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

988 replies

Mounjaropen · 31/12/2024 11:09

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”

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Goldleafcat · 01/01/2025 15:37

BeNavyScroller · 01/01/2025 14:58

Week 5 day 4

SW 12st 2
CW 10st 12
GW1 10st I’m only 5’3” so this is still obese
ultimate 8st 6. Not realistic really but still…

NSV clothes are fitting looser and belly is definitely reduced.

5th jab was 2.9 as 0.7ml from 2.5 pen. I’ll start 5mg on Friday.

A few of you have noticed the effect on skin and I’m there too. I had a polynucleotide facial last week as I’m so scared of ozempic face. I’m hoping it will all look better if regenerating well! Might get an LED mask too if I change provider and save a few quid
The MJ is paying for itself with reduced takeouts and crap.

Next thing to consider this year is HRT

Out of interest is anyone loving how clear their head is on MJ? It’s like ADHD meds for me

I’ve read quite a few comments on how people have experienced the unexpected positive side effects of MJ on ADHD.

Can’t say I’ve particularly noticed it myself though I don’t have ADHD, but I am quite scatterbrained at the moment so it may be the case it is helping and I just don’t realise (eg I would be worse than I am!).

I’m intrigued by the LED masks too - does anyone have recommendations?

random223 · 01/01/2025 16:02

Happy New Year all.

Started the year at 12st 6. Unexpected pound off since Christmas Day!

I am not sure if that puts me in the OW category as have realised that the difference between a BMI of 30 is about half a stone depending on whether one is 5' 3" or 5' 4"" I am not completely sure of my height.

BeNavyScroller · 01/01/2025 17:25

Goldleafcat · 01/01/2025 15:37

I’ve read quite a few comments on how people have experienced the unexpected positive side effects of MJ on ADHD.

Can’t say I’ve particularly noticed it myself though I don’t have ADHD, but I am quite scatterbrained at the moment so it may be the case it is helping and I just don’t realise (eg I would be worse than I am!).

I’m intrigued by the LED masks too - does anyone have recommendations?

This review recommends one at under £100 which seems good to me!

www.instagram.com/reel/DDz0ftatHJA/?igsh=MXB4NTVhY2o1b285

BeNavyScroller · 01/01/2025 17:30

BeNavyScroller · 01/01/2025 17:25

This review recommends one at under £100 which seems good to me!

www.instagram.com/reel/DDz0ftatHJA/?igsh=MXB4NTVhY2o1b285

Sorry review here www.fionabrackenbury.com/best-led-masks?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZCIzWjs2-0SyxgCdGwqb8GkD3kGrOFkZJgzcaT-Rgj76qFknSRFwcDp28_aem_NU85qnd0ZjoMFBg32RnO0A

Mounjaropen · 01/01/2025 17:32

BeNavyScroller · 01/01/2025 14:58

Week 5 day 4

SW 12st 2
CW 10st 12
GW1 10st I’m only 5’3” so this is still obese
ultimate 8st 6. Not realistic really but still…

NSV clothes are fitting looser and belly is definitely reduced.

5th jab was 2.9 as 0.7ml from 2.5 pen. I’ll start 5mg on Friday.

A few of you have noticed the effect on skin and I’m there too. I had a polynucleotide facial last week as I’m so scared of ozempic face. I’m hoping it will all look better if regenerating well! Might get an LED mask too if I change provider and save a few quid
The MJ is paying for itself with reduced takeouts and crap.

Next thing to consider this year is HRT

Out of interest is anyone loving how clear their head is on MJ? It’s like ADHD meds for me

Ooh - how was the facial?

I’m a bit sceptical about the LED masks - there are reports that it causes break outs if you are prone. I fell down a rabbit hole researching these a while ago and came to the conclusion that facial massage is probably the way to go,

Congrats on the losses!

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Mounjaropen · 01/01/2025 17:33

random223 · 01/01/2025 16:02

Happy New Year all.

Started the year at 12st 6. Unexpected pound off since Christmas Day!

I am not sure if that puts me in the OW category as have realised that the difference between a BMI of 30 is about half a stone depending on whether one is 5' 3" or 5' 4"" I am not completely sure of my height.

🥳

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Notadream · 01/01/2025 19:26

BeNavyScroller · 01/01/2025 14:58

Week 5 day 4

SW 12st 2
CW 10st 12
GW1 10st I’m only 5’3” so this is still obese
ultimate 8st 6. Not realistic really but still…

NSV clothes are fitting looser and belly is definitely reduced.

5th jab was 2.9 as 0.7ml from 2.5 pen. I’ll start 5mg on Friday.

A few of you have noticed the effect on skin and I’m there too. I had a polynucleotide facial last week as I’m so scared of ozempic face. I’m hoping it will all look better if regenerating well! Might get an LED mask too if I change provider and save a few quid
The MJ is paying for itself with reduced takeouts and crap.

Next thing to consider this year is HRT

Out of interest is anyone loving how clear their head is on MJ? It’s like ADHD meds for me

Ooooh, a polynucleotide facial, did you have the polynucleotide injections alongside an electro facial ( sorry can;t think of the name for the treatment off the top of my head) i've seen something like it on clinic I follow, i'm interested in how it all works?

Notadream · 01/01/2025 19:40

Thank you for the new thread @Mounjaropen.

New Year Update

Only 7.5 lbs lost in 2 months, and I know i'm probably quite annoying moaning about it all the bloody time, however today I thought I would do some measurements, as I put on dress I got from Vinted today in a size smaller than normal, which I didn't think would fit but did. I was pleasantly suprised.

-2.5 inches from my waist, the smallest part( in between hips and ribs)
-2 inches from my belly button waist ( not sure what this measurement is actually called but I've done it for years)
-1.5 inches from my hips (widest part of my body)
-0.5 inches from my Arms ( this is a lipoedema spot for me so suprised anything has moved)
-0.5 inches from my thighs ( again a Lipoedema spot)

Hoping its not all muscle loss as its lifted my spirits today.

Looking forward to seeing you all smash your goals this year.

JasonTindallsTan · 01/01/2025 21:46

Checking in to the new thread.

looking at my stats and since the 19th which is when I stopped work for Christmas and today I’m actually about 5.5lb down. Which is quite honestly nothing short of amazing. I’ve done less exercise than usual (like 0 😳) but although the type of food I’ve eaten has been more crap than usual, the volume hasn’t been huge and importantly I’ve felt completely able to put it to one side when I was full. Which is something I’ve never really been able to do. Previously it was as if I was worried I might never get to eat whatever tasty morsel I was having ever again, so even if I was full I had to keep going. Ridiculous really but just shows how being overweight is so complex.

Anyway. Tomorrow is my usual jab day but I think I’m going to do it tonight as I’m off tomorrow but working Friday and I find day one after the jab I tend to feel a bit wonky/nauseous.

This jab is number 4 from my 5mg pen. I haven’t ordered the next one yet. I usually order from The Slimming Clinic but I couldn’t get the offer on their website to work (£45 off plus free p&p) as it would only allow one code or the other to work and not both together which the website indicated should be possible.

Because I can’t get that to work other places like Med Express are enough cheaper to be worth switching but they’re asking for a copy of my prescription which I don’t have. What have others done in the same situation? Is a screenshot of my order enough?

Also I really don’t know if I should go up to 7.5mg or stick with 5mg.

Mounjaropen · 01/01/2025 22:12

JasonTindallsTan · 01/01/2025 21:46

Checking in to the new thread.

looking at my stats and since the 19th which is when I stopped work for Christmas and today I’m actually about 5.5lb down. Which is quite honestly nothing short of amazing. I’ve done less exercise than usual (like 0 😳) but although the type of food I’ve eaten has been more crap than usual, the volume hasn’t been huge and importantly I’ve felt completely able to put it to one side when I was full. Which is something I’ve never really been able to do. Previously it was as if I was worried I might never get to eat whatever tasty morsel I was having ever again, so even if I was full I had to keep going. Ridiculous really but just shows how being overweight is so complex.

Anyway. Tomorrow is my usual jab day but I think I’m going to do it tonight as I’m off tomorrow but working Friday and I find day one after the jab I tend to feel a bit wonky/nauseous.

This jab is number 4 from my 5mg pen. I haven’t ordered the next one yet. I usually order from The Slimming Clinic but I couldn’t get the offer on their website to work (£45 off plus free p&p) as it would only allow one code or the other to work and not both together which the website indicated should be possible.

Because I can’t get that to work other places like Med Express are enough cheaper to be worth switching but they’re asking for a copy of my prescription which I don’t have. What have others done in the same situation? Is a screenshot of my order enough?

Also I really don’t know if I should go up to 7.5mg or stick with 5mg.

Email MedExpress- they are good at replying the same day. I’ve got a referral code which gets you £40 off if you need one. I think pp’s have said a screenshot is ok.

Congrats on the loss- annoying isn’t it when you have normally been exercising like a demon and losing 0lbs! 😭

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Mounjaropen · 01/01/2025 22:13

Notadream · 01/01/2025 19:40

Thank you for the new thread @Mounjaropen.

New Year Update

Only 7.5 lbs lost in 2 months, and I know i'm probably quite annoying moaning about it all the bloody time, however today I thought I would do some measurements, as I put on dress I got from Vinted today in a size smaller than normal, which I didn't think would fit but did. I was pleasantly suprised.

-2.5 inches from my waist, the smallest part( in between hips and ribs)
-2 inches from my belly button waist ( not sure what this measurement is actually called but I've done it for years)
-1.5 inches from my hips (widest part of my body)
-0.5 inches from my Arms ( this is a lipoedema spot for me so suprised anything has moved)
-0.5 inches from my thighs ( again a Lipoedema spot)

Hoping its not all muscle loss as its lifted my spirits today.

Looking forward to seeing you all smash your goals this year.

Inch loss is fantastic 👏 Remember muscle weighs more than fat so you may get a whoosh soon!

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JasonTindallsTan · 01/01/2025 22:24

Mounjaropen · 01/01/2025 22:12

Email MedExpress- they are good at replying the same day. I’ve got a referral code which gets you £40 off if you need one. I think pp’s have said a screenshot is ok.

Congrats on the loss- annoying isn’t it when you have normally been exercising like a demon and losing 0lbs! 😭

A referral code would be great thank you ☺️

I’m going to try and sort it all tomorrow.

Notadream · 01/01/2025 23:04

JasonTindallsTan · 01/01/2025 22:24

A referral code would be great thank you ☺️

I’m going to try and sort it all tomorrow.

I recommend Oushk pharmacy if you struggle with Medexpress, they have an offer for £99 for newbies, and will take a screen grab of an invoice from your old provider, and the usual questions etc.

jay55 · 01/01/2025 23:24

Well done everyone for getting through Christmas.
I got back from hols yesterday, am 1.5kg up which isn't bad at all.
Have brought a bug back with me though, so am delaying my restart dose until it buggers off.

First week I was away suppression was still there and food noise quiet, I could eat bigger portions but wasn't hungry most of the time and a big brunch sorted me for the whole day.
Week two food noise resumed and deciding where to eat on days I didn't already have a reservation came a bit all consuming. But I remained mostly on one main meal, one snack meal for the second week and walked my feet off.
Burps have remained the whole time Envy

I've a long way to go, but the break made me less afraid of maintenance.

Excited to hear how it's going for those moving to 7.5.

Mounjaropen · 02/01/2025 02:19

JasonTindallsTan · 01/01/2025 22:24

A referral code would be great thank you ☺️

I’m going to try and sort it all tomorrow.

I’ve PM’d you the code 🥰

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MsRumpole · 02/01/2025 08:34

Just got on the scales having dodged them over Christmas. I stayed on 2.5mg and haven't really been trying not to eat, so was kind of expecting that I would have regained most of the 1.5 stone I have lost. In fact I've gained 2.5lb since 13th Dec. I am really pleased with that! Also, my period is slightly late (peri) and I can feel that I am retaining water so that might also be a factor. Am still going to go up to 5mg on my next pen but am very pleased to have retained most of my weight loss.

Goldleafcat · 02/01/2025 08:48

MsRumpole · 02/01/2025 08:34

Just got on the scales having dodged them over Christmas. I stayed on 2.5mg and haven't really been trying not to eat, so was kind of expecting that I would have regained most of the 1.5 stone I have lost. In fact I've gained 2.5lb since 13th Dec. I am really pleased with that! Also, my period is slightly late (peri) and I can feel that I am retaining water so that might also be a factor. Am still going to go up to 5mg on my next pen but am very pleased to have retained most of my weight loss.

Excellent well done!

Goldleafcat · 02/01/2025 08:56

Just injected my first 7.5mg jab this morning! I had pate on a slice of toast for breakfast so it was definitely due 😂

Thanks for the well wishes for Monday. The weather seems to be gearing up for a challenge in terms of logistics, hoping the snow turns to rain!

Mounjaropen · 02/01/2025 09:00

MsRumpole · 02/01/2025 08:34

Just got on the scales having dodged them over Christmas. I stayed on 2.5mg and haven't really been trying not to eat, so was kind of expecting that I would have regained most of the 1.5 stone I have lost. In fact I've gained 2.5lb since 13th Dec. I am really pleased with that! Also, my period is slightly late (peri) and I can feel that I am retaining water so that might also be a factor. Am still going to go up to 5mg on my next pen but am very pleased to have retained most of my weight loss.

I’d take that as a win!

Full of cold here so I’m not resuming my exercise regime until I feel better as I don’t need to turn it into a chest infection…I am now 12st 5.2 which is a lb off since the start of the week and I drank a lot on NYE… work that out!

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Mounjaropen · 02/01/2025 09:01

Goldleafcat · 02/01/2025 08:56

Just injected my first 7.5mg jab this morning! I had pate on a slice of toast for breakfast so it was definitely due 😂

Thanks for the well wishes for Monday. The weather seems to be gearing up for a challenge in terms of logistics, hoping the snow turns to rain!

Ooh. I’ve got pate in the fridge 😂

🤞🏻 for the weather

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Goldleafcat · 02/01/2025 09:18

Mounjaropen · 02/01/2025 09:00

I’d take that as a win!

Full of cold here so I’m not resuming my exercise regime until I feel better as I don’t need to turn it into a chest infection…I am now 12st 5.2 which is a lb off since the start of the week and I drank a lot on NYE… work that out!

That’s an amazing loss considering - our bodies definitely work in mysterious ways! I still need to lose a couple of pounds to get back to my pre Christmas weight (I was nearly there then party food happened…).

Hope your cold clears up asap.

Della82 · 02/01/2025 09:48

Happy New Year!

Jab day today
W8 D1
SW 90
CW 79.9
GW 70 (but might try to go lower!)
total loss 10.1 loss for W7 1.2

i think I’m going to stay on 5mg for my next pen. Can always jab more if it stops working for me.

Am so excited to be in the 70s 🥳

Huge well done to everyone for their results so far, I love checking in and seeing how the November starters are doing. No one in real life (other than partner and 1 friend) knows I’m on MJ so I really value this community 💛

Mounjaropen · 02/01/2025 09:54

Della82 · 02/01/2025 09:48

Happy New Year!

Jab day today
W8 D1
SW 90
CW 79.9
GW 70 (but might try to go lower!)
total loss 10.1 loss for W7 1.2

i think I’m going to stay on 5mg for my next pen. Can always jab more if it stops working for me.

Am so excited to be in the 70s 🥳

Huge well done to everyone for their results so far, I love checking in and seeing how the November starters are doing. No one in real life (other than partner and 1 friend) knows I’m on MJ so I really value this community 💛

HNY!

Congrats on the success and being in the 70’s! 🥳

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lovealongbath · 02/01/2025 09:59

Week 7 check in, still on 2.5 dose…..

What have I achieved this week….
2.8 lbs lost this week 💪
have lost 7% of starting weight 👍
wrinkles have appeared 😩
increased fibre so no constipation ✅
Boobs 🍈🍈 have seriously shrunk 🍒 not quite 🍳 but heading that way!
I can now wipe bum without risking putting my back out 👌

SW 18st 4 lbs
CW 16st 13lbs 9 oz . I will take it as it begins with a 16 🤣
Goal is to see pubes when lying in the bath, still a long way off!!

total lose is 1 stone 4lbs and and 1 ounce! 💃

Todays research/googling is retinol!

We can do this 💪

Della82 · 02/01/2025 10:01

Fab result @lovealongbath well done!!!👏

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