Ozempic Diaries

• 1 Month on Ozempic - Stigma!

  One month on Ozempic—what’s changed? In this episode, Jon and Charlene check in on their progress, talk about moving up to a higher dose, and dive deep into the stigma surrounding Ozempic use. From the "easy way out" argument to concerns about addiction transfer, they tackle the biggest misconceptions head-on. 💉 Are we just lazy? 💊 The tension between weight loss users and diabetics ⚖️ The reality of long-term use—do we have to take this forever? 💬 Plus, a sneak peek into an upcoming conversation on body positivity and bariatric surgery. Timestamps & Highlights ⏳ [00:00] – The One-Month Check-In: Noticing weight loss differences ⏳ [03:00] – First dose increase: Side effects & surprises ⏳ [06:30] – The Ozempic pen: How it works & unexpected needle drama ⏳ [10:00] – Weight loss results: Slow and steady vs. fast drops ⏳ [14:30] – Gym, energy levels, and feeling more confident ⏳ [18:00] – Stigma #1: “You’re just lazy, this is the easy way out” ⏳ [23:00] – Stigma #2: The diabetic supply shortage controversy ⏳ [28:00] – Stigma #3: “You’ll gain it all back once you stop” ⏳ [32:00] – Mindful eating: How we’re preparing for life post-Ozempic ⏳ [36:00] – Coming soon: The body positivity debate & bariatric surgery Join the Conversation 📲 Follow us on Instagram for updates & behind-the-scenes content! 📩 Join our WhatsApp community to share your journey and chat with other listeners. 📢 Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend who needs to hear it! 🎧 Subscribe & Stay Tuned! More updates on our Ozempic journey coming soon. Join our Whatsapp Community · Check out our website · Follow us on Insta

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• 3 weeks on Ozempic - Dreaded Plateaus!

  Ozempic Diaries: Overcoming Plateaus and Progress Updates In this episode, we talk about our third week on Ozempic. We discuss the challenges of dealing with plateaus in weight loss and how it affects both our bodies and minds. Charlene shares her struggles with energy levels due to iron absorption issues, while Jon updates us on his slight weight loss amidst a social weekend. In "Ozempic Jonsplained", Jon monologues at length about weight loss plateaus, including water weight loss, metabolic slowdown, and set point theory. We also cover strategies for overcoming these plateaus, such as increasing our Ozempic dosage, focusing in on hydration, sleep, and a positive mindset. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:29 Weekly Check-In: Progress and Challenges 05:10 Discussing Plateaus and Weight Loss 7:54 Ozempic Jonsplained - Plateaus 22:30 Focus for the Upcoming Week 24:55 Conclusion and Community Engagement Hey, this week, why not pop over to Apple Podcasts and leave us a glowing review? Apparently that helps people discover the show. Also, remember that our Whatsapp community links are in the shownotes. We've got about 60 people on there, asking questions, sharing information, and generally being rad. See you there. Join our Whatsapp Community · Check out our website · Follow us on Insta

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• 2 weeks on Ozempic - Prescriptions, Pricing, and Availability

  In this episode we share our second week's results. Spoiler: Jon had reasonable results, Charlene had the expected plateau. We also talk about how you get a prescription for Ozempic, what the availability issue is like right now, and how much it costs. You'll also find a screenshot of the costs and availability spreadsheet that Jon made on our instagram: @ozempicdiariespod Lastly, we hear from Mark, who has been on WeGovy (same thing as Ozempic), about how he plateaued for 6 week and then in the remaining 4.5 months lost 16kg. 00:00 Introduction 00:28 How is everyone doing this week? 02:10 Charlene's Results 03:35 Jon's results 05:22 Getting over jab-anxiety 07:05 Prescriptions 11:12 How much does Ozempic cost? 13:10 Side Quest - Some people just ask for Ozempic without knowing anything about it. 14:13 - Availability 15:45 - Summary of the Jon-and-Charlene-splanation 17:32 Mark's story - 6 months and 16kg down. Have you got a cool Ozempic story to share? Join our WhatsApp community and get in touch, or just email me at [email protected]. We'd love to feature you on the show. Join our Whatsapp Community · Check out our website · Follow us on Insta

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• 1 week on Ozempic and SIDE EFFECTS

  In this episode we share our first week's results. Spoiler: Jon had reasonable results, Charlene had unreasonable results. In Ozempic Jonsplained, we go quite deep on side effects and ask the key question: "Which is worse? Ozempic or Obesity?" Lastly, we hear results, side effects, and sensible warnings from one of Charlene's friends who has been on Ozempic for a while. Enjoy. 00:00 Introduction 00:29 How did you feel in the first week? 01:55 Jon's Results 02:40 Charlene's results 05:12 Did Charlene having the flu affect results or side effects? 07:10 Kate Moss is deepy entrenched 08:37 Jon had an Ozempic moment 09:38 What side effects did you experience? 12:50 - Ozempic Jonsplained - Side Effects investigated 20:58 - Ozempic Jonsplained Part 2 - Ozempic side effects VS Obesity side effects 23:40 Success Story and warning from a community member I'll dare not tell you the time stamp for the wrapup or you won't listen to it, you fickle podcreatures. Join our Whatsapp Community · Check out our website · Follow us on Insta

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• 1 day on Ozempic: The Day after the first jab

  Here's our little pre-episode for the show. In this episode we introduce ourselves to you, talk about our goals, our previous experience with gaining and losing weight, and talk about the process of taking your first jab. We also give you an introduction to Ozempic, and overview, and we'll looking forward to diving in deeper next week. If you've got any Ozempic stories, or questions, please please get in touch with us through our Instagram: @ozempicdiariespod OR join our Whatsapp community and chat to use directly. No spammies. 00:00 Introduction to the show (it's the trailer again) 02:35 Hi, I'm Jon 07:01 Hi, I'm Charlene 12:150 Weigh-in and Goals 14:42 First Ozempic Injection Experience 17:45 Understanding Ozempic 19:45 First Day After the Jab 23:32 Join Our Whatsapp Community 24:17 THE EEEENND Join our Whatsapp Community · Check out our website · Follow us on Insta

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