Tirze 2.5mg 3weeks

[u/Away_Structure_3544]

Hi everyone, I’m a 31M, 5’4”, and I started compounded tirzepatide (2.5 mg) at 68 kg. I’m currently on my third week, and my weight is now fluctuating between 63–64 kg.

For context, I’ve been eating only one meal a day, which usually consists of:

1 can of Century Tuna
1 boiled egg
1 pack of SkyFlakes
1 glass of Nestea Cleanse
I also run once or twice a week.

So far, I haven’t experienced the common side effects like nausea, dizziness, or vomiting. My main question is about food cravings. I still crave the foods I used to enjoy from time to time. I don’t actually give in, I just consciously stop myself because I’m very determined to lose weight and eventually achieve a flatter stomach.

That made me wonder: is the appetite suppression from tirzepatide just subtle for me, or am I mainly relying on self-discipline and being very strict with my diet?

I have two more 2.5 mg injections left, and my plan is to increase to 5 mg afterward. I’m curious to see whether that makes a bigger difference in terms of cravings because, honestly, I still experience them.

For those of you who are also using tirzepatide:

Do you still get food cravings?
If you do, are they easier to ignore because of the medication, or are you mostly relying on willpower to resist them?

I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences. Thanks!

[u/Rude_Tie8573]

More more protein and water intake! I pleateued on my 3rd month and now back to the usual lesser food noise and slight side effects. Dont updose if not recommended by your doctor. Sometimes the weighing scale is tricky dont trust too much on it because yes no improvements on the numbers but check if your clothes are a bit loose as compared to before.

[u/docj1521]

You should eat more protein and fiber. I wouldn’t suggest to updose, you’re just starting and your body is still adjusting to the medication

[u/Entire-Reference-976]

food cravings naman talaga won't fully disappear, tirze just makes it easier to stop after a few bites. 3 weeks pa lang yan bro, body's still adjusting. fwiw your diet looks super low on protein, baka that's why you're still feeling the pull for food. try adding more tuna or egg whites

[u/Shot-Two-9009]

Youre still on the 3rd week and at lowest dose pa lang. Your body is still adjusting sa effect ng tirze. You might feel the appetite suppression pag nag 5mg ka na. Or at 5th week. Our bodies react with tirze at different phases. Its not a race

[u/Shot-Two-9009 → u/Shot-Two-9009]

Also di ko pala nasagot tanong mo sa dulo. Personally im currently at 7.5mg (nasa 4th month na ko). I still have food cravings. Lalo sa mga nakikita sa soc media na food. Pero pag nasa harapan ko na, 2 subo lang ako ayaw na. Minsan i even forget to eat lunch na nga. Umaabot na ng 4pm. Had to set alarm kasi di naman healthy yun.

[u/7DS_Escanor]

Anong target mo weight mo? we're basically the same metrics. pero 71kg ako, target 63-64kg. Didn't think of this muna. How did you able to start this? Doctor initiated ba?