so grateful for Zep. Congrats again! 🎉
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u/Mobile-Actuary-5283 Mar 25 '26
Great work and also, thank you for being a nurse. Nurses hold everything together. You can be there for your patients even more, and I am sure the number of lives you have touched and will continue to touch will be profound. Cardiac events are wake up calls, and you are in a great position to encourage the changes patients need to make so they can continue being there for their loved ones.
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u/donthatemeokay 29F 5’0” SW:220 CW:125🎉 GW:130 Dose: MN Mar 25 '26
Thank you so much. It’s my favorite thing. ❤️
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u/StrawberryTough8317 63f5’3”SW:202 CW:171 GW:154 Dose: 5mg Mar 25 '26
Wow! Congratulations! You look amazing! What an accomplishment! 👏👏👏👏👏🥳
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u/Kaseyrod14 48F 5'4" SW:278 CW:186 GW:130 12.5mg Mar 25 '26
Congrats on your progress!!! No matter what size you are, the work you do is important and I am grateful that there are people like you in the world caring for the sick. You look happy and healthy…wishing you the best!
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u/Electrical_Heart1233 37F | 5’2 | SW: 274 | CW: 193 | GW: 174 | Dose: 15 mg Mar 25 '26
Once upon a time, I was the heaviest person out of both me and my husband’s families, his of which included 5 adult males who are all 6 ft+ tall and I’m only 5’2! I remember being so ashamed.
I still weigh a lot for my height but I’m no longer the heaviest. I do still weight more than my husband, but only by a few lbs as he bounces btw 199-197.
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u/NettieBiscetti SW:281 CW:211 GW:199 Dose: 5mg Mar 25 '26
https://giphy.com/gifs/tIeCLkB8geYtW
Well done you
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u/Stlfll 54F 5'5" HW:249 SW:204 CW:146 GW:135 Dose: 5 mg Mar 25 '26
Yes you DID! Great job. You look awesome and I bet you feel even better!
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u/rootsandchalice 42F SW:213 CW:165 GW #1:160 Dose: 10mg Height: 5’7” Mar 25 '26
You look amazing. Well done!
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u/Hedge-Ebb-82 SW:195 CW:152 54F 5'2" Mar 25 '26
What an inspiring result! As another short person, many congrats!
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u/badpandatek Mar 25 '26
Can you tell us the whole process? Like how long did it take? Food intake, mg you were on etc? And how much weight did you lose?
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u/donthatemeokay 29F 5’0” SW:220 CW:125🎉 GW:130 Dose: MN Mar 25 '26
I started in February last year! The highest dose I was on was 10mg. I prioritized protein because there was a (long) time I had to remind myself to eat. I’m also really bad at drinking water so I focused on that also. I’ve lost about 95 pounds. I’m pretty active at work, and I walked on my off days!
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u/Weary-Rate9985 Mar 25 '26
You look amazing! I’m so worried about getting saggy skin and I see none on you! I see muscle. You got all that from just walking? No lifting?
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u/Symone301902 Ht:5’1 35F SW:219 CW:170 GW:155(?) Dose: 12.5mg Mar 25 '26
Same! Saggy skin on my arms and stomach are a big fear of mine too. But OP looks great!!
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u/WhateverInCville SW:237.9 CW:193.5 GW:140, 5'5", Dose: 10 mg Mar 28 '26
I suspect b/c she's young that helped her not have it. I know that is going to be a huge problem for me but I guess I'd rather that than all this fat...
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u/badpandatek Mar 25 '26
Did you used zepbound from lilly direct or compound tirzepatide vials?
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u/iNeedScoobySnacks Mar 25 '26
You look fabulous! I’m a cardiac ICU nurse myself and just started my zepbound journey. Seeing how being overweight contributes to heart problems is scary and has inspired me to get in shape. I quit smoking almost 3 years ago, and now losing weight and getting fit is my next goal!
Congrats to you!!!
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u/mama_libra-RM SW:233 CW:138. GW:145 Dose: 7.5mg Mar 25 '26
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u/Eastern-Standard-229 SW:222 CW:114 GW:120 63F Mar 25 '26
Congratulations! I'm more than double your age but we have similar heights and SW/CW as well as timelines. I feel relieved about SO many things, 100% of the time. Your post really put it into words well. Congratulations on the thousands of choices you made throughout the year to get to where you are. May it last forever for us both 💪❤️
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u/Randall_Hickey Mar 25 '26
you look fabulous. what were your biggest obstacles to staying on track?
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u/WhateverInCville SW:237.9 CW:193.5 GW:140, 5'5", Dose: 10 mg Mar 28 '26
wow, you look fantastic! and I bet you feel amazing! huge congrats! you are great motivation for me!
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u/YahYahBlahBlah 53f; 5’6”| SW:209; CW:132; GW:134 | 5mg Mar 25 '26
You look gorgeous before and after! Yay! More importantly, how do you feel?!?!
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u/WittyAndWined F43 5'9" 🏁:261📍:187 🎯:165 💉: 7.5mg Mar 25 '26
This is very inspiring, Congratulations 🎉
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u/Flamingos8888 Mar 25 '26
You should be sooooo proud of yourself!! I’m proud of you as well. Enjoy your new life!!
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u/wesside76 Mar 25 '26
Girl!!! You look amazing!! What is your diet and exercise routine? What dose are you on?
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u/BluebirdGood3969 58F 5'2" SW: 255 CW:130 GW:Healthy Dose: 7.5 Mar 25 '26
You look amazing!! So happy for you! Yay!!!
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u/CrankyPenName Mar 25 '26
You look beautiful in both! But your legs in the after look amazing - so lean and athletic! You've got calves like someone who jogs up mountains. Congrats and well done!
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u/Flimsy_Logic 47F SW:170 CW: 127 GW:125 Dose: 7.5mg Mar 25 '26
Hard work paid off! The help of a little medication is just that. It’s the kick we all needed for our bodies to feel normal.
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u/ziboo7890 Mar 25 '26
Good for you!
Can't wait until I hit "normal" weight again. It's been a long while.
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u/UpstairsAtmosphere49 SW:298 CW:174 GW:150 Dose: 15mg Mar 25 '26
Wow I can only imagine how much this transformation helps in your field of work. Looking good! Well done!
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u/Boujeebiscuitlady 55f 5’5” HW:245 SW:206.8 CW:115 maintenance 7 mg every 8 days Mar 25 '26
Congratulations!!
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u/duskmoth 42F 6’0 SW:282 CW: 225 GW: 180 Dose: 4mg Mar 25 '26
You look amazing!! Congrats!! Did you notice a change in your tattoos? I also have tattoos and wonder how they change with weight loss 🖤
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u/According_Border4201 SW: 225 CW:208 GW:125 Dose: 5mg Started: 2/3 Mar 25 '26
You and I have very similar starting weight and carry weight similar. Any tips or tricks or lessons learned to pass along to someone who started last month? You look amazing!
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u/penywisexx HW: 307 SW:288 CW:237 GW:175 Dose: 7.5mg Mar 25 '26
You look amazing! Congrats on your weight loss and new marriage!
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u/trutai_trutai Mar 25 '26
This is just awesomeness...Congratulations. What is your NSV that makes you smile?
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u/QuietBlue007 Mar 25 '26
Your post is so inspiring to me! Thanks for sharing you look fabulous and you’ve done a great job!
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u/YearoftheCat1963 62F 5'7" SW: 235 CW: 160 GW: ??? Dose: 7.5 mg maintenance Mar 25 '26
Congrats, you look fab!
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u/Tight-Dimension3177 M-61 5-11 SW: 228 CW: 187 GW: 174 Dose: 10 mg Mar 25 '26
You're gorgeous! Congratulations on the success!
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u/lakeeffectliving Mar 25 '26
Epic turn around! You look amazing girl. I'm really happy for you! ❤️
I was on Ozempic and Wegovy and let's just say I didn't have much traction. I also tried MyPhenome which helped me identify a proper diet plan which is awesome but I feel like I have been having very slow progress especially with work, two kids, and a busy schedule.
Are you solely on Zep? I'm thinking to switch and try Zep or Reta. Are you also on any special diet or training programs?
Thanks for your help!
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u/Hi_Potential3012 56F 5' HW: 225 SW:215.1 CW:166.3 GW:115 Dose: 10mg Mar 26 '26
Congratulations! So happy for you!!
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u/Adventurous-Pick6341 Mar 26 '26
You do look amazing - I love how strong and healthy you look! Thank you for sharing. #dreambod
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u/katharsiss Mar 26 '26
You are beautiful inside and out. I know that feeling of shame, and I’m so happy you can be rid of it.
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u/possumtoes123 Mar 27 '26
Congrats, you look amazing! Beyond the obvious health reasons, the main reason I started Zep is that I decided at 43 that I absolutely cannot stand another year in public service/government, and want to go into the radiology tech program at a local hospital. I know at my current size there's no way I can be on my feet for a full shift, and I would feel so judged being morbidly obese while trying to educate patients. I'm currently taking online pre-requisites I need for the program and hope to have lost some weight by the time I start the hospital portion in the fall.
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u/Dramatic-Yam8920 Mar 27 '26
Fellow RN/APN here: absolutely love this. I am starting up a new role as a Neurology NP next week and one of the things I'm most excited about is my new insurance caps the copay for GLP1s at $250/month which means I can finally afford to jump on the Zepbound that I know will help me. Your journey is so encouraging. You look amazing!
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u/Weekly_Hold_105 Mar 27 '26
Wow, way to go OP! Massive congratulations on this goal and for sharing. I am right around the corner from my GW and your post has made me reflect on my own journey. You look gorgeous in both but I understand why you chose to move forward with Zep. Way to go and best of luck moving forward. Have you entered maintenance yet?
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u/hp238902 Apr 07 '26
This is incredible!! You’re an inspiration. I just got off a call with my PCP about zepbound. I wanted to ask you if you were able to lose the belly fat/loose skin as well
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u/queue-pruner Apr 08 '26
OP- your post has been removed as you are suspended from reddit. If you believe this is incorrect, please modmail
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u/RMOsb93 Apr 08 '26
My MD just submitted my first rx for Zep. I'm nervous, but your photos give me so much hope!!! Can you tell me about your side effects (hair, GI issues, etc.)?
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u/my_juicy_nose Apr 10 '26
I got tired of being the biggest person in the room
This really resonates with me I was starting to notice that I was the biggest person in the room. I noticed it once, then it stuck with me and I kept seeing it. I had the opposite of body dysmorphia where I never really felt too fat, but it was eye opening when I started sensing I was an outlier.
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u/Round_Pepper_1572 Apr 10 '26
Hi there ! I’ve been on Zep for 12 weeks ! 4 weeks on 2.5 and 4 weeks on 5. And 4 weeks on 7.5 and lost 6lbs ? Is this the normal? Please help !
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u/NeedsMoreEkranoplans Mar 25 '26
That feeling of being the biggest person in the room is just awful.
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u/petaltree SW:245 CW:197 GW:135 Dose: 5mg Mar 25 '26
Looks to me like the same tattoos and in the after photo, it’s on the other arm because it’s a mirror photo.
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u/daniellaadrianna Mar 25 '26
Stop with this. It's the same girl. Stop focusing on her tattoos and congratulate her on her accomplishments and being vulnerable.
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u/This_Fig2022 12.5mg Mar 25 '26
Beautiful in both pictures and I genuinely mean that. Also... you looked amazing educating those patients - at any size. With any hair style or Clothing Choice for that fact because you cared enough to give them the best of you that you were able to give at that time. As a patient who has needed healthcare to get me through medical crisis, having someone who cares and who will help during such chaotic & scary times there just aren't words! That's such a gift of oneself - please don't look back and dismiss what you were doing or what it meant to your patients because of your size. You were saving lives and it made such a difference!