MJ August starters #5

[Wingingit11]

Welcome, August starters ! Can’t believe we are on thread 5🫣

Slight gain for me this week from 102.3 to 102.5kg. I came on my period yesterday though so hoping it’s to do with that.

Speaking of periods my first one on MJ was 10ish days late and this one is right on time but it’s definitely lighter than I’m used to so I’ll take that. Hopefully it is over in the next few days after reading what some of you have been dealing with.

Well done on the losses everyone!

@pippapumpkin I wouldn't even class that as a gain it's so tiny! And I'm sure they'll be a whoosh drop next week after your period!

I agree - you hold onto so much extra water around a period and it can affect digestion too. I'm usually at least 1kg up during my period.

I can't remember who said on the previous page that they're still struggling with constipation, but I'm finding a glass of kombucha really works to get things going. The calories in it are worth it for me!! I was sceptical until a dinner guest brought a starter for it instead of a bottle of wine (😒) but I'm a huge convert now.

I took my first full 5mg on Monday night (stayed at 3.75 for a couple of weeks because some life stuff happened) and feeling pretty underwhelmed at the moment. My brain is still being good about making healthier choices, but I'm not feeling anywhere near the appetite suppression I did last week on the lower dose. Last week's was pretty extreme so that's probably not a bad thing, but I hope it picks up a bit.

Also, I'm freezing. Day after every dose I feel like I've just taken a cold shower.

I’m feeling mysteriously rough today. Didn’t sleep well, then started feeling pretty sick in the early hours. Have been to the loo twice (not diarrhoea but more loose bowel adjacent 😵‍💫). Seems an odd point for an MJ side effect to kick in (will be having 8th jab tomorrow and plan to stick to 3.75). Maybe just a bug, I guess. Am WFH, but having to have a little lie down.

Ladies - well assume we are all ladies but maybe a few men on here

I believe I have suppression 🙀😂

Did scrambled egg on toast for breakie. 2eggs and one slice

Got halfway and thought no I don't want this so loe. Had 1/2 a slice of toast and one egg scrambled

Yah

Same as the other day and didn't want my tea

Sooooooooooo

This has been achieved by my double dose of 5& bonus 5 so 10

I am meant to start my 7.5 pen Fri so be interesting if I feel the same next week on 7.5

I always said it seems I need a higher dose as 2.5/5 doing nothing for me

Obv I can't skip 7.5 but will see how I go and if a week on 7.5 ans not feeling how I do now

To maybe work out via clicks (or someone kindly work out for me) to get 10 out of a 7.5

Or I just syringe it

I think according to chart it's 20 clicks or .2 syringe which added to a full dose of 7.5 would be around 10

Does that make sense ?

@owlyboo @Timetochange24 you are right. I do feel lighter this week so hoping for a whoosh after the period. So ready to hit my first mini goal of being under 100kg!

Yay @Blondeshavemorefun ! It had to happen. Well done for hanging in there.

@Blondeshavemorefun Your calculations are spot on! Glad you have finally found a dose that works for you 😊

Thanks @MabelSpan and @MargoLivebetter Certainly taken its time !!!

Just had another thought - if syringe .2 then that might come out of next dose as it's set for 4 plus bonus

So I might need to withdraw via a syringe a 10 for the second week which would be .8 is that right if using a 7.5

Head explodes on math after working all night

I'm hovering around that wretched 100 mark too @pippapumpkin - its so frustrating!
100.4, 100.6, 100.3, 100.5.

I really wanted to get down to 99 point something before I go away next week but it's proving difficult!!

What's the general consensus about moving up? Is everyone staying on 5mg? I want to see what I lose this week and probably next before I decide given I will definitely be taking the bonus dose this time around.

Aww @poppym12 it’s annoying isn’t it! I have faith you will do any day now, you’re soo close! Hopefully in the next couple of weeks for me as I’ve been losing around 1kg a week bar the big losses in the first week or two.

I’m staying on 5 for a second month. It’s working great for me.

I've stayed on 5mg, still feel happy with that decision

Thank you!

Although I have just had a hobnob!🤣 it all evens out and a little treat isn't worth feeling guilty about.

My brother has taken the weighing scales on holiday (!!! Who does that!!) so no weighing myself for a while

I thought most of us on this group were heading to 7.5 if so 4w on 2.5 and 5

Tho equally if 5 works or you feel shit I can understand why would stay on low dose

I’ve already ordered my 7.5mg so I’ll definitely move up, but have 2 more weeks of 5mg left. But if 5mg is working for you then the general advice is to stay on the lower doses for as long as possible. I’ve been reading tons of research on MJ and it does seem very individual which dose suits us best. As soon I I find one that gives me good suppression & weight loss I’ll stick with it.

It's 2pm and I haven't even thought of lunch yet

Esp after my 1/2 portion breakfast

I have suppression
What a wonderful thing
Never thought I would get there
What a happy song I sing

😂😂😂😂😂😂

I'm staying on 5 because it's working to the point where I spent much of the last two weeks unable to eat, now I'm having to "fight" with my willpower a little but it's not overwhelming to the point that I feel hungry all the time

I think there’s a few of us who didn’t start until the end of August, I took my first 2.5 jab on the 24th August- so we’re lagging behind a bit🤣!! Although actually reading about people a few weeks ahead of me I’m finding really helpful!

Yes guess depends if started beginning or end of aug would make a month diff in what dose

Yet @Glittermoonlight you have ordered a 7.5 so almost catching up with me

Also if people are using the bonus dose as a week extra that 5w so not a month a pen

I’m following the standard titration schedule. I have a 7.5mg pen for weeks 9-12 and a 10mg pen for weeks 13-16.

Overall I have lost 10.2kg and have 15kg to go! My progress stalled on 5mg so I’m looking forward to starting 7.5mg tomorrow - it feels like the right time to increase. I haven’t had any significant issues/side effects since taking Tirzepatide, so I’m lucky in that respect.