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AIBU to consider Mounjaro at BMI 27 to lose two stone?

56 replies

Lorrrrrre · 21/06/2026 13:05

With the likes of MedExpress now offering mounjaro to anyone with a BMI of 25+, WIBU to take it? I am 5ft 6, 12 stone, so not hugely overweight. I’d like to lose 2 stone so I can be comfortably in the healthy category for BMI. I also want to get a handle on it before it spirals out of control. I had my baby 3 years ago and just can’t shift the weight, finding time to exercise etc is really difficult and I find I have no willpower and snack a lot on bad food as I’m always rushing around. I’m hoping mounjaro will kick start better habits for me.

My family and partner are firmly against it, saying it’s lazy to use it and should only be for very obese people. My friends who have used it themselves are much more supportive. I’d have to hide it from everyone apart from a select few friends if I did take it as everyone would be so judgemental.

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Ponoka7 · 21/06/2026 13:31

Just to clarify, I've discussed WLI with my consultants, over the last year. The loss of muscle is the thing that concerns the medical community. It puts people at risk of falls etc. You aren't overweight enough that the possible benefits of losing weight outweighs the risks. Are you prepared to stay on them for life?

Ponoka7 · 21/06/2026 13:28

As soon as you stop, you'll put the weight back on and more, unless you control your eating. You'll lose muscle and possible bone mass, if you don't exercise. So, no, you shouldn't take drugs, you should sort yourself out, so you age well.

Lorrrrrre · 21/06/2026 13:27

MeridaBrave · 21/06/2026 13:16

Why is is this an AIBU? If you want to take it, take it.
Why ask a bunch of strangers?

Because I’m hoping to hear from people who have actual experience of it rather than my family and husband who have no experience and no knowledge other than just saying it’s something that lazy fat people take?

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0livetree · 21/06/2026 13:26

Such a strange time we are living in. Imagine people a hundred years ago being told that people in the future would take a drug to stop them eating so much

TonTonMacoute · 21/06/2026 13:22

MeridaBrave · 21/06/2026 13:16

Why is is this an AIBU? If you want to take it, take it.
Why ask a bunch of strangers?

Because her nearest and dearest have told her it's a daft idea and she's hoping the bunch of strangers will come along and tell her that 'yes, deceiving your DH and your mum and spending hundreds of pounds on a powerful drug because you can't be arsed to plan and eat a healthy diet is a brilliant plan'.

MeridaBrave · 21/06/2026 13:16

Why is is this an AIBU? If you want to take it, take it.
Why ask a bunch of strangers?