Mounjaro / Wegovy with > 5st / 30kg to lose: Thread 2

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Thread 2 of our lovely, welcoming community of MNers using weight-loss injections to lose more than 5 stone / 30 kg.

@dontstopmenow Normal when moving up a dose. Take IBS relief mint capsules for bloating and sulphur burps - boots do some. Nothing rich or high in fat for a while. I'd also stay away from eating too much fruit or veg, except maybe potatoes. No fizzy drinks, and plenty of water. Stick to bland foods. Hope you feel better soon.

Weighing in for this week. Been at this 6 months now, and still on 10mg. I don't think I'll come off this dose until I stop getting the nausea after injection day. This week I've lost 3.8lbs after a week long stall.

SW: 263.6 lbs
CW: 211.6 lbs
Total lost: 52 lbs

GW: around 145lbs.

Time for a check in for me too. Things are starting to slow down which I suppose is to be expected after almost 6 months. I'd love to get to target by Christmas though.

SW 100kg 25/4/24
CW 72.1kg
GW 63.5kg

Started at size 18/20, currently a 14, I would like to be a comfortable 12 ideally.

But even at a 14 I am far more happy and confident than I have felt in years. People are telling me I don't need to lose any more, but as an apple carrying excess weight around my middle I know that I need to get rid of that in order to be in best health.
I have always been large chested and my boobs have basically disappeared which I think makes people think I'm slimmer than I am as its such a big contrast to how I have looked for such a long time. Plus I have my cheekbones back! I no longer look like a potato 🤣

Well done to all you other losers, and thanks for all the inspiration and advice along the way. Let's keep keeping on!

Well done @JanetSnakeholeMacklin and @Eminybob . Brilliant losses. So pleased for you.
I am nearly 5 months in and down 68lbs in that time.
I usually lose momentum at this point but MJ makes it easy to carry on.

Just finished week 1 of 2.5mg, and taken my second dose. I've weighed in and:

SW: 119.8kg / 18st12 - BMI 38.7
CW: wait for it.... also 119.8kg. No change - how underwhelming😆

I had quite a few symptoms all week, terrible stomach pain on two nights, tiredness, low mood, bad headaches, bloating etc. I've also had quite a bit of appetite suppression. I didn't snack before but had 2 good size meals (did intermittent fasting) but this week I haven't been able to finish my dinners, which is a first for me in my whole life! Unfortunately that hasn't translated to the scale. But I'm not one to give up easily so let's see how week 2 goes...

@dontstopmenow sorry to hear about your symptoms. Is there any pattern to the food that triggers the stomach pain? I used to find lentils impossible to digest but over the last year I've built up my gut microbiome and had managed to start eating them again. However, this week I ate a lentil dahl and was in agony afterwards, so I suspect the digestive slow down is making me intolerant to them again.

Thank you so much. I will try the capsules and diet suggestions. It’s been a miserable weekend!! On the plus side, surely loss this week will be good!!!!

I have no idea what triggered these symptoms, I really do need to keep a food/symptom diary!!
Dont give up! Sending sympathy for the symptoms though, hopefully they will ease

For those of you struggling with stomach issues and indigestion, etc, I would recommend a pro-biotic. I would also recommend Apple Cider Vinegar (I take the effervescent ones from Holland and Barratt) - so easy to take, as it makes for a pleasant drink. Hope this helps

I am a stone down, only like another 5 to go! I happened upon this on Quora today, just staring out of interest but obviously not recommending such a long fast!

https://extremelyinterestingfacts.quora.com/How-long-can-a-human-being-go-without-eating-4

*sharing

Well, I think I am second guessing buying the 7.5mg pen.

I still have one dose of my 5mg and was planning on using part of the golden dose to move up to 6.25mg, but I think I am going to ride out 5mg a little longer. Last week it didn’t do much for me after day 3, but this week has been much better, and even now, about and hour before I am scheduled to take the next dose, I feel like I have some effects still.

Does anyone know if I can order another 5mg if I already have a new 7.5mg to go? I’m happy to fuss with clicks to lower the dosage on the pen if not, but feels less wasteful to hold on to it if I can?

Who's your provider, @Darlinghag ? I use Medexpress and I reckon they'd be fine with that.

@BingoWingsOverScotland asda!

i will message them tomorrow anyway, I am hoping they won’t care as I’m willing to pay and its a lower dose, but it may not be worth the faff!

For those of you that are using an app to track progress, which one are you using? It's important though that the app doesnt have pictures of syringes and needles on it though because it'll send my needle phobia into overdrive.

I'm starting to get a bit bored of it all now after 3 months. Not that it's not working, it is, but I was just trying to figure out how much longer and I think it'll be another 6 months. I am only a third of the way there, I have to do that much again, twice. It feels like a lot.

But I have reminded myself that those 6 months are going to pass whether I eat well or not, so I might as well spend them feeling good and improving my health. And also that it's not really (or shouldn't be) about the end point in terms of numbers on the scale, but about enjoying the process. So now I'm looking forward to pen no.4 and seeing how that goes. Maybe I just need to revamp my meal planning a bit 🤔

@alltablenochairs I use carb manager. It is really easy and you don't have to use the food input bit, just click on goals and pop your weight in there. It also measures BMI, etc

@gimmemounjaro You make a really good point about the time is going to pass anyway, so you may as well spend it feeling good and improving health. I am going to hold onto that thought. Thanks

Week 5 for me. Just 1 pound off this last week (on 5mg) but it is 15 pounds altogether which is great. This same week last month, I had no loss, so I am thinking it is hormonal/water retention, as I got a bit of a whoosh the following week, so hope that is it.

Best of luck for this week lovely losers

I thought I posted an update yesterday but its not here.
After a gain last week I've lost 1.5kg this week. Still moving slowly downwards:

SW 123kg
SBMI 40.9
CW 111kg
CBMI 36.2
Loss TD - 12kg
GW 85kg (this would put me in middle of "overweight BMI" so maybe its an interim goal)
Still to lose to interim GW - 26kg.
My "healthy" BMI GW is 74 kg - 37kg to go

Its a funny place to be - no one has noticed I am losing weight which I don't mind at all. I'm feeling great - 12kg/nearly 2 stone lost and I notice it in the fit of my clothes and in my movement, especially as I am exercising more and feeling a little bit stronger and fitter each day. I no longer feel like I'm going to be sick in the more challenging exercises.

So progress is being made but still a long way to go.

I can notice my body changing - my legs, back, stomach all slimmer. But I am still very overweight.

With pacing myself in mind, I'm thinking I will buy a 3rd 5mg pen rather than tirating up.

Good work everyone! We are in this for a while longer - KEEP GOING!

@RobinEllacotStrike congrats!! Doing great, our weights and losses are very similar!!

End of week 14 for me - I’m feeling very proud of myself 🥰 started at 21st 2lbs on 30th June, currently 16st 6.6lbs!

Getting there..

SW 18.6
CW 16.6

2 stone gone, 4 to go.. started on 21.8.24 Once I hit 15 stone I will be the top end of overweight that is my first goal.

Have just done 3rd dose of 5mg, I have another 5mg in the fridge, as this strength still works, hope it carries on working but I've got no problem going up to 7.5 if it doesn't.

thanks @Darlinghag Let's keep up the pace!

@gimmemounjaro I know what you mean. It's all very exciting at first isn't it. But like all people who need to lose signifigant amount of weight, there is no magic cure and this takes time.

I'm happy to be in a calmer place with MJ now.

The main difference I continue to notice is I'm not exhasusted by this process - so I'm not reaching "diet fatigue" which I would usually get about now. Its not taking massive amounts of effort to keep going - I've kind of settled into cruise control.

I had a few drinks last week - but I stop after 2 as that is enough. I had a day on a boat trip & I took a packed lunch which I really enjoyed. Last night I went out for sushi meal with my kids for my birthday, and probably ate a little more than usual, but I went mostlyfor the shashimi and not too many rolls. I didn't finish my large beer - a half is better for me these days.

I have a few challenges coming up with a trip to Barcelona later this month and then family coming to stay from abroad - so there will be many meals out. I'm feeling equipped though.

Those of us on this thread have a long way to go - settling into a comfy pace while retaining focus and drive is essential.

While I have increased my exercise my steps are fairly low - the curse of WFT. But between sea swimming and gym classes, working FT, volunteering & parenting I don't have much extra time in most of my days to walk 10k steps. But I am feelng a pull to do this.

Years ago I did the C25K running programme and I'm starting to feel like this might be on the horizon for me again as I get a bit lighter from MJ and stronger from the gym classes.

I really like reading your stories here, and am finding it inspiring! has anyone noticed changes in their dietary preferences which are a bit unusual for you?

Those of us on this thread have a long way to go - settling into a comfy pace while retaining focus and drive is essential.

I think this is the key - usually I can only succeed at losing weight if I have the time and the headspace for it. It needs to be a significant focus in my life. As soon as things get stressful or busy, and other things take over, I don't have what it takes to also stay on top of shopping, cooking, eating and exercise. (It's been fine so far for me over the summer, but things will get busier next month.)

The difficulty I think is finding that sweet spot where you're focused enough to stay mindful and connected with motivation and goals, but relaxed enough to stick with it for a year without going too crazy. At some point I'm going to have to stop counting calories and protein and just eat in a way that feels good, because I don't want to have to think about all this so much for the rest of my life.

I actually think exercise is super important. I really want to be strong and healthy, even more than I want to be thin. So I'm doing C25K (at half speed, which is so much more enjoyable than when I've done it before, would recommend ), basic strength training and tai chi at the moment. I like cycling and swimming so might do a bit of that at some point, and I'm planning to add climbing when I'm lighter, and paddle boarding / kayaking in the spring-summer, all things I have been thinking of doing for a while but too embarrassed about being fat in a harness / wetsuit.

What physical activities are people looking forward to doing with their new bodies?

@Orangesandlemons77 yes! I have. Not drastic but enough.

diet coke has become less appealing (i used to drink disgusting amounts). Fizzy in general holds less appeal, i usually have a can a day and dont rush through it.

sugar is sweeter! I still eat sugar, but i dont crave it as much and i find what i do have taste sweeter!

i ate tomato soup the other day and it felt flavourless?? Odd!

eggs with egg whites used to be a staple but i cannot stomach scrambled eggs anymore - although eating them other ways is fine!

i also really crave beef/steak???

@PrincessPeache Wow! That's an amazing loss.
Well done, you must feel amazing.