He Lost 125 lbs on Mounjaro! But He “Fell Off the Side Effect Tree”

Описание: In this episode of The Downsized Dish, Christopher Durham sits down with Alen from regional Australia, a new dad who lost more than 125 pounds using Mounjaro/Zepbound after struggling with obesity since childhood.

Alen shares what it was like growing up overweight, the cycle of losing and regaining weight for decades, and why he never believed a medication could control his appetite. He explains how a routine doctor visit for a lingering cough unexpectedly led to a conversation about GLP-1 treatment and how the jump from the starter dose to 5mg changed everything.

This conversation does not shy away from the hard parts. Alen describes intense side effects including nausea, vomiting, fatigue, constipation, dizziness, and what he jokingly calls “falling off the side effect tree.” He explains how Zofran helped him push through the worst weeks and why he ultimately decided to stay on a lower dose that worked without overwhelming him.

Viewers will hear how Alen went from wearing 8XL shirts to fitting into a large, how he now averages more than 10,000 steps a day, and how he lost enough weight to come off blood pressure medication and resolve fatty liver disease. He also shares how becoming a new father gave him a powerful new reason to stay healthy.

This episode is for anyone who has tried to white-knuckle weight loss, felt defeated after years of regaining weight, or is nervous about starting a GLP-1 medication because of side effects.

Christopher and Alen remind viewers that obesity is a disease, not a failure of willpower, and that progress does not require perfection.

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00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:57 Meet Alen from Australia
02:31 Alen's Weight Struggles and Journey
07:32 Discovering GLP-1s and Initial Challenges
12:47 Weight Loss Success and Lifestyle Changes
19:48 Health Improvements and Side Effects
26:38 Overcoming Initial Side Effects
27:01 Managing Dosages and Side Effects
31:38 Lifestyle Changes and Exercise
33:45 Diet Adjustments and Appetite
37:26 Family Support and Reactions
42:23 Long-Term Plans and Medication Costs
47:21 Final Thoughts and Advice