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What I ate today on Mounjaro

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Callmejudith · 16/07/2024 21:06

Thought it might be a nice idea for a thread to log our daily food plus current dose to help each other and newbies with ideas

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3wDavid · 05/08/2024 19:24

@Callmejudith starvation mode is actually a myth; however you don’t want to take too little calories, as you will feel tired, cold, might suffer with hair loss, etc.

DappledOliveGroves · 05/08/2024 19:37

Week 4 for me.

I gave blood on Friday and then had my next injection on Saturday and felt totally wiped out yesterday and today. Exhausted and dizzy. I've not been managing to eat much at all the last few days - probably managed about 800 calories - but actually felt hungry today.

B: full fat Greek yoghurt with berries. Coffee.
L: Chicken soup and some bread.
Snack: white chocolate magnum!
Haven't had dinner yet but about to have cod and chickpea curry with rice.

ImPunbelievable · 05/08/2024 19:57

B - coffee

L - lemon and herb chicken with roasted asparagus, courgette and tomatoes, and mixed grains

S - wagon wheel

D - Greek yoghurt with muesli, banana, raspberries and peanut butter.

I'm trying really hard to go UPF free but chocolate/biscuits are my last hurdle!

IReallyNeedThisToWork · 05/08/2024 20:47

Week 7 5mg

B: scrambled eggs, asparagus, feta, smoked salmon. Green tea with the dregs of my bag of collagen. Hate it when subscriptions don't arrive before you run out!!

L: flat peach and clear whey protein drink

D: coconut and coriander salmon fillet with a mountain of long stem broccoli. Was delicious!

Usual supplements, loads of water etc

@DappledOliveGroves the curry sounds yum! Please can I have the recipe?

DappledOliveGroves · 05/08/2024 21:25

@IReallyNeedThisToWork it’s an Instagram recipe. By Emthenutritionist. It’s called caramelised onion rice with tikka cod and raita.

MounjaroMunchie · 05/08/2024 21:45

Week 6, 5mg.

B - fruit and fibre cereal with whole milk, mug of tea, satsuma.

L - Fuel10k plant-based Thai curry rice meal (managed just over half of the recommend serving) and a clear whey drink.

D - Pineapple jerk chicken thighs, small serving homemade garlicky sweet potato wedges, half a pot of M&S super nutty whole food salad.

Snack - Strawberry Pro Milk, 2 slices of Soreen.

Usual water / electrolytes / supplements.

1381 calories / 99.2g protein.

30not13 · 05/08/2024 21:51

For those struggling to eat, please don't fill yourself with snacks of crisps etc at least make it something nutritious. If you can get a protein shake to help, you might find you can squeeze in a drink and while not perfect it's far better than empty calories like crisps

ShovelyJo · 05/08/2024 23:59

Week 4 (2.5mg)

No Breakfast

Lunch: Jumbo prawn salad with sweet chili and mayo dressing. 149kcal

Dinner: Diet cola chicken with rice and side salad. Vanilla Skyr yoghurt with blueberries, strawberries and half a banana. 702kcal

Snacks: Nakd Blueberry muffin bar, Nectarine and a cheese and onion sandwich. 440Kcal

Total 1291kcal

3wDavid · 06/08/2024 07:55

Not an attack on anybody, just a personal observation - reading through the posts here a lot of people are eating way too few calories, and way too little protein.

The calorie target can be easily worked out based on height and weight; if you also frequent the gym don’t cut like crazy, you need the energy. Most women would need at least 1200 calories. This will vary based on your weight, but most can probably benefit from 1200-1400 calories and will still be in a deficit. We are adult people, not baby birds. Massive cuts in nutrition where you end up consuming 500-800 calories are unhealthy and unsustainable. If you consume too little, as you need to adjust your calories down the line as you’re losing weight, you have nowhere to go from there.

The protein target should be 1 g of protein per kilo of body weight. If you’re 100 kg, you need to aim for 100 g protein a day. Protein is so important for minimising muscle loss, for keeping you full for longer, and it is a good idea to prioritise it as it will also be key for maintenance down the line.

You don’t really need to eat a ton to hit it. There are many easy wins - protein shakes, protein puddings or yogurts, chicken, lentils, tofu. Most foods you like have a high protein version too (think wraps, bagels, puddings, milk, cheese, etc). Have a few easy options on hand for the times when you don’t quite reach your target, and need a little boost.

3wDavid · 06/08/2024 08:00

D: 5 mg

B: homemade protein banana milkshake

S: protein bar

L: protein bagel with cottage cheese and turkey bacon; side green salad

S: decaf latte with almond milk

D: big greens salad with tuna

D: salted caramel protein pudding

Total calories: 1166
Total protein: 121 g

3wDavid · 06/08/2024 08:14

Ok, last thing from me:

Protein rich foods / easy wins:

  • turkey breast - 33.7 g protein / 100 g
  • chicken breast - 31 g protein / 100 g
  • tuna - 27 g protein / 100 g
  • prawns - 19 g protein / 100 g
honourable mentions:
  • tofu - 16.5 g protein / 100 g
  • eggs - 12.6 g protein / 100 g
  • edamame beans - 12 g protein / 100 g
  • cottage cheese - 10 g protein / 100 g

Pick one for lunch and one for dinner, add some salad or roasted veggies - done. You’ve probably hit around 60-70% of your target already. Add to that some protein powder in your coffee in the morning or a shake; maybe a cheeky pudding for a sweet treat, and you are at target.

30not13 · 06/08/2024 09:17

Totally get we probably all have suffered extreme appetite suppression at one time or another, its not a choice to not eat as many calories as we should (mine was when constipated!) And it's so hard to eat, especially if you're one of the people like me who didn't ever get hungry and just mindlessly ate sheet I wanted it or not and how trying to get out of that mindset- but if you're getting it to that extreme most of the time, you probably need to drop a dose down.

In other news, our for breakfast for a family birthday and they've chosen a bubble waffle place 🫣

lookathatbookcase · 06/08/2024 20:09

B: Pret apple muesli pot
L: Leon Chicken pot, kimchi
D: BBQ chicken breast with skin, rice, cucumber, with lemon dressing, teaspoon mayo
S: protein pudding; mango

Skinny iced latte, Water, Clear whey

1600ml / 1270 cal / 109g protein

Callmejudith · 06/08/2024 21:05

Week 7 day 7 2.5 (injecting tonight)

On a course today that was fully catered so had to restrain myself and keep an eye on the boredom eating

B - chia pot with coconut, flat white x 2
L - roasted tomato stuffed with rice, red cabbage slaw
S - naked bar, banana
D - chicken salad sandwich
will have a clear whey when I get home too

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MounjaroMunchie · 06/08/2024 21:35

Week 6, 5mg.

B - Peach protein yoghurt, satsuma, tea.

L - 1/2 pouch of wild/wholemeal rice, tin of soy & ginger tuna, garlic & chilli crunchy salad topper.

D - Chicken & veg rendang, other half of rice pouch from lunch.

Snacks - Dry roasted edamame beans, Tunnocks teacake.

1296 calories / 101g protein.

alphatoomega · 06/08/2024 22:23

Week 6. 5mg dose
I thought I had been eating enough protein but from pp, obvs not! No appetite today.

B - 2 coffees
Friend's birthday - oat latte
L/D - 4 oz salmon, 4 plum tomatoes, protein shake

protein - 58gm
kcal - 620

Usual supplements.

3wDavid · 07/08/2024 05:30

@alphatoomega I would worry less about your protein right now and focus instead on upping those calories. Was yesterday a one-off or are you normally eating this little?

alphatoomega · 07/08/2024 06:22

3wDavid · 07/08/2024 05:30

@alphatoomega I would worry less about your protein right now and focus instead on upping those calories. Was yesterday a one-off or are you normally eating this little?

It was a surprising one off on a very busy day, but has made me aware of making sure I consume enough calories (and protein)! I'm on a day out with a friend today and sure I'll make up for yesterday's deficit. Thank you for replying to my post!

IReallyNeedThisToWork · 07/08/2024 15:09

Yesterday - week 7 5mg

B: scrambled eggs, asparagus, feta & smoked salmon

D: smoked mackerel and rainbow coleslaw

Usual supplements (except collagen as I'm awaiting a delivery!), electrolytes, clear whey, loads of water

imnottoofussed · 07/08/2024 19:27

Today

B: latte with collagen and mct oil
D: white bread, cheese, salad and fruity slaw sandwich
T: m and s mini shepherds pie, tenderstem broccoli and green beans

S: mandarin segments

Calories approx 900

Will probably have another snack later to get some more calories in and also because I'm hungrier on 7.5

lookathatbookcase · 07/08/2024 19:43

B: Pret apple muesli pot
L: Leon BBQ chicken with brown rice + kimchi
D: Egg fried rice with veggies & chicken; watermelon
S: Protein pudding

Ginger tea x 3; skinny iced coffee; water; Diet Coke; clear whey - lemonade flavour

1375 cal / 100g protein / 2l water

WeAllHaveWings · 07/08/2024 20:13

Brunch - protein yoghurt, strawberries, nutty granola
Snacks - graze mixed nuts, apple
Dinner - chicken breast with bbq sauce and roasted vegetables
Drinks - water, clear protein drink

MounjaroMunchie · 07/08/2024 20:47

Week 6, 5mg

B - Homemade banana protein shake, mug of tea with collagen.

L - Homemade chicken and hidden veg nuggets (raiding my son's freezer stash, but surprisingly great macros!) with wild rice and beetroot salad, satsuma.

D - Pork & stuffing balls, carrot and swede mash, green beans, 1 x Yorkshire pudding, gravy.

Snack - mug of tea with collagen, 2 x rich tea finger biscuits.

1278 calories / 88g protein.

IReallyNeedThisToWork · 07/08/2024 20:49

Week 7 4mg

B: scrambled eggs, asparagus, feta, smoked salmon (I am addicted!!)

Green tea

D: Fast800 turmeric chicken with long stem broccoli and quinoa = something nuts like 53g of protein!

Water, clear whey protein drink, daily supplements

Callmejudith · 07/08/2024 21:09

week 7 day 8 (day late injecting oops)

Still on course so trying v hard and having too much coffee!

b - flat white x2
l - small portion of baked gnocchi, haricot beans, roast veg
d - lime and coriander chicken, potato salad, garlic aioli. Muller corner

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