Good morning, fellow warriors! ☀️
I just wanted to share some of my insights, thoughts, and musings with you all. I've been on MJ for 21 weeks now, and I’m thrilled to say I’ve lost 4 and a half stone (starting weight: 18st 6lbs) and dropped my BMI by 13 points—all without exercise, just a complete change in lifestyle and mindset.
Was I scared to take my first dose? Hell no. I was stuck in a rut, eating rubbish, processed foods, and all the wrong things, substituting fruit and veg with chocolate. It was a downward spiral that not only affected my mood and confidence but also my health.
After reading up on MJ, I thought, why not? What’s the worst that could happen? Maybe I’d feel sick and have to come off it. So, I started the journey. Yes, I had a few side effects along the way, but that’s to be expected. As I increased the dose, my hunger decreased more and more, to the point where, just before starting 12.5 mg, I was going days without eating.
I contacted ME, and they took so long to reply that I decided to take my first 12.5 mg dose anyway. Wow, I didn’t feel great, but I knew it wouldn’t last. I pushed through it with protein shakes, and eventually, they advised me to drop down to 7.5 mg and go from there. Now, I’m on this dose and absolutely loving it.
The biggest win for me on this journey has been breaking old habits and resetting my mindset toward healthy eating. I haven’t touched chocolate, cheese, bread, butter, pasta, or potatoes in months, and I haven’t even missed them. It wasn’t a conscious choice to cut these out; it’s like my body naturally gravitates toward veggies, salads, and fruits now. It’s the strangest thing, but I love it.
My birthday was this week, and I never thought I’d be over the moon to receive a fruit basket instead of chocolate, but here we are. I’ve discovered a love for fresh, wholesome foods. I focus on eating protein and drinking protein shakes. If I want a takeaway, I’ll have it, guilt-free. I don’t count calories; I don’t need to because I know whatever I’m eating is good and clean.
My family, those who know, are shocked beyond belief at the change in me. I recently had a long-awaited hospital appointment, and the doctor was stunned. He said, “I’m sure your notes are wrong—it says here you’re morbidly obese, but you’re thinner than me!” That was a huge confidence boost!
Please, don’t be scared to start this journey. Embrace it. But don’t think you can keep eating the same things in smaller portions and expect a miracle. Use this as a tool to reset your mind and body. One cool thing I’ve found is that Uber Eats in my area offers half-price fruit and veg from certain supermarkets on Mondays. Never did I think I’d be spending £50 on produce from Waitrose each week, but damn, their stuff is delicious!
Keep on going, embrace the journey, and look forward to the future. 💪🌟