Mounjaro August thread 2

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Hi here's another thread.

OMFG. I've lost 9lbs !!! Week 1

I got on and off scales many times thinking much be wrong

I was 17.4 and bmi 37.9 (shameful I know but lost just over a stone (16.3) doing good eating over last 3/ 4mths) but was taking forever but losing a stone my bmi went down by 2 to 35.6

So mj stats

SW 16.3 - bmi 35.6
CW 15.8 9lbs loss bmi 34.1
GW 11. To make bmi 24.1

Have just done my 2nd jab of 2.5. I hope to hell I don't get the headaches and nausea back as first few days last week was awful - still really tired

Wow, this thread has certainly moves along!

I've just not had the time to catch up this week what with running around after the kids. DD is feeling more confident with her broken arm but now she needs to be watched like a hawk so she does go off daredevil style again! 🤦‍♀️

My weight has stayed at 14 stones 12 all week, bit miffed as it was a 1lb gain this week but it's not gone up anymore, but I do certainly feel ready for my next injection later today. I am feeling constipated though so that's not helping. I also feel like I need to move more, we've pretty much been indoors this week so my step count is practically nothing and with DD being extra needy, I've not had time to myself. DS, bless him, has had conjunctivitis so hasn't wanted to go anywhere either. And now, DH and I, have come down with colds!!

Food wise, I've been OK but certainly still need more protein, I need to meal plan better and prep more so I have things to hand. I do find 3 meals a day too much so happy to stick to 2 meals. Calorie wise, I've rarely gone over a 1000 per day since starting.

I do hope you're all OK and losing the pounds!!

Welcome to any new comers that I've missed too!

Xx

That is exactly the same for me - I had lost and regained the same stone on and off for years. 6 weeks in and i have broken the cycle and on my way downwards :-)

I have managed to lock my sharps box - didnt realise that if you pushed it shut firmly that was it totally shut forever :-(

Just ordered my next doze so got another box and will keep the used needle (with the cover on etc) seperate till it arrives.

Learn something new every day!

@CatTraveler the sharps bin is supposed to be locked shut so the used needles can't be accessed but don't you have holes in the top you can post the used needles through? It should be the same principle as a money box.

Oh you mean you have pushed the flap down and now it's locked.

Here's a site you can get one for £2 and you could maybe stock up on any wipes, spare needles etc. so it all comes for one postage fee.

https://www.medisave.co.uk/products/sharpsguard-yellow-1-ltr-sharps-bin-single?currency=GBP&variant=44837853036827&utmsource=google&utmmmedium=cpc&utmcampaign=Google%20Shopping&stkn=34c6ddfaad06&utmmmedium=adwords&utmcampaign=NeedlessSyringesPMAX&utmmsource=&utmterm=&gaddsource=1&gbraid=0AAAAADqfx3PyvVBXJFDty5s1lszJZiQL6&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjL7rm8qKiAMVZ4BQBh37iSI0EAQYASABEgLi4fDBwE

Thanks, I will have a look there.

I have not lost any physical weight this week, but I have lost another inch from around my waist. I think I am going to rely on measurements and weight rather than focusing on what the scales say - i've also noticed i am losing fat off my arms and knees 😂

Week 3 day 5, 11lb down and 2 inchs from waist - I won't list the other measurements as they are not dramatic but there is definitely movement

I'm getting fed up of feeling so nauseous first thing in the morning 🤢 currently nursing a cup of ginger tea

Hi all, can I join you please? I have just submitted my consultation. I can't see why it wouldn't be approved but I'm still nervous! Plus spending that much money on myself in one go is a bit nerve racking too! I'm hoping it gets approved and sent today so I can start tomorrow but that's probably wishful thinking.

I order through the care pharmacy. They asked for pictures and I sent fully clothed pictures, is that right? I tried to get a 'fat' picture but I typically looked slimmer for some reason? 😬

I've loved reading through these threads, you're all so inspirational!

Thank you x.
I won’t lose water weight as I had done that already but feel rather deflated. We were active too- walking ten miles along the beach, a few hikes, swimming. A normal
person doing that and eating less would have lost weight I think. I have had some nausea but could eat breakfast lunch and dinner. Oh well, I will keep going.

Hi. Another August newbie here. Just finished week 1 with an amazing 10.5lb loss! 2nd jab this afternoon. I was lucky to not have any side effects so fingers crossed it continues. I've been lurking for a couple of weeks as no-one irl knows except hubby who has to jab me because I'm a wimp!

Good morning. I had my second injection last night and my first weigh in this morning. I’ve lost -

23/8 - 1.7kgs ⬇️

Hi I hope you don’t mind me joining. The MJ threads have brought me out of lurking for the past 2 years!

Started on 4th Aug at 112.7kg
Week 1 108.5kg
Week 2 107.5kg
Today 106.5kg but official weigh in is Monday morning after 4th jab on Sunday night.

Can’t decide whether to try another month on 2.5 or go to 5 and and count clicks for 3.75. I need to order soon.

2.5 has been working well for me, I do feel hunger after the first day or so wares off but it’s dulled so I can make better choices and eat smaller portions. The food noise being gone is life changing. This must be what people without food issues feel like. I feel so much more mentally switched on and focused at work and stuff because I’m not counting down to lunch time, tea time etc.

Last night I saw my partner had added some minstrels and maltesers in the snack drawer (since I’ve been on MJ I haven’t bought any) and I had a slight oh no moment because I thought about eating some. But I put the thought out of my mind and haven’t thought about them since (until this post haha) which is crazy to me. I would have been obsessing and defo cracked a bag open last night!

Well done on everyone’s progress! My first goal is to get to 99kg I can’t remember the last time I was double figures and not triple!

Wow that’s great! @pippapumpkin. really amazing 👏👏

@AnnieMcFanny I love that you are my exact injection and weighing twin!

Also second injection for me last night. Felt a little off afterwards, but that might have been psychological as I feel pretty much ok today.

Excitingly I have somehow lost ten pounds in my first week, which is a real boost. I know perfectly well it will be mainly water, as I've had very puffy ankles the last couple of weeks, which was one impetus for me thinking I've finally got to get to grips with my weight and taking the MJ plunge.

I have many more pounds to go and am bracing myself for less exciting weeks ahead. However, if this stays off I'd be super pleased if that was all I lost the first month. Ankles are still a bit puffy, so maybe I can wring them out a little for next week.

Just placed my first order after ummming and ahhhhing for ages. Waiting for it to be approved. Quite nervous but feel like I need to do this. Struggling so much to lose weight so hoping this might give me some support in reducing the food noise (and portion size!).

From reading I think key is getting enough protein in? Any other tips or hints welcomed!

Jab 3 day and weigh-in

Starting weight 16 st 12 lb
Current weight 16 st 7 lb

So 5 lb off in first two weeks, I'm happy with that as I want a slow and steady loss, and I know that I don't do well with drastic lifestyle changes. In week three I will plan all my meals, try to stick to 1400 cals per day (at the moment I am on 1500) and begin to exercise more.

I am definitely going up to 5mg next pen though, I still have food noise kicking in in the evening, which was always my danger time for wine and crisps. But overall really pleased with how it is going.

Well done everyone their losses x

Well done @4pink1blue and @AnnieMcFanny and @weaseleyes on losses

We are all around the same time which is nice

I weigh and jab Fri am

I posted earlier that i lost 9lbs this week. Amazed !!!

Take travel sickness tablets.
I take Equate from Ebay.
They're dimenhydrinate. Very effective.

The scales finally start with a 15!

I'm 15st 13lb now.

I've lost 3lb this week.

I was 20st 2lb in January, so I've lost 4st 3lb.

Thanks, will have a look!

Taking my 4th 2.5mg shot tonight, then up to 5mg.

SW: 15 st 8lb
CW: 15 st

Very happy with that, and happy to keep is slow and steady. Appetite is back with a vengeance now but (as I feel I've said so many times now) it's been so educational these past few weeks to know that I only need a smaller amount of food to sate it.

Amazing. Well done

Welcome!

My picture was fully clothed too and I got approved no problem.