I am 72 YO woman, down 60 lbs in one year on zepbound and am now at goal weight. Started on 2.5 for a month and have stayed on 5.0 dose for the rest.

Non-scale victories have been remarkable - inflammation from sarcoidosis in my lungs has virtually vanished making it easier for me to breathe than for the last 30 years, I’m off blood pressure meds, cholesterol is way down, I have a new wardrobe, so many compliments from others, and I have much more energy.

Learnings from the journey - drink lots of water, focus on protein, I eat at home much more often than out so I know what I’m taking for calories, I log everything I eat although I know many who don’t- helps me know if I’m on track for the day. Fast weight loss can lead to hair loss regardless of the drug so be careful on losing too quickly. Day to day weight loss can vary based on water retention, bowel movements, and other factors so don’t be overly concerned on a single day change, look at trends. Constipation is an issue for many- I take mag07 every day and have read that others are helped by prunes, water, fiber, and small does of miralax.

A support group has helped. This forum plus a Facebook site “women over 60 on glp-1s” have been a wealth of info. Good to learn what others are experiencing and how they are dealing with concerns. I have no problem being quiet with others who ask how I did it as there are so many opinions on whether taking a drug is good or bad. I simply say, “like every single person who loses this amount of weight, I eat less.”

Good luck on your journey. Hoping for many non-scale victories in addition to the ones you see when you weigh in. Remember that it’s a marathon, not a sprint.