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Coming off MJ for holidays ..’!

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Youthinkyourefunny · 22/05/2026 17:09

I’ve seen a number of threads on here about coming off MJ for holidays .. full disclosure, I went on two extended holidays while in loss mode .. Can’t get my head around this mindset.

Why would anyone do this if they are serious about being healthy. (Which surely why most of us have done/doing this)

It’s not like it’s hard .. you eat absolutely everything you want.. just small amounts of everything you fancy until your brain/gut says ‘enough’ .. then you actually don’t want anymore.. why would you stop and then gorge yourself ? I was in SE Asia where the food was lush .. had some of everything. Never felt deprived.

YABU - Your MJ journey is different. I still miss food.

YANBU - just stick with it. It works . I’m

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Youthinkyourefunny · 22/05/2026 17:25

Merryoldgoat · 22/05/2026 17:14

Are you so hard of thinking not to understand everyone’s experience is different?

I’ve been on MJ for nearly 2 years and only lost 4 stone compared with my very close friend who lost 11 in less than a year.

I had zero side effects so was fine for holiday. Another could barely eat due to nausea so came off for holiday so she could enjoy food.

I still think about food and have a large appetite despite being on a high dose. My sister says she has to set an alarm to remind her to eat.

Why do you care?

Because I’m interested to understand other people’s experiences. !

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MeridaBrave · 22/05/2026 17:21

I didn’t want to travel with it mostly as I was concerned about my DC (teens) seeing it in the fridge of the house. I took one dose a couple of days early and I missed a dose. Also I use pens for more than 30 days so wasn’t keen to travel with it.

I didn’t gain weight as I was careful with my eating. it was maybe a little harder. Each to their own. Why are you judging. I’m still taking in maintenance and I def won’t be taking this year. I have no intention of bingeing etc.

wendywoopywoo222 · 22/05/2026 17:20

I think you mean it’s not hard for you. Some people can’t eat certain things on Montjaro without being ill.

And it’s nice to have a break and eat normally.

I put on ten pounds on my all inclusive holiday, am losing it again but would do the same again.
it’s not a sprint to the finish for me, it’s now a way of life and enjoying my food more on holiday as I always have done and alcohol is part of it.

Dublassie · 22/05/2026 17:17

On it almost two years and always come off it for holidays . Have had no issues with weight regain or side effects when starting again . Longest I was ever off it was 2 and a half weeks but I would miss a jab regularly if having a weekend away etc .
Food is there to be enjoyed !

Merryoldgoat · 22/05/2026 17:14

Are you so hard of thinking not to understand everyone’s experience is different?

I’ve been on MJ for nearly 2 years and only lost 4 stone compared with my very close friend who lost 11 in less than a year.

I had zero side effects so was fine for holiday. Another could barely eat due to nausea so came off for holiday so she could enjoy food.

I still think about food and have a large appetite despite being on a high dose. My sister says she has to set an alarm to remind her to eat.

Why do you care?

Twasasurprise · 22/05/2026 17:14

I'm the same as you. Although, as I can eat anything in tiny portions, I wouldn't feel like I was missing out. I can also still drink alcohol.

If rich or spicy foods or alcohol were intolerable for me on MJ, I can understand why people would skip a dose or two to enjoy a holiday more. I'm not sure that a short break from MJ would enable many people to gorge themselves.

BlueMum16 · 22/05/2026 17:13

Interesting.

We go away in a few weeks and I've not decided what to do yet.