Mounjaro September Support (3)

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Another gathering of losers! 💪

Previous thread here: Mounjaro September Support (2) www.mumsnet.com/Talk/weight-loss-injections/5170252-mounjaro-september-support-2

Week 13, this week held my slightly bitchy NSV of finding out I'm not the 'Fat Friend' in my friendship group. I've bobbed around a kg up and down this week, I think there might be a pattern that I don't loose the week when my period ends.

30/08/2024 - 122.5kg
03/09/2024 - 120.9kg, first dose 2.5 of MJ
10/09/2024 - 118.3kg, second dose 2.5 of MJ
17/09/2024 - 116.2kg, third dose 2.5 of MJ
24/09/2024 - 112.4kg, fourth dose 2.5 of MJ
01/10/2024 - 112.4kg, fifth dose 2.5 of MJ
08/10/2024 - 111.0kg, sixth dose 2.5 of MJ
15/10/2024 - 109.8kg, seventh dose 2.5 of MJ
22/10/2024 - 108.5kg, eighth dose 3.75 of MJ
29/10/2024 - 105.9kg, ninth dose 3 of MJ
05/11/2024 - 107.3kg, tenth dose 3 of MJ
12/11/2024 - 105.9, 11th dose 3.75 of MJ
19/11/2024 - 104.2, 12th dose 3.75 of MJ
26/11/2024 - 104.3, 13th dose 3.75 of MJ

Loss - 18.2kg … a 5-gallon bottle of water💧or an average human leg 🦵 & 1 blueberry muffin 🫐🧁

Goal - to be in the healthy BMI range (70.3kg)

That's amazing progress @SpottyBumPony !

I ve been told that losing weight is bit like taking pieces off a kitchen paper roll: you don't notice the roll getting slimmer at first but later on, one piece affects the width of the roll much more. I'm getting a bit frustrated at not "seeing" much of the loss on the scales (mostly because my clothes were really getting too tight anyway so nothing is too big yet iyswim). So I'm picturing kitchen rolls right now!

Me too @mimosa1 , my clothes now fit comfortably, but not needed new ones yet. I must have looked awful in them before! Well done on losing - also to @SpottyBumPony & @InfoSecInTheCity glad you're doing well at it too!

I am still in an odd not-quite-a-stall. Basically over the last month I've had two days where, overnight, I dropped 2+ pounds. The rest of the time the scales are bouncing around the same half pound day in day out regardless of what I've eaten. I'd think it was my scales being crap but I've tested them - they're ok. It's so frustrating as I've been well under TDEE on a weekly basis and thought I was even doing well at drinking enough water most days.

I am probably due a dose increase now, not sure if it's out of pure frustration over weight loss that I'm feeling snacky today and have eaten cakes, but I only had my jab yesterday.

@HippoPortlyMouse I'm noticing a really weird thing and I don't fully understand the logic and the internet has not been helpful but the last 2 weeks I've lost really well, before that I was like you, bouncing up and down on the scales. The only thing I've changed is that I've been having a teaspoon of almond butter a day. It's about 100 calories worth so not really enough of a calorie switch to make much difference in weight loss, but it's fatty so I'm wondering if the cold weather was making my body go into a hibernate mode and giving it some good fat is helping it to release that??? Honestly I could be talking utter crap but the internet says eating almond butter doesn't help increase weight loss although it's a good food and could help with satiety, and my calories have stayed the same so it's literally just a macros change by adding more fat.

Instantly purchases a VAT of almond butter

😀 @EBoo80

I love the stuff, only discovered it a couple of months ago, before then I just had peanut butter I hadn't explored the other options, but almond is marginally lower in carbs so decided to give it a go. I use it as a treat, because it's gooey, tasty and does that coating your mouth texture thing that you get with chocolate or cake so it feels more satisfying than a small spoon of something should (if that makes sense).

Hi all, not updated in a couple of days.

It’s been a weird week. Just taken my 8th 5mg. I wasn’t sure whether I wanted to go up or not. But I have decided I am going to. Though if things improve I will just do less clocks and stay at 5mg.

Food noise is starting to creep back in. Today has been pretty bad. But I am hoping, having taken my injection about an hour ago, some benefit will kick in tomorrow.

On the plus side, I have increased my steps significantly. Doing 15-20 mins on the treadmill first thing and I must be just moving around more without thinking. And I am eating under my TDEE. I feel like the 2-3 stone but has been a long slog. Still have 5.5lbs to go.

Just feeling a bit deflated. But will be back on the treadmill at 5am. Can’t let it beat me.

Well done on the exercise @SwiftiesVSLestat I have a 7.5 pen in my shopping basket. Can’t decide whether to go for it or stick with 5 for December.

Weigh-in Wednesday here and I have stayed the same this week. However, my period arrived yesterday and I am feeling quite bloated so I expect I’ll go down a lb or 2 in the next couple of days.

But in good news, Im off on holiday now with a pair of size 12 jeans packed in my suitcase 🎉

Arghh just tried taking my second dose of 3rd pen, clicks worked find but then pen wouldn't plunge? Tried a different needle but no joy, any suggestions anyone? Thanks ☺️

Usually 'try another needle' is the advice!

Did you prime it ok? If you primed and had fluid from the end, buy it still won't plunge, definitely contact supplier. But first try with a 3rd needle, make sure it is properly screwed on, prime it - hopefully you just had a couple of duff ones.

Thanks @HippoPortlyMouse I'll give that a go, haven't tried another needle yet..here's hoping x

I'm on second week of 5mg, jabbed Monday and having some slight gastrointestinal discomfort today for sure! Last week I didn't really have any so hoping it doesn't last long. Immodium taken and now waiting for it to kick in...

Closing in on 40lbs lost now.

SW: 203lbs
CW: 164.2lbs
GW: 135lbs
Lost: 38.8lbs

Just ordered another 5 to see me over the festive period. Can't see me moving up any time soon, it's been a struggle just getting to 5. I ate about 400 cals yesterday and only because I forced myself to. Hoping I can eat a bit more today. I might go back down to 3.75 but will see how this week pans out.

I've been bloody freezing and also struggling with how bony some parts of my body are, I have to sleep with duvet between my legs now as my knees are too bony and are digging in! I seem to have lost a lot of padding from my arse too, which is good but definitely less comfy ...

Good luck @Whereisthewine hope it was just bad needles! Did you manage to do your jab?

@doodleschnoodle congrats on nearly 40lbs loss, wow that is massive! I still have a lot of padding so I've not noticed the lack of cushioning just yet. But I've always had a massive arse & thighs even in my thinner days (I probably have some lipoedema, to be honest, just thankfully not enough to warrant surgery). I'm really hungry this morning and the food is talking to me so I'm definitely feeling I need to go up a dose, but I'm going to see how this week pans out. I also know I've had hungry days before and then things have settled back down so I don't want to be too hasty.

@InfoSecInTheCity I'll try almond butter - I've got half a jar in the cupboard!

I had a little win today. My weight loss has been slow - 12lb in10 weeks but one of my reasons for having the jab was to help my sore knees (osteoarthritis). Today for the first time in ages I got dressed standing up including trousers. This has made me very happy 😀

That’s a great win @SybillaB!
I have noticed that some new yoga poses are available now that my belly and boobs aren’t getting in the way so much - think the functional wins are my favourite.

That's the best kind of win! Congratulations 🎊

Whoop whoop! I'm a big fan of the non-scale victories and this is a great one.

I'm starting to think no one actually looks at me, or I'm a terrifying bitch and they're scared to say anything, but I'm 2 dress sizes and over 2 stone down so far no one has noticed.

@SybillaB and @EBoo80 loves those nsv’s!!

@InfoSecInTheCity how good to be 2 stone down but totally with you that no one noticing is a little odd!! I think people are too polite to say anything as it’s a bit of a taboo to mention weight these days. I’ve not lost as much as you but I’m over 1.5 stone down and that’s over 13% of my body weight gone (shorarrse!!) but no one has said much. Oh well!

Another 1.5lb off and I’m over the moon with that as I’m due on and had a takeaway yesterday!

NSVs for me are that I noticed my collarbones are putting in an appearance again and i definitely need some new clothes for Xmas!

Lovely to hear everyone's NSVs and general progress!

I have to say I'm feeling a bit down and generally 'meh', despite having lost around 2 stone and generally loving MJ! I feel like it's changed my life, I can't believe the mental freedom I feel, etc etc.

So why am I feeling so bleugh?? I just don't get it. I went to visit a friend at the weekend and pulled out an old pair of skinny jeans I hadn't fit into for 2 years and they fit, I felt great in the moment, lots of lovely comments from friends, but I'm just not feeling positive and energetic. I'm struggling to get in the zone re exercise, hating the grey weather, and not feeling any love for how I'm looking. When I last lost weight I was really into exercise and feeling fit as a part of it all, but I'm not feeling that at all. I feel lethargic and knackered!

I'm on 7.5mg, no side effects, definitely not moving up from here for a while I think, all good with the MJ, just want my mojo!

@85reasons do you suffer from seasonal affective disorder at all? (I don't, but friends do, and it's really kicking in hard right now). I think the cold and dark can have a big impact on us unconsciously, whether we realise it or not. Our primal brains want to eat fat and hide a cave by the fire till spring.

Plus, it's been 2-3 months since we started the mounjaro journey. The 'new diet' novelty has worn off. New lifestyle changes we embraced are being tested hard. It's a marathon not a sprint, and some bits of a marathon are a right slog (disclaimer: I have never run a marathon, I can barely run for a bus).

Then - there's age. We're all older now than last time we were at a lower weight and our bodies do naturally change. So we're unlikely to look the same when the weight comes off, which can cause some cognitive dissonance when we look in the mirror. Not only do we look different, but we don't even look how we thought we would.

We're probably losing weight slower than at the start, or are in a stall. There's still a long way to go for some of us (I'm not at the half way point yet). It is a heavy realisation that we just have to keep going... and going... and there's seasonal hurdles ahead.

So all in all, I think it's totally understandable you're not full of the joys of weight loss right now. Please go easy on yourself. You - we all - have done some amazing work here. Take a minute to look back on what you've achieved and hopefully feel proud. And then tighten your belt (another notch) and let's get through the next day. And the one after that. And the one after that. And you'll find your mojo when you least expect it!

hey losers 😉
after some much needed advice so please help if you can, have done well with MJ, have lost 27lbs since starting on the 24th September and have had minimal side effects. Recently moved up to 5mg after accidentally (ordering incorrectly) staying on 2.5mg for too long and then slowly went up to 3.75mg as suppression was enough until last week. Did my first 5mg on Friday last week, it had been my birthday earlier in the week so went out for dinner & a couple of cocktails with the girls on Friday, then had a day in London planned with DH where we had cocktails with lunch and went to a comedy show after and had some more drinks. Woke up Sunday a little worse for wear but fine after a shower, however had pain in my lower back - kidneys? Put it to the back of my mind and focused on getting back to it now birthday celebrations were out the way. Have felt slightly off this week but nothing to complain about - today in the office my belly felt rough, had to make a couple of dashes because of severe D 😫 and have also felt like I’ve needed a wee all day but struggling to go. I know I’ve been slacking with water and should get better with that but am worried I’ve got a UTI or even a kidney infection? What do you guys think., focus on water, don’t drink at all over the weekend (not a big drinker usually but have a black tie event Sat so would have been up for a couple of vinos!) or stop taking MJ… or go to the doctors??

Jab day and weigh day tomorrow!
Getting quite excited for it now 😂
And in a nsv after saying I wasn't really noticing much difference I seem to have really plummeted through a clothes size all of a sudden!
I so wish I had measured at the start.

@GoldieLocks09 I have had 2 bouts of cystitis since being on MJ. Thankfully I managed to treat both with OTC remedies and didn’t need antibiotics.

I am susceptible to UTI’s when I get dehydrated and I do think MJ makes me more dehydrated. The alcohol will probably have left you a bit dehydrated. I also read recently that constipation can contribute to UTI’s and MJ does bung you up a big, although obviously not you this week!

Thanks @WonkyD - I think you’re right, since starting MJ I’ve probably had 4 drinks in total, let alone 2 nights drinking on the trot.. so will focus on water! So much circling in the media tonight about MJ after ITV’s piece on it.. trying not to listen to the mainstream media but it’s hard to not let it worry you and freak about things!