Experience with GLP 1 and Cronometer Demo

Описание: Hello everyone,

I want to share a bit about my journey managing weight and obesity. Since 2022, I’ve been following a medical model, but it’s had its ups and downs. I used to follow a strict version of Overeaters Anonymous, but now I’m trying to be more flexible with my food choices. I still aim to cut back on flour and sugar, but I’ve realized I can’t completely avoid them.

I started weight loss injections in 2022 and stopped in January 2025. By early 2025, I had gone from nearly 280 pounds to 235 pounds on Wegovy, but I had to stop because of insurance issues. Since then, I’ve regained 55 pounds and reached 290 pounds.

Recently, I started taking a low dose of semaglutide again and have been tracking my food with Cronometer, aiming for 1,800 calories a day. Nighttime eating is still a challenge, and I have trouble sleeping without a midnight snack.

Even with a desk job, I’m trying to be more active. Excess weight has caused mobility issues, plantar fasciitis, and difficulty with basic movements. Obesity has been a long-term struggle, but I’m determined to take control and improve my health. This month, my goals are to drink at least 64 ounces of water daily, eat three high-protein meals a day, and walk for 20 minutes each day.

I recently switched from My Fitness Pal to Cronometer to track my food. One thing I love about Cronometer is how it tracks micronutrients and even suggests meals on the desktop version. Semaglutide is a medication that mimics a hormone called GLP-1, which helps regulate appetite and food intake. It works by slowing gastric emptying, reducing hunger, and increasing feelings of fullness. This makes it an effective tool for weight management, especially when combined with lifestyle changes like diet and exercise. Since semaglutide encourages higher protein intake, I’ve set my protein goal at 30-35% of my total calories. I’m trying to approach this without judgment and stay within the calorie deficit needed for slow, steady progress.

This approach wouldn’t work with Overeaters Anonymous, but I do appreciate the support and recovery-focused model OA provides. I’ve been sobered from alcohol since 1984, with over 40 years of sobriety, and I value the structure that anonymous programs offer.

I also want to mention how I use the Cronometer app on my desktop and phone. I often go back and forth between the two and tracking food intake has been a crucial part of my journey, something I carried over from my OA days. One feature I really enjoy is the Custom Recipe tool, which helps me plan family meals and figure out the calories per serving.

I’m currently on week one of semaglutide with a very low dose. While I’m aware of the appetite suppression effects, one reason I decided to go back on it is for the heart health benefits. On this lower dose, I’m not experiencing as many negative side effects, and I’m hopeful that I’ll see some success. My goal is to get back into the clothes I normally like to wear, have more energy, and improve my mobility.

Thank you for listening, and I hope sharing my experience can help others on their own journeys.