Ozempic - Semaglutide/GLP-1

After ~12 years of willpower, diet, and exercise, I still haven't reached my goal of 220lb (6'2). As I sit today, I am 275lb. For those unfamiliar with my journey, started at ~363lb in 2011. My lowest ever weight was 247lb in 2019. I bounce up and down a LOT. My hunger is off the rails. Even eating 2400-2600cals/day, I'm hungry all day. After my workouts I eat lunch, and after that I'm usually ready for another meal ~1.5 - 2hrs later. Side note, I have hashimotos thyroiditis, but I am medicated and my medication has been stable for ~2 years.

Many of you have been around for a lot of my journey, and I figured I would bring you all along for the next iteration. I expect some flak for "lack of willpower" or whatever, not concerned about it.

After much deliberation with my GP and endocrinologist, scouring the web for trusted authorities' opinion on the drug, and for average people's experiences, I decided to green light my GP's recommendation of getting on Ozempic.

What is Ozempic?
Ozempic is Semaglutide. A diabetic drug recently approved for obesity treatment (note: Ozempic hasn't been approved for obesity, but Semaglutide under another name,Wegovy, has). The long-and-short of it is that it enhances insulin sensitivity & slows gastric emptying, keeping you satisfied/full for much longer and making weight loss much easier.

How is it dosed?
Once a week, dermal needle injection into abdomen or thigh. Usually start on a light dose and titrate up.

Is it safe?
It certainly seems so, however it's not extremely well-studied. I am taking a risk here, no doubt.

Is it effective?
There was a landmark study early in 2021 that showed incredible results for participants who exercised and dieted consistently. Those that did not diet and exercise saw little change. This drug is a tool this specifically seems to aid those who are serious about wanting to put in the work.

The Plan
I currently exercise 4 days/week in the form of CrossFit classes. I have done this since Oct. 2017. My diet is mostly fine from a nutrition perspective (as in the composition of meals), I just tend to eat way too much because I'm perpetually hungry and haven't been tracking, and most of the weight gain has come in the last 6 months, which have been pretty brutal and stressful. Drinking will be reduced to 1-2 drinks/week. I'm going to continue my exercise regimen and get started tracking caloric intake.


Today was day 1. I anticipate making weekly updates, but I have a bad memory.


Day 1 stats (from my bathroom scale):
274.9lb
33.6% body fat
34.2% body fat
BMI 35.5



In addition, my gym just got an inbody machine and I took an inbody scan:



I plan to take another in 3 months.