March 2025 starters thread 2

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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.

The only discernible effect ( wk 4 2.5mg) that I’ve had this week is on snacking and I mindlessly caught myself scoffing Bombay Mix this Morning. Roll on 5 mg or I will be bigger than ever .

Hi all I’m 13lbs down from my start 3 weeks ago and really pleased.
I still haven’t had a full 2.5mg dose as I microdosed initially and went up gradually and then was horribly ill after only 45 clicks.
I’ve gone back down to 20 clicks on Monday and then another 30 clicks today.

Been doing the fast800 alongside and hoping to keep going for 8-12 weeks (maximum recommended) given my BMI is in the obese category. I’m finding it so easy this week and I actually have loads more energy now I’m not craving sugar and carbs. I’d love to break my addiction for life! Went out for dinner at the Ivy yesterday and I’d had to pre order food (big group) pre mounjaro! I was planning to just have a spoonful or two of the cheese soufflé and chocolate bomb and had saved my calories for the sea bass main, but I genuinely couldn’t eat either as the cheese soufflé was too oily and cheesy (not had cheese for 3 weeks) and the chocolate bomb was so sweet it was unpleasant.

Although my resolve was sorely tempted last night when I got home after a long day and there was half a dominos pizza left! Usually my down fall - a stuffed crust would be my death row meal lol. I went to bed with my mouth watering but resisted!!

is anyone else using ChatGPT to meal
plan and stay in their calorie deficit. It’s so good! I’ve asked it to help me ensure I get enough protein and told it all my likes and dislikes.

Jab day 4 SW 236lb CW 228lb GW 180lb
Feeling so positive this morning. I've always been a slow loser (if I could even lose anything)
W1 -4lb
W2 -2lb
W3 -2lb
It really is a miracle. My bloating has gone and I'm looking slimmer already. I've lost 2inches off my hips and tummy and I have so much more energy.

Week 4, day 3 here. Suppression is super strong at the moment and feeling slightly carsick. Doing a protein yoghurt for breakfast and hardly anything for lunch, but trying to force dinner down! Weighed today and lost 4lb since thurs!! I’ve switched to my salter scales as juniper were consistently weighing me 3lb heavier, and the scales at the gym match the salter. I’ve lost 10.7lb and now in the next stone down 😊

I was also worried about them finding the own in the fridge before it was open but they didn't and now it's open it doesn't need to be refrigeration.

Not the point of your post, sorry, but I thought the pen had to stay in the fridge? Is that not the case?

For those suffering with side effects or lack of suppression, have you tried changing the injection site? Apparently it can make a difference. Lots of people saying the arm is best for them and stomach causes too many side effects.

I injected into my thigh last week and just now tried my stomach. Had a great first week so I hope the new site doesn't harm anything!

@Fairislesweater protein yogurts made me feel awful, terrible nausea and upset stomach. I couldn’t eat after and once I stopped having them I felt so much better.

Maybe it depends which provider you buy from and how their pens work but mines from Voy and it says it doesn’t need refrigeration after it’s started.

I'm with Medexpress. I knew I had to keep unopened pen in fridge but just assumed it would have to stay there... I'll have a look through the leaflets. Would make life a bit easier if it can be out of the fridge!

Found the answer!

I think it just has a longer shelf life refrigerated.

@taylorswift1989 after being opened the pen can be kept at room temp as long as it's below 30 degrees and you discard it after 30 days. Obviously if you were going abroad or it was a heat wave then room temp may be above 30. Yesterday I also found it alot more comfortable injecting it at room temp compared to my first week when it was straight out of the fridge.

Wk2D2 today and I've woken up really hungry (injected 2pm yesterday). This time last week after my first jab I felt no hunger at all. I hope it kicks in soon!

Morning all.

I’ve followed the March thread since it started but only plucked up the courage to start my journey on Wednesday so I’m week 1 day 4.

I was right on the cusp at bmi30 but since having my youngest I have chased the same half a stone up and down and my weight and size has ruled my mind constantly.

I haven’t had any side effects other than no hunger, my main issue is trying to hit the protein each day as I’m just finding it very wrong to eat when I don’t feel hungry, I think it’s a sadistic side effect of years of failed diets?

anyway, eggies for breakfast and then a day of gardening for me. Will try and get a run in at some point this afternoon.

SW - 12st10
GW - 10st7

End of week 4 and jab 5 from my first pen. Huge NSV for me today. Not only did I succeed with the hard twist (I used a damp flannel to get a good grip and twisted, took me a few attempts) but I also injected myself for the very first time!!! So proud of myself.

Over to the scales:

SW 1st March 12st6lb
Wk 1 -3lb
Wk 2 -2lb
Wk 3 -2lb
Wk 4 -2lb
CW 11st11lb
GW 10st

9lb in 4 weeks, I'm delighted!!

Sticking with 2.5mg for another month. I occasionally get huger pangs but don't crave anything unhealthy. I'd like to get used to feeling hungry on occasion and ignoring it.

@Sweetlikeblueberries I've used ChatGPT in the past for meal ideas when I was first told I had high cholesterol and it was really helpful so I may follow suit and ask again for meal plans....thanks for the reminder!

I store my pen out of the fridge once I've done the first injection as it is just easier for me to keep it all safely away in our ensuite cupboard together with the sharps bin etc. DH and some of my closest friends know but other than that I'm not telling anyone.

I am due jab 4 today and actually have had a really good week this week. Almost no side effects other than tired in the evenings and digestion a bit sluggish. Not as much suppression as past weeks but I've felt focused and that I've had to use some willpower which I will anyway when I'm off the jabs so I'm happy to get the practice in. I went out for dinner last night with family and chose the chicken salad and was satisfied and happy with my choice. Previously I'd have had the burger and chips and would have felt hard done by ordering salad.

It's like my mindset has totally shifted. Previously I'd have always had to clear my plate as I hate wasting food and money but now I feel content if I've not finished a meal. If I've enjoyed it and am satisfied then I don't need to force myself to completely clear my plate. That has been a long-standing habit since childhood so the change in me feels revolutionary!

Today will be my fourth dose. Last week I just had 1.25, I still got suppression and side effects, but the side effects weren't as bad as before. I'm still having to take imodium and pesto bismal daily. I might got back up to 2.5 today.

SW 12st 5
CW 11st 10
GW 10st 7

Since starting does anyone get period pains way earlier than normal🤔 I’m not due on for another week and half and for a few days now I’ve been getting quite painful cramps

Ok guys, happy Saturday… is anyone brave enough to post any progress photos yet!? I’m posting mine here (photos sometimes take a few minutes to get approved so it might not show straight away)- almost exactly one month difference (28th February to 29th March) and 1 stone 2.3lbs difference. I’ve tried to remove anything identifying, although if my DP happened to see this he’d recognise as has seen the original photo and knows the bikini! I would love to feel confident and comfortable enough to wear this bikini in public in the summer. I am pleased with the difference so far between the two photos, I never could’ve done this on my own without mounjaro!

Photo is posted now… flagged as “sensitive content” 😁😁😁😁

W2 D2 here too, injected around the same time as you as had what seemed like an immediate effect but wore of and today I also feel hungry and hoping it kicks in!

Here’s mine

My fave

Amazing! What’s the time frame between the two photos?

@TryingMJ 5 months. I had a bit of a break off MJ (still calorie counted) then got back on it

Are you sure it’s period pains? I get cramps when I’ve eaten the wrong thing.

had a banana smoothie with flaxseed and chia seeds on an empty post fast tummy the other way and had terrible cramps ! Chat gpt suggested it was too much fibre to process at once