Woman Drops 80 Lbs in 2 Years with Tirzepatide, "I Never Thought I Could Lose Even 5"

When Brittany Trull looked in the mirror in January 2023, she saw someone who had tried everything to lose weight without success. Like many Americans struggling with weight loss, she felt stuck in a cycle of dieting and disappointment. Today, 80 pounds lighter, she shares her experience with Tirzepatide, offering hope and practical insights for others considering medication-assisted weight loss.

According to Mayo Clinic, "Tirzepatide injection is used to help lose weight and keep the weight off in patients with obesity caused by certain conditions." The medication works by affecting specific receptors that control appetite and metabolism, making it a powerful tool when combined with lifestyle changes.

Two years ago, Brittany faced a difficult reality many of us understand. She struggled with binge eating for most of her life, gaining over 20 pounds shortly after moving out on her own. "I remember so many times being like, today's the last day, one more day," Brittany shares about her cycle of attempting to control her eating habits. When January 2023 arrived, she decided it was time for a different approach. "When I moved out, [binge eating] became almost a daily thing. I had gained like over 20 pounds in my first year of moving out because I was able to binge eat in the privacy of myself."

Brittany began her GLP-1 medication journey in late January 2023, starting with semaglutide before transitioning to tirzepatide a year later. "I started with semaglutide and I was on semaglutide for a year and then I switched over to tirzepatide," she explains. She emphasizes the importance of medical supervision, saying "I just always want to advocate that with these medicines, people hand them out like candy, but you have to make sure your body is okay with them." She found a telehealth provider that required blood work, which she considered essential for safe treatment.

While losing 80 pounds is impressive, Brittany values her non-scale victories even more. "I have been binge-free for two years," she proudly shares, noting this as her most significant achievement. The freedom from compulsive eating has given her confidence beyond weight loss. "If I can get past that, then what else can I get past? And I would not have been able to do that without GLP-1s and them just helping with my food noises." These medications silenced the constant thoughts about food that had previously dominated her life.

Among the many non-scale victories, Brittany particularly enjoys her new shopping experiences. "Non-scale victories are another really, really big thing for me, being able to shop at certain stores that maybe the clothes didn't look the best on me," she explains. This simple pleasure of walking into stores without anxiety about whether they'll carry her size represents freedom that numbers on a scale can't measure. For many on weight loss journeys, these practical daily improvements matter most.

Travel anxieties have also disappeared from Brittany's life. "Not having to worry about airplanes like I used to," she mentions as another significant improvement. The stress of fitting into airplane seats, requesting belt extenders, or feeling uncomfortable throughout a flight has vanished. These quality-of-life improvements have expanded her world and eliminated limitations that once affected her mobility and willingness to travel.

Brittany's approach to weight loss has evolved over time. "My weight loss has been slower over the last year with tirzepatide," she explains. Rather than focusing solely on rapid results, she's developed a sustainable lifestyle. "It's just kind of where I'm at, finding that balance of weight loss, but also going out with my friends and enjoying a meal," she says. This balanced approach has helped her heal her relationship with food. "Let's track, let's hit, let's be healthy, but also let's not restrict, so that way we can truly heal all of these relationships we have with food."

Like many medication journeys, Brittany's wasn't without challenges. "I started getting sulfur burps, and a killer headache the day after injection," she shares about some of her experiences with tirzepatide. She found supplements specifically designed for GLP-1 users helpful in managing digestive side effects. "I feel like that side effect is not talked about enough in my opinion," she notes about the sulfur burps that many users experience but few discuss openly.

Brittany's journey included occasional setbacks, particularly around holidays. "Christmas, although I was losing in December, which was a win, I was going crazy with the sugar cookies. I cannot have cookies around me, I don't trust myself with a cookie," she admits candidly. Despite these challenging periods, she continued making progress by quickly returning to her healthy habits. Even when illness struck, she reframed it positively: "Being sick, although sucky, the one positive to that was I feel like it really did allow me to start my new year off resting and getting my macros back in check."

Finding practical solutions for everyday eating has been crucial to Brittany's success. "I actually ordered factor meals for the first time," she shares about discovering prepared meals that fit her nutritional needs. "I was really looking for something that I could stop spending money at work, eating out all the time, and getting more vegetables in, and just getting more nutrients." This practical approach to meal planning helped sustain her weight loss journey during its second year. "I have lost more weight since this month update, and I really do credit a lot of that to factor meals."

One unexpected benefit of Brittany's journey has been the supportive community she's built. "When I started this little journey, I was just documenting my weight loss because GLP-1s are something I'm so passionate about," she explains. This documentation connected her with others on similar paths. "I've just been able to meet the most incredible people and make the most incredible community and get so many kind supportive comments and hear about other people's journeys and it's just been so incredible."

Looking back over two years, Brittany can hardly believe her transformation. "When I can come on here and tell you guys I lost a hundred pounds, I think I will cry like a baby because that is just something I never thought I could do," she shares with emotion. The magnitude of her accomplishment sometimes catches her by surprise. "I am 80 pounds down, which is so fun, and I am so grateful… I never thought I would be able to lose 5 pounds, 10 pounds, 20 pounds, so to be 80 pounds down, and so close to 100, like, that's so crazy." Beyond the physical changes, she's built a supportive community while developing a healthier relationship with eating that she once thought impossible. And if you enjoyed this article, don't miss 20 Incredible Ozempic Success Stories of All Time.