Hey guys! I tried to do this without background music, as requested. Let me know if this was easier to watch! 💚🐝

@lashonalovelyrodgers4055

24 күн бұрын

Where do you get your meds from?

@kfrankism

18 күн бұрын

Yes! Thank you!

Incredible progress! You seem very content in this video, it’s nice to see! 😊 I started an anti anxiety and had some digestive side effects, but it feels good when your body adjusts and it does what it’s supposed to do! 😊

@RisaBeesa

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Celine! I suppose I do feel content… more content than I was before at least. And you’re right, once you get adjusted to meds it’s so nice to not have side effects! 💚🐝

Without the background music is 100% better...subbed!

@RisaBeesa

2 ай бұрын

Haha, thanks! Enough people chimed in so I had to at least give it a try without music. I guess I felt self conscious that my voice alone sounded boring. I appreciate you watching! 💚🐝

Thanks for this!

@RisaBeesa

2 ай бұрын

Of course! Thanks for watching. 💚🐝

Love him! ❤️🤎🐶😍

@RisaBeesa

Ай бұрын

Aww thanks! He’s such a sweet gentle giant. 💚🐝

I started ozempic a week ago … my starting weight is 310 lbs my goal weight is 160 lbs (I’m 5’10 and a half) I’m also 43 (next week)

@RisaBeesa

Ай бұрын

That’s so exciting! I hope you adjust to the medication without any setbacks. I had to make a conscious effort not to compare my weight loss to other’s weight loss when they were losing so much faster than me. My weight loss has been so slow and gradual that people at work haven’t quite noticed that I’ve lost weight. My boss noticed but no one else has. It feels good to finally see results and wear my old clothes again! I’m super excited for you. You can do this! 💚🐝

In 22 days I lost 8.1 kgs (17.83 lbs) on semaglutide. I was 93 kgs (205.03 lb) & right now I am 84.90kgs (187.1 lbs). I’m doing a low GI diet, I cut all the diary & have milk tea only when I’m extremely stressed. I’m 25 years old. I’m also working out everyday at the gym for at least 3 hours (mainly cardio). I hope to loose more weight by the following months.

@RisaBeesa

Ай бұрын

Wow you’re doing an amazing job! I’ll have to look up what a low GI diet is. Your exercise sounds pretty rigorous/intense. Congrats on the 8.1kg’s gone! 💚🐝

@PinkBeagle14

Ай бұрын

@@RisaBeesa Thankyou Ma’am. Low GI is simply the foods that don’t spike your insulin levels at a faster rate. For example- chocolate or mangoes have high GI index & Cucumber or chickpea have low GI index. I have PCOS (insulin resistance) so loosing weight for me has been really hard but thankfully diet/exercise combined with semaglutide has been able to help me a lot recently. Thankyou for your lovely comment

@RisaBeesa

Ай бұрын

@@PinkBeagle14 Oh okay, that makes sense. I had an appt to find out if I was insulin resistant but my doctor was more concerned with my hypertension so the other topic was never addressed. I had to give up caffeine and decrease sodium intake quite a bit. I’ve heard of so many people with PCOS having success with semaglutide and hope you’ll continue to have success in the months to come! 💚🐝

@afrozeafifah28

Ай бұрын

Hey, really amazing journey. But can I ask you where did you get your semaglutide from ? Can you please suggest me ? I want to take a safe form of semaglutide with no side effects. Please suggest me a compounded medication which is safe .😊

@karenmbbaxter

23 күн бұрын

That's awesome but not everyone can spare 3 hours a day for exercise......If you can't spare that amount of time for exerciise ( e.g coz of work commitements) then 1 hour a day is fine for most people....The weight comes off slower is all.

Excellent progress! Yay for the no more side effects! Also, yay for the working out with your kid. The older they get, the harder it is to find things to do together. Jump at every chance. Was not even remotely TLDR. Not even a little bit.

@RisaBeesa

2 ай бұрын

Thanks friend!! I had to look up what TLDR meant because I didn’t understand… haha! 😆🤭 Made me wanna file a Hurt Feelings Report. And I’m really looking forward to my son and I getting into gym workouts. You’re right, it’s definitely harder now that he’s 17… one day I’ll be cool again! I do jump at every chance to hang out with him… he’s my favorite human. 💚🐝

Idk how i missed this update, i can really see a difference in your face

@RisaBeesa

10 күн бұрын

Haha, no worries friend! Heck I miss updates all the time. Life is happening! 😊 You can see a difference between my face here and the one I just uploaded? Sweet!! 💚🐝

I walk 6 days a week 2 hours a day. I love it my starting weight was 175 it’s been 5 months I am now 152 looking forward to seeing 140 lbs so excited I am getting so close my goal weight is 130 lbs

@RisaBeesa

Ай бұрын

I would be so happy at 150 but if I could get down to 140 that would be an absolute dream. You’re doing so well on the medication. I’m happy for your success! 💚🐝

Thanks for this update! I’m about to start my first injections this week. Were there any foods in particular that worsened your side effects? Thank you for uploading and congrats on your amazing progress!

@RisaBeesa

2 ай бұрын

Yay! Excited for you. For me it wasn’t necessarily specific foods but more the time I ate it. If I ate late at night or ate too much, I’d have the worst acid reflux. Tums chewables were becoming a regular thing. I hope your experience is positive! 💚🐝

That dog ❤

@RisaBeesa

12 күн бұрын

He’s the snuggliest boy! 💚🐕💚

I have an appointment on Tuesday to get a prescription. Yay! Question for you. Overall was the weightloss steady or was it peaks and valleys?

@RisaBeesa

2 ай бұрын

It was not steady in the beginning, the second month in particular. I was weighing frequently and watching it go up one week and down the next… definitely stressed myself out doing that.

I am your height as well. Started at 191 and in 6 weeks I have only lost 8 pounds. I’m more encouraged looking at your weight loss chart as I was thinking I should be losing more. My doctor says I’m right on track. I know what you mean by the elation you feel in your 160s …. I’ve achieved that by excercise and starvation, the wrong way. So my goal weight is also 150-155. I strength train 3 times a week and walk dogs 2-4 miles 2 times a week. Counting my macros! Hoping the weight loss picks up. Best of luck on your journey… Oh btw…are you experiencing constipation?😖

@RisaBeesa

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment! I feel like the constipation comes and goes but it hasn’t been an issue in a while because I figured out that I occasionally needed to take psyllium husk and also that I needed to eat slower. I kept forgetting to eat all day and then I’d get home from work starving, and I would eat fast. It’s no fun going days without being able to go to the bathroom… then when it was finally “go time”, I would get a wave of nausea and then be totally ok afterwards. The video before this one was just my 1-month experience and I shared about the constipation and some other initial side effects I noticed. We sound very similar with our starting weight and goals! So if you’re on week 6, you’re at 0.5mg (20 units)? I feel like it can be frustrating when we see other people lose like 15 lbs in a month but man, slow and steady isn’t bad. We’re still losing the weight! Wishing you good luck and good health. 💚🐝

@sharkbites5472

2 ай бұрын

I was on Ozempic for two months. My starting weight was 203 and 5’6. Like you, I eat right and exercise. I would lose 4 pounds and go up 4 pounds. My Dr. changed me to Mounjaro. In six weeks I’ve lost 18 pounds. I’m no doctor but You should ask your doctor to change medication’s. You can do some research yourself and you will find that Mounjaro is far more superior to Ozempic for weight loss and everything else. I also use a compounding pharmacy because my insurance won’t pay for it. I’m Pre-diabetic and my A-1 C was 6.0 with an under active thyroid. I also had two strokes in one day (54years old). That’s mostly the reason that I put the weight on in the first place. Good luck to you, God bless…….✌💙

I started 5 days ago. Im taking fiber gummies every day bc im already constipated. No weight loss yet. I do have fatigue, but only after I eat. I never had a bad diet, so I'm eating the same things but smaller. I can not eat sugar, carbs, or anything fatty. I will feel sick afterward. Mild cramps. Im excited to see results.

@RisaBeesa

2 ай бұрын

Nice! Week 1 is almost over for you. Yeah I really had to increase water and add fiber to help with the bathroom issues. It’s not a problem anymore thank goodness. Have you noticed certain foods or drinks you enjoyed before not so enjoyable now? I still enjoy coffee but can hardly drink it. 💚🐝

@maggiemae6867

2 ай бұрын

@RisaBeesa I can't eat sugar, carbs or fatty foods. I only drink half cup coffee as well. My stomach issues are finally getting better.

@RisaBeesa

2 ай бұрын

Oh! I misunderstood and thought those were dietary restrictions you had before taking the medication. I’m with you on the fatty foods! I tried to eat fast food once and felt nauseous.

@valeriemartini6315

Ай бұрын

Try a cup of Smooth move Tea. Works for me

I just got all caught up with your vids and now I'm sad you aren't posting anymore! I hope you are doing well!!?!?🤔 🤔 🤔

@RisaBeesa

12 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching! I’m still doing well… just started Month 8 a couple of weeks ago. I wasn’t able to record/upload for a bit there but things are finally on the upswing here at home so I’ll get to upload soon. Thank you for being patient! 💚🐝

Bah typed this twice but accidentally erased lol I’ve had a hip replacement too, at age 18, (I’m 37 now) it’s definitely wearing out fast with being between 252-296lbs. I started zepbound 3.5 weeks ago and have lost ten pounds but I can’t get my refill this week so looks like I’m starting a compound in the meantime. All I’m doing for exercise is trying to make the habit of walking a minimum of 30 mins per day.

@RisaBeesa

2 ай бұрын

You’re doing great! I’ve heard good things about Zepbound and it honestly sounds promising for so many people. You were so young for the hip replacement 🥺. I’ve heard of them lasting for 30 yrs before people needing a new one, but I guess it’s different from person to person. Yours is lasting a good while! Good for you though… you saw that something needed to be done with your weight to preserve the joint and you acted on it. Walking is such a nice stress-free way to get daily movement. 💚🐝

I'm a week in almost on Ozempic. I have lost 3 lbs. On the. 25

@RisaBeesa

12 күн бұрын

That’s good! How are you feeling? Any side effects?💚🐝

Seems like HTN is related to your Sleep Apnea. Maybe an EENT would be beneficial to in determining if you have a structural issue as supposed to respiratory hypoventilation. Although losing weight is definitely a big contributor. If you have some sort of structural issue in the oropharyngeal tract then even if you lose weight you might still have those issues

@RisaBeesa

12 күн бұрын

Good point! I do need to have a new sleep study done to see if I’m still having issues with the sleep apnea. The hypertension is currently being regulated with new medication, but I’m sad that losing weight didn’t help it. You’re right, it must be something else. Thanks for this comment! 💚🐝

Had to rewind the video back when you said 43 my guess would have been 28-30

@RisaBeesa

Ай бұрын

Aww you’re too sweet for saying that! Haha, I’ll be 44 next month and am hoping to reach 160lbs by my birthday. 💚🐝

Congratulations. What weight loss tracker do you use?

@RisaBeesa

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I don’t use a tracker and just keep track in the notes on my phone or write it down and then put the numbers in a spreadsheet to make a graph. There are probably a lot of good trackers apps out there though! 💚🐝

@aoefeable

2 ай бұрын

I have a RENPHO scale from Amazon, it has an associated app that tracks my weight loss across several dimensions such as bone density, visceral fat, subcutaneous fat etc. I recently bought the RENPHO smart measuring device and it tracks using the same app.

I just took week 2 shot last night. I’ve been a power lifter my whole life. So working out hard has never been an issue. However eating in my sport was mandatory. Over the years I realized that it was time to let go of the sport and focus on my health. I tried to diet but it was extremely hard going from a sport that required you to eat and eat alot to be strong and push heavy weight. Now I’m focused on getting my diet in check. Week 1 was great I was very tired. No real symptoms. Still got all my workouts in and killer them. However I had to count of pre workout to push me through them. I slept really good on week one. Other than that no big symptoms. Week 2 idk how I feel yet. Woke up today craving sweets. I will say that while on the shot I have felt full sooner. I haven’t seen the signs of my body saying “hey no more sweets or hey don’t eat this” I hope this comes soon.

@RisaBeesa

Ай бұрын

Hey there! From what my provider told me, I was supposed to really expect any magic the whole first month on that lowest dose… so my first 4 shots of 0.25mg I just told myself it was okay if nothing really happened. The food noise leaving my brain has been the biggest benefit for me so far and though I noticed it the first month, it was much more noticeable in the months to come. I have had a couple of bouts of stress-eating this past month and man did I pay for that big time. I’m cheering you on during your journey! 💚🐝

I'm experiencing severe exhaustion I'm supposed to go up to 2mg and I don't think I will. I can't exercise! Thank God I'm in between jobs because I would be fired. Anyone else?

@qwertyuioplkjhgfd116

29 күн бұрын

Makes me exhausted as well every time I go on higher dose

@dani3670

27 күн бұрын

From what I've researched, you might should talk to your doctor about reducing your dose for a few weeks and gradually work your way back up.

@RisaBeesa

12 күн бұрын

I definitely feel a bit run down initially when I increase the dose, but then it goes away. Does your exhaustion ever subside? I’ve been very slow about increasing the dose, so the first 7.5 months I still hadn’t gotten to the max dose. 💚🐝

4months later and I haven't lost nothing yet 😢

@RisaBeesa

12 күн бұрын

Oh no 🙁… I’m so sorry to hear that. What does your doctor say? 💚🐝

I am on week 6 loss of 5lbs. Have not increased my dose. Thought I would have lost more. I walk 30 or more minutes a day. My pants have been feeling a little looser Should I increase my dosage

@RisaBeesa

Ай бұрын

Hey 5 lbs is 5 lbs. I lose very slowly compared to some. I stayed on the lowest dose for 4 weeks and increased at week 5. Did your prescriber give you a dosing/titration schedule to follow?

I have been on the compounded version for one week now. When did you start noticing results?

@RisaBeesa

16 күн бұрын

Thanks for your comment! I noticed the decreased appetite within the first two weeks, and felt my belt start loosening a little after the first month. Some people lose fast but not me… I’m slow and steady but that’s okay! I hope things continue to go well for you. 💚🐝

What kind of exercise program are you thinking of? I doubt any of the standard personal trainer certs out there really address getting a still young person back to work after having a total hip done! Maybe someone with an actual sports science degree?

@RisaBeesa

2 ай бұрын

I had a personal trainer last year and just couldn’t afford her anymore with my low-paying job. I was trying to invest in myself and while my savings were shrinking, my body wasn’t. I think that I’ll try some old workouts/routines I used to do in the military but adjusted a bit since I’m older and slightly robotic now. You’re absolutely right though… if I do get a trainer again I want someone who can work with this funny hip of mine. Thanks for your comments btw! 💚🐝

@lovejoy1311

2 ай бұрын

@@RisaBeesa for sure. Do you remember all your post hip precautions? Obv I can’t know if you had an anterior or posterior approach, but there are clearly some basic movements you will want to stay away from. Like, deadlifts and deep squats? I spent a lot of time working in outpatients ortho, and then ran a post op floor for ortho, but most of that is a bit dated, and none of it that helpful for wellness work years down the road!

@RisaBeesa

2 ай бұрын

@@lovejoy1311 Well I was scheduled for a “direct superior” approach using the robot for extra precision, but the tech CT’d the wrong hip. No one noticed the imagery was incorrect until I was already sedated in the OR so, as the surgeon put it to me in recovery, he had to “go old school”. It took a very long time to recover and the main post-op instruction I remembered was to initially avoid internal rotation and to never do the pigeon pose in yoga. It’s been about 5 1/2 years now. 💚

@lovejoy1311

2 ай бұрын

@@RisaBeesa medicine, man. We aren’t that good at it! Well, I would avoid all running. And keep any weighted lifts that use lower extremity to a limited range. It’s not a “native” joint, so it can’t heal from accrued damage, or improve from being stressed.

@RisaBeesa

2 ай бұрын

@lovejoy1311 thanks for the tips! Yeah there’s something about accepting that there’s nothing quite like a real joint. Here’s hoping this one lasts! 💚🐝

How much does the compounded semaglutide cost per month and which pharmacy do you use?

@RisaBeesa

2 ай бұрын

So I pay $300 for a 4ml vial. The compounding pharmacy my provider uses is in Las Vegas and she actually ships it to me. The two vials lasted me the first 5 months since the doses were low enough that I could stretch it out. I just started the 3rd vial 2 weeks ago but I know it won’t last as long since my dose is up to 1.75mg (the syringe goes up to 100 units and I use 70 units per injection). I’ve heard good things about Henry Meds… and it’s the same price! They do their consultations and follow up appts via tele-health. 💚🐝 I should add: once I get to the max dose of 2.5mg, the 4ml vial will only last a month so I’ll be paying $300/mo.

Please update what are you eating with it so not to loose muscles

@RisaBeesa

10 күн бұрын

I definitely think I’ve had some muscle loss despite eating a high protein meal and protein shake for breakfast. I think the best way to avoid muscle loss (for you and for me both!) is to do strength or resistance training. That’s the advice others have given to me anyhow! Hope this helps. 💚🐝

Question regarding your rate of loss- How many calories did you eat daily? Also, do you eat healthy? Lean protein ? Like an egg and and egg whites for breakfast.? I’m eating 1200 a day and super healthy and my loss has been 12 pounds in less than 2 months.🤷🏼‍♀️

@RisaBeesa

12 күн бұрын

My rate of weight loss has been slower than most but it’s always been that way no matter what method I try. I eat about 1200 calories a day, approximately. For breakfast I typically have a bacon/egg burrito on a low card tortilla, and then a Factor meal for dinner. Sometimes I skip breakfast because I’m in a hurry and end up taking a protein shake and a banana to work instead. 💚🐝

Hy, can I start with the 1.75g instead ??

@RisaBeesa

Ай бұрын

Keep in mind, I’m not a medical professional… but this is a medication that providers give a titration schedule with because your body has to adapt to it. For some people, 1.7 mg is their maintenance dose and for others 2.4 mg is… but everyone titrates up to those doses as they are not starting doses. I hope this makes sense. I just want you to be safe and informed, so please talk to your doctor first. 💚🐝

Does Tricare cover your cost or do you pay out of pocket?

@RisaBeesa

2 ай бұрын

I pay out of pocket, $300 for a 4ml vial.

How to order this can you please help me for more info on this

@RisaBeesa

Ай бұрын

If you can’t get a prescription from your regular doctor/provider, you can try Googling Henry Meds and setting up a telehealth appointment. 💚🐝

Any new updates? :)

@RisaBeesa

16 күн бұрын

Things are finally slowing down here at home and I’ll be recording/uploading some time this week actually! It’s been a minute. I am still doing good and look forward to updating y’all. 💚🐝

Risa, just wondering if you had to reconstitute your Semaglutide with water? What was the dose of Semaglutide 10mg?

@RisaBeesa

2 ай бұрын

Oh I didn’t have to mix anything, the compounding pharmacy gives me a vial of liquid semaglutide and l-carnitine at 2.5mg and 100mg per ml. So a 4ml vial has a total of 10mg semaglutide and 400mg l-carnitine total. Hopefully my math is correct. I’m glad I’m not having to mix this stuff myself! 💚🐝

@mikeblake6357

2 ай бұрын

@@RisaBeesa thanks Risa best of luck to you

@RisaBeesa

2 ай бұрын

@mikeblake6357 thanks Mike! To you as well if you’re on a journey to lose weight. 💚🐝

Tail wagging in the background ❤😊

@RisaBeesa

5 күн бұрын

Cowboy is pretty fond of making appearances. 😆🤭

Also no side effects for me at all

@RisaBeesa

Ай бұрын

So lucky! Some people see zero side effects, some see all the side effects and then there’s me… who saw just a few and they were all manageable thankfully! 💚🐝

Can you drink alcohol while on semaglutide?

@alaefarmestatesllc

25 күн бұрын

Not really recommended. Especially for diabetics or people tryna lose weight.

@RisaBeesa

12 күн бұрын

I don’t do it, but I’m also on blood pressure medication so I shouldn’t drink at all. 💚🐝

I could tell straight away bee that you’d lost weight on your face and yes to lift weights you have to have them 😂😂

@RisaBeesa

2 ай бұрын

Aww really?? I watched the video and kept thinking about how I wished my face showed the weight loss because I couldn’t see it. Thank you for saying that! And yes, gotta have actual weights if I wanna lift them. 🤭

TLDR: Compounded semaglutide has helped Risa lose weight and improve her obesity-related health issues, and she is halfway to her goal weight after 5 months of using the medication. 00:00 👩‍🦳 Risa, a 43-year-old Air Force veteran, lost weight using compounded semaglutide, going from 186 lbs to 5 months. 00:48 📉 Compounded semaglutide has helped me lose weight and improve my obesity-related health issues such as sleep apnea, hypertension, and joint pain. 02:13 📉 Taking compounded semaglutide resulted in a weight loss of 18 pounds over 5 months, with the dose doubling and then increasing to achieve the desired results. 03:56 🏋 Walking twice a day, considering gym membership, and living on a hill has helped with weight loss despite not doing intense workouts. 04:43 📉 Weight loss results after 5 months of using compounded semaglutide, with measurements showing a decrease in waist, belly, and hip size. 05:59 📉 Lost 18 pounds in 5 months, halfway to goal weight, hoping medication helps reach goal. 06:51 🏋 Need to start working out more, considering getting a gym membership to motivate myself and bond with my son. 07:29 👍 No more side effects, getting better at injecting, and thanks for the support!

@RisaBeesa

2 ай бұрын

Hi thanks for the comment. I went from 186 to 168 in 5 months. My hypertension isn’t resolved just yet, but I mentioned it along with other health issues that led me to want to try something different to lose the weight. Other than that, you seem to have gotten the gist of the video! Thanks so much. 💚🐝

@RisaBeesa

2 ай бұрын

Just realized TLDR = Too Long Didn’t Read ☹️ and is used when a post/video is too long and boring. I kept the video pretty short. Hopefully people still watch it.

@lovejoy1311

2 ай бұрын

@@RisaBeesa8 minutes should not constitute a “too long, didn’t read” moment. Not to worry!

@RisaBeesa

2 ай бұрын

@lovejoy1311 thanks for the reassurance 🤭. I felt so old having to Google what it meant.. goodness. I was happy to keep it under 10 minutes. I feel guilty when a video is over 10 minutes because I don’t want to take that much time away from someone. 😆😆

@lovejoy1311

2 ай бұрын

@@RisaBeesa lol, I’m older than you, and I’m sure I have more “I’m too old for this” moments! My kids are forever keeping me appraised of where I have failed to keep up.