March 2025 Starters thread 4

[TheSpoonyNavyReader]

New thread for all of us.

Thank you for allowing me to rant, share our ups and downs. Our group blows my mind of how we are so supportive of each other.

W7D1 today, 5mg. I am a day late injecting as have been on a work trip. No loss this week although expect it is because I've eaten a little more as in company. No gain either.
I am thinking of moving to 7.5mg.. anyone else?

SW 16 stone 11
CW 15 stone 4
mini goal 14 stone by June 30th
TW initially 11 stone

A way to go!

Have a great weekend all

@Puddingpiperi entirely understand the not doing prunes or prune juice. There are other ways.

do you suffer with IBS? I noticed you mentioned you would have regular upset stomachs. Are there any foods you specifically have to avoid when not on MJ?

I’ve done two things at different times and both have worked. Option 1 allow yourself to eat some of the things that normally trigger you. (Probs not the most controlled method so maybe I wouldn’t recommend it overall but it’s what I did when I first started to get backed up) Option 2: just shift your food choices towards high in fibre options. Apples, carrots, seeetcorn and lettuce are all good for keeping things moving. Also avoid eating eggs where possible as try actively bung you up.

@TheBossOfMeit is possible to change patterns but for things like eating routines which are more than ‘just a routine’ it takes a long time to fully reset. You’re doing great on the road to the reset, but it takes more than just being on mounjaro. To break a habit you have to do something every day for 30 days. But it has to have been an actual choice. So mounjaro time doesnt really count. What we should all be doing is using this time to really understand what it feels like when we are full and learn about what a good portion size is and also get into routines which will make it easier to stick to. Once we are at the end of our weight loss journeys we can then apply our new knowledge and break those old habits and the build new ones. Oh and I should mention that generally speaking old habits aren’t automatically replaced with new ones. As in in takes time to break an old habit and then more time to ingrain a new one. You’re doing great. Don’t be hard on yourself for eating a larger portion on one meal. Even people with good habits over eat at Christmas, restaurants or special occasions.

im about to do my weigh in, will post again after.

SW 100.3kg
CW 91.8kg (lost 9%)
GW 75kg

NSV this week popped into GP surgery to use the blood pressure machine and it’s now firmly in the ‘ideal’ range at 111/83. I skipped out with a grin on my face as it had crept up with the weight and was one of goals for my Mounjaro journey 😁. But so pleased this has been achieved so soon x

Did my 9th injection yesterday, I’m now on my second pen of 0.5mg Wegovy. That’s 8 days after the previous, as I’m pushing the jab day forward by one day at a time so I don’t have to take my pen when traveling for my sister’s wedding soon.

I had a relatively big drop ~2 weeks ago which made me worried that I’m loosing too fast (I’ve become slightly obsessed over not loosing too much muscle mass), so I upped my calories a bit and then I’ve plateaued 🙃 focused on eating whole foods only and choosing protein and lost just shy of .5lb this week, which is not a lot, but it’s taken me to a total of 1st loss since starting 🥳

Big learning from this week: now that I’m not OBSESSING over food and I don’t have the unsatiated hunger for ultra-processed carbs, I can actually MAKE choices when it comes to food. Like, the temptations is still there, but I absolutely have the choice (and my body is satisfied with the healthier option, which it wasn’t pre-WLIs). If this is how “naturally slim” people experience hunger/cravings, I understand why it seems like a willpower issue to them.

I had this had only lost 0.6 pounds in 2 weeks then whoosh lost 2 pounds in 4 days! I think change it up, I.e try and change what you are eating, go for a longer walk, up your water etc. I bet in the next week you have a sudden whoosh! X

So many brilliant losses and NSVs going on! I’m proud of us all 🥰

DH and I went out for a meal last night, to a Brazilian rodizio 🙈 if no-one knows what that is, it’s basically an all-you-can-eat steak restaurant, where they bring swords of meat around and cut it at your table. I thought I was quite restrained! Usually I’d eat until I couldn’t get in another bite but I flipped my coaster to red long before that happened 😌

Weigh day tomorrow, I feel a bit nervous. I’m almost certain I’ve gained, but I couldn’t tell you why!

Thank goodness for this thread and being able to share worries and successes. I’d never manage it without you all!

I think I’m about to talk to oushk about moving over there from Asda. I have one more 5mg pen in the fridge for next month, but I’m starting to think ahead for maintenance.

any advice? I’ve got three pens and photos if they need them? My bmi is down from 29.5 to 26.

Oushk were very good with me, all done via online form, needed a photo of my most recent medication box with the sticker on stating my name and the dose etc, and then a photo of me. Would recommend.

Ok week 9 weigh in.

SW: 19st10
CW: 17st11
GW: 11st7
week 9 loss: 4lb

im really happy with a 4lb loss this week. Especially as my weight now starts with a 17! Slightly disappointed that I didn’t quite make the 2 stone lost marker. But hey, thats a milestone for next week! Not sure I’ve done much different tbh I have been more militant on making sure I drink enough but apart from that eating the same etc.

still doing well with side effects on the split dose even though I’ve upped my dose now. (Now doing a total of 3.33mg/week instead of 2.5mg)

I realised that this is 9 weeks in and I’ve lost (almost) 2 stone. I have a holiday booked in July which is another 10 weeks away. The prospect that I could be 4 stone down by then, or even 3 stone. Is blowing my mind.

@Puddingpiper on top of @soupforbrains excellent advice, magnesium is also good for keeping you moving. Magnesium Oxide in particular, as well as Citrate. Basically it helps pull water into your intestines and stops things getting too, erm, firm!

Hi everyone, I've been following everyone's progress but this is my first time posting!

Sw: 18 stone 3
Cw: 16 stone 5 (so close to the two stone mark!)
Tw - not decided yet - I have so much to lose I'm focusing on mini targets, the current only is to get to 100kg

I'm on week 8 and start my second pen of 5mg tomorrow. Up to this week I've been losing at a relatively steady 3/4 pounds a week. I think at this week at best I'm going to be at a 1 pound loss, but I've been away with work and away this weekend so have only been at home to fully manage my diet a couple of nights and have also drunk much more than normal so as long as I don't gain I'll be delighted.

I've so far lost pretty much all of the weight through calorie counting so an injury has meant I've been restricted on exercise but the physio has cleared me to build up so I've got a personal trainer appointment booked which I'm actually pretty exited for - never thought I'd say this.

Anyway I mainly wanted to post because it's been interesting reading everyone's experiences, and it feels mine is slightly different to the majority! So many of you have talked about suppression in terms of not being able to face food at all and forcing yourself to eat. I have definitely not had that - I've always been in a position to happily eat, I feel for me it's probably just made me think like a "normal" person - I'm not constantly thinking about food and snacking for no reason and so have been able to easily control what I eat. I used to be constantly telling myself I didn't need to go and eat something, but then would find myself eating it. The medication has made me understand how someone could give the ever helpful weight loss advice of "just eat less" because that seems so positive now I'm not obsessing over food and do get full quicker.

I'm lucky enough to have basically had no side effects - hopefully that part continues!!

I have to say this has been one of the best things I've ever done. I've not had anyone really comment on it yet (my husband doesn't count because he knows what is going on!) but I feel so much better about myself already.

Anybody else had the upset stomach on 5mg for a couple of days after jabbing? Did you move up 7.5mg and it continue? Not sure wether to move up to 7.5mg as I have it the fridge or continue with 5mg?

Can’t find your post to quote now @RuthEvershedforPM but I’m sure it was you I read had this NSV and I had the same one for the first time yesterday- someone at work said “I don’t know if you’re trying but just wanted to say you’re looking slim, are you trying to lose weight?”

I had my second 5mg jab last night, well actually it was this morning at 1am because DP was on lates and he injects me as I’m too much of a wimp to do it myself! Today is my daughter’s birthday, she has her party tomorrow but today we’re having a family party tea buffet so will see how I get on with that! I did offer her choice of going out for a meal, which I think in a way is better for portion control because you order your meal, you eat it and that’s it done whereas a party buffet out on the table over a few hours I am prone to graze and pick all night!

@TryingMJ I love a party buffet! Mini sandwiches especially!

I was at a doo last week, and was surprised that I was only mildly interested in the buffet. Had a few little bits and pieces and shared a chicken skewer with DH as I couldn’t manage it! Some serious witchcraft going on for sure!

Lost 2lbs that week despite having a good few GnTs. Switched to sparkling water halfway through party as I felt I was getting a bit squiffy. Nobody noticed and I was glad of the no hangover next day.

Nobody has noticed I’ve lost over a stone! I predicted at the beginning that nobody (including me) would see much difference until the 2 stone mark. I’m still wearing same 16/18 clothes and they are not falling off yet!

I’ve started using retinol serum on my neck as it looks like concertina’d crepe paper where my treble chin was stretching my skin to oblivion. No positive results to report as yet.

Well I have ordered my next pen and have decided to go with 7.5mg. It cost £148.49 with Simple Online pharmacy. I haven't had as good suppression on 5mg as I did on 2.5mg, so hopefully this time it will have more of an effect as its getting expensive!

Yes I did when initially increased but after that 2/3 days my body adjusted and I've had nothing since. I've just take dose 3 of 5mg today and have ordered 7.5mg

Weigh day 9 for me, I did my fist 5 mg last night as I have been 3.75 for a few weeks. 2lb loss this week

SW 14:12.4
CW 12:13.4
total loss 27lbs

it was lovely to see a 12 on the scale as I haven’t been in this stone bracket for 5 years.
well done in everybody’s losses

I was fine on 2.5 but 5mg I’ve had the upset stomach for a few days every time I’ve jabbed, I’ve got the extra dose in my 5mg pen tomorrow so will see if it’s the dosage!

Lovely @TryingMJ - such a boost!

Hi all, interesting read on all the changes going on for everyone.

@soupforbrains I like your philosophy about this whole process. And yes, thinking ahead to where the weight loss will be at in another 2 months makes me more than happy with the loss rate.

I feel like I’m getting used to the pattern of eating, haven’t had much food noise. Am working on getting more carbs and fibre on board so my diet is more like it’ll be when I stop MJ.

@GiveMeWordGames interesting on magnesium, think it’s likely having a shifting impact for me too, though taking for bone health and sleep reasons.

I think someone said this a few pages back, I’m now taking collagen with a high concentration Vitamin C drink like blackcurrant as it helps the collagen uptake, so they say.

W7 D2 2.5mg
SW 13st 3lb
CW 12st
GW 10st
Onwards and downwards 👇

Help

As you know I injected in my arm yesterday today I feel so sick, the only side effects I had before was feeling cold.

Today I feel like I have been hit by a bus as I am so tired we are meant to be going out tonight for a friends birthday I really do not think I can manage it.

I wouldn't go @TheSpoonyNavyReader . If you felt so unwell and knackered because you'd picked up a bug, or for any other reason, you probably wouldn't go. You don't have to suffer through it just because it's MJ that's caused it. Sorry, though. That sounds really rough.

@IngoGreen same. I've supplemented magnesium since meno. But i used to actively avoid the cheaper Oxide and Citrate ones because of their rep for giving people the runs. Now I use Glycinate (doesn't have the same effect) for when MJ has given me diarrhea, but use Citrate/Oxide when it's the opposite

Is anyone feeling hungry and bloated at the same time? I’m exactly in the middle of my cycle so it might be that.. I’ve also somehow managed to gain a pound which i know it’s not a lot in the grand scheme of things and probably all water but makes me feel a bit rubbish.

@TheSpoonyNavyReaderim so sorry the nausea and vomiting SEs are right up there with the worst in my opinion. It probably not the right day or time of day for this advice but Milk of Magnesia is EXCELLENT for settling sicky tummies. I hope it passes for you quickly and you feel better soon better soon. I’ve seen more people saying they experience nausea when injecting in the arm and stomach than those who do the thighs. It’s not much comfort to you at this point in time I know.

Thanks soup I have not been diagnosed officially but massively struggle with dairy on and off. A cheese toastie may be the way forward 😂but not helpful on the calories.