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Mounjaro August starters #7

976 replies

Wingingit11 · 22/10/2024 21:22

Thread 7 for August starters. Congrats for sticking with us for (up to) 13 weeks now!

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MabelSpan · 27/10/2024 16:47

Blondeshavemorefun · 27/10/2024 15:35

  1. Are you sure @MabelSpan 🙀😂😛

Absolutely not!😂🤔😃

MabelSpan · 27/10/2024 16:50

@doingitthistime the more lose dose lightweights the better, we are a special kind of MJ er!😃

NippyCrab · 27/10/2024 16:52

I'm taking over the thread with my individual posts. Last one this time. @MabelSpan omg 4mg?! Are you sure haha. @Blondeshavemorefun we are wee washoots haha.

I'm not jabbing until tomorrow, I feel quite seedy at the moment. We've been to Costco with some annoying things in between. Morrisons were late with my collection then a box was missing, and they forgot to take the security tag of alcohol so that took another 15 mins to sort. Then, DH proceeds to say oh I picked up the wrong wallet do you think they will accept the proof I've logged into the app for my card, naw I don't ya flipping pest! So he proceeds to try and get a digital card, parked in a lay-by, and it says verify at the store. He had no ID with him so cue a crabbit wifey response and he was swiftly heading back home for the card. I was so irritated 😆🙄😂

Anyway, it was so busy, far too many people, too many trolleys, we got what we needed and exited the building 🤣

NSV - the blouse i got in a 14 and was scared to try on fits! 🙌🪅🥳🎉 it has no stretch and fits very nice indeed.

Changinghabits1973 · 27/10/2024 16:58

@NippyCrab very well done on the NSV ! You must be so so chuffed !!

Sounds like you have had a day of it though - I'm sorry it sounds so frustrating - but it did bring a smile to my face (sorry!!) x

Blondeshavemorefun · 27/10/2024 16:58

I say it so many times but amazing how the bunch of us are so diff

From 10 no issues to 2.5/375 and poorly and burps etx

Great NSV @NippyCrab

MabelSpan · 27/10/2024 17:19

@NippyCrab of course I am not sure! Trying to do 4.25mg got me into a whole heap of trouble😃😃
I am jabbing tomorrow too. I will double check and triple count my 48 clicks (from 5mg pen), what could possibly go wrong😂
What an annoying and frustrating time you had!
Big congratulations on your blouse fitting so perfectly!😊

Usernamechangeforthis12 · 27/10/2024 17:38

@NippyCrab I started 5 August too! And I’m 5’5.
when I tried to go up to 5mg, I was so sick I didn’t eat for most of the week so went down to 3.75mg. That works well for me but I was also going 8 days between jabs as the suppression was good. But then I like having Monday as jab day so if I want to eat a bit more, have a drink, it’s more likely to be on a weekend, so I’m now back to every Monday now. Hence only starting my 3rd pen tomorrow.
I’ve been a massive over eater, huge unnecessary portions. And snacking on whatever I can find. But since MJ, I’ve not had a biscuit, crisp or piece of chocolate. But I’ve by no means had a clean diet either with a takeaway most weeks that lasts a couple of days now.
I’ve also done zero exercise- but that is going to be my aim once I’ve been away.
I’ve even been out to get myself food for the plane. I checked the menu and there’s chocolate cake, so if I decline the meal I won’t be tempted!! Save the treats for when I’m at my destination!

I’ve never had such willpower!!

Well done on your NSV- it’s such a good feeling when things start to fit again or you can buy in a size down.

Blondeshavemorefun · 27/10/2024 17:47

NSV

just in the bath. I won't do a scenery pic 😂

But. Havnt had one for a few months (obv shower) and I have a gap between my thighs and bath side - both sides

I can fit my hands between. Leg and bath

I've always touched the sides before with my thighs /hips

Pinkjenny · 27/10/2024 18:02

@Blondeshavemorefun Brilliant NSV!

NippyCrab · 27/10/2024 18:05

@Blondeshavemorefun that's the best NSV! Gaps in the bath and no waves when you get in and out haha. 🛀
@Usernamechangeforthis12 ah you've given me so much motivation that you're at this stage now! I've got my bonus dose tomorrow but hard twisting because there was a drama with my insulin syringes, dog related, and I was left with one 🙄 I've been clean eating but we thought last night i needed something calorific and had a chippy. I'm the same with exercise, I walk every day with the mutts but I should do something separate 🤔

@Changinghabits1973 the side looks in the car were firey and El Rago as were the stomps navigating the trolley in the biz. 🤣

@MabelSpan I'm laughing, I'm definitely not sure about the 3.75 but that's for next week's jab, tomorrow will be a 3.3 hopefully with hard twisting. 😄
@AuntieDote it's seems like ages since you posted, is it really just a week. You've done brilliantly on holiday 😊

MabelSpan · 27/10/2024 18:15

@Blondeshavemorefun now that is an NSV! Well done! Last time I had a bath, it triggered a tsunami as I tried to get out😂

@NippyCrab good luck with your hard twist, I couldnt get it to work on my pen, thats when it all started to go wrong, it was the damn pens fault!😃

MabelSpan · 27/10/2024 18:19

I have ordered my next pen and guess what it is...
Its another 5mg!
My third😊

lookathatbookcase · 27/10/2024 19:28

@MabelSpan Ha, I'm about to start my 3rd 5mg pen, on 3.75mg still, like a tiny baby :)

Pinkjenny · 27/10/2024 19:47

I feel a bit sick after my first 7.5 this morning so I'm a bit nervous about how the next couple of days are going to pan out.

Definitely should have stuck to 5!

ChunkyMunky · 27/10/2024 20:26

I’ve had the last dregs of my 5mg pen today. Hard twist, but really struggled and had to use my teeth. Once it finally shifted, it didn’t ‘click’ noticeably, so not a precise dose today unfortunately. I stopped before I got to the 1, so have definitely had less than 5mg. Hopefully I was close enough to 3.75mg as that’s been working well for me.

New pen ordered but not yet delivered, but it should be here before next jab. Must remember to try and mark 45 clicks on the next pen.

CrazyGoatLady · 27/10/2024 20:27

Nice NSV @Blondeshavemorefun !

Hope the sickness settles @Pinkjenny

@NippyCrab good luck hard twisting, not managed it yet!

@lookathatbookcase I think there's a few of us have stayed with low doses. Different people do seem to react super differently.

I've been swimming with friends today, went in the sauna and steam room after and braved the cold plunge pool! Went for lunch after and couldn't finish my salad. My first week on 5mg I didn't feel I had a ton of suppression, but I jabbed yesterday and hardly wanted anything today. My stomach is definitely "off" - sorry for the TMI but was really constipated for a few days but now it's the other way! And the bloody sulphur burps are back 😳FFS. There was me thinking I'd gone up to 5mg without too much drama but it's the second week that's been harder side effects wise.

Modest weight loss this week - 0.5kg. It's definitely slowed down but telling myself this is to be expected.

Blondeshavemorefun · 27/10/2024 20:30

@Pinkjenny Hope uou feel better soon

If feel like that for a day or so then I would continue on same strength

But if feel awful all week then maybe slightly lower

@NippyCrab twist or syringe out

@CrazyGoatLady well done on loss

Blondeshavemorefun · 27/10/2024 20:32

It's 830. Or 930 in my mind/body

But I'm shattered. Not sure if hour change - tho was really tired yesterday as well and Fri

Or as end of term

Or if 10 has made me really tired

So going to bed

Either I will sleep or toss and turn

But eyes going on sofa and doing the nodding dog impression 😂

Usernamechangeforthis12 · 27/10/2024 21:45

@ChunkyMunky - that’s what happened to my hard twist last week, completely lost count of clicks but marking at 45 clicks is a great idea.

I had to use pliers to make mine twist! No way my teeth would’ve withstood that!!

@Blondeshavemorefun well done for the NSV.

@NippyCrab I’m thinking C25K or some of these lazy fit exercises which I could probably do during meetings when wfh. My dog steals everything so I can just imagine your insulin needle issue! He doesn’t steal food - ever! But anything else!

@Pinkjenny - hope you soon feel better

and whilst I wouldn’t wish the dry mouth on anyone, the thought that it’s the fat escaping makes it seem better. I’m glad too that it’s not just me!

20bloodypounds · 27/10/2024 22:24

If you've got a dry mouth you need to drink more water! Your body is using water from cells to break down fat - give it more. In life in general, if you feel thirsty you are already a little bit dehydrated. Drink more.

@weaseleyes (I think?) you asked about set point. That's not my area of expertise, I was a biochemist and understand the stuff that's going on (and is well proven to happen) at a cellular / biochemical level. That is one of the things I love about MJ. I understand the hormonal impact on my body. I know why it works. For me, and for others.

tbh I'm a bit sceptical about set point. It is a concept rather than a biochemical process. But it does have some grounding in science, and it can be a useful concept. I think the challenge to a natural set point of weight is that we don't live in an environment where 'set point' may have been a natural rhythm of our bodies as we go through months of feast or famine. We (mostly) are not faced with starvation. Instead we are offered foods that naturally or artificially stimulate taste buds with sweet, savoury, salty treats. That combination is difficult to resist, even when we are not hungry. Add in fat and we have the holy grail of deliciousness. But also the nightmare of a hyperstimulated appetite (whether that is our mouths craving sensation, our stomachs growling, or our emotions trying to satisfy some other need).

However, if we (I) can get to a healthier weight, if I can maintain that (within an acceptable limit), and if I can make choices that keep me there. That is good.

The choices that keep me in a better weight 'zone' might be about what, when, how I eat. Or more exercise. It might also be about judicious use of MJ over the long term. Maybe one injection per month, or 4 x weekly injections twice a year. Who knows?

Wingingit11 · 28/10/2024 06:07

@20bloodypounds thanks for all your sage advice, it’s so helpful.
weigh day for me and 2lb off which seems to be the groove now and obviously that’s fine and good. Have safely passed the 2 stone mark which feels a big mark for me 🥳
I need to order next pen this week and can’t decide whether to stick with 7.5 or 10. Had a big worry this morning that once you get to 15 there is no where to go and presumably that stops being effective after a while ?!

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morbidcuriosity · 28/10/2024 07:10

1lb off this week. Still in the 15s..

I've learnt to not jump on the scales whenever now.. as earlier in the week I thought I was gonna gain 1lb or stay the same . I know weight changes in the day etc.. but for now I'm gonna stick to Monday mornings only.

SW 18.6
CW 15.12

GW ??? Still not 100% . Nhs reckon 11.10 ill be happy with a 12 or 13 really..

Azuresky68 · 28/10/2024 07:44

@Pinkjenny I felt a bit sick after 7.5 jab for a day but after that no side effects at all and great suppression. Hope it works for you too. Much better than 5 for me.

Pinkjenny · 28/10/2024 07:51

Absolutely loving all the advice on this thread. My dry mouth has definitely ramped up and I have to admit that I am drinking nowhere near as much water as I was at the start. I'm going back to 2.5-3 litres a day as of today.

I feel ok today, much the same as I did when I first went to 5mg. I had to have a bath and go to bed last night in the end because I was so cold and achy. I've woken up still feeling slightly flu like but fingers crossed it will ease off.

I think I need to get back to basics. I've definitely taken my eye off the ball in terms of calories. I'm not going over my calories but I've started to focus less on nutritional choices and some of my old habits (albeit eating much less in terms of volume) are starting to creep back in.

I've also got an eye on what happens when I get to 12 stone, which was my original target. My healthy BMI is 10 stone 10, so I don't know whether to go for another stone. I think when I do get there (I'm 12.12 or 12.10 depending on what weigh in you believe this weekend 😂), I'll go back down the doses and see what happens. The thought of having to keep this off is starting to unnerve me slightly now!

Hope everyone has a great week!

Motnight · 28/10/2024 07:58

@20bloodypounds can I just say thank you in general for your really useful posts 🙂

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