Mounjaro, second dose 2.5mg, my appetite has jut disappeared…

[mounjaro2025]

So I took my second dose on Friday lunch and I don’t know if it’s just because I am feeling really anxious / on edge at the moment or whether the suppression has kicked in but honestly I feel like I don’t want to eat anything. My tummy feels like it’s hungry but nothing is taking my fancy. Yesterday I could barely eat anything, I had a bagel, two coffees and a few crisps.

I don’t want to end up getting myself in a state due to not eating enough…. is this normal??

@NewLifter well I'm feeling fine so far I dint plan to be on this for Long term I'm doing it for surgery what would be wrong with me ? I'm really new to all this

You really need to think about nutrients, eg B vitamins, protein, iron etc. Fruit is not enough variety to keep you healthy. You need some healthy fats too.

Eg full fat Greek yogurt would be good with your fruit and a small sprinkle of nuts on top.

Then some salmon and veg for dinner.

That kind of thing.

Take care of yourself, especially since you've a surgery approaching.

@NewLifter thank you I've been taking my vitamins everyday I have protein drinks aswell not much else tbh

I managed to eat a salmon fillet and some noodles for dinner.

Does anyone have a good meal plan for those on MJ?

As someone said above, I normally think about food and associate it with making me feel better when feeling sad. But this has just gone? Even though I think my tummy is hungry. It’s bizarre.

Exactly if you just eat it’s fine,

I tend to have dried fruit for breakfast, so prunes, figs, mango, cranberries etc.

lunch I either have a Huel black, as it has 35 G protein, and protein is critical, and 400 cals so keeps my cals up, or. I will have a protein and salad. So eggs, or meat, or fish,

dinner it is whatever my family is eating, without the carb element, as when you focus on ensuring you eat enough protein (aim is 1g for each kg of body weight) then to stay on a calorie deficit you can’t usually also have the carbs, plus you’re full

so tonight we had roast chicken, I had that and peas and sweetcorn, no skin, husband had baked potato with his.

some nights it’s burgers, or steak, or fish, seafood, no change to normal meals, basically.

There are loads online @mounjaro2025, use a calorie tracking app and weigh everything until you get used to small, healthy portions too.

A lot of people find they don't want carbs like bread or crisps at all after a few weeks, you are eating them from habit not because your body wants them imo.

I have almost total suppression most of the time. I have to force myself to eat but rarely get over 800 cals. I try to prioritise protein; Greek yoghurt is my go to, also eggs any which way! I ensure I’m hydrated and try to have a few bits throughout the day and some of a proper meal in the evening.

My stomach is rumbling, I know I am hungry, but thinking about food is giving me nothing? No enjoyment … this is so weird and I just don’t know if all of this is anxiety and massively getting into my own head 😢

I'm like this. It's fine. Just eat reduced amounts of food that's rich in proteins and nutrients. I still enjoy the taste but can stop rather than overeat. You just have to crack on, but if you're really worried it'll wear off pretty fast if you stop at these low doses

I had a friend who started it, and gave up because of the feelings you describe @mounjaro2025, he loves cooking and said it removed all pleasure from food.

I completely recognise what you're saying about there just being "nothing". It took a few days to get used too. My diet isn't quite where it needs to be, but it's been tons better since I've been packing proteins in. Salmon fillets, some nice chicken salads. Tuna salads etc. I just have to make myself eat it.

Thank you @DarkForces and @WompWompBoom.

It’s good to know that I am not alone. I guess I’ve spent my… whole life since I can remember associating food with enjoyment / reward / something to make me feel better.

And it’s like overnight that has just disappeared. I am really trying to work out if it’s in my head, or it’s mounjaro. It’s probably the latter.

How long have you both been on the drug? How many calories do you normally eat per day?

I've been taking mj since early Nov. I really like that I now eat to nourish my body and enjoy the taste rather than because I'm ravenous. Because I'm less hungry I'm taking more time to cook and am using healthy recipe boxes to really mix up my body.

I'm short so don't need many calories. The best thing you can do is use an online calculator to work out the calories you naturally burn each day then aim for enough below it for 1-2lb loss a week to stay healthy. You also need to account for exercise. I use my fitness pal that can calculate this for you and you can log food to track calories and nutrition but I'm sure there's others that are similar.

I've literally just started week 5 today and stayed on 2.5mg due to high suppression.

I've had hardly any side effects, am drinking lots of water, and have just started getting into better food.
I'm tired, but that's this time of year for me and I really need to start building some exercise in soon.

I'm probably averaging around 1100 calories a day, odd occasions less, but mostly that. I've lost 11.5lb in the 4 weeks I've done it so far. And due to gallbladder issues I'm aiming for 1.5-2lb per week max.