Mounjaro October starters - Thread 5!

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Thread 4 is nearly full so making the next one so we can all carry on chatting ☺️

Also finding the extra food and treats hard. It's a good reminder (for me anyway), that MJ is an aid and not a miracle worker. I still have to apply some self control rather relying on MJ suppression!

I’m thinking, enjoy some fun food in small amounts. My problem was usually allowing the flood gates to open and simply going ‘whole hog’ for around two weeks! Then spending most of January trying to get back on the wagon and failing miserably! Eating up all the left overs and over bought food so as not to waste it. I’ve been throwing things away that the kids don’t want. Bought some fancy sweet things from Sainsbury’s for end of term at work. We had so much food they didn’t get eaten so I brought them home. My teenagers didn’t like them and usually I would have ‘made’ myself eat them rather than wasting them but I just thought ‘fuck it’ and threw them away! Don’t need it, don’t want it. Over Christmas I intend to eat what I fancy in small amounts but I won’t be mindlessly grazing or drinking for the sake of it just because ‘it’s Christmas. I feel in control which is so empowering! The pleasure I get from fitting back into clothes and being able to get dressed without hating myself far outweighs the momentary gratification of high calorie low nutrient foods, so I’m going to remember that.
im hosting and will enjoy all the prep etc. without the horrible feeling of ‘here we go’ and the inevitable 7 plus pounds of weight piling on over a couple of weeks! Freedom. Instead of eating and drinking while binge watching something on Netflix etc. I’ve taken to having a matcha and cacao drink while listening to an audiobook (at present The Lord of the Rings) which has been a total pleasure and so relaxing, then off the bed without hating myself and feeling sick from binging 🎁🩷💕finding pleasure in simple and nourishing things - we don’t have to feel deprived and does over eating and drinking really bring pleasure and make us feel good?
There … my musings on the subject - let’s love our new states of mind they are taking care of us 🩷💕 Happy Christmas 🎄

Fabulous 🎉 that’s such a wonderful feeling. you’re very similar height and start size to me. I’m now back in 9’s and can final fit into jeans I haven’t worn in years - only problem is they’re probably not particularly fashionable now 🤣😅 hey ho - I’ll wear them anyway!

Congratulations to @Caffeineneedednow on your wedding dress fitting and wishing you much joy on your wedding day.

I’m relying a little on vanity, so doing my hair and make up today and wearing nice clothes, to remind me of how far I’ve come. 😳

noticed this morning my bras are becoming too big, I’ve a drawer full of them, in all different sizes, they missed the clear out, and the one I’m wearing is smaller than the massive monstrosity I was wearing 3 months ago, but doesn’t quite hoik em up like it should, but the others are still too small, so I’m messing with straps and hooks.

im not buying more though, not till I get to target, I know what size I will get to in clothes, but bras are a whole different story sigh.

You reminded me of my latest NSV I've been in absolutely hideous stretchy cotton bras since I got pregnant early 2020, they were totally stretched out and no support at all. I've managed to fit back in to my pre-pregnancy bras, don't think they are quite the right size but I can get them on and they have some actual support.

Weigh in day today, 1.8lbs off this week. Christmas Eve usually means a takeaway, but this year it’s not happening, going to do a ‘fake away’ instead with noodles, chicken and stir fry veg. kids and partners are all descending tomorrow, I’m going to skip breakfast and stick to a coffee or two. I’m planning on relaxing and eating what I want in very small portions, I don’t really drink alcohol, so not worried about that. I’m hoping to maintain this week, so if I lose anything it’ll be a bonus. I’ve lots of gammon, seafood, salads etc in, so plenty of healthy food alongside the not so healthy food.

@Caffeineneedednow, I’m so happy for you, what a wonderful feeling and you get to wear your first choice dress, congratulations!

wishing you all a very healthy, guilt free, peaceful Christmas 🎄

Like EVK I will have some treats in small amounts over next few days, though I will be careful as know rich food can affect us with being on MJ.
My poor sister last week in work last week had a bacon bap, a shop bought cheese jacket potato for lunch and a big piece of homemade Christmas cake. She had to take the next day off sick cos of the diarrhoea and missed her work’s Christmas night out which she was really looking forward to.
i have bought myself some expensive chocolates and been having a few a night, good thing is I genuinely don’t want anymore after a couple,

@EVK my thoughts are exactly the same as yours, I'm still having most things offered to me over Christmas just much less! E.g. one chocolate / biscuit from the work kitchen not 5, a thin slice of Yule log not a slice 3 fingers wide. My fridge is also much more spacious than a normal Christmas Eve as I haven't gone OTT with the food shop bunging anything and everything I fancy in!
I've a long way to go so feeling like I'm being deprived wouldn't get me anywhere and also next Christmas when I'm hopefully at goal I won't exactly be having no treats at all so like you said I just need to learn not to open the floodgates and eat everything in sight!

Week 9 weigh in today I've lost 2 pounds which meant I'm at a 2 stone loss and so happy with that.

SW 15.6
CW 13.6
GW 11ish

Going to jab later on and just about to open my 2nd 5mg pen.

Have a lovely Christmas everyone! Here's to a slimmer us in 2025!

Well done everyone on your losses.

I had 2 small slices of pizza last night and a few haribo after and felt awful before bed.

Woken up better today.

So far Iv had about 500 calories today but it’s party food time later and a Xmas film.

Hellooooo! Been missing in action 🙈
Well now - a lesson has been learnt!! Do not drink more than three glasses of Prosecco ever again whilst on MJ. My goodness was I sick this morning, the 45 clicks (3.75) is most definitely kicking my arse! There is absolutely no danger in me overdoing it this Christmas after that warning 😂

Are we all ready for the festivities? We are off to bowling this evening. A family tradition every crimbo eve. Have a fabulous time all of you wonderful lot! Go easy on the sherry and mince pies. xx

I've been following this thread, but I don't really post on MN. I think I'll need some accountability over the next few days though.
SW 13.4 1st October
CW 11.1
Ht 5'3"
Dose 5.0 (2nd pen)
There's so many positive posts here it's really encouraging. Christmas is usually not good for me weight-wise but MJ seems to be giving me the helping hand I need in controlling my food intake. I'm hoping it will last, as I'm far less interested in food with the jabs.
We're having a quiet Christmas and there are nice things in the fridge, but they don't scare me the way they used to! I just plan on having small amounts at meal times and no snacks. So far, so good. DH is very supportive and is astonished by all my "new" clothes which fit again after 20 years! Though he says he mostly can't see much change in the way I look as I'm so bundled up in fleeces and jumpers as feeling the cold is my main side effect!
The loss of food noise is wonderful and I'm enjoying the Carols from King's with a cup of tea no mince pie, and not feeling deprived in the slightest! It's making a massive difference to my life.
Sending solidarity to all.

Something good today, I was given a very large portion of an absolutely delicious dessert at a family member’s house, main had been self service and I stuck to cold meat and salad, I actually physically couldn’t finish it.

My brother who was sitting next to me said “That’s not like you” but I thought it actually is like me now. I feel full, I can stop eating and I don’t want to eat any more. I shared with him that we don’t have many desserts at home, just fruit usually and that I have lost some weight.

Everyone ready for today? I’m just waiting for my family to get up. And I won’t lie, the whole food extravaganza and how to navigate it, is on my mind.

im going to join in, have a small portion of many things, like I will have scrambled egg and a little smoked salmon for breakfast, but not have the croissants , cinnamon buns, chocolate brioche, pate etc.

i will just have turkey and veg for my main meal, but not the stuffing, pigs in blankets etc, and forego pudding, and I will likely have a couple of the canapés pre lunch.

i will also not have my Huel today, and will have some champagne with everyone when they get up and some wine with the main meal.

so as booze carries a lot of calories, I maybe above my calorie allowance, but that’s ok. I’m also aware I’m away for four days with friends over new year and think that could be hard to navigate to be honest. At another friends home, and the food will likely be fatty and carby throughout.

but one day at a time. Merry Xmas everyone, 🎉🍾

Merry Christmas to all you lovely, supportive people x x Hope everyone manages to navigate Christmas Dinner in any which way they choose x I'm a little apprehensive, as I'll probably upset my Nan. Only the two of us and no idea how to cope with the great feed!!! Will probably have a little of everything, blame it on the chest infection and antibiotics and ask to take a plate home for tomorrow (Nan is a feeder, so that will make her happy) x

Merry Christmas everyone. I'm glad I did 2.5 this week. Today my appetite has increased a bit. I managed a little chocolate and a bagel with cream cheese and smoked salmon. Looking forward to Christmas dinner.

Happy Christmas to you all 🎄

Happy Christmas everyone, managed a small starter of smoked salmon and salad, and a sensible portion of Christmas dinner with less carbs and left some on the plate. I have had 2 small champagne flutes of Bucks Fizz and one and a half of sparkling wine. We are having dessert a bit later with a small glass of dessert wine, feeling OK so far.

Merry Christmas everyone. I’ve had 2 thin crumpets for lunch and then a small amount of chicken, Yorkshire pudding, mash and roast veg. I feel stuffed. I’ve also had a couple of blue wkds - my guilty pleasure in lieu of any chocolate.

Merry Christmas everyone. Hope you’re all
enjoying your time with your loved ones.
Today has been good for me food wise. I didn’t go overboard with anything as even though I ate and had some treats, they were all in moderation and honestly, I didn’t feel deprived. Suppression is still there as well because I felt full.

Happy Christmas to you all. I’ve had a reasonable day food wise. Small Christmas dinner and a treat of Christmas pudding later on. Now enjoying some Prosecco. I won’t eat again today as I’m still full! So nice to feel in control.

I’m struggling a bit. 7.5 has really kicked me hard. I did my third jab on Sunday. I usually do it on Monday but I did it one day earlier because I didn’t want to be full up to fuck for today.

I usually find that on the 3-days afterwards on 7.5 I’m very, very, tired. This 3rd jab has been the worst. So tired, so nauseous, I find all food disgusting. I feel really, really off. I’m not myself at all.

I can’t eat much because a) everything is disgusting and b) I’m not hungry. But I think that is making me feel like shit as well.. because I’m not eating.. but I’m not eating much because everything is disgusting 🤯

I feel extremely flat. Maybe I should go back down to 5mg? But if I do that, and all my food issues come back.. I’m stuck on it for another month?!

I’m not sure what I’m trying to say here. What do you all think?

Just wanted to share my Christmas morning weigh in. I’d been hoping to achieve 16st 7lbs by Christmas Day but didn’t shift any weight at all doing a second month of 2.5 so I bit the bullet and moved up to 5mg last week. That really worked so I weighed in at 16st 5.8lbs this morning!!!

Not going to get on the scales tomorrow as it’s been a food marathon today!

SW 18st 1lb on 13th October
CW 16st 5.8lbs
TW 13st

@HansHolbein so sorry you’re feeling like that. Can you remind me what you were feeling like on 5mg? Had suppression waned etc? Did you move up gradually to 7.5 or straight into it? I wonder if you should phone your provider for a chat before injecting again? Sending sympathy.

Well today was good for me, I navigated and feel I stayed within calorie limits,

a couple of table spoons of scrambled eggs, I made them without butter and everyone enjoyed, but they were excellent eggs, and I had a thin bit of smoked salmon, and half a glass of Prosecco.

i then had one prawn canapé, and yup 3 dried prunes, as I eat them every day,

I then had turkey breast, with about a table spoon of stuffing and some gravy and some Brussels, and a small glass of wine.

so not bad I think