Mounjaro April 2025 Starters

[OpheliaABC]

Anyone else starting soon/in April? I've seen there has been lots of threads for new starters for the previous months which looked helpful so I'm starting one too.

Starting weight: 98kg
Goal weight: 75kg

I will be starting either at the end of this week or early next.

I have a huge appetite, lots of cravings for junk food, and I'm hoping to get my portion sizes under control. Three members in my immediate family have now been diagnosed with diabetes and I'd rather not join them.

I'm having full blood work done in a few days to make sure I don't have deficiencies, thyroid problems or overly high blood glucose levels. Trying to give myself a full health MOT but I love my food so it won't be an easy ride. I can only hope this works for me and that my portion sizes will be halved without going hungry as I've seen happen to some people.

Welcome, if you are joining me! 😊

Woahhhh!!!! That’s super amazing!!! Well done!

Im in the north. Using a pharmacy I found on monj. Didn't require photos, just a short video call. Took less than a week from first applying to receipt.

I survived the night too. No nausea or GI issues, but I don’t half ache, in all the places I would like to lose weight 🤣 maybe my body knows the Mounjaro is coming for it! Otherwise all ok, not feeling particularly hungry, but ate a small lunch. Can still taste last night’s dinner when I burp!

I’m North East, I chose Asda because I thought it would be easier to just pick it up and if there were any issues I could just go in. I ordered it on the Thursday and was ready to be collected on Friday. I will probably change providers when I increase though because I’ve seen the 5mg is over £200!

I’m feeling impatient - I requested it yesterday and uploaded photos straightaway and still haven’t heard (I know, it’s only one day!) now I’ve made the decision I just want to start. Got a nice healthy food shop coming tomorrow morning.

Oh no @Minuethippo! Keep going, you'll probably lose a huge amount next week and I'll lose nothing. Two peloton classes a day is amazing!

Can i join please?Ordered today from MedExpress, just need to upload a photo and ID. 12 stone 9, goal 10,7

Feel the same as you now ive made the decision

Thank you, I am just about to start week 3 tonight x

I have just had this message towards the end of week 2 from Zava:

"Is it time to increase your dose?

If you last ordered 2.5mg of Mounjaro and have taken at least 2 doses without SE or with manageable side effect, you may be ready to move up to 5mg.

If you’re experiencing side effects that are difficult to manage or interfere with your daily routine, it’s usually best to stay on your current dose a little longer before increasing."

Anyone else jumping up to 5mg after 2 weeks? I lost 9lb week 1 but zero this second week.

First full day after taking yesterday - definitely feeling some slight nausea and tummy ache but nothing I can't handle. Super relieved as I was so scared of potential serious side effects. Appetite has completely gone which feels quite mad - think it would be very easy to not eat but I'm looking to lose sustainably so not doing that!

That's quite a bit of exercise, though. Maybe you're building muscle, which weighs more than fat, and it's offsetting the fat loss?
This happened to me when I used to go jogging 3/4 times a week. I only lost about 8lb in weight but my hips, bum and tum really toned up and I had to drop a dress size. I looked like i'd lost more than I had.

I only felt a bit off for a couple hours this morning, took some painkillers for the headache and drank loads of water and it went. Finally had a bit to eat around 11am and felt much better. Went on a long walk with DH after that and am just having veggies for lunch as that’s all I want.

@SkinniI’ve not heard of anyone being offered or suggested to go up to 5mg after two weeks, I’d be interested to know if that’s something anyone has done.

I think they start to offer the 5 mg after 2 weeks as you start to think about ordering your next pen
the recommendation is 4 weeks at 2.5mg then consider the 5 mg with the information below
I’ve ordered 2.5 again as 2nd pen but don’t need it for another week as about to do 3rd jab tomorrow morning
Great to see these losses
Personally I’ve had no side effects at all and definitely lost again this week so we shall see AM
Keep going all - and good luck

Hi folks. I’m on holiday in Morocco. I cannot tell you what it means to have a holiday without food noise inside my head. Truly a first and it is so liberating.

That’s amazing, hope you have s lovely holiday

I've send you a PM as I have a discount code you can use for Zava which is the medical company that Asda use.

I did try to put it in a comment but MN deleted it so it must not be allowed 🤷🏻‍♀️

@ymemanresu thank you so much x

To be honest, I was dreading the injection [despite being a blood donor for 20+ years] but it was totally painless. No symptoms so far either, I know it's only been a couple of days but feeling very positive.

Just ordered today, what dose are you on and how long for? I imagine there must be some amazing food in Morrocco too !

That’s great. I might move to them for my second order. Not sure how to date stamp a photo though.

I just held a piece of paper up with the date in my photo, bit like a hostage situation 🤦‍♀️

I have been taking the Applied Nutrition marine collagen (endorsed by Colleen Rooney! lol). Only really because it was on offer in Holland and Barrett (quite a big discount). I bought the original one and put it in water, smoothies and porridge which has been fine. I have seen other people also recommend Ancient and Brave but that was a lot more money. My skin does look okay at the moment (very glowy) but hard to know yet if it's because of that or all the water? Let me know how you get on please? Saggy skin was something I was worried about before starting. Thanks.