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Jabs to lose 1.5 stone?

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torquayturkey · 02/08/2026 12:45

I’m 5’7 and feel my best when I’m between 10.5-11st. A couple of years ago I had a really bad time with my mental health (ended up sectioned) and lost 3 stone, making me 9st and I looked too thin. I’m much better now and I’ve gained 3st - I’m now 12st 4 and feel disgusting.

is it worth trying a GLP-1 to lost the 1-2 stone? I’m mainly worried about the side effects eg vomiting and stomach pains. What is everyone’s experience? Thank you.

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Rumpledandcrumpled · 02/08/2026 12:59

Why not, they work very well for most people.

earlyshirley · 02/08/2026 12:58

You won’t qualify as your BMI is too low.
You can lose that in about 10 weeks on a very low carb diet. Chuck in some intermittent fasting or ADF. Jobs a good’un and you get to save about £2000

theneighboureatmysalad · 02/08/2026 12:57

People in excess weight don't stop when they "only" have 2 stones left to lose do they?

You are not BU to want to try, but everyone reacts differently. You might have to stop or try another name if your first attempt doesn't agree with you.

Just remember you have to put the same amount of efforts than anyone else.

Iloveeverycat · 02/08/2026 12:53

Do you really need to. I am the same height. To lose a stone in 3 months I just cut out sugar, choc, biscuits and snacks. No eating between meals. Switch to skimmed milk. No exercise

FormerFatty · 02/08/2026 12:52

I’d say go for it. But I had no unpleasant side effects. I don’t know anyone on Mounjaro with vomiting and stomach pains.

I didn’t qualify as my bmi wasn’t high enough (still fat though), so I had to reduce my height and tweak my weight.

I found the experience extraordinarily easy and I’ve kept the weight off for well over a year.