Jan 25 Starters Thread 7 😱 Losing, whooshing, turtle pace - we're getting it done.

[Thelittlestranger]

New thread for those who started in January 25. 3 months in and we're still going strong 💪

@Jins thank you I will take a look!

@mince3point14159265 No it’s not free. There’s a free trial, a 28 day trial for 1.99 and a year’s subscription is £29.99.

So far so good but it’s only been 3 days so far. My stomach feels like I’ve done loads of sit-ups today which is madness from what I actually did.

I’m going to do some of the other challenges - I fancy the Pilates and indoor walking.

I'll be here until at least the end of the year I reckon, I've still got more than 3.5 stone to go.

@UnderandOverwhelmed I have a similar amount but I think I will take until summer 2026.

I was with MedExpress to start with until I finished 5mg. Just ordered with MedicineMarketPlace as couldn't be arsed with price matching MedEx anymore. It was £135 for 7.5mg on MedicineMarketPlace. Found it on the Monj comparison page. After purchasing online, they asked me for a quick WhatsApp message with my details and a video of my face and the scales 😂 and I was approved the next day 🙂

I hope it's not creating any bad feelings that some people are closer to goal than others? Obviously that's not the intent, we are still all on the same journey.

I hope not @HeavyHeidi.

Anyway I’ll be staying here with my mates after I reach goal to be a cheerleader (and keep on the straight and narrow). No loser left behind!

Absolutely 100% not, really pleased for those who are and find it very encouraging- I just don’t want to be here on my own 😀

Thanks for the new thread and well done on all progress. Plodders let’s keep going - I’ll be here for months … I have felt disappointing with my pace but we’re away for a few days, I’m not over eating, we’ve done loads of walking and I feel so much better than I did last year.
Honestly of course i would like it to be quicker but let’s plod (or whoosh for those that can!).

I have switched to IQ Doctor and just had my second 10mg pen from them which cost £136.59. Ordered in 7th and it arrived a couple of hours ago. The first one took a little longer. They seem to have a discount code running so it’s the same across the board for everyone currently.

@HeavyHeidi no bad feeling here, I had 6 stone to lose so it was never going to be quick. If I keep going as I am ill be really pleased, although I am getting a bit fed up of still looking so large! I feel like after almost 2.5 stone down i should be looking better and should be going down a size!

I'm going to be here for a while yet too, aiming for a total loss of 30kg (4 st 10lb in old money). Happy scale has me reaching that in around September time.
And just delighted for those of us who reach goal sooner!

Same here @UnderandOverwhelmed ! Definitely going to be a while before I get to goal and then feel these threads will be invaluable for keeping on the straight and narrow when it comes to maintaining.
As I approach 3 st lost I feel so much better than I did when I started, am moving so much easier, can feel it in how my clothes are fitting etc, but god did I get depressed when I caught my reflection in a shop window the other day and thought I'm still bloody huge. 😭 Oh well, Rome wasn't built in a day and all that. Got to keep on winning losing! 😃

Just catching up and marking my place. 🤗

After 8 weeks of 5mg, I’m ready for my first 7.5mg dose tonight. So ready for it- my weight loss has plateaued now and worryingly, my appetite has been steadily increasing and the snacks creeping back in the last week. This could be because I’m ovulating and I'm also off work (Teacher) but the hunger has been so noticeable. Did anyone find this after being on a dose for a long time?

Hiya
Thanks for the new thread! Well done everyone, 3 months in and we’re all lighter than we were 3 months ago and equally as importantly, still on it!!
I'm another one who’ll be sticking around, I’ve got around 2 stone to go but I’ve found you all so supportive and it’s fab to cheer people on/ talk about our ups and downs so I’m not going anywhere even when I am at goal. I think I’m still going to need support when I’m at maintenance, maybe even more so!!!

Placemarking with my new lighter name 🙃.

I’m a slow looser so not leaving anytime soon and I like reading about everyone’s positive journeys especially as I’ve chosen not to tell anyone that I’m on WLI!
millenialmolly I have just gone up to 5mg as finally I was seeing the suppression starting to disappear on 3.75. Day 2 of the higher dose and I remember now what it’s like to have zero appetite! Just hoping the side effects are not too horrendous as they are quite hard to manage when they flare up. Luckily I’m going nowhere for a few weeks!

Hi all, another plodder here. I've lost 2 stone now, but still have another 4ish to lose so will be here a while. I found 5mg too strong so went back to 2.5mg and have been gradually increasing. I think I'm needing more of a dose now but going up slowly to avoid the really extreme reaction I had. Next dose tomorrow will be 4mg. Would love it to be faster, but pleased it has been steadily in the right direction!

I'll be hanging around for a while, too! I still have another 2 stone to go to goal weight, which is going to take me until September at least. And I find this thread so supportive 😍

place-marking the new thread, and thank you to everyone who contributes.
Had a bit of a panic as I ordered another pen online and then had a message saying the order was on hold and congratulating me on achieving a healthy weight. Had a discussion with my prescriber which was reassuring as they will support with maintenance. They were also happy for me to continue to lose a little bit more. (I would ideally like to get to the middle of the healthy bmi range) Loving how much lighter and stronger I feel now!
Still on 2.2 with a bit too much suppression on some days.

@Jins you skinny malinky super well done

i will also be here for a long time with my twinnie @MJalltheway.

little NSV today - I hate having my photo taken and had to have a couple taken with my boss for a newsletter. Just on a colleagues phone in the office. Well I didn’t hate them! In fact I thought I looked bright and relaxed in them and had a jaw line and everything.

Hi everyone,
im still plodding on . Have lost 20 pounds so far , slow and steady for me . I don’t do any excercise really , walking a bit , maybe I should start . Lovely nsv tho this week , new size 16 jeans thank you very much and all the size 20/22 stuff about to go to charity shop or on Vinted ! Just keep swimming everybody xx😘

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Morning, fluctuation gone, constipation very much not gone. 😫

I had a photo taken at a PR thing last week @myladyjane and I liked it so much that I shared it on LinkedIn - world first.

I’m so busy at work this week that I’m not doing anything other than go to work early, come home late, eat, spend an hour chatting to DC, bed. Boring.

@MananaPenelope I feel your pain re work. Laptop on till late all week. Last week was the same - managed to cram my exercise into the weekend. There is an end in sight luckily. Does take the focus off food somewhat - along with the additional 0.6 which really has made a difference.

Had a sneaky WI mid week and it looks like movement after a sloooowww few weeks. Hoping it sticks around.