7 Weeks on Ozempic - When does this start working, Oprah!?

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Eight weeks in, Charlene hits a huge weight milestone while Jon… hits a wall. In this episode, we unpack the emotional highs and lows of our Ozempic experience so far. From awkward social moments and unintended marital tension to the science behind plateauing and what might happen next, we're keeping it real.

Charlene opens up about feeling cold, skipping meals, and navigating concern from her husband. Jon explores what the data (and ChatGPT) says about when weight loss actually kicks in—and why it might not be showing on the scale just yet. Plus, a viral Oprah quote reminds us all: thin people aren’t stronger… they’re just not thinking about food 24/7.



💡 This week on the pod:
• Charlene finally dips below 80kg—and what that means emotionally
• Jon’s stuck: just 1kg lost in four weeks. Is this normal?
• Unexpected side effects: low blood sugar chills & social awkwardness
• Can not drinking hurt your relationship?
• Getting real about clothes: the skinny jeans, the fat pants, and what fits now
• Is the 8-week mark a turning point? Jon dives into the data behind Ozempic dosage and delayed progress
• Oprah’s take on “food noise”—and why it hits home



🧭 Key Moments:
• [00:00] Opening check-in: Jon’s 8th injection, Charlene’s breakthrough weigh-in
• [02:00] Too full to eat: when coffee kills your appetite
• [04:00] “You’re cold because your blood sugar is low”—spousal concern gets real
• [07:00] Jon’s plateau frustrations and calorie tracking confessions
• [09:30] “You’re no fun anymore!”—navigating social and relationship tensions
• [12:00] From obsession to calm: how GLP-1s change your mental relationship with food
• [14:00] Charlene’s upcoming vacation and the cocktail-food tradeoff
• [17:00] Body image and realistic goals: moving from size 16 to (almost) a 10
• [22:00] Ozempic Jonsplains: why weight loss might really start at Week 9
• [24:50] Oprah says it best: thin people aren’t better, they’re just not battling food thoughts



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30 Mar English South Africa Health & Fitness · Personal Journals

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