November ‘24 starters thread 5 - The one where we go into a New Year with a new mindset and new wardrobes 🥳

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Follow on thread from thread 4

www.mumsnet.com/talk/weight-loss-injections/5229555-november-starters-thread-4-the-one-where-we-navigate-and-stick-or-twist-on-5mg-for-the-new-year?page=40&reply=140957185

Welcome to friends old and new!

I’m W9D2 on second pen of 5mg
SW 13stone 12lb
CW 12st 6.2lb
GW 10st
H 5’5.5”

So talking of new wardrobes... I have some lovely fitted size 14 dresses that are certainly baggy after Christmas, whereas they used to be tight and lovely-fitting... Guess I'll get the last couple of wears in now but they may have to go on Vinted 😥Shame because they're genuinely lovely designs and I loved wearing them.

So it's a bit bittersweet saying goodbye to clothes. I've been eating dessert this week to fill the dresses out a little longer!

Had an unplanned wine and choc session and expected it to stall losses, but miraculously I lost 4lb week-on-week. 1 more stone to go to initial target weight!

My main concern is I am losing muscle as well as fat, and I am really trying to stall the muscle loss. High protein foods, do weights, avoid draining cardio, any other tips? I've lost half a stone in muscle on MJ and I know muscle is bloody hard to regain!

I won’t be eating anything else as I feel sick and can’t stop crying. I think it’s a combination of relief, shock, adrenaline dropping.

It doesn’t help that it’s all over Facebook. I actually saw a photographer from our local rag turn up and I know him. I asked is it really necessary to be taking photos. He said yes, it’s news. 😡

@lovealongbath I'm sorry it's been splashed all over FB. I hope you can do something (like a bath) that will help calm your nerves down. But crying seems a very appropriate response. How is your son handling it?

Interested to know how you know you've lost half a stone in muscle @LindtCurves is that fancy scales? I have some basic digital scales but they just tell me percentages of fat, water and muscle. I'm not sure how accurate they are. My fat has gone from 37ish to 34ish.

@lindtcurves you could try taking creatine. It's great for muscles and brains - helps you get the most out of lifting weights.

@lovealongbath that's really out of order 'it's news'. Bloody Facebook. Hate it.

Oh my goodness, Thank God he's ok, but what a shock! I think you are permitted to allow yourself a cider and some chocolate. Be kind to yourself tonight. 😔

Bloody hell - that's awful. Special place in hell for so-called 'journalists' preying on misery like this. Sending strength x

Keep going. Try the body scan app to double check what the fancy scales suggest is the case.

Don't let the buggers get you down. You are doing brilliantly. So what if some clothes don't quite fit and the swimsuit is a bit disappointing. It won't be like this forever 💪

At the moment he is watching his football team on tv with his dad . He is very deep and doesn’t speak about things. I will keep an eye on him .
see what tomorrow brings, luckily I am off work tomorrow.

Poor you. Hot water bottle and The Traitors sounds just the ticket 😉Hope you feel better soon.

I’m checking out for the evening, thanks for all the lovely messages.

@@lovealongbath hope you get some sleep.

Goodness, @lovealongbath, that sounds so scary! So glad he’s ok (physically, at least). Give yourself a metaphorical cuddle and try to get an early night - you must be exhausted.

I use digital scales to monitor - not sure how accurate they are but guess they pick up a trend - but also I have ‘professional’ scales at the gym where you have a trainer weighing you and measuring body comp.

@lovealongbath I’m so sorry about your son. Hope he and you are ok tomorrow, processing these things is difficult.

have a bath and if you want a chocolate have a chocolate!

Ah thanks for that @LindtCurves i have just realised as well as the percentages there is also a muscle mass on my scales. Mine has gone down 1.2kg on my cheapy scales.

I’d say that’s quite good compared to my 4kg 😬😬😬

Home scales aren’t the oracle but they will show some kind of trend in body comp changes. If my muscle mass drops below 40kg I probably need to get some nutrition advice as seems like a lot! I’d rather lose less but the ‘right’ kind of weight

@lovealongbath I'm so sorry you've had such a hard day but so relieved to read your son is (physically) ok.

Please remember you wouldn't tell anyone else off for reaching for whatever comfort they could in that situation so don't tell yourself off either! Plus there's a reason hot sweet tea is suggested for shock.

@lovealongbath So sorry to hear this, how horrible and traumatic for you all. It must have been heart wrenching going to the scene of the accident. Thank goodness your son is physically ok. Is there support available?

You deserved the chocolate and cider!

@SerenePeer How are you feeling today? Good luck with your tum.

Week 9 check in, still on 2.5 dose.

2.8 lbs lost this week 💪
have lost 9% of starting weight 👍

SW 18st 4 lbs
CW 16st 10lbs
Goal is to see pubes when lying in the bath, still a long way off!!
total lose is 1 stone 8lbs

edit * Reply to - is there support available ….

Today he is going back to the accident scene with a friend. They are meeting other people that were involved so I imagine this will be like a debriefing session.
It is so difficult to know what to do for the best.

@lovealongbath just sending hugs. I hope you are both ok x