Leaving Semaglutide Behind: A Personal Decision

I wanted to share that I’ve decided to stop taking semaglutide, after using it successfully to reduce appetite and aid weight loss. This isn’t a criticism of the medication—it helped me in ways I truly appreciate—but I’ve realized it’s not the right long-term fit for me.

Here’s what led to my decision:

The Positives:

* It worked. The appetite suppression was real, and for a while, it felt like a game-changer. * It gave me a chance to reframe my relationship with food and portion sizes. * It made it easier to establish healthy routines without battling constant hunger.

The Tradeoffs:

* I began to feel a persistent mental fog—hard to quantify, but hard to ignore. * My resting heart rate climbed from the high 40s (my normal) to the mid-60s, even while training regularly. * I noticed increased skin sensitivity that didn’t resolve with detergent changes or other tweaks. * Most of all, I started to feel like my body was *under stress*—a low-grade, systemic tension that didn’t feel sustainable.

As someone who’s training seriously for endurance running, these symptoms started to interfere with what matters most to me: performance, clarity, and long-term health.

So,I’ve chosen to stop my semaglutide injections, with gratitude for what it helped me accomplish—and with trust in the tools I’ve built since.

I’m leaning on:

* Daily aerobic training, * Intentional eating, * A deepening connection with my own signals and feedback.

If you’re considering semaglutide, already on it, or even thinking about coming off, I hope this post is helpful. None of us are the same, and this isn’t medical advice—just one person’s experience with weighing the full cost-benefit picture.

Wishing everyone here success on your own terms, wherever your path leads.

EDIT: Why the downvotes? I would think people would be happy for me to do what I think is right for me?