I trained through the whole thing, three times a week, and the effect on the scale was almost nothing while the effect on everything else was large.
The bit I cannot resolve on my own is what training is actually for during a large deficit, because framing it as calorie burn sets people up to quit when the arithmetic disappoints them.
If the honest answer is that nobody knows, that is a useful answer and I would rather have it.
josh_phd_bmore said:I trained through the whole thing, three times a week, and the effect on the scale was almost nothing while the effect on everything else was large.
Gym confidence after training weight loss: walked into a gym for the first time in 8 years yesterday. Was terrified. But you know what? Nobody stared. Nobody judged. Everyone was focused on their own workout.
Started with 20 minutes on the treadmill and some machine-based resistance exercises. Nothing fancy. But I DID IT. And I'll go back tomorrow.
To anyone too intimidated to start: the hardest rep is walking through the door. Everything after that is just movement. 💪
julia.endo said:Gym confidence after training weight loss: walked into a gym for the first time in 8 years yesterday.
Exercise-induced nausea amplification with training: I learned the hard way that intense exercise within 36 hours of injection can make nausea much worse. The combination of delayed gastric emptying + exercise-induced blood flow redistribution is rough on the GI system.
My workaround: inject Friday evening, do low-intensity activity Saturday, and save my intense workouts for Tuesday-Thursday when the GI effects have subsided. Timing your training around your injection schedule is a real optimization strategy.
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This matches mine closely enough to be worth saying so out loud. The detail I would add is minor and it is already implied above.
Clinical perspective, offered as context rather than as advice.
Pet owner bonus of training: my dog is also losing weight because we're walking 2-3x more than before. His vet is thrilled. 🐕
We went from a 15-minute shuffle around the block to 60-minute walks through the neighborhood. He's more energetic, I'm more energetic, and we're both healthier.
Get a dog. Or borrow one. Walking a dog is the best low-impact exercise motivation that exists. They never let you skip a walk. 🐾