November Mounjaro Starters - Thread 2

[KeepCalmandGiveItaGo]

Hi everyone, the first thread is filling up fast so have just set up this new one for us to carry on our November chat when it is full.

I hope everyone is doing ok, I’m really appreciating the messages on here as we make our starts and day to day progress through this first month on MJ.

Onwards and downwards as they say, we can do this! 💪

Ok I’ve tried to tag everybody on and apologies if I’ve missed anyone out, pls hop on and join if so and warm welcome to all the new joiners and those about to join:

TooExtraImmatureCheddar
@ThreeBootsOneGlove
@PinkArt
@justanothermanicmonday1
@Noshowlomo
@piscofrisco
@Cantbesure
@IHateMozzies
@BleachedJumper
@andfinally10
@Jabtastic
@MamaorBruh
@RayonSunrise
@StarShapedWindow
@Pumpkinforever
@DarkForces
@CaptainCabinetsTrappedInCabinets
@namechangedyetagain
@Mounjaropen
@ShaunaSadeki
@Rosie2024
@HammerbarnSausage
@Notadream
@WeakAsIAm
@Oceangreyscale
@redavocado
@Hundredthmillionthdiet
@whateveryousay
@Whatsnextforus
@rocketgal
@jay55
@Goldleafcat
@McZeba
@CultureAlienationBoredomandDespair
@UpToonGirl
@Whattodowithaminute
@Gettingbysomehow
@jaromoun
@Choux
@AllstarFacilier
@daisylucybess
@OliviaFlaversham
@bananasplice
@morbidcuriosity
@ThereIsAlwaysWine
@Mrsredlipstick
@Ralala
@Amelanchier
@yarnbarn
@MissingDietCoke
@Kialla
@melfree
@Summerbod25
@lovealongbath
@Demjay
@evilharpy
@LilyRose88
@BrownJenkins
@Iamoldlol
@Selkie9
@imanidiotsandwich
@Nomidoriforbiginnes
@Dragonflysparkles
@Quitelikeit
@N27
@Bigsigh24
@LimeLace
@FinallyOnTheUp
@Slimpleton
@Bisognodelsole
@Bellavida99
@IndigoHexagon
@ladyvimes
@Odfod
@Beccs79
@Dreamqueen
@LeanneJP
@Icanthinkformyselfthanks
@fortieshusky
@sweetheartyparty
@Libbylips
@Virgo1958
@Cakeybake
@Novjaro
@LauraB74
@ProudCoralBear
@Babyboomer60
@LeanneJP
@Mulhollandmagoo
@moogdroog
@TorturedParentsDepartment
@HappyPoster
@Arglefraster
@winersrollingin
@jay55
@Madickenxx
@unicornsarereal72
@HappyAsASandboy
@FinallyOnTheUp
@Methemummy
@ThatJollyGoldBird
@sammyxo1
@Tigger83
@whereareyousleep
@Caffeinequeen91
@Seaside3
@Snozzlemaid
@raspberrymeringue
@Sketcho
@StaySpicy
@Meemawtobe
@SunnyPeer
@pomegra
@Jellybaby30
@Menton1
@MsHybridFanGirl
@Barton10
@smarty4
@Bellavida99
@Noshowlomo
@2catsand2kids
@Lilpickerswearbiggerknickers
@Laks19
@suka
@beachcitygirl
@TabbieMctatty
@Mysticmaiden2024
@HappyPoster
@LePetitMaman
@someoneanyoneeveryone
@WeldMeDaphne
@JustManna
@Jellybaby30
@NcDesperatelySeekingWeightLoss
@PostpartumMama
@Patch1234
@cattreatsanddragrace
@rockingbird
@Oldmouse
@Luluspink
@ToriMJ
@Dragonflysparkles
@Jabmountain
@ElinorDashwood68
@CallyCC
@Oohluvly
@Nowthereistwo
@HenryCavillsPerfectTeeth
@BagQueenBee
@Caplin
@inneedofaglowup
@user1471453978

Welcome! Congratulations on the losses so far!

Wk3 D1 here and lost 1.5lbs. After last week it felt disappointing, but need to give my head a wobble because this is exactly what I want it to be, around 2lbs a week to not lose muscle and avoid saggy skin. But still, the heart wants to go faster than the head! Was deffo hungry by yesterday, but still managing to stick to eating well and not snacking. So think I will move up to 5mg in a couple of weeks.

i realised at a good rate I will be doing this for probably a year and a half to get where I need to (with plateaus/blips). But this is a lifestyle, not a temporary measure.

sW 18st 12.5lbs
CW 18st 3.5lbs
GW 12st 6lbs

Same here - it is the crutch I need to get me to stay consistent.

@BleachedJumper

Thanks! I tried Wegovy before this for three months and didn’t have much success. I don’t usually eat a lot of carbs, but have been craving them loads. I can’t have gluten, so it’s mostly brown rice and GF bread (but only a slice as it’s not great). I don’t like potatoes (except crisps!), but have been craving sweet things like chocolate which is unlike me. Maybe I’ll just have to accept it doesn’t work for me, which is really disappointing.

Switch on itv news for weight loss jab article.

itv Report was 2 people being interviewed, 1 bought off black market, the other online that got pancreatitis, I thought it was a fair and balanced report. Although worrying that there has been 18 suspected deaths.

W4D4 here. Really not feeling overly hungry tonight. Today i have eaten a sachet of porridge, a banana, a Greek yoghurt with a spoon of seeds and granola and just had a handful of almonds for my dinner. Just don't fancy food at all.

Bit worried with Christmas coming up. Firstly as I'm not fancying food and secondly I've not had a glass of wine in 5 weeks. Worried I'll have a glass and I'll either be sozzled or sick on my works do.

Still not losing much weight but think I've lost weight from my shoulders 🙃

I'm very behind now just checking in!

I took the bonus dose of 2.5 last week only because my stupid pen hadn't arrived. I was really annoyed about it but I was going to be solo parenting so didn't want to risk getting side effects going up a dose. Zero suppression, total waste of time.

I started my 5mg pen tonight but I counted 45 clicks as a step up dose and will take the full 5mg dose next week. I'm really quite underwhelmed so far - I lost all my weight (9lbs) in the first ten days and have bounced up and down since. I hate the constipation/ bloating/ heartburn which have plagued me.

Unless I notice a huge leap this second pen will be my last one. I feel very, very tired on this medication and I'm not convinced it's worth it. I'd like to get to 14lbs lost in the next 2- 3 weeks. My head really doesn't feel 'in the game' and sadly I have been able to eat past the suppression with ease.

One more thing - I am losing weight where I really don't want to. Think face and boobs while stomach is staying fat. When I old school cut back it always dropped from my stomach first. Another reason to feel underwhelmed!

My stomach also remains huge. I look pregnant. More pregnant now than I ever did having my children! I'm assuming it's menopause as I've cut out alcohol. Really depressing!

It's making me irrationally angry! I feel like I'm losing weight very slowly and in a way that's making me look worse not better!

Hey, it’s been a hectic week and am just catching up. About to do my 4th jab this evening (last 2.5 dose) and second pen (5mg) has been dispatched.

I’m so sorry Jabtastic is there anything you’re taking to ease symptoms or is it having nil affect? Sorry the losses have stalled, I still think 9 lbs is a great loss even if it’s not come off the tum yet. I’ve been rooting for you that the next dose up will finally get you the suppression to help you on your way! Sorry your one was late that is so frustrating. Have you managed to chat with your prescriber, maybe they can offer some good advice and more support. Please Pm me if you’d like a box of Laxido to help the constipation, I have a few spare and happy to send you one to try! :) this might sound corny, but genuinely sending you a hug tonight 🌸 x

My second pen arrived today in readiness for Monday. I stuck with 2.5 as my suppression is still very strong and I am eating zero snacks/crisps/cake/biscuits. DH can go to biscuit jars and still find it full, prior to MJ I would have scoffed most of the contents in a week.

Anyway today I took advantage of the Sweaty Betty sale and bought a large size top. The X-Large looked fine not snug at all but, fingers crossed, I lose another stone/6 kg I will need a large size.

Interesting how so many of us are feeling a similar way.

That’s great it has switched off snacking for you Pumpkinforever! I find the same but do still pick sometimes (mostly kids leftovers) but it is definitely out of habit hangover rather hunger, so trying to be more mindful of this now.

The top sounds great and won’t be long until you’re in the Large. I’m fitting XL better now and hoping to be able to zip up my winter coat before it gets too freeeezing!

Would you recommend the Laxido? I've just realised I've not "been" for about 3 days and my tummy is soooo bloated.
I need to order something so will happily go from recommendations.

Lol bisuit jars....I have never dared have anything like that in the house ever. They wouldnt even reach the jar.

Thank you very much that's really kind of you x

Omg me too ! @KeepCalmandGiveItaGo I am hoping that the coat DH bought me for an Iceland trip will fit must easier in the next month. It was a long Rab thermal thing and he bought the largest size available in that design. I looked like a teletubbie wearing it in January, I thought I was going to break the zip. That will be definitely be a non-scale achievement.

Don’t despair, It is a myth you can target weight loss from particular parts of the body. The body will lose weight where it wants to. All you can do is try and tone the parts of the body as best you can. Most people lose weight from their face and boob first. Keep going!

@Gettingbysomehow 😂😂

I know what you mean. Husband and kids (young adults now) can quite happily be satisfied with one biscuit. I needed at least 5 as they didn’t touch the sides on the way down 🙄

AlwaysTimeForWine and JasonTindallsTan you guys are doing amazing with your exercise routines, honestly it will do wonders for your health and fitness in the present and long term, your future selves will thank you! Sorry I can understand it is frustrating that it isn’t boosting a big loss on the scales right now but there are so many great health benefits you will be building up and I hope the scales will catch up soon. I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels you (and all you other fitness folk on here) do deserve losses for your efforts! May it come for you soon, keep going and pls let us know how you get on x

These were always my last places to lose weight! I have to disagree this really is very new - in every weight loss attempt I made over decades I ALWAYS lost weight off my stomach first. Face was way after and my boobs never changed. It may of course be down to evil perimenopause rather than MJ to be fair!

Yes definitely, I’ve done the rounds on different methods and meds (I have had long term chronic constipation for many years) and find Osmotic meds (Maare the best and most gentle on the system - they basically draw water into the bowel to make it soft and comfy to go (everyday). It is also v easy and take a little more or less depending on your need. It is Macrogol powder “, you mus in a glass of water to drink, common brand names are Laxido and Cosmocol (get flavoured rather than plain, tastes much nicer)
I’d be happy to send you a box to try too if you want to try it, just pop me a PM :)

Sorry about the typos in that last one! 😆