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Big tum

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BigTumM · 19/03/2025 16:57

I know it's probably just genetics but I feel like having a moan!! ...

I've lost nearly 3 stone on mounjaro so far.

Start BMi was 27 and current BMI is 21.5.

But ... My stomach has remained the exact same!

I was size 14 round the waist at the start and I still am :( My size 14 jeans are maybe a teeny but looser, but they still fit well!

I've lost weight from my face, arms, thighs wrists, ankles and chest! But not from my belly :(

I'd love to be able to wear nice tight fitting tops and feel that at a BMI of 21.5 I should be like a size 10 round the middle and able to wear snug fitting clothes. But I can't :(

I feel like I'm going to have to get to 18 BMI in order to shift my middle.

Anyone else or just me?

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BigTumM · 21/03/2025 23:25

NotALotToLose · 21/03/2025 21:41

I have similar starting BMI to you and am a classic apple shape with 'normal' arms and legs. 2 months Ish on mounjaro and my belly has disappeared. I would be concerned if my BMI was as low as yours and I still had fat rolls around tummy. Are you sure it's not bloating or something internal? No chance you're pregnant? 😉

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Definitely not pregnant!!

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BigTumM · 21/03/2025 23:26

Louise121806 · 21/03/2025 22:19

I understand how you feel. I have lost 3 stone naturally and have actually lost loads of my tummy/waist (in inches) but my tummy is still big in proportion to the rest of my body. It’s almost like I’m exactly the same body shape but just a smaller version. Unfortunately, sit ups (and other ab related exercises) rarely help if you have fat in that area because it will just build muscle under the fat and can even cause it to pertrude more. Apparently, deep core exercises can improve posture and pull the tummy in slightly but unfortunately, you can’t ’spot reduce’ fat from specific areas with exercise.

Thanks. I think I have heard that before. It's a shame. Just don't know how to loose the belly :(

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MJMarch25 · 22/03/2025 08:39

@BigTumM sorry, not answering you question but I have one for you.
My starting BMI is 27, but only on week 2 so still a way to go (and also very apple shaped so watching this thread with interest) but I was wondering who your provider is, I know not all providers will prescribe to BMIs as low as 21.5/ offer maintenance to people whose starting BMI was <30. As a life long yo yo dieter, with pre diabetes and an apple shaped I am worried that when I do get down to target I will just gain again as I always have in the past, so thinking ahead to maintenance

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