Published Dec 14, 2023

#1085 Wegovy Diary: Eight

Scott Benner shares his personal weight loss journey with Wegovy, offering insights into managing dietary choices and psychological factors, particularly during the challenges of the holiday season, and emphasizing perseverance and a long-term perspective for sustainable results.
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  • Thanksgiving

    Scott Benner shares his Thanksgiving experience, highlighting the challenges of maintaining weight during the holiday. He reflects on the impact of indulging in festive foods, noting a significant weight gain of nearly five pounds over the holiday weekend. Despite the setback, Scott remains committed to his weight loss journey with Wegovy, emphasizing the lesson learned about the influence of food choices on weight management.

    All that hard work. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. And in four days, I put 13% of my weight back on.

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    He humorously recounts his culinary adventures, including cooking multiple turkeys and indulging in various treats, while contemplating the balance between enjoying the holiday and staying on track with his goals 1 2.

       

    Recovery

    After the holiday indulgence, Scott focuses on recovery and regaining control over his weight. He shares his success in shedding the pounds gained during Thanksgiving, attributing it to returning to his regular eating habits and maintaining his Wegovy regimen. Scott also reflects on his lifelong struggle with weight, recalling past experiences and the emotional impact of his journey.

    I gained five pounds and lost it in the last, what, 14 days. Cool.

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    His reflections highlight the importance of perseverance and self-awareness in achieving long-term weight management goals 3.

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