March 2025 starters thread 2

[TheSpoonyNavyReader]

Welcome to thread 2 never thought we would be posting so much that we have to start a new thread.

I am still hovering around 12 and a half stone. I have been absolutely freezing to the point I have a duvet on the sofa.

I have had one NSV so far I can zip up my boots and they do not feel tight anymore.

It’s a day before a jab and I am so hungry today, I could literally eat the Bald Eagle I have lost, willpower is getting me through today.

I am definitely ordering the 5mls for next week I was going to stick with the 2.5 but not after today. Does anyone know how many clicks on the 5ml is 3.75ml just in case I get bad side effects with the 5ml

I hope that you are all enjoying the weather I have been cleaning today with all the windows and door open anything to keep me busy.

Day 2 for me - no side effects but I don’t know that I’ve got any suppression either. But that’s fine - I know it doesn’t happen for everyone (I hoped I’d feel sick at the very sight of a hobnob).

Tracking and weighing everything though possibly can’t this weekend as we’re out a lot. Today will be 1200 calories and 70g of protein and 14g of fibre.

Very good suppression today, and next shot is on Saturday, only 1.67mg in my system. This week has been better in general (week 3). Last two weeks I was travelling with work on 2/3 days of each week so always harder to eat healthily. It would be unheard of pre Mounjaro to lose weight those weeks but I did. Last week I was hungrier, I've not been bad at all this week, and I really do feel slimmer and lighter.

I’m on week 2 due third Jab Sunday and suppression is much less this week then last and no side affects other then a bit of tiredness (and a slight heartburn after lunch today). Few days ago I was deffo gonna stay on 2.5 but thinking now I’m most likely gonna move up especially as I’m off for a week the week I would do the first dose. Gonna decide around this time next week around 10 days before the new pen will be due. Not planing to do the golden dose as I am paranoid still of severe side effects, accurate dosage etc

@TheSpoonyNavyReader this is what I’m thinking too. I’m W3d2 and I’m starving. Although I’ve not had my usual amount of water today as been out and about and conscious of being near a toilet🤣 I did however manage to do the food shop and not be tempted like I usually would. I’m unsure if I want to jump to 5 as had very little side effects on 2.5mg. Hoping this might just be a blip.

I had the exact same! I was so sore and felt bruised along my shoulders and down the side of my ribs. Went after 36 hours. And nothing on jab 2. A hot water bottle and deep heat helped

@MamaNewtNewt this jab has some how stopped me craving chocolate and cakes and biscuits and all things nice. I've had cake and been able to have half a slice and be totally happy with that (possibly how "normal" people feel?) we have chocolate in the house and I am not at all bothered. Could eat one but certainly wouldn't be bothered about another. I hope you feel the same.

Impromptu exercise today. Took the shitlands (anyone with horses will know that is not a typo) for a nice leisurely walk up the lane in the sunshine. Madam proceeded to walk home like a raging dragon intent on killing me, and showing every passerby her best moves. So I got the upper body workout of a lifetime. While its great exercise, I 100% do not recommend and won't be trying that again for a long time 😂

Starting tomorrow evening!

Did anyone eat a bit lighter the day before and day of their first jab? I'm thinking I don't want loads of food in my stomach when I jab tomorrow night, although I'm going out for lunch tomorrow and then on Saturday dinner! Maybe not the best start!

@TheSpoonyNavyReader I'm pretty sure it is 45 clicks to get 3.75mg on a 5mg pen but I would double check just in case! That's my plan to ease up the doses....my 5mg pen is already in the fridge waiting even though I've only done 2 jabs so far!

My DH came home today and has been informed about the injections, took it rather well. I'm relieved I don't need to hide it. I didn't even need to tell him, after I said I've lost 7lbs in 2 weeks he asked 'You're taking those fat jabs aren't you?' 😄

@Van34 I have a slightly larger snall breed native, ancient, built like a tank. Does the same enthusiastic march towards home. Does it count as a strength workout do you think?

I've read 45 too. 60 is full dose I think, 30 a half dose. I think I'd do the sane, ease into it. Only on week 1 but been very lucky with hardly any side effects.

@Illbefinejustbloodyfine Enthusiastic! 😂 my shoulders and arms can confirm it's the best strength training.

W1D5 here, so grateful for all the shared experiences which helped me cope with the first jab and SE this week. The constipation is real!
Suppression was good but definitely has worn off today plus I’m seeking out treats. I’m hoping that when I weigh on Saturday before jab 2 I will have seen some loss. Was frightened of extreme SE but all has been manageable so far. Will be upping the fibre next week to try to counter the painful bloating & yuk feeling of being backed up for days. The last 2 nights I have been cold & all week full of wind at both ends. Will all be worth it to help retrain my approach to food however. So inspired by the sustained weight loss people are experiencing.

W2 D1 odd day. Lightheaded but hungry.

Had to stop for a snack between work and my evening activity that I wouldn't normally have done. Did manage to make a healthy-ish choice.

And am still really hungry but actively chose and was happy with the choice of some fish and veg from M&S for dinner which is cooking now.

My quest for a palatable high protein yogurt continues. I've got skyr to try. Hated the M&S 25g strawberry one. Graham's dairy strawberry pouch was ok. The Lindahls raspberry one was best so far but lower protein content.

I think I'll go to bed early tonight and hope I feel better in the morning.

I was the same worn more off on day 5 but came back on day 7 and then rebooted with 2nd jab. I have 4 prunes (bought a big bag of dried ones in Lidl and store in fridge) which has done the trick daily so far for me, since I started taking them with my evening meal on day 2 (I’m on w2d5). Someone also mentioned a few times that prune juice does the trick

I'm w2 d2 and I've been hungry and super-thirsty today too. I jabbed my leg this time whereas last week I did tummy, so I'm wondering if that's made a difference. Electrolytes have resolved my thirst, thankfulky. Never drunk so much water in my life!

I like Lidl’s coconut protein yoghurt - 20g of protein. They have other flavours too.

I'm the same but W2 D6. I used my stomach first jab and leg second jab. Def reverting this week as suppression was better.

I've been jabbing on a Sat morning but I'm switching to Sun eve this week so that I can fuel my long run.

I like Skyr vanilla.

Just about to order my second pen. I was going to go for 5mg, but the suppression I've had this week has been great. Maybe I should order a 5 and do the 3.75 dose/45 clicks? Even though it's worked a treat this week I'm worried that the 2.5 suppression will wear off after one or two jabs and then I'm stuck waiting for another few weeks before I can order another one. 4

Struggling to keep up with the thread as it’s moving so fast but I’m still here and reading up when I can! Week 3 weigh in tomorrow morning and then Jab 4 tomorrow evening. I’ve got my new pen in the fridge ready for the week after- sticking with 2.5mg.

Wk 1 day 4 (jabbed Sunday p.m.) took the kids to McD , had a grilled chicken wrap. Didn't even have one fry. I really enjoyed the wrap and was def ready for it but it was enough. Then we went to a show, kids had pringles, popcorn, ice cream....I had....water!! I didn't even realise til we got home!

Aldi mango one in a pouch 25g protein tastes alright (although agree not as nice as the raspberry nestle but only 15g protein) x