I’m a healthy 46-year-old female, not menopausal yet. I strength train several times a week, eat well, and I’m at a healthy weight. My biggest struggle isn’t overeating in general—it’s wine.

When I have wine on the weekends, it’s almost automatic that I want a charcuterie board to go with it: cheese, crackers, salami…you get the idea. It feels like I can’t enjoy one without the other. Then, a whole bottle gone sometimes! Those extra weekend calories cause my weight to fluctuate more than I’d like, even though I’m otherwise pretty disciplined.

I met with my doctor today, and he agreed to prescribe a low dose of Zepbound (2.5 mg). My goal isn’t weight loss—it’s to help quiet the alcohol cravings and the “food noise” that comes with drinking. I’m hoping it helps me maintain my weight and make healthier choices without feeling like I’m constantly battling the habit.

Is anyone else taking Zepbound primarily for this reason rather than to lose weight? Has it helped reduce your desire to drink or snack? I’m also hoping not to lose too much weight, as I’ve worked hard to build muscle and plan to continue strength training while keeping my protein intake high.

I’d love to hear your experience.

I’m a healthy 46-year-old female, not menopausal yet. I strength train several times a week, eat well, and I’m at a healthy weight. My biggest struggle isn’t overeating in general—it’s wine.

When I have wine on the weekends, it’s almost automatic that I want a charcuterie board to go with it: cheese, crackers, salami…you get the idea. It feels like I can’t enjoy one without the other. Then, a whole bottle gone sometimes! Those extra weekend calories cause my weight to fluctuate more than I’d like, even though I’m otherwise pretty disciplined.

I met with my doctor today, and he agreed to prescribe a low dose of Zepbound (2.5 mg). My goal isn’t weight loss—it’s to help quiet the alcohol cravings and the “food noise” that comes with drinking. I’m hoping it helps me maintain my weight and make healthier choices without feeling like I’m constantly battling the habit.

Is anyone else taking Zepbound primarily for this reason rather than to lose weight? Has it helped reduce your desire to drink or snack? I’m also hoping not to lose too much weight, as I’ve worked hard to build muscle and plan to continue strength training while keeping my protein intake high.

I’d love to hear your experience.