Metformin and adderall weight loss

I (26F, 5’3, 172.5 lbs) lost approximately 30 pounds over the last two years, mainly on accident. I started half marathon training, and in the past year, I’ve run 5 half marathons. I’ve unintentionally lost the weight throughout my training. Over the past year, I’ve stayed exactly 172.5 pounds. I’ve definitely lost fat throughout that time and I guess I’ve gone through a body recomp as my clothes fit a lot different and I look a lot different, despite weighing the same. A month ago, I decided I wanted to run a marathon at the end of this year and made a goal to lose ~20 pounds to make training easier. I’ve been eating 1700 calories a day and still running 4 times a week. I average around 20 miles a week and burn 300-400 calories per run. I lift weights once a week and train in jiu jitsu one day a week. I get 8+ hours of sleep every night and I drink around a gallon of water a day. I’m eating ~100g of protein a day. I weighed myself the other day and despite all of that, I’ve gained a pound for the first time in a year! Any tips/advice/explanations? Feeling a little frustrated after this first month in my “intentional” weight loss journey.

if you’ve had exponential weight loss, or even weight gain honestly, what did you do? what’s your age and gender, what was your starting weight, your end weight, how long did that take, and what did you do to end up at that result?
my lose it tells tells me my projection to get to my goal weight which is roughly 38 pounds away should be obtained in january 2025 if i keep on this track. it made me curious what other people see or how they’ve fast tracked things, or how gradual weight really can decrease with just macro tracking. thanks in advance !

I have been following some of the posts here and was looking for success stories. I was on generic Wellbutrin years ago and it made me so angry and irritable. It has been years but I have since fallen into two depressive episodes and have been in one for about 6 months. I no longer have energy, I’ve gained weight because I don’t exercise and stay in all day. I haven’t found joy in anything and everything feels futile.
I just got prescribed the name brand and am giving it another shot. I do take adderall for ADHD and low grade depression - my doctor said it’s fine to take both together but curious to hear of other experiences.
I know results vary from person to person but am looking for light at the end of the tunnel. Did it help? What major changes did you see? How long did it take? Anyone else take adderall too?
Thank you all - really appreciate this community!

Hi everyone,I'm reaching out today because I really need to share my experience with PCOS and how it's been affecting me lately. I've been dealing with PCOS for a while now, but recently, it's been hitting me harder than ever.
One of the most challenging aspects for me is the PCOS belly. It's not just about the physical appearance; it's the constant feeling of being bloated and uncomfortable. I've tried so many things to manage it, but nothing seems to work. I've been working out, eating so clean that eating isn't even enjoyable for me half the time... just everything. Up until now, doctors just told me "beauty is pain, eat Lee's, exercise more". It's become a significant source of insecurity for me, and I feel like it's taking over my life.
On top of that, I've practically lost my eyebrows. They used to be one of my favorite features. Beautiful and thick to the point i had to get them threaded weekly, and now they're almost gone. It feels like another piece of my identity is slipping away. My hairline is also beginning to get affected, which makes it even harder to face the mirror. I worry that my boyfriend is being affected by my apearance too... I try to avoid mirrors now because it's just too painful to see the changes.
It took me years to get diagnosed, and I felt a mix of relief and frustration when I finally got the diagnosis. I started Metformin two weeks ago, and while I'm trying to stay hopeful, it's really hard. The waiting game to see if it will help is tough, and I'm constantly worried about whether I'll ever feel like myself again.
All of this has made me not want to go out or see people. I used to be so social, but now I just feel like hiding away. I miss my old self, and I miss feeling confident in my own skin. I just feel hopeless. Next weekend is a camping trip my bf and I have been taking every year for years. But now I'm stressed about finding an eyebrow pencil that will handle being in the springs all day. I hate having to think about makeup now. I use to just worry about my belly and weight, but now I have to worry about having an ugly face too. It's just too much.
I'm hoping that by sharing this here, I can find some support and maybe some advice from others who are going through the same thing.
How do you cope with these aspects of PCOS?Have you found anything that helps with the bloating, weight, or hair loss? Any tips for rebuilding confidence would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for listening. It means a lot to know that I'm not alone in this.

Orym, Dorian, and Chetney agreed that Otohan's blade deserved to go to Orym. As if there was clearly no better alternative than Orym wielding it or at least getting final say on what to do with it. And I don't totally agree. This has been bothering me for a couple days after rewatching the incident more carefully.
Above table, Orym is absolutely the best person to wield the blade and it would probably be a waste for no one to us it. His arguments that he doesn't have additional powers like the others is valid in character. Of course, mechanically, he was the only one consisently putting the hurt on Otohan in the last battle, too. Conflicting arguments there. In character though, I get why Orym would want it for all the reasons he stated in the episode.
For Dorian, while he's free to have an opinion and this is not a criticism of Dorian or Robbie, I don't think his thought on the matter should carry as much weight. He hadn't been there for any of the encounters with Otohan. He's clearly, and reasonably, biased towards Orym. Through no fault of his own, he just doesn't have the insight into the situation to make a proper call.
I had the biggest issue with Chetney. He said about Orym and the blade: "I agree it's his to do with as he pleases," and "He's lost more than we have." Laudna rightfully replies to Chetney not to talk to her about loss.
First, you don't compete over who has suffered more. Everyone's trauma is legitimate and you can't use a calculator to see who has "lost more."
Second, Laudna lost her life in a horrific way after being tortured, lost full autonomy of her body, full control of her will, and her home several times over. It's heavily implied she lost her whole family, too, after what the Briarwoods did in Whitestone. We could argue she even lost the basic right to die and move on naturally after Delilah brought her back the first time. If we were actually trying to calculate loss, I don't think Orym would win that anyway. The loss of his husband and father figure is truly awful, no denying that, but he still has a very loving home, community, mother, and sisters. Laudna doesn't have any of that. All she really has in the world are what she's carrying and who she is traveling with. Chetney absolutely deserved be told not to talk to her about loss. (I recognize Chetney has lost a fuckton, too, but in this case he was talking about how much Orym had lost.)
Overall, I lean towards what Ashton was feeling, as Talesin talked about in the Cool Down. And agree with some of what Laudna said, even though she was being manipulative when she said it. I'm hearing it like Ashton did, not knowing it's really Delilah twisting things: That blade killed four of them. FCG perma-died in the battle that led to them possessing it. Laudna almost permanently died, too, save for the crazy resurrection ritual. Watching Orym carry around such a blade would be a constant reminder of all that trauma. Even Imogen seemed to be agreeing with that. The shitty things Laudna/Delilah did and truly wanted in the face off don't change the legitimacy of the argument. It should not have been Orym's decision without any discussion, discounting the feelings of the others unfairly.

Hey all! I’ve been on a weight loss journey for almost a year and I’ve lost up to 17 pounds. While I’m proud of my progress, I still get discouraged and impatient. I have learned a lot through my weight loss journey, and decided to make this post pointing out a few things that I wish I knew before losing weight. Hope this helps others who feel the same way and those who are looking to start losing weight in the near future.
I wish someone informed me on how HARD it is! You go through a bunch of mental hardships and learn about how unhealthy of an eater you are. I use to think “I don’t eat that much, why am I overweight?” Welp, I prob didn’t eat much but my calorie intake was prob pretty high. Also, I wish someone informed me that nutrition is far more important than going to the gym multiple times a week. I’ve developed discipline with the gym which is great, but my eating habits need work. I’m that type of person that can’t lose weight from solely going to the gym. I definitely have to do a 180 with my diet. Lastly, I wish someone informed me of the math/science that you’ll have to do when it comes down to what you should eat. That I’d have to weigh my food and read nutrition labels to accurately track my calories. Idc what anyone says, losing weight isn’t easy. Even if you get to a point where you understand all of this stuff, it’s still not easy. It can be heavily discouraging and you have to be super patient to see results over time. Sorry for the rant but hope someone can relate.

I know I can find each at two different places, but I would likt2e to find one spot for both. Fella seemed to do both, but it looks like they only do semaglutide. I was on Mounjaro (tirzepeptide) for a month and had great results with weight loss and blood sugar control (I am a T2 diabetic) as far the TRT my total T is about 130 and I am 40, it's been 130 ish since I was 25 though.

I have so much energy but it feels mostly like energy in my brain as if I have taken a stimulant like caffeine. It’s not exactly making me want to go work out. Like adderall without the anxious feeling. I think it is also reducing my appetite and I have been losing weight from not eating as much. On the other hand I don’t feel as much depression and anxiety. My mood is super positive. I have no nausea. 10 mg may be a little strong.

Thoughts after finishing Dragonball Super. Spoilers ahead, stop reading if you haven't finished the series!
Biggest letdown - the final battle between Goku and Jiren
I was hoping that during their long fight, they would have some back and forth dialogue where Jiren really questioned Goku's endless and insatiable drive for more battles and more power. I think there was a good setup before the battle royale started where a lot of other universes blamed Goku for the fact that most of them would be wiped from existence, and there was room there for Goku to be seen as the villain by everyone but his own friends. It would be a unique story angle for the pure-hearted Goku to be questioned harshly like that. Goku could have redeemed himself in everyone's eyes by the end, which would have made for an interesting character arc.
I wanted Jiren to say something like, "I fight for justice, Goku! Is what you have done truly just? Look at the countless lives that are laid at your feet for disrespecting the gods and getting all the universes caught in this ridiculous battle! All because YOU are excited to fight. Goku, your insatiable drive for battle has cost unfathomable losses, how can you justify yourself??"
Goku could have had some deep self-reflection, which could be what triggered his Autonomous Ultra Instinct. Him realizing that he needs to let go of the Saiyan battle-lust and tap into his instincts, letting go of everything. He could realize that he has gotten so powerful it tears at the fabric of reality when he fights, and that in addition to his lust for battle, he needs to find a deep internal responsibility over his own power in order to truly protect his loved ones and the multiple universes at stake.
I didn't like how they spent so much time building Jiren up only to have his character developed by a quick exposition dump with a throwaway story and a "Might Makes Right" mindset. I feel like they just threw Jiren away. Jiren could have been seen as the fighter with purer intentions if they just changed up his story. I wanted to see Jiren standing on the high ground, able to say that he had fought for power to maintain justice and order in his universe, to preserve and promote peace, and that the result was that the people of his universe were ultimately happier and safer than those in Goku's universe. That high ground of strength, power, and moral value could have been the place Goku reached for and ultimately overcame!
Favorite parts
*I loved how the battle royale was ultimately a test of virtue for all the universes. It fits in really well with the god-realm aspects of the story and facing the judgment of gods!
*I like how the format of a battle royale gave a lot of the characters their own moments to shine in battle. It came off a little gimmicky at times, but I loved seeing how hard everyone fought for each other. I think Master Roshi was one of my favorites, seeing him give his all and fight himself near to death (despite being only a human) to protect his home universe was awesome. I also loved the Saiyan interactions, Goku and Vegeta helping out the young Saiyans from the other universe was so fun, and seeing Goku getting his ass nearly handed to him by two female Saiyans was exciting.
*The intro song during the Battle Royale arc!! NGL, "I've got a strength deep in my soul that gives me courage and control," got me pumped every time. I sang along every time!
*Some of the final battle animation, especially with Goku and Frieza side by side, was absolutely sick.
*I love that Goku wasn't the one who saved the day, ultimately. I thought this series was so great for letting everyone else have moments to shine and having Android 18 be the reluctant hero was nice to see.
*I liked to see Frieza slowly come around through the series, and Golden Frieza, along with Frieza getting his own musical theme was pretty neat. He was a great baddie and it was nice to have him back. I love how in Dragonball, baddies just can't help but become Goku's friend in the end.
Less-than-favorite parts
*The tone of the entire series felt a little corny which was a struggle at times.
*Furry universe and Magical Girl universe
*The wild swings in animation quality, but then again, that's very typical for Dragonball so not expecting much there. Also I prefer the DBZ animation techniques with different line weights, a more handcrafted feel, and overall more consistent and better-looking animation.
*Some of the outro songs sounded like they belonged in a preschool class. Their tone was ... weird.

I’m interested in doing a past life regression but am unable to visualize. It’s a condition called aphantasia. It can run in families and one son can visualize and one cannot. I’ve done hypnosis for weight loss which was/is successful but I wasn’t asked to visualize anything. I can see images w my eyes closed just before sleep (theta wave state) and I can dream. Any time I do a guided meditation that calls for visualization I see nothing. Could I do a successful past life regression?

i have a appointment on 30th to ask about getting ozempic or some type of weight loss help i'm 17 and 16 stone im not 100% sure but the doctor weighed me last week and ive had some blood tests for other issues which have all came back normal is there anything i should know about what to say and what not to say in my appointment?

Tirzepatide has helped me make better decisions. I’ve always been an impulsive person but now I make better eating decisions, better spending decisions, and overall I’m not as impulsive anymore. Also I’ve been drinking more water, my skin is clearing up and my nails are shiny and longer. I’m motivated to workout now I’m paying out of pocket every month so that motivates me to get off my ass and get use of it lol. I’ve been on it since April 4th and I only lost 12lbs, slow weight loss but I love how I feel.

Hey hey. Might be a long post but TLDR is at the end 😅 I’ve been lurking this subreddit today and have gotten so inspired, and it’s overwhelming the world of weight loss.
My partner and I (27F) signed up for a membership at the YMCA 2 weeks ago and have gone 5 days a week each week. I’ve been following a workout plan, I’ve been sweating and working out hardcore. Properly exhausting myself everyday. We plan on sticking with this schedule. For me it works because I can do laps in the pool on my rest days and still actually get some movement in for the day. This is all good, and feels natural and sustainable to me, so no problems with gym life. I track my steps with a smartwatch and I hit nearly 20,000 steps a day everyday because I work in a bakery and am always running around.
The kicker is I’ve gained weight in these last 2 weeks. 4lbs to be exact, and I’m tracking my food in MyFitnessPal so I can stay on top of food in general and I eat a very healthy diet which is the most surprising thing when people see me, and hear that I actually eat extremely healthy food. I have no fear of basic plain salad (it’s my favourite actually), salmon, plain chicken & rice is what I have for dinner most nights, and I drink a vegan smoothie just about everyday. I have low fat greek yogurt for snacks, and I hit my recommended protein intake very easily (which for me is about 150g a day). My issue is calories, the amount of food is the problem.I was never taught portion control. My mother and grandmother were both morbidly obese, and I was always taught to clean my plate spotless because we grew up poor so there was no wasting food. I didn’t take this way of thinking with me into adulthood thankfully, but I do add more than I should to my plate - even if it is extra salad or whatever. I’m also not a huge fan of desserts & sweet foods aside from fruit.
I’m teaching myself portion control but having an extremely hard time figuring out how much to eat if I’m 6 feet tall and almost 300lbs. TDEE recommends such a high intake (like 3,500 cals being my maintenance which is wildly inaccurate for me… ummm) that I just doubt I’d lose any weight, but people swear by this calculator! My current caloric intake sits at around 2,000 typically based on what I’ve been tracking the last 2 weeks, and yet I’ve gained weight. I am just so confused and looking for any recommendations or resources that you have used to calculate these things. Also recommendations on high protein, and super low calorie meals because ya girl is in need.
I know there are likely hormonal imbalances and metabolic problems that I have that contribute to this issue but, I just feel a bit hopeless trying to race the calorie counter while also getting the macro requirements for the day. I’ve struggled with my weight my entire life, and when I was 19 I lost 100lbs by restriction and feel like I made many mistakes over the last 8 years with my diet, and lifestyle eading to some issues internally possibly.
TLDR; My partner & I joined the gym, we workout very hard, I eat very healthy food, but 2,000 calories for my body (female, 6 foot tall & 300lbs) causes me to gain even more weight. TDEE is not a good resource for me, looking for other recommendations as well as high protein low calorie meals! 🙂

Hey guys! So I’m new to the whole weight loss stuff. I’ve been tracking my calorie intake, changing my bad habits, & now going to the gym. I’ve ordered some low cal protein powder to try and I’ll get it tomorrow but my question is, has anyone tried oolong tea? Like for boosting metabolism?
For reference, I am 27, 5’10”, CW is 168 I’ve had 2 c sections and my main goal is to just slim down the “shelf” as best as I can and just feel healthier.
Any advice would be great (: I’ve never felt like I needed to work out until now (silly I know)

Hey all , new here. 42. Periods went to every 3 months. Doc doesn’t know if it’s stress (high stress job & I’ve had a lot of loss and trauma in rent years) or weight (gained during pandemic and gained more with new job this year) or perimenopause. My mom is no longer alive but my aunt said she went through menopause early like 44. I have a child but am divorced and now at 42 missing periods makes me very resentful of the shit men I’ve dated in recent years. I thought of having a second child solo but just wasn’t in the place for it money wise before this year. Anyway, just got my hormones tested via planned parenthood, no results yet. And I know that testing them is soft science anyway .
No real symptoms that I’ve noticed . Maybe warm at night but seems like that’s from coffee /stress possibly. It’s not rly extreme. My moods were good/level, I just knew I needed to lose 15-20 pounds but NOW my mood is low since the dr said this might indeed be it. I just feel like my shitty genetics and family dysfunction and cycles of poverty might have robbed me of having another child and I’m sad basically. No real question here just venting and I’m open to any thoughts . 😞My period came every 3 months the past two cycles. Thanks to anyone who reads.

Hi there,
I’m just starting the Eat to Live diet after watching a number of Dr. Fuhrman’s podcasts and videos and I am in the midst of listening to Chapter 5 of the Eat to Live audiobook where he touches on healthy fats. I heard Fuhrman mention “if you’re slim and exercise regularly, consume 3-4 ounces of raw nuts and seeds daily” and shortly thereafter he mentioned avocado, but I wasn’t sure if he meant the avocado was PART of the 3-4 ounce allowance for fat or if that is something I can have in moderation in addition to nuts and seeds? Then shortly after, he mentioned if you’re overweight to have "1 tbsp ground flaxseed a day". Maybe he gets more specific later in the book, but basically I’m really confused about how many nuts and seeds I should have. I don’t look overweight, but I have a very small frame and I now weigh 127 lbs at 5’3. I used to always weigh between 110-115 lbs and I’m trying to get back to my old weight. I am exercising every day — either running or hot yoga typically. Can someone give me a better sense of how much I should be consuming in the way of nuts and seeds every day? And also how much avocado and/or sweet potato I can have? I want to be able to enjoy these foods without compromising my weight-loss too much. Tnx!

Staring weight: 256 Current weight: 251
I've been on Rybelsus for almost a month now and while I saw myself losing some lbs in the first two weeks I suddenly gained it back almost overnight and then....
On my first week, I check my weight in the mornings so when I saw the rabid weight loss, I assumed it was water weight. But halfway through the weeks, I suddenly went back up to 256 and the next day 258!
I decided to leave it alone and resume my schedule as I hadn't changed much and started to drink more water, despite feeling discouraged.
Having forgotten I wasn't checking my weight, I got on the scale yesterday and I went down to 254 and this morning I went down again to 251!?
Do I need a new scale or is this something to expect? And yes, I'm aware Rybelsus works differently than the shots.

I am a 27 year old male, that has a height of 5ft 9in and weigh slightly over 400lbs(I understand, that alone is another massive health problem).
For over a year, I developed a debilitating scrotum and left testicular pain. I also notice that the area below my scrotum has a lot of pain, especially when I slightly press on it. Based on my research, I believe that this area is my perineum( I do feel that it is throbbing, when it gets painful). I have also been having frequent urination(day and night), as well as the feeling of my bladder is not emptying. I have also been facing inner thigh pain/discomfort, as well as lower back pain and the occasional abdominal pain. I have noticed that my pain improves when when my scrotum shrivels my pain almost disappears with the mildest discomfort. I also have noticed that when my scrotum loosens up, my left testicle almost always sticks to my left thigh which always makes it worse. As of recently, I have been dealing with overall body aches, feeling cold internally, and occasional coughs that make me feel I am going unconscience for a second.
I have visited both my PC doctor and my Urologist several times, and every ultrasound has come back with different results (The first ultrasound that I had no issues, while the second one stated that I had a mild varicocele on my left side with a 0.4cm cyst). My Urologist stated that this report still indicates that everything is normal. I have also done a testosterone test, since I have been feeling low strength and energy for a while now, and the testosterone total came out to 66, which the report states is low. I have also done multiple urine test, and no bacteria was present in each test.
The medication I have taken so far is Levofloxacin. Initially, in the first 10 days I felt quite a bit of relief in my scrotum area but unfortunately began to suffer side affects where my joints were feeling rusty, and it was getting slightly difficult to get up from a chair. I stopped it, with fears that I might have permanent damage from this antibiotic. Later on, I took Bactrim which didn't have much side affects but I didn't feel any difference in my scrotum. I was then given naproxen, which helped for about a day and then my pain came back the next day. I stopped taking the naproxen, as I felt it made no sense constantly taking pain meds for my problem.
I am definitely at a loss of words, in regards to what is wrong with me. I understand my weight is a massive part of the equation. This problem that I am facing has made my life difficult as it has made my day to day tasks nearly impossible.
Lastly, I do apologize if my post is really long, but I really wanted to share as much detail as possible.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!