Eating too much- how to stop and socialising

[ChequerboardCharlie]

I’ve been using MJ for a couple of months, and it had no effect until I started the 7.5 ml dose. My issue is that I struggle to reduce my portion size, eat too much and then feel really unwell. The habit of a loaded plate for 50 years is hard to break, but as soon as I’ve eaten I feel terrible. On the times where I have reduced my portion size, I’ve still felt hungry and eaten more.

my eating issues are very emotionally
based so I am trying to be kind to myself, but I really need to lose weight and my brain is motivated, but my mouth and stomach just seem confused!

im also struggling with eating out- if I meet friends for dinner there is usually lots of food and eating is much later than I can cope with- I get really bad indigestion. How are others managing their social lives?

I’ll start with the second question re socializing - here’s what I find works for me (I still socialize and go out, go on holidays, etc.).

• if possible, weigh in on the restaurant options (some are healthier than others)
• opt for a brunch/lunch outing instead of dinner
• check out the menu in advance, order healthier options (sometimes 2 starters work out better than 1 main)
• if I know I’ll indulge, then I make it a point my other two meals of the day to be healthier/lighter
• pick one indulgence at a time - i.e. richer food option but order a mocktail, or if having a drink, opt for a lighter/healthier option (both together do not work for me)

Re portion sizes, I don’t really have much advice as that has not been something I’ve struggled with, and definitely hasn’t been an issue since starting Mounjaro. I find that my appetite is suppressed, and even when I feel like I could really eat and indulge, in reality I can’t manage very much.