Mounjaro / Wegovy with > 5st / 30kg to lose: Thread 3

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Thread 3!

Anyone using weight-loss injections to lose more than 5 stone / 30 kg is very welcome to come and chat in this supportive space.

@KittensUnderTheDuvet you're not the heaviest person here. I'm too ashamed to say how overweight I am but I'm definitely heavier than you.

There is no shame! You’re here, doing what you want to do to change things for yourselves 😁

EXACTLY @Darlinghag ..
@KittensUnderTheDuvet please don't feel shameful - we all have a lot to lose and I only joined yesterday after weeks of lurking around - but even in less than 24 hours on here i have found more support and more kindness in so many people than I have experienced for a long long time... remember we are all on a journey and to change habits and to try and get support on those bleak dark days when old habits come back... We've got this xx 😘

@Bibulous No need to share your weight here. Just join us all on this fabulous journey and enjoy the support you will get from here.

I've never shared my weight with anyone and struggle now when people ask how much I've lost. Once I tell them that they'll be able to work out just how much I weighed before.

That's partly why I am measuring in kilos, because I don't really have a prescriptive idea of what I ought to weigh in them, nor of what a particular weight in kilos looks like. It feels less personal.

I feel this so much.
I've lost almost 5 stone now, and I really don't feel comfortable telling anyone this, as I'm so ashamed I was 5 (well 6 actually by the time I'm at target) stone overweight.
But when people started to notice I'd lost weight, at about 3 stone lost, I was happy sharing that information.
No idea why, it's not like they don't have eyes and could see I was fat before!

Evening!

We've been away this week (UK) and it's amazing, the difference in my eating habits.

How many calories is everyone eating a day?

And how is your weight loss going/averaging?

Is there anything you feel makes a big difference to your weight loss.

My weight loss seems to have slowed this past month, no idea why, although the slower, the better some say!

How many calories is everyone eating a day?

Anywhere from 1200-1600 a day. Depends on the day, the time in my menstrual cycle and how long it's been since jab day.

And how is your weight loss going/averaging?

33lbs lost so far in 10 weeks. 3.5lbs a week average

Is there anything you feel makes a big difference to your weight loss.

Sleep, water, exercise, carbs

I probably average about 1200 a day.
Loss is 2lbs a week on average.
My weight loss slows if I eat too many carbs such as bread or potatoes, so limit how often I eat these now.

Water intake makes a big difference to me. Maybe carbs too, I should pay more attention to that probably.
Also exercise, which feels good and helps me sleep - good sleep keeps me optimistic and makes everything possible.

I'm only just into week 3 but I average about 1500cal a day. I generally try to split them into three 500cal meals. My TDEE at my target weight would be 1800 calories a day so I'm aiming to be around that.
I've only lost 5lb in 2 weeks so far so I can't help with much else

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001v682/panorama-britains-obesity-crisis-are-weightloss-drugs-the-answer?seriesId=unsliced&page=1

Just been watching this on player which is about wegovy and from around jan this year. Quite balanced I thought, it mentions about the importance of protein and doing some strength training so as not to lose too much muscle mass.

It reminded me, as I have some hand weights under the bed. (just got them from TK Maxx but could also get from Amazon)

I'm kind of struggling myself with protein a bit as I have really gone off meat. I will try with some greek yoghurt and have some protein shakes. Beans etc can be quite good as well. I could make myself eat some tuna I suppose

There is some really nice high protein yoghurt in lidl.. natural and vanilla flavour.. Good for price too.. I have it with All Bran, protein and fibre in a breakfast.. yum .

Im between 1350 and 1700 (which is my 500 calorie deficit). Tends to be lower in the first half of the week post jab and then at the upper as I get hungrier!

I heard a good bit of advice on tiktok (of all places!) this week - and it applies whether using MJ or just the usual methods, and it was ‘lose weight the same way you intend to maintain it’ - essentially, instill good practices that are sustainable I guess. Its why I eat crisps and sweets still and choose to not intentionally or regularly go below that 500 deficit.

Eggs do well! I also love turkey bacon, which feels very much less meaty. I try to keep babybels or similar too for easy protein snacks!

You don't need to share your weight or anything you are not comfortable with. I think I was a few weeks in before I did, I don't think I ever did in the June thread I originally joined when I started before finding this thread. I shared my losses and just joined in the community.

No one here will judge you, you are the same as us, someone who could not control their weight, who has got themselves into a bit of a mess and this medication, and each other, is giving us the help we need. The number is irrelevant.

Starting weight 15 stone 1.5lbs.
Current weight 14 stone 5

10.5lbs lost in 2 weeks. I'm absolutely thrilled.
A long way to go as I'm short so have a low goal weight but so happy with the start.
I've been so hungry over the last couple of days but I've stuck things out so well. I'm actually quite proud of myself.

@KittensUnderTheDuvet my bmi started on 49.5 I’ve lost 21lb so far I love how I feel in this drug mentally I can be around food and not be thinking of it I hope it continues. Welcome to the mounjaro revolution 😜

Thanks so much for all the lovely posts – this thread is such a supportive and positive place! I completely agree, no one should feel ashamed of their weight, but honestly, it’s tough when you’ve dealt with so much judgement, especially from some slim(mer) people. Everyone has their own struggles, but weight is pretty much the most visible 'failing' of them all, so it becomes an easy target. Having gone from very fat to fairly normal and back several times, I’ve found it quite shocking how differently many people treat you depending on where you're at.
At the moment, I’m particularly aware of my weight as we’ve just moved out of the city to a super outdoorsy place where everyone seems ridiculously fit and tanned! Everyone has boats and surfboards and in summer, it feels like the whole village is off for a swim after work. I absolutely love watersports – it's one of the reasons we moved here – but the thought of being in a swimsuit in front of our new neighbours (or anyone, really)…..just no! I’m really hoping to lose enough weight to feel a bit more confident before next summer.

SqueakyDinosaur, I totally get what you’re saying – having grown up with metric, I still can’t get my head around stone as a weight measurement. I basically need a calculator to keep up with the thread!

After less good suppression on Monday and Tuesday, today has been much better. I’m feeling full and satisfied a lot quicker, and there’s significantly less food noise going on. I’ve been drinking loads of water, but still feel a bit dehydrated sometimes, so I’ll have to up that. I’m aiming for about 1000-1200 calories at the moment (need some quick results to stay motivated) and trying to keep the carbs low. It’s now day 5 of Mounjaro and I’m 3,2kg (7lbs) down, so quite happy with that! That said, I need to stop weighing myself every day – any tiny gain just puts me in a bad mood, which really isn’t healthy at all.

Reading about everyone’s fantastic losses and how long many on here have been able to stick with it is really encouraging!

I don't count calories. Partly because it's been the trigger in the (long time) past for some risky behaviours. Mainly because I'm a wheelchair user with very little ability to walk and if I went purely by calories I should officially be eating well below 1000 calories a day. Instead I'm just eating within reason. MJ seems to have absolutely scotched my appetite for anything sweet. My breakfast tomorrow morning will be tonight's tomato pasta leftovers.

@KittensUnderTheDuvet Instead of a traditional swimsuit, would something like a legsuit be better for you? I like to go swimming with my youngest and I'm hoisted into the pool. It's undignified enough as with everyone stopping to have a good gawp. I'd rather they weren't all staring at my exposed backside as well.

I was due to go up to 5mg next week but as I've got a busy week planned I did this a week early using the bonus dose. I think this was a VERY good idea. The combination of MJ and no gallbladder (surgery 6 months ago. IYKYK) has been somewhat interesting.

Thanks to everyone for the help earlier this week, I've finally ordered (god taking the photos was just awful!)so hope to be joining in next week.

You'll be glad of those photos once you start losing.
They're a great way to compare the changes that aren't always obvious to ourselves.

1.5lbs down in two weeks 😒
It's so disheartening, especially because I have felt so nauseous since going up to 3.5mg last week.
22lbs in 7 weeks. I know that's something to be happy about but these last 2 weeks have been a slog.
I knew it would slow down, and I know losing 1 to 2lbs a week is a healthy way of losing, but I can't help but feel frustrated.
I've got so far to go, need to lose at least another 4 stone.

I do eat meat but still struggle to get enough protein. I logged food with Zoe earlier this year and I never met their protein targets.

I do eat protein at every meal - basically I eat veggies, fruit and protein.

I've got a new found respect and enjoyment for cottage cheese!! My breakfast today was chopped tomato, jalapenos, olives mixed into cottage cheese. Its really nice and cottage cheese is high in protein. I also like chopped boiled egg (or peached egg) & cottage cheese with a bit of pepper sauce.