Mounjaro jabs! WWYD

People will know. So many people I know are on them. I am amazed at the people who state that they are now losing weight from ‘healthy eating and exercise’ yet haven’t been able to for ten years. Just be honest

I think lying about this is not fair to others who are struggling with their weight - they will see you being successful from “ more exercise and less food” and will wonder why it is not working for them.

Formerly obese people are more likely than not to regain weight once they stop doing the thing that made them lose it. Bodies that used to be obese don't play fair!

I've told nobody apart from my partner who is also on them. I've lost 6 stone and gey asked reguarly. I just say eating less and calorie counting which is true!

Not if they put the effort in to make real changes to their eating and lifestyle habits now.

Of course you don't 'need' to tell anyone, but I think everyone will assume you are anyway and might think you're a bit odd if you 'lie' about it. I have a friend who I know very well is on them, as is her other half. It was always very obvious, but she says she lost about 3 stone in 2 months by 'just busy, running around'. Her husband lost about 6 stone at the same time. He obviously didn't know he was supposed to lie and happily told me when I bumped into him, which I haven't told her, but I just find it so strange that she's pretending. Does she really think I'd be rude to her about it? I find that pretty insulting tbh!

Ive lost 4 stone on the jab. What I say depends on who im talking to but it doesnt really come up specifically.

Its up to you really. Generally it's pretty obvious for most people so it seems a bit daft to hide it. But equally it isn't really anyone's business.

What happens when people stop it? Do they get fat again?

I’ve not told anyone other than my husband and two close trusted friends. It’s none of anyone else’s business, you don’t need to tell anyone what medications you’re taking.
My closest work colleague/friend, who’s also a lifelong size 8, has made some very demeaning comments about other people we know who’ve been open about being on it. So I decided this is not something I’m willing to share with anyone else.

You just need to decide now what you want to reply if someone asks you: are you using the jabs?

I have had a few people saying, when complimenting on their weight loss, reply: ti's great isn't it, it's Mounjaro!

That’s exactly what I do, and both are true.

I’m very open. Never had a single negative comment. Everyone around me is really supportive. I think it’s deceptive if you don’t tell the truth

Only a handful of people know I use WLI. I just couldn’t be bothered with the ‘cheating’ comments or ‘you’ll regret it in 5 years when the side effects show’ 🙄. When people ask about my weight loss, I say I’m eating a better diet and now have a personal trainer, both true.

I’ve been asked directly a couple of times by nosy colleagues in public places within earshot of others and denied it! 🫣

Their self righteous reactions, such a saying that I’m doing it the ‘right way’ or ‘by yourself’ made me realise their intentions weren’t good in asking anyway.

Now I’ve lied to some people, I don’t know how I change that?

Im in the process of coming off mounjaro after losing 4 and a half stone since february. Ive been honest about it if asked. I just say ive been really trying to be healthy but ive had help from mounjaro. Not untrue because it won't work unless you are also putting the effort in.
Some people have been really rude in a bit of a sly way. However, i have lost weight in the past without it and people were rude then. People who genuinely care about you will be happier you are getting healthier. Just do whatever sits best with you. Hope it goes well!

I was on them for 2 years and only DH knew. It did take me a ridiculous amount of time to lose weight though so it wasn't so obvious with me, and I started before they were well known so it wasn't the automatic assumption it is now.

DH was taking them more recently and he just told everyone and anyone - managed to change a few people minds about them as well.

I’m open about it. Had 3st to lose, 2 stone down now, so not far to go! I feel so much better for it. I would say not until losing 2 stone did people really start to notice so you might get away with any questions for a bit anyway.

So, I’ve lost 2 stone and loads of people have asked how I did it. I said I cut the rubbish, ate loads of protein and veg (all true) and did more exercise (heavy weight lifting and running (also true). I look muscular / ripped now.

I was asked direct by (mostly personal trainers in the gym) and i said no. But I don’t had the normal profile of someone who lost weight using jabs.

I have lost five stone this year on MJ.

I tell everyone!

It's such a personal call. Depends on your own relationships and feelings.

For me, I have a lot of close relationships with other women where we do ask each other things like this, talk a lot about personal health related matters. So it didn't offend me when people started asking once the loss became visible. I decided I would not volunteer the information about WLIs until asked directly, but also wouldn't lie. So I explain that I had health reasons for weight loss, then if they ask how, I say so. But that's within the range of normal behaviour for me. If you're more private it might not work.

I’m very open about being on them. I work out, I eat sensibly, I’m still fat. I’m not ill, I’m not embarrassed, it’s not a dirty secret. The fact is you still have to eat less than you burn off! It’s just that you aren’t miserable and hungry whilst you do it, which some people resent.