Starting Mounjaro May 2024!

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I’ve just been approved for 2.5mg, I went with Voy.
hoping to start by the end of the week!

Anyone else starting this month? ❤️

CW 84kg
GW 60kg

@QueenGoo 50lb is incredible you must feel so different.

I bit the bullet and weighed and have gained 2.5lb. I am happy with that and the suppression on the 7.5 I took yesterday has been quite strong and kicked in very quickly. I am back on track.

This is the joy of MJ. Previously I would have gained back the 7lb or so I had lost regularly and never make a dent in my weight and then gain some more as I hit the ‘fuck it’ button. I am out of that destructive cycle and the self loathing for not being able to escape it.

I am still lower than my lowest adult weight I reached 5 years ago. I am doing ok.

@Pinkbendyman @CrystaltipsnoAlistair I am struggling with clothes as I just don’t know what suits me. I used to choose clothes to hide my stomach flab and that looked less awful. When I reach goal I am going to book a stylist session at John Lewis as I really need the help. I wore a pair of winter boots yesterday that felt a bit big so even my feet have shrunk. I am going to have to learn how to sell stuff and buy on Vinted as this may be very expensive!

That’s a great idea @SilverHeels re John Lewis. Is that expensive? I’ve not been slim for years and my slim clothes may not suit me anymore. The best bit is I know that I will get there now as the “feck it” button is switched off now.
Never felt this positive before as a 30year yo-yo dieter.
I’m down 64lbs (4stone 8) now in 19 weeks. It’s crazy 😜
Still have a way to go but without the food noise it is so much easier.

@SilverHeels you must have a go at Vinted - it’s really straight forward to sell things. The biggest challenge I found was getting them shipped but even that’s easy now. I’ve so far made over £200.00 which is going towards new clothes. I didn’t ask unrealistic prices as I just wanted to sell them otherwise they would have ended up at the charity shop.

I nipped into Next earlier today and, shock horror, actually tried things on in the changing rooms. Another mental block I’ve conquered since starting MJ. Changing rooms used to fill me with anxiety pre-MJ as all I used to see (in my head) were slim people.

I bought a pair of chinos and a jumper in a size 14 which made my day!

@QueenGoo Congratulations!

I also hit my 50lbs target today, with a few days until I jet off on holiday. I can't believe it's such a high number! I don't actually feel or look that different which is disappointing (and shows how much I was in denial about my size before), but hopefully the next 50lbs will make the real change 😂

Weight loss has kind of stalled or gone very slow this past two weeks. I'm still having the very slow gastric emptying, but the desire to eat more is back again which is a shame. It's hard to judge meals at the moment as I have the appetite for a what I think is a reasonable amount but then feel full for 18 hours after. I imagine this is how a snake feels taking a month to digest a goat 😂

@CrystaltipsnoAlistair thankyouuu
@SilverHeels thankyouuu too yeah I feel really good. Still a bit to go but Rome wasn't built in a day 😂
@ClonedSquare hey look at us! Well done to you, you gonna let your hair down a little on holiday? You've definitely deserved it!
I feel a bit the same. The slow gastric emptying is still there, I am filling up quicker but most days I feel like I could eat a scabby horse! I wouldn't say the food noise is back but the block is definitely wavering as I find myself looking in the fridge and cupboards a lot more these days. So I think I may need to bite the bullet and up to 10mg x

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Hi guys. Is anyone else finding this strange - I am struggling to come to terms with my weight loss and clothes. I can now fit back in clothes that haven’t fitted for years but I feel like an imposter.
It doesn’t look like me in the mirror. I think because it has been a fast weight loss so far I haven’t had time to readjust. Am 4lbs off a 5 stone loss in 20 weeks but still have a long way to go.
I’m delighted and not complaining but it is discombobulating to say the least. Will just take time to readjust probably. It’s a nice problem to have and I’m so happy to have found a way to turn off my foodieness.

@CrystaltipsnoAlistair Unfortunately I'm not feeling the imposter syndrome as I don't think I look that different at all! But I can imagine it's hard to wrap your mind around your body changing so much so quickly, especially if you've spent years trying to lose before!

I'm finally going on the holiday I've been banging on about since the start of this thread 😂 I'm 52lbs down and hit the next round stone number today so that's a nice boost. Going to inject tonight as usual but try and let myself relax a bit for the next week. Will be weird not weighing daily!

Yes I'm with you! This afternoon I have tried on everything in my wardrobe, and the 'small' stuff in the trunk. There is a huge pile of clothes to sell on vinted, and nothing in the trunk other than some summer clothes. I'm not going to keep anything too big/small anymore. I'm a couple of pounds off 4st loss in 21 weeks which seems insanely fast. I've just had a takeaway shish kebab for tea - chicken & lamb - better than the old order of large doner & chips. I'm buying on vinted too, and I do wonder if it's from other mj losers!

Yes I am the same @CrystaltipsnoAlistair and I am having a bit of a clothes crisis as I don’t know how to dress. My shape has changed so much and I have spent 30 years hiding it. A lot of the clothes I bought that now fit me I really don’t like !

I have a posh wedding coming up and have no idea what to buy to wear. I need to lose another 15-20lb so also don’t want to spend on clothes until I am at target.

Over the last 10 years I have lost 9 stone and have lost 3 since starting MJ in May. This is new territory for me and it takes a bit of getting used to.

I am certainly not complaining but it is taking a lot of getting used to.

Thank you @ClonedSquare @ChangeEmailAddress @SilverHeels . So nice you understand.
I have lost and gained many stones over the years and somehow it was easier to wrap my head around being a fat person and dressing in whatever fitted. I have a fat and thin wardrobe and keep my fat clothes just incase. Maybe that’s a mistake but I always end up back in them.
I am hoping that I can maintain this time and won’t need them again. It does scare me though.
I hope you have a wonderful holiday @ClonedSquare and enjoy being so much lighter . 52 lbs is a huge achievement. I think the quick results @ChangeEmailAddress make the adjustments to our shape a brain bender. 4 stone is a fab loss in such a short time.
@SilverHeels am sure you will find something nice for your wedding that you feel happy in. You have done so well to have come so far. Easier to find flattering clothes in smaller sizes.
I know none of us are complaining and delighted this works. Just part of a rollercoaster ride and so glad to find such understanding on here.

Morning, just checking in.

Is anyone else freezing with the change in the weather? One chilly side effect to having less fat!

Huge congratulations on the amazing losses out there. I'm having a big clothes cull too atm, and trying to have a bit of a house declutter to get organised for winter. Always like a clear out around this time of year.

Good morning how are we all doing ?

I am back in the groove and 7.5 is working very well for me. Have started losing again. I am 5’2” and wondering if the lower doses work for me as I am short !

I am so so close to my interim goal of being in the 10s. Weighed at 11.04 today. I won’t be able to weigh for a few days and have quite a social weekend coming up but am determined to get through that barrier.

I am thinking ahead to maintenance as now am 15lb from goal. Is anyone planning staying on a low dose ? So much evidence is coming out of the benefits of this drug it is really interesting.

Good morning everyone.
@SilverHeels well done on your amazing losses. Glad you back in the groove. I also wonder about why some people respond so well at low doses and others don’t get good suppression until much higher dose levels. . I am still on 5mg after 20 weeks.
I still get nausea in the mornings for a few days post injection and suppression high so feel no need to move up. Have lost 4lbs shy of 5 stone in that time so working so well.
@Snipples - also get the cold hands and feet a lot seems to be a side effect. Others are hot round about me and I’m freezing. Comes and goes though. Seems a bit worse a few days post injection. I just need fluffy socks and gloves 🧤.

Good afternoon!

It’s great to see everyone’s success stories - well done! 👏

I’m 10lbs away from my target weight and things have slowed down a little over the last month or so.

I’m now on 12.5mg weekly, no side effects and have introduced a few more carbs into my diet which probably is the reason for the slower pace.

I’m hoping to reach my goal before Christmas but I’m still unsure about how my maintenance will pan out.

Saying that, I’ve just checked my average weekly loss on the MY weight app and it’s 2.35 pounds so I’m definitely not complaining!!

So talk to me about coming off Mounjaro!!

I hit my target and carried on as I felt I still needed to loose a bit more, now I’m happy with my weight and aiming to loose a final 3lb to bring me to a new stone number I realise now that I have learnt more about food intake and I weigh myself daily and can see what effects my weight. I was also at my starting weight consistently for at least 2 years without any fluctuations so would I be able to maintain a consistent weight still?

so what I’m asking - is it possible to just come off Mounjaro? I’d really rather not continue on a maintenance dose due to the expense and I’m also kinda fed up now from being on it!! I’d love to watch what I eat but then on a Sunday cook a yummy roast and actually be able to eat it without throwing most of it away!! And I’m fed up with feeling nauseous and constipated!!

Well done @Silvesterthecat that’s brilliant for you! 🤩

I’m now 9lb from my target weight and a healthy BMI and have got 2 pens left in the fridge.

I still don’t know what to do about my maintenance plan though. I’m considering moving to Oushk on the £20/month plan which gives me the option of returning to MJ in the future.

Having lost a total of 4 stone, I’m really nervous about returning to old eating habits and putting weight back on.

I don't like to think about having to stop. I'm still massively heavy though, and if I continued to lose at the current rate would take until early 2026 to get to the 'overweight' bmi. It's quite a daunting thought to be honest. I'm terrified of the constant hunger and empty tummy ache returning, it's great not feeling so hungry all of the time.

@ChangeEmailAddress I feel the same, I don't want to feel hungry all the time again.
I don't have a particular goal at the moment. I'm still massively overweight, and want to be slimmer. I feel it will be more about how I feel in my body, rather than a number on a scale.
Well done to everyone in their losses. I'm enjoying feeling lighter with smaller clothes sizes, just shy of a 3 stone loss in 4 months.

I'm hoping that we won't feel as "hungry" as we'll be smaller and used to not eating as much. Hopefully that's not naive of me. I've been weaning down and my weight is now staying the same instead of more losses. I have not felt the same appetite suppression but am still eating less than I was pre jabs. I think realistically I'll always have to keep a bit of discipline around food but I suppose that's what slim people do naturally to stay slim.

Agree with others that the idea of being on a maintenance dose for life is not appealing.

I'm stating a new job tomorrow and I feel ten times more confident to be at a healthier weight, especially when about to be introduced to lots of people. I have bought some lovely new pieces to wear and they sit really nicely on me. Determined not to slide back to old habits. For me I think portion control is the biggest factor.

I simply have never felt full until now. I've never understood how people said no to eating anything, or only had one biscuit. I could eat a huge meal, and then go for coffee and cake 10 minutes later if someone suggested it - and I wouldn't choose the nicest cake, it would be the biggest/most filling. I think that there is something fundamentally wrong with me. I now understand how 'easy' it is to make healthy choices that everyone always talks about.

And good luck tomorrow @Snipples - a new job is always a daunting few days.

Good luck with the new job @Snipples hope your new confidence and wardrobe ease you in.

@ChangeEmailAddress I agree I think for some of us we never felt full. I could literally eat and eat all day until I discovered MJ. I guess we all respond differently to hormones and have physical differences and being overweight leads to physiological differences which make it harder to lose weight.I am just happy I started MJ and have changed the trajectory of my life.

I have just done another 7.5 am sticking with that for now. Left it 8 days between doses this time as realised I just was not feeling hungry still. Really need to get the final 14lb off and see how I feel at that initial target. It would be at the top end of ‘normal’ for me and I have not been that weight as an adult so don’t know how I will look or feel. Finding it hard to get the motivation for exercise also especially with dark mornings and winter coming.

@Pinkbendyman I am also thinking forward to maintenance. I am hoping more options will become available as the evidence of low doses long term is coming out. I have listened to some podcasts where they have done this in the states and the health benefits are multiple not just for weight loss.

@Snipples good luck with your new job today!

It’s so exciting that so many of us are close to our target weight. I would never have made it this far without MJ and all the support on here. (I’ve still not told a single person irl!)

How are we all feeling about Christmas? As you’ve just said @SilverHeels pre-MJ, I could actually eat and eat forever and Christmas was the one time of the year where I always went completely crazy about food. I would intentionally buy extra chocolates, snacks, posh biscuits, fancy cheese, etc, with the sole intention of ‘allowing’ myself to overeat.

Gosh, that was quite painful to write down and admit!

I used to always buy myself ‘treats’ in the supermarket and eat them in the car in secret. My car is much cleaner now and my bank balance better for it as I only go food shopping if I really need food. I also used to stock up on Xmas treats and then have to re-buy as the temptation was too much. Not this year !

@Pinkbendyman good to hear you are a fellow secret MJer. I have not told a soul including my partner and hide mine under the onions in my fridge. I feel a smidge of guilt as quite a few of my close friends and family say they would like to lose weight but I feel I am too far in now to confess and stick with the ‘reduced calories’ line which is actually true.