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Wegovy Pill Week 1 Update: Down 6 Pounds!
Our summary
In this week one update, the creator of the Chance At Change channel says he lost 5.8 pounds in the first week after taking his first Wegovy pill. He notes that the thumbnail says 6 pounds and jokes that it was clickbait. He adds that he knows much of a first-week loss is water weight, but he still feels encouraged.
One person's experience, in their words. Not medical advice.
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What else the video covers
He describes taking the pill at about 5:45 in the morning with a small sip of water, then lying back down for roughly 30 minutes before eating. He says he has had no nausea, some slight constipation, a bit of fatigue that he links to cutting back on caffeine, and a sense of stomach activity that is not pain or hunger. He says he felt full quickly several times, once leaving half of a half sandwich, and that he has had few cravings. Fried chicken tenders left him uncomfortable, while a taco salad, stuffed baked chicken and stuffed catfish sat fine. He says the loss came from diet alone, with almost no exercise.
He says early weight loss has always come quickly for him, often 15 to 20 pounds in two or three weeks, followed by a plateau and discouragement, so he is not getting overconfident. For next week he plans to walk more, keep drinking water, log his food more carefully, and possibly buy dumbbells or resistance bands. He asks viewers to share their first-week experiences and suggests talking to a doctor before starting the medication.
Our summary of what is said, in our words. Doses, results and prices are the speaker’s, not advice.
Takeaways
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- 1:01 He reports losing 5.8 pounds in week one and acknowledges that much of it is likely water weight.
- 1:32 He takes the Wegovy pill around 5:45 each morning with a small sip of water and lies back down before eating.
- 3:03 He reports no nausea, slight constipation, some fatigue, and a feeling of stomach activity that is not painful.
- 4:34 He says he got full quickly at some meals and had few cravings, though fried chicken tenders caused discomfort.
- 8:11 He says the loss came from diet without exercise, and that past diets also started fast and then plateaued.
- 10:43 He plans to add walking, keep up water intake, and track his food more closely next week.
Key moments
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What the video says
As stated in the video, not checked by us. Doses and results are the speaker’s, not advice.
- Medication
- Wegovy
- Point in the journey
- Week 1
- Weight loss mentioned
- 6 lb, in the title
- Side effects mentioned
- nausea and fatigue
- Who is speaking
- Patient
Questions this video answers
How much weight did he lose in the first week on the Wegovy pill?
He says he lost 5.8 pounds in the first week. He points out that this is mostly water weight and that his thumbnail rounded it to 6 pounds.
What side effects did he have in week one on the Wegovy pill?
He reports no nausea, slight constipation, and a little fatigue that he thinks may be caffeine withdrawal. He also mentions feeling stomach activity that was not pain or hunger, and discomfort after eating fried chicken tenders.
How does he take the Wegovy pill each morning?
He says he takes it as soon as he wakes at about 5:45 with a small sip of water. He then lies back down, wakes about 30 minutes later, and can eat after that.
What did he eat during his first week on the Wegovy pill?
He says he ate dishes like taco salad, stuffed baked chicken and stuffed catfish, with leftovers for lunch and vegetables such as broccoli and green beans as sides. He also had some fruit but limits it because of sugar.
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