Mounjaro August starters thread 8

[Blondeshavemorefun]

Thought would do a new one as 7 nearly full

Welcome all.

Been 3mths now since we started.

And the prize for most fabulous loss of the week goes to @SilverSprings510 That is simply amazing, well done!

Feeling quite nervous that I've cancelled my subscription with Voy! But they are expensive!

I've got 1 full 10mg pen and 3 doses left on my current 10mg pen so I've got plenty of time to get a new subscription but I am worried I won't be prescribed it but I'm surely it will be fine.

Not sure if I've been found out.... spoke to a mum friend this morning from school and she mentioned her friend was doing mj and she's lost 3 stones but mum friend looked in to it as was told yes on one website and then no on another but she decided against it as some horror story came out about it so it put her off.

I said I'd looked in to it too but it was too pricey for me.... I said I've been losing weight by calorie counting and giving up drinking which is true. I also said I lost less than I actually have as so much so quick is a bit of a give away.

Not sure if she knows or not 🤔 but I didn't feel like being judged so I just said I would do it if I could afford it and left it at that.

@Princessandthepie ahh that’s awkward! Did she comment on your weight loss or was the conversation completely unprompted?

I still haven’t told anyone in real life yet!

I have a friend who always tells me she struggles with her weight gain. I think about mentioning that I use MJ to her…but decided against as she’s a nurse so she probably is aware about it and doesn’t want to go for it.

@Changinghabits1973 and @SilverSprings510 fantastic losses! 💃💃💃
@Princessandthepie eek awkward! One of my friends knows because she took in a delivery when I was away but I haven’t shared anywhere else other than with husband.

@eeeeeeeee she bought it up as she's in physio for her knee and she said her physio was hinting that maybe she was carrying too much weight then she mentioned her friend.

Maybe I'm just being paranoid as we do always end up talking about weight anyway, that's not unusual for us.

@FlappingMadly only my dh knows and he got a bit of a telling off for going on about the box in fridge in front of my dad and the kids!

Yes I know the box is in the fridge, I saw it, you don't need to keep saying the box is in the fridge in front of everyone because now they all want to know what is inside the box that is in the fridge!! 🤦‍♀️

Big round of applause from me for @SilverSprings510 and @Changinghabits1973 . Feel like we should have a 'pounds lost' bell to ring!

Definitely bell ringing here - amazing work @SilverSprings510 and @Changinghabits1973! Even though I know how you've done it, I don't know how you've done it! 😀

thank you !! It was a loss of 3.8lb this last week, as that wasn't clear in my post; was just carried away that i had hit the 4st loss marker !!

I eat cleanly, making sure i am eating meat veg and fruit, i don't drink alcohol (haven't done for about 20 years), i prioritise protein (mainly chicken in various ways) at meal times, and i always make sure i drink at least 2.5 litres of water every single day; i also think the swimming is helping which i do at least 4 times a week...

I do think i am going to go up to 10mg when i re-order though; I know i am losing each week, but if i am honest with myself, a lot of it is down to my willpower as the food noise has returned.. I was looking back on my journal this morning as i track every single week / month on my losses on the doses etc and this has been the least amount of weight lost since August, 10lbs, yes i am not complaining about the 10lb at all, and i am hugely satisfied with it but i have done 2 x 7.5mg pens and have 3 doses left on my third pen so may be this is the time to go up....
I hope you're ok ! xx

@SilverSprings510 wow what a loss

@NippyCrab again if you need to wee .....

@Changinghabits1973 well done for loss

@Princessandthepie and that's the best reply

I use mgp after Someone on here who said it and seems good and free

I'm feeling a bit better.

Eaten a banana

Still don't dare to fart freely incase follow through 😳😳😳

Glad you're improving @Blondeshavemorefun, albeit still having to exercise caution!

Being brave and having some chicken slices as need to eat something and thought protein would be good

Having debated going up a dose as my loss seems to have slowed (on my 2nd 5mg pen), and had the same 1.5lbs on and off all week, my weigh in this morning was 2.4lbs off from last week and into a new bracket. Tried to drink lots of water this week, and get more fibre in. Maybe I'll have a small loss next week (or none!) but happy for now. Just hit 10% of my bodyweight lost in 12 weeks 🥳

Nope. Wrong choice ffs

TMI

Watery poos

Literally I eat and it goes through me

What am I meant to do ?

I'm Hungry hence why I had some bloody chicken

If you are losing 2lbs a week surely that's good ?

But maybe time to go up to 7.5

We all started in aug

I've gone up each month like advised

If I had gone up I would have had 12.5 next week

Where you are on 5 still

So you have def been on a few low doses /not increasing each month like they advise

But

Saying that if losses /hungry is ok why go up ?

Thanks all - I’m thrilled. Nice boost before Christmas overindulgence begins! I’m definitely noticing changes in habits - I went to the cinema on Friday and bought a drink, some sweets and chocolate. Barely touched the sweets, had a bit of the chocolate. Sent home with my friend for her kids (my little boy is only one so no good) whereas previously I’d have eaten all of both bags and probably had some popcorn or something too. Really eye opening.

@Blondeshavemorefun sounds dreadful - maybe stick to plain carbs? Crackers/rice/oats? Hopefully you feel better soon!

@Blondeshavemorefun I haven't been losing 2lbs a week. It's slowed the last few weeks and I've been 0.8-1lb a week, and last week it was 0.4lb which is why I was debating going up. Wary of it given my experience 3 weeks ago which was either stomach bug or MJ, and given a better loss this week I'll see how I go.

I did a 2nd 5mg pen as my suppression is high and I was getting good losses with my first pen and don't want to race up the doses given that my suppression is good. Will see how I go over the next week

Ah gotcha @Timetofindme

I'm the same as unsure if bug or mj

I assume bug as on 4th dose on 10 so it's not like I've just started it

I would go up then if I was you

Finally getting there! I didn't get weighed for 3 weeks as I had an all inclusive holiday. Results are in. I lost 3.5 pounds in 3 weeks. My average weight loss over 14 weeks is 1.25 pounds so it's slow and steady. Aiming for another 10 pounds and I will be 9 stone - still overweight according to BMI 😅
I am overjoyed! Not sure what my % weight loss is. My highest weight over the years was 14 stone during menopause and divorce...and I am only 4 foot 11.
Measurements in inches:
21 st September 2024
B 38 W 39 Hips 43
27th November 2024
B 37 Waist 31 Hips 39
Best wishes to all x

Oh uou are blonde like me @Azuresky68

You can def tell you've lost weight esp round tum

Great you didn't gain on holiday and over the 3w lost weight

Wow @Azuresky68 - that's tons off your waist and mid-section! You look amazing, it must feel great - and what a fantastic shift, to actually lose weight on holiday! 😎

@Blondeshavemorefun thank you so much. Decided to be brave and put on the whole picture! PS I was blonde when I was about 2 years old then brunette until about 5 years ago...it's true blondes do have more fun 😁 😂

Hi all just had a quick catch up. Some amazing losses and I love seeing the photos and the huge differences.

Sorry to hear some people have been unwell.

I did my first 10 jab last night and Jesus the suppression is strong! I've had a yogurt and I can't see me having much more today.

My starting weight was 14.4
Current weight 12.2
Really really hoping to get in the 11's this week 🤞

Afternoon all ! OK, so i think i have finally caught up... just can't go back and name check every person but i am hugely congratulating everyone on here for their losses; and the photos of the difference in people are truly amazing ! We all need to be so proud.. and especially for posting them.. you all look fantastic..

I have gone through my wardrobe again this afternoon trying on different jeans, cargo's etc... am very surprised that i managed to get into my size 16 ripped jeans, so will be wearing them tomorrow !! Also have sorted out two massive bags full of different types of clothing and trainers and i am going to donate these to a Women's Refuge whilst i am in their area tomorrow at my other meetings; the women have been through so much and have decided that if i am able to give them something warm, cosy and snuggly at this time of year then thats what i will do...

@NippyCrab missing you twinny !! Hope everything is ok with you and the pic of the pooches literally melted my heart... they are absolutely stunning and am SO SO pleased that she is doing a bit better now... onwards and upwards fingers crossed and she will now enjoy the festive season !! xx

@Blondeshavemorefun am SO sorry that you are still feeling unwell. sounds awful what you are experiencing, fancying something to eat and then afterwards doesn't agree with you; i feel for you, at least mine only lasted a couple of days and am back to eating normally now but i really hope you feel and get better soon xx

I had an interesting telephone call with my provider this afternoon after i reached out to ask for some support with what pen i should re-order next week; i have had 2 x 7.5 pens and i know that the food noise is back to the point of seeing a Maccy's ad last night on TV and i literally could have gone out and bought the whole menu ! I didn't but at the minute i don't think i can do this 7 days a week on willpower alone.. Im ok with half of the week but not 7.. I have too much more to lose... They have advised me that i should go up to 10mg so i am going to take their advice and see how i get on with it.. I'm nervous !!!

Anyway love to all of you, have a nice evening xx