Real-Life GLP-1 Weight Loss After 65
Hi, I’m Sandy from Senior Slimdown with Sandy. I have a YouTube channel where I share my weight-loss journey on Zepbound through the Medicare Bridge Program along with practical information I’’ve learned’m learning along the way. I post weekly weight updates and also talk about using the Zepbound KwikPen, food choices, side effects, everyday life on a GLP-1, and my general observations as an older woman. I’m not an expert on weight loss or a medical professional. I’m just sharing what I’m learning and experiencing along the way.
Things I Use & Recommend
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KwikPen Case
I use this case to store my Zepbound KwikPen, some pen needles, and alcohol wipes in my refrigerator. It’s compact, sturdy and keeps everything together for when it’s time for my injection.
TRUEplus 5-Bevel Pen Needles
I’ve used these pen needles and like that they have a five-bevel tip while still being reasonably priced. They’re a good option if you want something a step up from basic three-bevel needles without paying top-of-the-line prices.
BD Embecta Nano 2nd Gen Pen Needles
These are the pen needles that came with my sample Zepbound KwikPen from my doctor and of the three different needle brands I have tried, I like these the best. The price on Amazon is half of what my pharmacy wanted for over the counter.
Alcohol Prep Pads
I use these to clean the end of the KwikPen before I put on the pen needle and also to clean my skin before my Zepbound injections. They’re individually wrapped, so they’re also easy to tuck into my KwikPen carrying case.
Blood Pressure Monitor With Extra Large Cuff
I’ve had this blood pressure monitor for more than two years. If you have a larger upper arm, using a cuff that’s too small can give you a false reading. I like that this monitor comes with both a large cuff and a regular-size cuff. In my experience, it’s been accurate.
Smart Body Weight Digital Scale
What I like most about this scale is that it connects by Bluetooth to the Fitdays app on my phone and keeps a record of my weigh-ins. I’ve been using it long enough that I can now look back at more than six years of my weight history.
64 Ounce Glass Water Bottle
My husband and I each have one of these with different colored sleeves so we can tell them apart. We keep ours in the refrigerator rather than carrying them around. I especially like the time markers on the side because I can see at a glance how I’m doing on drinking my 64 ounces of water for the day.
Nature Made Magnesium Glycinate
I’ve been taking this magnesium glycinate before bed because I feel like it helps me sleep better. This is the brand I’ve been buying at the grocery store, and the price on Amazon is pretty comparable to what I’ve been paying locally.
Freezable Lunch Box
I bought this for a recent trip so I could take my yogurt and cereal with me. I really like that the cold packs are built right into the lunch box, so there’s nothing extra to keep track of. It would also be handy for traveling with a KwikPen if you want to keep it cold.
Quest Stacks 20 Gram Protein Bars
I’ve tried all the flavors of these Quest Stacks bars recommended by my doctor. They come in Brownie a la Mode and Cinnamon Brown Sugar but my favorite is the Salted Caramel. With 20 grams of protein, the 12-count box on Amazon is priced comparably to what I would pay at my local grocery store.
Cooking Oil Spray & Pour Bottle
I use this for olive oil because I can either spray a light mist or pour from the same bottle. I like having control over how much oil I’m using when I cook and this is much more eco-friendly than buying aresol cans at thegrocery store. I keep olive, sesame and avocado oils in my bottles and use these practically every day.
Recipe Binder With Page Protectors
I’m always finding or creating recipes, printing them out and putting them in plastic sleeves. I like having a real binder in the kitchen for the recipes I want to make again, and this one also comes with recipe cards, dividers, labels and other handy extras for keeping everything organized.