Post #4500785
2026-08-11 13:40 UTC
Folks that don't know - last year I was on Zepbound. Between February and October I went from 475lbs to 300. I worked out. I ate healthy. The hunger pangs went away.
October insurance stopped paying for it .. and it went up to like 1200 a month out of pocket from $25 for a month. So I stopped. And I spiraled. The hunger noises came back. And I went into bad habits.
I gained about 50lbs back .. and well, this week I decided with Macklin on the way in October, he wont meet Fat Dad. He'll meet .. Happily Husky dad lol.
Yesterday was the first day of high protein, compensate with fiber, and exercise .. without the sweet, sweet embrace of a GLP1. It's way harder. I want to eat a bowl of cereal.
But ya know what? This greek yogurt with protein granola and blueberries is pretty good. Do I wish insurance would help a fat brother out? Yep. But its fine. I've got this.
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@dawgeth@social.lol 2026-08-11 13:42
I know I can join sites and stuff and get it for $150-200 a month .. but that's a luxury we can't afford. Wife is going to lose her job in October when baby comes (Paras make $16 an hour. Day care for a baby is like $2k a month .. wouldnt even break even there.) So - I'm going at it the old fashioned way, stubborness and willpower. I hope I'm strong enough haha.