Mounjaro October starters - Thread 4

[JustKeepsBreathing]

Number 3 was almost full so hope it’s okay to start a new one @YummyCookie

This is a fast moving group but so useful 😀

I think the off day here and there is absolutely fine and part of life really (and the onward journey once we are all done with the jabs). I felt like this a few weeks ago after a bad weekend and just chalked it up to experience and moved on. I am still on 2.5mg and the suppression is back and food noise has died down but it's a rollercoaster. You can do it!

Yes me, I have had 4 doses and lost 1kg I am able
to eat normally and still have the same cravings. I felt fuller after eating for the first 2 weeks but that has gone now. I have noticed that I am eating chocolate less however, I used to have daily chocolate or cake / cookies in the evenings and have only had this twice in a month since starting.

I've lost 4 pounds in the first 2 weeks, and was a bit disappointed. I am W3D5 of 2.5 and only lost 2 pounds so far. I am going up to 5mg next week in the hope that it kicks in a bit quicker. I am barely getting suppression.

Yes I don’t have suppression either. I’m going up to 5mg on 18th hopefully. They do say it’s not a treatment dose so trying not to get too down.

Yes that is true and I need to remember that. Hopefully 5mg will work better for me.

@JurassicPark4Eva well done on the loss. I think this is why people say you shouldn't weigh yourself once a week as that time you pick could be when your body is having an up fluctuations because of inflammations, if you eaten more salt the day before so your body has taken on more water or you've just exercised etc. if you weigh yourself every day then take an average over the week that would be your true fat loss for the week as we naturally go up and down throughout the week. Or only weigh every two week or a month etc.

Someone can probably explain it better than me but glad you weighed this morning and saw that loss as you could have been really disheartened.

Thanks for sharing your experiences. I’m glad to see I’m not alone because it means I’m not necessarily doing it all wrong. It’s a bit disheartening to hear stories of massive loss when you’re getting nowhere. I guess we just trust the process though.

SW 133.7 CW - 127.7
Week 1: -10lb
Week 2: -4!

Suppression completely vanish over the last 24 hrs. Injection 6 due tonight so hopefully that will improve things but my God the appetite is back with a vengeance.

Hey checking into the new thread.

Hope everyone is well?

I'm w3d5 and suppression felt like it was wearing off but only managed half my dinner (did have a big lunch!) so not going to override that.
I've had the reorder prompt from medexpress, will move up to 5 but do a 3.75 phasing dose

@OrlandointheWilderness well done!

Checking in too.
Took my first dose Monday and I've had awful diarrhoea and sulphur burps since Tuesday. It's been awful 😞

No worries, we all react differently - I obviously just have a high tolerance for it! It’s like pregnancy we all have different experiences with it and symptoms. I have faith that a higher dose will help because I felt “different” week 1&2. Hope you see some progress as you move forward with time.

@OrlandointheWilderness

Wow that's a fantastic weight loss! 👏

Well over 24 hours since I did my first 5mg jab and not feeling any different yet.

Genuinely getting worried I'll be one of the few people it doesn't work for and in a few years I'll be one of the last remaining fat people on earth! 😄😭

Thanks guys!

I do understand- I am coming to the end of week 3. 4th jab tomorrow and have ordered new 5mg.

First 2 weeks lost 6lb then last week put 1 on. So only 5lb in 3 weeks. I do have suppression, eat half of what I usually eat. So don't know why?
Couldn't it be not enough water ? I know I am not having 100g of protein.

Typical day
B- cup of tea - multivitamins
L- protein bagel /ham salad - protein yoghurt.
D side plate of chicken rice (or something like that)

Hello everyone I have finally decided to post and would like to join this group please.
I am due to take dose 6 tomorrow and did move up to 5mg last week.
Had managed get from 115 kg prior to starting MJ but felt like a slog however these 5 weeks have been a game changer. It feels sustainable and for the first time in my adult life food hasn’t been an issue. I can easily say no to treats and am eating healthy foods in small amounts but being mindful to hit 1200 kcal a day. Excited to see where I can get to by Christmas but the plan for me is definitely long term treatment. It’s been a great help seeing everyone’s progress, some great losses so far
SW 108.7
CW 99.9
-8.8kg in 5 weeks
GW ???

W3 D1, I’ve lost 1lb this week; 7lbs since starting but definitely finding suppression has eased off considerably. Picked up 5mg pen for a fortnight’s time, hoping that is more effective. Currently following WW Glp 1 program- is anyone else using this?

Hi, I’ve been reading but not posted for a couple of weeks. I’ve lost around 5kg in 4 weeks which I’m pretty happy with, we’ve still been out at weekends socialising. I’ve had wine and meals out and have tolerated everything well though I am able to eat small portions and say no to desert. I’ve not had crisps or chocolate since I started which is amazing and I have both in the house.

Big question for all those who have gone to 5mg - I’m due my first 5mg tomorrow night BUT I’m flying from Australia to UK on Monday morning…. I think I’ll stay on 2.5 just in case… what do you all think.

@JustMoved123 - I’d definitely wait until you get home to increase! I’m on holiday for two weeks and won’t increase until my return!

Well I’m half a pound up this week. But I’m ok with it, for the simple reason I think it is water weight, I had a very very boozy night out on Thursday with many cocktails. And generally I weigh more if I drink.

i think the other reason I’m not bothered is weight loss is just a matter of time.

ive taken my first 5mg this morning.

Week 4 weigh in and I lost 1lb this week. Smaller then I would have liked but it’s probably my body catching up.

Total of 20lbs lost in 4 weeks!

Will be moving up to 5mg this week on shot day.

Well done! 20lbs is fantastic! I'm at the 4 Week mark today and I've lost 17 lbs in total which I'm happy with, especially considering I ate lots of cake and sweets for a couple of days around Halloween! Have decided to keep on 2.5mg for another month, because I'm not feeling hungry on it, then go upto 5mg for Christmas...