Moun-June-ers 2024 - Baggy Pants Brigade Ahoy!

[Callmejudith]

New thread to track our baggy pants progress

Weekly weigh in for me today. Another 2lbs down. Happy with that. Tried on some shorts that I took on holiday in June and didn’t wear as they were tight and uncomfortable. Fit nicely now so will wear on hols in a couple of weeks.
Last jab from my 5mg pen today. I’ve had 4 doses of 3.75 so far so will do a full dose today. Staying on 5 mg for my hols next month. Will again stretch pen for 5 doses and will decide whilst I’m away whether to stay on 5mg or go up to 7 mg when I’m home.

@Callmejudith that's brilliant! I've had a similar loss, 22.5 total on 9 weeks, but mine has really slowed down to only 1.5 lbs in the last 3 weeks. I do think a slow down is good but I was hoping to lose at least 1-2 lbs a week. Do you mind sharing if you've had a similar slowdown? I keep freaking out it's gonna stop working. I moved up to 7.5 but it kicked my but at full dose so I only did 45 clicks this week and will see how it goes.

I think slowdowns are super common. There were some good links on the main thread about stalls and how your body has to “reset” at certain weights. I’m also convinced that while the scales say one thing your measurements can be something different so a good idea to measure or go by clothes as well.

@mjdle I stuck at 16st 10lb for ages, then started to drop again.

I'm currently stuck on 16st 0.2lb and very keen to see 15st 13lb, but I'm still waiting.

It's only been four days but it's annoying.

My total loss is 26lb though, in less than 8 weeks.

You have to look at your overall pattern, and remember which clothes are too big for you too.

I don't measure myself because I get a different result every time I try.

My bras are getting loose, though.

@Callmejudith own that bikini! Have a fab holiday.

@WheresSummer99 how great to not just see the huge weight loss, but also the impact it has had on other parts like fat. Gives me hope!

@JomonotFomo I'm on 7.5 and (at least for me), it was a big step up from 5 in terms of side effects. I was fine on all other doses. If you're concerned maybe dosing to 6 might be a good idea. Again, I'm no medic so this is not advice, but I should think doing slightly less would be more beneficial than doing more and struggling if you're concerned about side effects. Maybe discuss with a clinician at the pharmacy your getting it from.

@Bitezbabe Great loss and love that the shorts fit. Goals!

@TheShellBeach 26lb in 8 weeks is incredible!

Weigh in day for me.

SW 17st 7.4
CW 15st 2.5

Loss this week 3lbs! So pleased with that.

Total loss 32.9 lbs.

I worked out that this has cost me £11.30 per 1lb lost. What an absolute bargain! I wonder if the NHS capture these stats to evaluate cost efficacy vs all the other wasteful and ineffective weight loss options they provide.

Another 7.5mg pen to start today.

14st's.....I'm coming for you!

Mine would be about £15 per pound so far which I agree is great value 😂

I've been stuck going up and down the same 2-3lb for the last two weeks now and just not sure why so I'm another in a slow down but trying not to be disheartened.

@Sewfrickinamazeballs what a brilliant way to break down the value of MJ 🙌🙌🙌

First dose of 7.5mg pen dose today - definitely feeling the suppression today more than the last couple of weeks.

SW 252.6 lb
CW 227.4 lb

Total loss: 25.2 lb

Annoyingly I've been bouncing up and down between 226.4 and 227.4 lbs so a 0.6 lb gain this week rather than a 0.4 lb loss.

@Callmejudith I’m going away tomorrow and have to admit to being a little worried about the eating issue! Sounds like an interesting chat with DS 👍 And huge congrats on the bikini!! 🎉
@WheresSummer99 fab loss and amazing on the green areas on your Renpho scales. I have bought some travel ones so will have to spend some time working out the app!
@JomonotFomo I will be confronting the 'do I go up' dilemma again shortly after my second 5mg pen. I think in your situation I would and then agree maybe try 6
@Bitezbabe well done on the loss 👍 and the shorts NSV 😁
@Sewfrickinamazeballs great loss and live the cost analysis!! Good luck with hitting the 14s!!
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@mjdle I SO hear you about the fear it may stop working!! I am also terrified something else will happen and I'll have to stop for some reason 😩
@Megarea what a pain! I reckon all you can do is just keep plodding on and it will shift. I keep reading about the idea of upping your calories for a little while as a way to shake things up🤦‍♀️

Weigh in today! End of week 9 and my 5th week on 5mg. Have lost another 3lbs bringing my total to 32lbs in 9 weeks!

Was bizarrely worried I would wake up and it all would have gone away but still have suppression and very limited side effects today so looks like staying put was the right thing (for now at least!!)!!

Friday morning weigh in time!

SW: 13st 3.5
WI: 11st 6.75
GW: 10st 6
24.75lbs lost in total

I’m just a smidge away from being 1 stone off my target, cannot believe it. It’s time to reorder my next pen but I think I’m going to stick with the 5 again as it’s clearly still working and I think it’ll make things easier when it comes to going back down the way.

Wow, that's great!
Not far from target at all.
Bet you are well chuffed!

I started at 13st 6lb and I am currently 12st 4lb, so 1st 2lb loss in 8 weeks.

Do you mind me asking how long it has taken you?

It’s taken me 10 weeks though my first week was an absolute behemoth of a loss and since then I’ve averaged about 2lbs a week - so I definitely got a jump start!

@Lynsey14

I think that's fab. Find it really interesting seeing stats for similar starting weights and progression, give me lots of motivation.

I've used 2 x 2.5mg pens for my full 8 weeks, I may move to 5mg and see if it gives me a boost, but on the other side, I'm happy with the level of suppression 2.5mg is giving me. I do still want to be able to eat my 1500 cals a day and worry going higher may take my suppression too high.

Great work @Lynsey14 and @IReallyNeedThisToWork and everyone else! @Megarea my week 9 was like that.

It’s my week 12 weigh in today! So 3months of Mounjaro and honestly despite the burps and shits I feel so much better! I’ve lost a total of 35lb so far. I lost 1lb this week. And I’ve hit my 2.5stone!!! Next target is the 12s….

SW 15st12
CW 13st 5.5

My weight loss month on month has slowed a bit (compared to the first months) but it’s still great losses!
Month 1 I lost 18lb!!!
Month 2 I lost 12lb
Month 3 I lost 5lb but that included a holiday, which I didn’t fall off the wagon for, plus a week where I stalled.

Oh well done everyone. I also love the cost per pound idea @Sewfrickinamazeballs Must work that out!

I am now 1lb away from my first target - which was/is to lose 2stones by the time I'm 50. Well I have until Wednesday - so wish me luck!

Although my longer term goal is 6st (how the hell did that happen?!) - wow it feels so good to be so much closer to somewhere that seemed impossible. 'Only' 4st now.

It isn't superfast losses for me but it is fairly steady so I'm hoping that continues. I'm still on 5mg - think I have one dose left - I don't have huge suppression now in the way I did when I first started - which was utter disinterest in food - I can eat a decent amount but I find it easier to control and just stop (someone left a bag of fudge in the office yesterday and I was the only one there - I had one cube and left it at that) I will move up to 7.5mg when this pen is done.

Mine is £13 per pound lost. Love this idea.

Probably compounded by the amount of snacks and shit I no longer buy too!

@cappycap i ordered a 5mg pen but stayed on 3mg using clicks as that works for me. The food noise on 2.5mg was creeping back in but when I took the bonus dose it was too much. 3mg is my sweet spot of eating 1400c and loads energy to exercise and live my life as normal. I’d do what works for you. I’m still losing 2lbs a week.

Hi all, just started my first MJ pen, noticed no side effects this week nor any appetite suppression particularly. How long does it take to feel the effects, realise everyone will be different, this has been a last resort for me and am hoping in 12 months time I will have lost at least 35kg. Am loosely fasting as well, as in eating between 2 and 6 pm only with small portions and high protein. Any advice for a novice? TIA.

If you’re happy with 2.5 definitely stick with it. The move up to 5 for me was a bit rough the first week so I don’t plan to even entertain the 7.5!

Welcome! Definitely check this board for an august starters thread they’ll be more people in the same boat

everyone feels the effects differently on this. Some instant and others have to go up several doses. Personally I wouldn’t even think about only eating in a 4hr window. Little and often is better and prioritising protein.

suppression definitely less today, day 5 I think of bonus dose. I am being super active with cardio though on holiday so that could also explain it. Also drinking more booze though nothing excessive. I have realised my DH is a really boring drunk

Some people don't feel anything until you go up to 5, or after a few 2.5 does.
Only eating between 2 - 6 isn't a good nor a sustainable way of losing weight. You're going to be shaky and starving by the time it gets to 2.
Try to get into healthy eating practices now. Think small, balanced meals with plenty of protein. I've been calorie counting which for me works brilliantly.

Oh lordly send help! 😬

Husband b'day yesterday and my oldest is finally home after Uni/summer job, so we had a Dominos. I was hungry as inject before bed on a Fri eve, so had 4 slices of pizza then my first 5mg.

Ive been awake most of the night my stomach in agony! Feel like I could give John Hurt in Alien a run for his money!!!

pizza bad!!!!!!