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Hit the 6st mark today

24 replies

fresh99 · 19/02/2025 11:49

I'm over the moon, like could actually cry happy. My whole life has changed.

I started 1st July last year with a bmi of 41 and a size 20, I'm now bmi 28 and size 14 is starting to feel big (I'm 5' 10")

As corny as it sounds it's not what I've lost but what I've gained, I'm fitter, healthier, able to do so much more (turns out I do want to go on rides and act like a child in the park with my DD I was lying to myself before that I was happy hiding in the sidelines) I'm going on holiday this weekend and I'm not dreading the flight or activities once there. My DH hasn't already been briefed that he will be sitting next to the stranger on the plane so I can use some of his seat if needed.

Another weird plus is I was heading into dangerous territory with alcohol. I was drinking every night. Usually a bottle of wine and then onto spirits. Every morning I felt rubbish and so many weekend days were ruined with me being hungover. I don't even want to drink anymore I'm happier sitting with juice at night.

I've not added it up but I've probably spent around 1k on the injections- I know they are expensive but I've saved so much more on not eating out/drinking/having takeaways.

My only negative is how much I have had to replace in my wardrobe (not a bad problem to have really) I've wasted so much buying things to slim into and by the time I put them on they are too big. Or I buy something rip the tag off and after wearing it for an hour realise it looks 💩 and I should have got a smaller size.

What else is sad is how much nicer people seem to treat me now, new clients in work treat me more seriously and even people in shops seem friendlier.

I've still a bit more the lose but I'm hoping to do it more with exercise once the weather starts to get better.

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Organisedwannabe · 19/02/2025 11:51

Amazing 👏👏👏

Have you set a goal weigh yet?

ssd · 19/02/2025 11:54

Brilliant. Did you get any side effects?

fresh99 · 19/02/2025 11:55

I did set small goals at the start as it felt I had a mountain to climb. Now I'm just wanting to see where I feel happiest. I'm hoping for another 1.5 stone to put me at the top end of a healthy weight but maybe I'll want a bit more once I get there.

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fresh99 · 19/02/2025 11:57

My only side effect was I stupidly moved up to 5mg a week early (after only 3x 2.5 doses) and felt awful for a few days. I was fine after that though.
Some constipation but over the counter laxatives sorted that.

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MounjaroOnMyMind · 19/02/2025 12:09

Wow you've lost a lot really quickly! I started a month earlier and have lost about 3.75 stone. I feel exactly the same about the difference it's made in my life. It really is life changing and I wish it had been available decades ago.

What sort of clothes do you enjoy wearing now?

mamabeeboo · 19/02/2025 12:26

This is so inspirational! I'm on week 5 and have the same amount as you to lose. I have some questions:

Can I ask what your dosing schedule was like, and how high you got up to?
Also, how is life different now compared to before, in terms of your relationship with food/exercise/confidence?
What is your plan now regarding maintenance dose and the new lifestyle?

CONGRATULATIONS!!

itsgettingweird · 19/02/2025 12:34

I at first thought 6st @ 5" 10 and was worried.

But now I've read it - WOW AMAZING AND CONGRATULATIONS

The confidence is feel now is oozing from your post and I'm so pleased you feel better about yourself (who gives a shite what others think?)

This is about YOU and YOU feel great.

I'm so happy for you Flowers

Paperwhite13 · 19/02/2025 12:49

Congratulations @fresh99 !

I've just passed the 6.5 stone mark and feel exactly the same... as if I'm no longer sitting on the side lines of my life.

I hope you have a lovely holiday!

fresh99 · 19/02/2025 12:54

MounjaroOnMyMind · 19/02/2025 12:09

Wow you've lost a lot really quickly! I started a month earlier and have lost about 3.75 stone. I feel exactly the same about the difference it's made in my life. It really is life changing and I wish it had been available decades ago.

What sort of clothes do you enjoy wearing now?

I feel like I'm still trying to find my style again. I've always been a more edgy/rock style dresser but feel a bit lost at the moment. I'm sure it'll come back though 😁

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fresh99 · 19/02/2025 13:02

mamabeeboo · 19/02/2025 12:26

This is so inspirational! I'm on week 5 and have the same amount as you to lose. I have some questions:

Can I ask what your dosing schedule was like, and how high you got up to?
Also, how is life different now compared to before, in terms of your relationship with food/exercise/confidence?
What is your plan now regarding maintenance dose and the new lifestyle?

CONGRATULATIONS!!

I'd have to look back my orders to check but I'm pretty sure I done
1x 2.5 pen
2x 5 pen
2x 7.5 pen
I think I'm on my 4th 10 pen.

I do feel I moved up too quick though as some days I've really struggled to eat. I just always worried about not ordering the next pen up then it stopping working.

I've been so bad at doing any exercise, I was too self conscious at the start now I know I really have to start soon. I've put my body through enough abuse and want to lead a much healthier life from now on.

My confidence is off scale compared to how it was, even things like parents evening I would try to send my husband as I didn't want teachers or my daughters friends to think "look at her" plus trying to sit on one of those little chairs at almost 20st is a bit of a risk! I was at my older daughters high school the other week and her friends had told her that her mum was really pretty and they loved my outfit (shallow I know but I was still pleased 😌)

I'm not sure how maintenance will be, I don't think I'll ever go back to how I was but it is a worry. I will happily pay to stay on the injections forever if needed.

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fresh99 · 19/02/2025 13:03

itsgettingweird · 19/02/2025 12:34

I at first thought 6st @ 5" 10 and was worried.

But now I've read it - WOW AMAZING AND CONGRATULATIONS

The confidence is feel now is oozing from your post and I'm so pleased you feel better about yourself (who gives a shite what others think?)

This is about YOU and YOU feel great.

I'm so happy for you Flowers

😂 yes I maybe didn't word that well enough. I don't think I'll ever have to worry about being that light.

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fresh99 · 19/02/2025 13:04

Paperwhite13 · 19/02/2025 12:49

Congratulations @fresh99 !

I've just passed the 6.5 stone mark and feel exactly the same... as if I'm no longer sitting on the side lines of my life.

I hope you have a lovely holiday!

Thank you! It really is the best feeling. Not even just for me but for my family as well. Sadly I have noticed that I hardly have a single picture with my children. All because of how fat I felt. I'm really hoping to holiday to start to change that.

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MounjaMum · 19/02/2025 13:05

fresh99 · 19/02/2025 13:02

I'd have to look back my orders to check but I'm pretty sure I done
1x 2.5 pen
2x 5 pen
2x 7.5 pen
I think I'm on my 4th 10 pen.

I do feel I moved up too quick though as some days I've really struggled to eat. I just always worried about not ordering the next pen up then it stopping working.

I've been so bad at doing any exercise, I was too self conscious at the start now I know I really have to start soon. I've put my body through enough abuse and want to lead a much healthier life from now on.

My confidence is off scale compared to how it was, even things like parents evening I would try to send my husband as I didn't want teachers or my daughters friends to think "look at her" plus trying to sit on one of those little chairs at almost 20st is a bit of a risk! I was at my older daughters high school the other week and her friends had told her that her mum was really pretty and they loved my outfit (shallow I know but I was still pleased 😌)

I'm not sure how maintenance will be, I don't think I'll ever go back to how I was but it is a worry. I will happily pay to stay on the injections forever if needed.

Hi Amazing achievement!

Can I ask if you did any exercise at all. I have just started few weeks ago and I get bad sulphur burps and acid reflux.
However no exercise at all -I have a very sedentary job - i basically sit for 8 hrs a day. ( I do hardly 2000 steps a day)

fresh99 · 19/02/2025 13:07

@MounjaMum No I've pretty much done zero exercise. I wish I'd started sooner but I'm determined to change that and start building it into my daily life.
I do feel much better even just walking up stairs etc and I've been lucky with not having much loose skin but I want to try and get healthy as well as thinner now.

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AmythestBangle · 19/02/2025 13:27

I have had the alcohol aversion thing too, which has been an absolute revelation. I spent years telling myself I must cut down on the booze, and not managing to do so for any length of time, and so beating myself up about it and worrying how I would ever get healthier. Now it just happened!

Adelstrop · 19/02/2025 14:51

Amazing!

MissCherryCakeyBun · 19/02/2025 15:25

Just wow ❤ what an amazing loss and congratulations on finding a new you

OntheTrainX · 19/02/2025 16:03

Brilliant !

Witchyandtwitchy · 19/02/2025 16:56

Well done. You must feel amazing!

Goinghome24 · 20/02/2025 06:56

🩷🩷🩷
Well done. What an achievement.

Emjoy every moment of your holiday. You deserve this!

FatGirlLosing · 20/02/2025 07:39

Amazing achievement! Congratulations have a wonderful holiday.

DancingHippos · 20/02/2025 07:46

Amazing ! Which product were you using?

Cabinfever20 · 20/02/2025 17:31

Congratulations @Fresh99. What a great achievement. I'm at the start of my journey (8th week) and one pound away from my first stone. I have 3/3.5 stones to lose altogether. I've totally lost interest in alcohol too - such a saving of calories! I feel so hopeful for the future now. Good luck for the rest of your journey.

GoldfinchesInTheTree · 20/02/2025 23:40

Wow I am so very pleased for you! Well done!!!

I have 10stone to lose and am 6 weeks in. Did you lose a stone a month?? Did it slow down or speed up? Any hints or tips?

Its so inspiring reading your OP as I so want that to be me by the end of the year 😍

Compeltely relate to work issues, parents evening, seats....

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