GLP1 Weekly Weigh-In: Why I Lost 2.4 Pounds the Week After Christmas (And the Big Change I’m Making in 2026)
If you’re on a GLP1 medication and feel like progress is unpredictable, especially around the holidays, you’re not alone.
This past week surprised me in the best way: I lost 2.4 pounds, which is the biggest drop I’ve seen in a long time… and it happened the week of Christmas.
In this post, I’m breaking down:
What my week actually looked like
Why I rejoined Weight Watchers (yes, really)
How I’m approaching food and tracking differently going into 2026
And why slow, imperfect progress still counts
The Quick Answer (For Anyone Skimming)
Short answer: I didn’t do anything extreme.
I focused on one healthier meal at a time, kept calories lower overall across the week, and stopped treating tracking like an all-or-nothing rulebook.
Progress didn’t come from perfection, it came from consistency.
Watch the Full Weekly Weigh-In
If you prefer to listen or watch, I walk through this entire week in detail, including my thoughts, emotions, and data, in the video below.
My Current Stats (For Context)
Started GLP1: March 2023
Starting weight on GLP1: 258 lbs
Current weight: 186.6 lbs
Total lost on GLP1: ~70–75 lbs
Total lifetime loss: 92 lbs
I’m a slow loser. I always have been. And this week was still a win.
Christmas Week Was Not “Perfect”—And That Matters
Let’s be honest:
Christmas Day was a high-calorie day. Probably close to 3,000 calories. I ate what I wanted, I enjoyed it, and I didn’t punish myself afterward.
What changed was what I did next.
Instead of spiraling or “starting over,” I focused on:
Building low-calorie, high-protein dinners
Letting some days land around 1,200 calories naturally
Not forcing every day to look the same
That balance is why the scale moved.
Why I Rejoined Weight Watchers (And How I’m Using It Differently)
This might surprise some of you, but I signed back up for Weight Watchers—not because it ever “worked” for me in the past, but because I’m using it as a tool, not a rulebook.
My history with Weight Watchers (the honest version)
I signed up almost every year in my 20s
I was very all-or-nothing
If I didn’t hit my points perfectly, I quit
I often gained back more than I lost
So why go back?
What’s different now
I’m using Weight Watchers to:
Learn how to build meals around zero-point foods
Gently guide myself toward higher protein, higher fiber options
Get ideas for healthier meals I’ll actually eat
What I’m not doing:
I’m not trying to hit my daily point target
I’m not cutting out bread
I’m not tracking perfectly
I’m not treating this like a diet
My goal is education, not compliance.
The Meals That Made This Week Work
Two meals stood out this week because they were:
High in protein
Lower in calories
Filling and realistic
One bowl came in around 415 calories for the entire meal.
That’s the skill I’m trying to build—big, satisfying meals that don’t blow up my day.
Weight Watchers helped me think differently about:
Lean ground beef
Potatoes as a base (yes, really)
Adding vegetables without overcomplicating things
Simple meals. No food rules. Just better structure.
Calories vs. Points: What I’m Actually Paying Attention To
This week proved something important:
I went way over points most days
I still lost weight
Overall calories trended lower across the week
Some days landed around 1,200 calories.
Others were higher.
It evened out.
I’m not chasing a perfect number—I’m watching patterns.
Exercise: Less Than You’d Think
I only went to the gym once this week.
Historically, the gym sometimes stalls my scale—but I’m noticing that as my body adapts, that’s changing. I also signed up for at-home workouts so movement stays realistic, not all-or-nothing.
The goal moving into 2026:
Some form of movement 5 days a week
Gym when possible
At-home workouts when life is busy
Consistency beats intensity every time.
Why Data Helps Me Stay Sane (Not Obsessive)
Apps like Happy Scale help me zoom out and see trends instead of daily noise.
When I look at my data:
I’ve been trending downward for the last few weeks
I can clearly see where weight gain happened in the past
I’m reminded that this journey has never been linear
Seeing that I’ve lost 92 pounds total keeps things in perspective—even when I’m still far from goal.
Looking Ahead to 2026
2026 isn’t about rushing.
It’s about:
Continuing to eat better one meal at a time
Building strength and movement habits
Reaching my goal weight sustainably
Learning maintenance before I get there
Slow progress is still progress—and it adds up.
Final Thought
If you’re feeling behind, frustrated, or discouraged right now, I want you to hear this:
You don’t need to be perfect.
You don’t need to start over.
You don’t need to do what everyone else is doing.
You just need to keep showing up—imperfectly.
You’re doing better than you think.
You’ve got this.
