Wegovy?

 

Two months ago I had my annual physical.  I noticed my doc is now an "obesity medicine specialist" so I asked her about my weight loss plateau.  I've been stuck at 166 lbs for months.  She made a bunch of suggestions, including intermittent fasting and drinking kombucha.  I was already doing IF.  She said, since your BMI is 25.2, you are technically overweight.  I'd be ok with giving you low dose oral Wegovy.  It wouldn't be covered by insurance as you have to have a BMI over 30.  It's $150 per month and she recommended taking it for six months. 

Based on my waist measurement, I'm at ~25% body fat right now.  Higher than I'd like.  I'd like to be under 20%.  Without a Dexa scan, you never really know because muscle mass is the missing variable.   

I can't tell you the number of people I've met who tell me they are taking Wegovy or a like medication.  The results are often amazing.   

I told her I'd try harder for another six months before deciding.  I've basically decided at this point not to do it.  I'd rather spend $120 a month on a gym than on Wegovy.  At some point I'll get a Dexa.  I found a place in Toronto that does them for 85 CAD -- way less than in the U.S.  

Waist measurement is the magic number for me now --  34 to 35" is the target.  That's a ~2" reduction.  In fact, if I can get to below 35", I don't even care what my weight is.