JANUARY 2025 Starters - Thread 2!!!

[FatGirlDosing]

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

Dear God!! The constipation - I now have a PILE! First ever - HELP lol

I'm at the end of dose 3 week, BMI 27, short.

Wk1 - 2.5mg - stomach - v bad side effects 4 days
Wk2 - 2mg - thigh - bad side effects 1 day
Wk3 (taken 2 days late to recover a bit) - 1.6mg - thigh - zero side effects, decent suppression.

I'm going to do 1.6mg again this week as I was very happy with it. I've got a 2.5mg pen for next month again, I will very slowly move up. I'm in no rush for side effects again.

I've lost 4 pounds overall in the 3 weeks which I'm fine with, it's the same steady amount each week. I have a low TDEE because of my height and BMI and I only walk and some brief weights for exercise at the moment.

I bought a renpho scale, my body fat was obese 36.5%, but my muscle mass weight was high as well. I know those scales aren't renowned for being accurate with the muscle / fat percentages but I do feel I have decent muscles, they just happen to be covered in fat.

I've just done my third jab, I've lost 11lbs so far and I can't quite believe it. A bit worried I'm not eating enough so going to start counting calories this week.

@Dunkou also short here and I’ve done 3 weeks on 1.25 with good suppression and minimal side effects. That said,suppression is definitely lower this week so planning to go up to 2.5 for week 4.

I spoke too soon! Had a sore tummy very late (2-3am) but took some Gaviscon and it was neutralised. First time eating spicy food on MJ so I think my tummy didn’t like it sitting there for ages. Lesson learnt! I’m sticking to clean and relatively bland, simple fare.

anyone who’s ordered the pens from medexpress, i’m trying to order my next pen (5mg) but it it says it will be reviews by a pharmacy or something (took me back to the questions page that i originally filled out) do they not just send it out with us already completing this? how long did it take for the pen to arrive? Thanks

I’ve had really upsetting dreams the last two nights (I’m currently W1 D6) and was heading here to see if this could be a side effect or odd coincidence.

They still review and approve it again. It's quick though. I ordered on a Friday night, they approved it Sunday, received it on Tuesday.

Yes I wish I'd started at 1.25. This week was great on 1.6, just moderately hungry at the right kind of times and didn't take a big meal to feel full.

2nd 2.5mg jab is tomorrow

sw: 16.11
mj sw: 16.6
cw:16.0
gw: 12.0

Week one loss :6lbs ( possibly more by tomorrow)

supression is ok ish, definitely wears off by day 4/5- hungry this morning.

I’m eating clean and within my TDEE amount. Drink water by the bucket, always have done.

I have definitely needed to apply will power, but feels easier to do so and haven’t once snuck something past my lips that isn’t on plan.

I just repeat, I want to be skinny more than I want those : crisps, bread, chocolate etc etc

I injected in my thigh, will probably do the same again tomorrow.

no real symptoms other than sore base of head/neck day 2 and faint nausea ( but iv linked that I just need to eat and it goes)

Those of you dropping to a lower dose - think that might be my way forward

week 3 has been the worst yet . Cannot live like this for months-

feels like constant morning sickness, can’t even look at food

A frankly ridiculous amount of wind , burps and diarrhoea

sure I’m losing weight but because I’m pretty much starving to death!!

Will try 1.25 and see if it eases

if not - I might tap out with my loss. Will probably be over a stone by then anyway

New here so I don't understand how you lower the dose. Can someone explain how and why you do this?

Did my first injection yesterday 2.5.

Looking at the October forum, it does seem to be a side effect. As is the anxiety and diaorreah I’m now suffering from! Having had such a relatively straightforward week 1, I’m now questioning if I can carry this on 😞

By not turning the wheel all the way to 1 before injecting

W2D1 and I've weighed in as I couldn't yesterday. I've lost 2.3lbs which isn't a lot, but is good for me as since the menopause I've become a really slow loser. If I can lose 1 to 2 lbs a week I'll be happy.

Thank you @Timeforachange25

Does this mean you keep the same pen for loner and get double the doses or does the pen still need to be disposed after 30 days?

Is it just for side effect management?

This is the guidance I’ve seen.
i practiced slow clicks while loading my 2.5mg on Saturday as I’m thinking of going up to 5mg next but doing a couple of weeks at 3.75 first.
you can only keep the pen for 30 days once opened so you don’t get extra weeks I don’t think.

First week's loss was 2 pound. This week I've gained 2 pound! Anybody else had a gain whilst starting out on 2.5?

That’s a bugger, what’s your diet been like this week? Water intake?

Kmreeve - sorry don't know how to reply directly on the app.

My water intakes never great if I'm honest and I would say I've eaten more this week but only marginally.

Breakfast is a protein yogurt pouch.

I haven't had lunch most days but I did have weetabix on one day and a Greggs chicken mayo sandwich on another.

Dinnertime I've barely eaten either. A couple of slices of pizza on Monday and Friday night. I make myself something most nights and don't want to eat it.

I have however snacked at several points this week on some toffee that we got for Christmas...

In all I've eaten about half of what I'd usually eat pre MJ so I don't get it. I'm wondering if the toffee has done something or if I've just not eaten enough proper food in general.

I would definitely invest in some sort of tracking app. I use Nutracheck, think it’s £20 for the year but far superior to myfitnesspal etc.

search online for a TDEE calculator, it will assist you in working out how many calories you should be eating, then minus 500 from
that for weight loss.

the examples of food you gave, are very carb and sugar heavy ( processed carbs are basically sugar) and all processed. Now is a great time to relearn a healthy diet with MJ, which will help you with a greater will power. That’s not to say you can’t eat pizza or breads etc, but they should be the treat and not the norm, if that makes sense.

water, is incredibly important for weight loss and even more so on MJ as it slows down everything digestion wise meaning more water absorption, therefore you need to increase it.

Make sure you arnt undereating too, which the app will help you keep on track and you’ll be able to see any links to diet and weigh loss/weight gain

Mine did this but some of the answers were pre-filled and I just had to change a couple.

Starting mounjaro today.

First aim is 1 stone, then I'll set another aim! Small steps!

Can I ask if you half the dose do you still throw the pen away after four weeks? I’m thinking of doing this

@Therealmetherealme thats good to know, thanks. How long did the order take?