Food noise is sneaky. It’s the constant bargaining over seconds, the background craving that turns “normal portions” into a daily fight, and the quiet weight regain that can show up even after you’ve lost over 100 pounds. We’re Stephanie and Justy, and we’re sharing an honest update on why we went back on Zepbound (tirzepatide) and why, for us, “just try harder” wasn’t a plan we could sustain.

We break down the practical side of GLP-1 maintenance, including how we’re using Lilly Direct Zepbound vials (not pens), what the prescription and refill rules look like, and how dosing from a vial gives flexibility but also demands responsibility. We also talk about why we’re more comfortable with regulated, name-brand medication than with unregulated compounded versions, even while respecting that different people make different choices.

Then we get into what life feels like on a maintenance dose: being full after a few bites, forgetting to eat unless we set an alarm, turning down dessert without feeling deprived, and watching restaurant portions suddenly look unreal. We share the dosing experiments we tried, how end-of-week hunger shows up, and the side effects we still notice like nausea with too much sugar or alcohol, constipation management, and occasional lightheadedness that may be tied to low blood pressure or not eating enough.

We also make the bigger point we wish more people would say out loud: if obesity is a chronic disease, treatment may need long-term support. We talk about nutrition counseling, protein goals, vitamins, blood work, and why “lose 20 pounds and quit” can backfire if you don’t use the time to build habits. If you’re navigating Zepbound, GLP-1 medications, weight loss maintenance, or bariatric aftercare, hit play, then subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find real-world guidance.

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In this episode, we talk about what it means to enter a season of maintenance instead of constant self-improvement. As we approach our 50s, we realize we’re no longer chasing dramatic transformations — we’re focused on protecting the healthy, balanced, joyful lives we’ve worked hard to build.

We open up about our current goals around fitness, finances, relationships, boundaries, self-care, and sleep, while also acknowledging that goals can evolve as life changes. This conversation is honest, reflective, and a reminder that growth doesn’t always have to look like reinvention.

What We Talk About:

Our “North Star” Goals

We talk about why having goals still matters to us, even if we’re no longer trying to completely change our lives. For us, goals act as a direction or “North Star” — something to work toward while staying flexible enough to adapt when life happens.

Maintaining Our Weight & Health

We reflect on how different this stage of life feels compared to earlier years when our goals were centered around losing weight or fixing something about ourselves. Now, we’re focused on maintaining our health, strength, and mindset.

We also share our experiences with GLP-1 medications, strength training, meal prep, and building sustainable habits that support long-term wellness.

Movement & Strength Goals

We discuss our current fitness routines and how our relationship with exercise has changed. Instead of pushing ourselves to extremes, we’re prioritizing movement we genuinely enjoy — walking, hiking, Pilates, stretching, and strength training.

One of us shares a personal goal of being able to do a pull-up by the end of the year and the progress being made toward it.

Finances & Budgeting

We have an honest conversation about budgeting, saving money, unexpected expenses, and staying mindful of spending habits. While we’ve had setbacks and moments where life interrupted our plans, we talk about why financial awareness still matters to us.

Relationships, Independence & Boundaries

We dive into the importance of maintaining individuality in relationships and not losing ourselves in the process of loving other people.

We talk about:

• protecting personal time
• maintaining friendships and hobbies
• continuing routines that support us
• setting healthy boundaries in dating and family life

Self-Care & Doing Things for Ourselves

We discuss learning how to prioritize ourselves without guilt. Whether it’s going to the movies alone, meeting a friend for lunch, or keeping our gym routines consistent, we’re learning that self-care can simply mean making space for ourselves.

Sleep, Aging & Recovery

We also laugh about how much more important sleep, recovery, and routines have become as we’ve gotten older. From needing skincare and supplements while traveling to protecting bedtime routines, we talk about how aging has shifted what wellness looks like for us.

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Diet culture doesn’t always show up as a “diet.” Sometimes it sounds like “I can’t have that,” “I’ll start Monday,” or “I ruined it so I might as well keep going.” We get real about how those scripts kept us stuck for decades, and what finally helped us build healthy habits we can actually live with after losing over 100 pounds each.

We walk through the difference between dramatic resets and sustainable weight loss: smaller portions, meal prep that makes eating easier, and the kind of flexibility that keeps you consistent even when sleep is bad or plans change. We also talk honestly about tools like bariatric surgery and GLP-1 medications (including Zepbound) and why they’re helpful for some people, but never a substitute for mindset, nutrition basics, and routines that support long-term weight maintenance.

Then we zoom out to the bigger stuff: the restriction binge cycle, the pressure of the scale, and why health is more than a number. We share how we think about non-scale victories like energy, strength, blood work, and how your clothes fit, plus how we try to raise kids with food awareness instead of food shame. We also call out social media “highlight reel” bodies and why finding authentic support matters.

If any of this hits home, take one next best step and build from there. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s tired of starting over, and leave a review so more people can find a healthier way forward.

Follow Justy & Steph on Instagram, where they share their weight loss journey and road to living a happy & healthy lifestyle.
@we.are.losing.it

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