Considering Mounjaro to loose 2 stone, advice

[andfinally10]

I have been trying to loose 2 stone for about 3 or 4 years. I loose a 2-5 lbs, then they go back on again. It's been up and down for years. i nudge up a few lbs each year too. Never quite loose the Xmas weight or the summer weight so it's just steadily going up and up. I'm 50 years old now and I just can't drop even half a stone. I exercise, eat healthy but then I get hungry and eat crackers and crisps. I can't just be consistent with healthy food and small portions for more than about 3 days and I think about food constantly. It's really getting me down - it's so time consuming and relentless. Plus I just feel a bit pathetic - i should just be able to loose 2 stone myself. It's not loads of weight and I have no mobility issues or anything so why can't I just do it?
Anyway, it seems I can't... so I've been reading lots of posts on here and have bitten the bullet and booked a consultation with Juniper who seemed one of the few whose on line check I got past with a BMI of 27.8 (they generally only accept a BMI of 30 or over it seems?).
Does anyone have any advise on starting mourjano with a couple stone to loose? I'm hoping it will silent the constant thoughts of what to eat, the constant low level hunger and need to nibble, the boring obsession with food and diet that costumes most of my thoughts.
I want to get from current 11.8 down to about 9.10.
Thank you

How tall are you?
Your BMI isn't over the threshold for Mounjaro.
But if you're determined to go ahead.. it's been a God send for me.
I'm 66.. BMI was 45.
I've done 4 x 2.5
4x 5
4 x 7.5
Just done my second 10 so 13 weeks in and lost nearly 3 stone.
I've adjusted my diet.. no fatty or fried food.
I'm not one of those who just ate anything but less.. they all seem to have side effects.. I've had non.
Eat loads of protein.. eggs/ chicken/ Feta / fish.
I've more to loose than you.
I'm also type 2 so my GP and diabetic nurse is monitoring me too.. and I'll stay on a maintenance dose.
Good luck.

Thanks for the encouraging reply! I'm 5ft4, 11st 8lbs: BMI 27.7. So my BMI is on the upper end of overweight which I would have thought would make me eligible but Voy, Lloyds Pharmacy and one other which I can't remember said BMI was too low. Juniper will have me I think - or at least the online questionnaire said I was eligible for a consultant to call and took £150 off me! But I've just had an email saying they have a back log so I won't get a call for at least 2 days. If I'm not eligible they give me the £150 back. I'm really hoping I am! I just need another tool to help me along - the exercise routine is well established, I know how to cook and eat well, I just need help reducing plate size and snacks.
You've done incredibly well. How does it feel? And has it helped with not thinking about food all the time. I just feel like I'm greedy - I check menus before I go out, I look at recipes all the time. Food food food! Relentless!

I am a similar weight to you with a BMI of 27.9 @andfinally10 and totally relate to what you are saying. I eat right and exercise a lot, lose a bit of weight then of an evening get the munchies, very frustrating. I am 58 and decided I was fed up of very little success.
Only on W2D4 but have lost 9lb, I know mostly water weight but fab boost with the unexpected side effect of less joint ache and more mental clarity.
To be prescribed MJ you need to have a BMI of over 30 or a BMI of over 27 with at least one weight related health condition.
I got mine through Numan as I have high blood pressure, I think the application form also asked if I had menopause symptoms or joint aches etc, which I do.
Good luck

Thanks @annedawso , that's so good to hear! 9lbs in a couple of weeks sounds brilliant. Something I've been trying to do for years and never lost more than about 5lbs before it goes back in again.
And thanks also for tip about Numan. If I don't get in with juniper I'll give them a try. I am on low dose of HRT as had lots of menopause symptoms such as joint pain, brain fog etc so I do, in that respect, have an additional health issue. Inability to loose weight is surely a health issue in itself - being 2st overweight for years is surely negatively impacting my health - maybe slowly - but I'm at risk of diabetes, heart issues, increased risk of cancer etc etc. I'm very desperate for help!

The prescribing criteria is a bmi of 30 (obese for white ethncities) or 27 (obese for other ethnicities), or 27 but with other weight related conditions. So for your bmi of 27. 7, unless you are part of other ethnicities and/or you have weight related conditions, you wouldn't qualify.

If you tick any of the latter, then you should qualify to be prescribed Mounjaro at your bmi.

You're unlikely to be eligible based on what you've said. At your BMI you would need to have at least one weight related condition (eg high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol) or come from an ethnic background where a BMI of 27.5 or above is classed as obesity. Any prescriber will be going on the same guidelines, and that doesn't mean someone a bit overweight.

I had a BMI of 28 and back issues which enabled me to get my prescription. My back issues weren't caused by me being overweight, but they weren't helped by it either. I went with Voy and as far as I recall, the questions are pretty broad (i.e. do you have depression, bad back, sore knees, high blood pressure, high cholesterol etc). Got prescribed no issue. Have lost around 30lbs and it's been great.

Thanks, that's interesting. Hopefully in the consultation I'll be able to give a bit more info. I've just weighed myself and am actually 11.10, not 11.8, so that may make a difference!
I'll let you know whether I get a prescription or not. I really hope I do! Otherwise i just feel stuck!
Can I ask how long it took to loose 30lbs?

I’d encourage anyone who is making weight loss goals to look at www.smartbmicalculator.com as it is far more suitable ,particularly for older adults or for those whose bmi is only ever going to be rough guide due to their height,muscle bulk etc. according to the smart calculator,you only have to lose 5 lbs to reach an optimal weight range. Some studies show that going into older age in the overweight category is actually associated with better health outcomes. @andfinally10 See link for your results as I’ve entered according to what you state above. HTTPS://www.smartbmicalculator.com/result.html?unit=2&hf=5&hi=4&ws=11&wl=10&us=1&ua=50&ue=0&gs=&gl=. So the short answer is no,I don’t think you should go down the injections route as the amount you need to lose as a 50 yr old is not that much. Edited for spelling!

Hi @andfinally10 I’m the same as you. 11:8 and have been trying for about two years to loose 2 stone. I’ve just seen a post about mybmi.ie where you can get mounjaro. Have you managed to get it?

Very similar height and weight to yourself @andfinally10 and also interested in this. Did you manage to get it prescribed?

Hi @andfinally10 just wondering how you got on with this. I'm in exactly the same position as you were and really hoping something will work

Very curious to hear how OP got on too! I’m
in exactly the same boat!

I’m in a similar position too. Weight has always fluctuated +/- half a stone, but I put on 3 stones about 10 years ago and have never been able to lose it.