In this episode, we catch up in the middle of the school holidays for a weight update and a chat about how Charlene is staying on track as she tapers off Ozempic. Join our Whatsapp Community · Check out our website · Follow us on Insta
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We're still blocked on Insta, and we don't care. We're Happy!
In this episode of Ozempic Diaries, we're just checking in with the good news that Charlene has comprehensively broken her plateau, and that Jon's second round of Ozempic is going well.
We've both reached a point we call "looking good with our clothes on".
We talk about how body composition can mean you can be the same weight and look vastly different, and Charlene is about to start tapering off, which has her worried about bouncing back.
This show is now being made for our friends in the Whatsapp community. Instagram has blocked us for no given reason, and after a month, our account has not been reinstated. So join the community to see our progress pictures and chat to over 100 people going on their own Ozempic journey, sharing their results and advice. Join our Whatsapp Community · Check out our website · Follow us on Insta
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Let's talk Ozempic generics, compounds, fakes, and scams
In this episode, we talk about:
1. Why Jon has gone BACK onto Ozempic after a month of being off it.
2. How Charlene is finally breaking through her plateau.
3. The possible advantages of taking a break from Ozempic to stabilise, and then plunging onward.
4. Compounds, generics, fakes, scams and the black market. A complex topic, debated by two non-doctor podcasters who aren't your parents. YOU DECIDE.
5. We go kicked out of our Instagram account! We're hoping to get it back soon. Maybe it's because we're so controversial! Finally! Legitimacy as maverick podcasters! Join our Whatsapp Community · Check out our website · Follow us on Insta
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Episode 15 - Crossroads on the plateau!
In this episode, we catch up after a month of Jon being off Ozempic, and Charlene fighting the good fight against a frustrating plateau.
In this episode we do some very intelligent, structured, value-added moaning. Because sometimes it's frustrating and we all deserve a good moan. Join our Whatsapp Community · Check out our website · Follow us on Insta
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Tapering off Ozempic, entrenching good habits, and shaming.
After a two-week break, Jonathan and Charlene return to the mic with major updates: Jonathan has officially tapered off Ozempic, while Charlene has upped her dose to 1mg to battle a stubborn weight plateau and reduce food cravings as she tapers off vaping. This candid episode dives deep into the emotional, physical, and psychological shifts they’re experiencing as their journeys diverge.
What We Talk About in This Episode:
• 🛑 Tapering Off Ozempic: Jonathan shares what it’s like to stop completely after stepping down to 0.25mg—hunger is back, but so is mindfulness.
• ⚖️ Plateau Frustrations: Charlene opens up about being stuck at 76.7kg for nearly a month, despite increasing her dose.
• 🧠 Food Habits & Psychology: Jonathan identifies his mindless snacking habits and outlines a strategy to “stop, look, and listen” before eating.
• 💪 Charlene’s Menopause-Friendly Routine: She talks about lifting weights, focusing on protein, and exploring anti-inflammatory recipes to preserve muscle mass.
• 🚭 Vaping & Cravings: Can semaglutide curb nicotine habits too? Charlene discusses how increasing her dose helped manage withdrawal cravings.
• 😠 Judgment & Stigma: Charlene recounts being shamed for using Ozempic for weight loss—and the impact it had on her emotionally.
• 🧃 Fullness & Addiction: They unpack the surprising crossover between feeling physically full and reduced interest in alcohol, vaping, and snacking.
• 🧠 Mental Reframing: The duo reflects on building sustainable habits and the importance of giving yourself grace during plateaus and lifestyle shifts. Join our Whatsapp Community · Check out our website · Follow us on Insta
The truly true results of taking Ozempic, brought to you by two post-40 podcasters.
Jonathan Warncke is a writer and head of the South African Podcasters Guild.
Charlene Armstrong is co-host of the award winning shows, "The Great Equalizer" and "TGE's Current Reads".
Follow our first season and 3-6 month experience of using Ozempic as a tool to lose fat, bring about world peace, and be alive when our kids hit 18.
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