JANUARY 2025 Starters - Thread 2!!!

[FatGirlDosing]

The first thread is almost full so here’s a new one ready for the exciting journeys ahead!

I practiced the clicks when I did my jab yesterday… it’s not too difficult just go really slowly 😊

I’m planning on doing this, will be keen to see how you get on. I’m W3D2 but have to order next pen this week

I'll let you know how I get on. I've been really lucky with minimal side effects on 2.5mg - long may that continue. 🤞

Jab 2 done. DH and I stayed in a hotel last night so I couldn’t weigh myself this morning. Not doing it now as I always weigh a lot heavier in the evenings so will do it in the morning. I don’t feel like I’ve lost weight but I’ve definitely eaten a lot less and haven’t had any naughty stuff.

Calories have averaged 1350 for the week but I did have to guess the meal out last night. I didn’t drink any alcohol as I’m doing Dry January. We’ve got another lunch out with friends next Saturday. It’s an annual meet up and has in the past been very boozy. One friend doesn’t drink any more which does make it easier to abstain. After that we’ve got nothing planned for a few weeks.

So far I’ve only had mild unwanted side effects; some mild constipation mid-week but I’ve been adding a spoonful of milled flax seed to my porridge, and in a couple of days I had a headache that wouldn’t shift.
Hoping week 2 is similar!

I had first jab on Friday and I've been shattered today and headachey, had a two hour nanna nap and my eyes feel very dry and tired. It's unheard of for me to nap so it must be the MJ. One good result was that dh prepped the Sunday roast (with shouted instructions - he's terrible in the kitchen) whilst I snuggled under my blanket with a hot water bottle! Ate dinner which I couldn't finish and back under my blanket now.

Just wondering if I can trust dh with the ironing of uniforms too...

Those who jab in the thigh, do you still get a good suppression? Considering risking week 2 but trying the thigh in hope of less side effects. That got me thinking though, is the suppression less too?

Has anyone tried to get the bonus dose yet? I think I'm going to try but not sure how, any tips?
I'm due my 4th dose on Wednesday so I've got a bit of time but want to be prepared!

It was bizarre. Ended up googling and it turns out it's reported by a load of people on GLP1s but not a specifically documented SE. I hope your anxious moments settle.

W1D5 (2.5mg)
I am very grateful to have virtually no side effects at all. Was a tiny bit burpy on day 1 but that is completely gone. Nothing else at all.

Suppression is definitely there for me - I am struggling to eat much more than 1,000-1,400 calories (have been on/off tracking for years so easy to pick up the habit again) - not only am I not hungry at all, I also have no interest in eating/cooking.

I have always eaten healthy foods vs junk, just overeating way too much (hence obese BMI despite years of failed CICO.....); just exercise I haven't gotten into yet despite promising myself I would this weekend...

Anyway, I won't be too harsh on myself - just looking on the bright side, it has been a good start though early days!

Collagen gummies?

What ones do you have?
Is this to help Protein levels or skin with fat loss. Sorry if this is a dumb question. New to it.

same. I took my 3rd 2.5 mg last week and have just started a period.

Any post menopausal bleeding or unscheduled bleeding on HRT shd be investigated. Please make an appt with your GP.

@Dublingirrl I think any post menapausal bleeding (once you have stopped periods for 1 year) should be reviewed by GP.

See above. Please make an appt with your GP.

I don't have a calorie tracker app or anything yet, day 1 of week 1! I was just trying to tot up myself what I had today. It's all in Kcals.....I googled it and none the wiser! What is the difference please?

I did my first 2.5mg today into my thigh and within 3 hours I felt so full after eating something that would normally leave me wanting more. I'm quite surprised at how quickly it worked! No nausea etc yet but prepared it may be on the way.

I'm going to do my 4th dose tomorrow and I've bought some syringes ready for the bonus dose as I don't want to faff about with trying to break the pen.

I used an insulin needle to get the bonus dose out of my- no problems at all.

@Uponastarr I have the Citysports one from Amazon. I got it for Christmas but can see it's on a deal at the moment for £130. I've found it really good so far. I've used it every single day since I've had it except two days when I was very poorly. I think it's going to be a great tool in my weight loss!

I have additional needles so will I not be able to just dial the pen and get whatever is left out of it?

I've looked at syringes on Amazon but a lot don't use needles at all, and some seem to be for crafts rather than medicinal - I don't know what I should be looking for! I have extra needles but breaking the pen seems harder

I have the skin saints collagen gummies, to help mainly with skin elasticity whilst losing weight.
I’ve just ordered the wellgard collagen powder and the gut star also from them, this is on recs from a friend on MJ.

I'm torn because I'm definitely eating less but I don't have full on appetite suppression, at times I was quite hungry today (W2 D5) and it feels a little early to feel like that but I also don't want to end up on a high dose which makes it difficult for maintenance later.
I think overall I'm probably going to go to 5mg as I understand that is the dose, 2.5 is the warm up, I just don't want my body to get too used to it? Or maybe that's not a thing. If I can stick on 5 for a while I that would be good.
I have pretty much no side effects which is great, hopefully it will be the same on 5. I've had a bit of indigestion when eating large meals but hopefully that will teach me to eat smaller meals??

I didn’t have any side effects except was’t hungry 12 hours after I injected. Couldn’t hardly eat the first three days. I was t hungry nor had any food noise. It was so bizarre!

4th jab yesterday

SW: 15.13.0
CW: 15.1.6
Loss this week: 3.2lbs

I'm hoping to get the bonus dose next week, so I tried the suggested tip of doing 59 clicks for my jab yesterday instead of 60. Fingers crossed it works, otherwise I've got my 5mg pen ready and waiting.

So many people joining, it's great to see! Hopefully we can all help each other along this journey.

My mind is obviously wandering to strange places too, but I was thinking in a very surreal way, where does all the weight go?! All that fat burnt and presumably converted into energy, are we contributing to global warming!! 🤔😂

If anyone is struggling, I suggest reading one of the threads that's a month or 2 ahead of us. It's helpful to see what they've learnt, plus you realise even if you haven't been a particularly fast loser, it's amazing how much it starts to add up after a couple of months. 😄

Good luck to everyone this week!🍀