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Mounjaropen · 2025-04-21T20:03:22+00:00

Previous thread here [[https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/weight-loss-injections/5301343-mounjaro-nov-24-starters-thread-9-the-one-where-we-dont-eat-all-of-the-easter-eggs?page=40&reply=143728593 https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/weight-loss-injections/5301343-mounjaro-nov-24-starters-thread-9-the-one-where-we-dont-eat-all-of-the-easter-eggs?page=40&reply=143728593]] Welcome to thread 10 to fellow MN weight loss friends old and new! Feel free to lurk or post, absolutely no judgement here, just support and encouragement as we’ve successfully navigated Easter and head towards Summer Holiday Season. Stop here to celebrate NSV’s, weight loss milestones and admire our new svelte frames! I’m on W25 D1 and on my second 7.5mg pen F in my early 50’s H 5’ 5.5” SW 13st 11lb CW 10st 9lbs GW 10st (maybe 9st 7lb if I can) Total loss so far 44lbs We recommend the Shotsy app to monitor the amount of MJ in the system and pleasing graphs to look at…plus the MeThreeSixty body scan app to monitor inch loss for the weeks where weight loss is slow but you might have lost body fat etc. Both are free. Feel free to swap recipes that might inspire anyone in a food rut, tips for managing side effects, exercise tips, tips for maintenance, titrating up or down and we love a beauty/ style chat too 🥰

TeenLifeMum · 19/05/2025 08:23

Kayaking paid off… new low of 10st 3lbs! Whoop whoop!

Looking at my graph, I can see from my weight when my parents got their cancer diagnosis, and when we got further bad news re dad. My weight and stress levels are aligned so not sure how I fully crack that but good to be aware!

the graph shows my up and down efforts before mj, then mj with a couple of blips. It’s life changing and I’ll never understand all the haters. Mum was ranting about jabs on the nhs and I pointed out it’s mostly paid for privately and she shut up. She doesn’t know I’m on them and proved to me why I’ve not shared.

Mounjaro starters Nov ‘24 Thread 10 - The one where we are very nearly beach body ready 🥳

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Mounjaropen · 19/05/2025 08:46

TeenLifeMum · 19/05/2025 08:23

Kayaking paid off… new low of 10st 3lbs! Whoop whoop!

Looking at my graph, I can see from my weight when my parents got their cancer diagnosis, and when we got further bad news re dad. My weight and stress levels are aligned so not sure how I fully crack that but good to be aware!

the graph shows my up and down efforts before mj, then mj with a couple of blips. It’s life changing and I’ll never understand all the haters. Mum was ranting about jabs on the nhs and I pointed out it’s mostly paid for privately and she shut up. She doesn’t know I’m on them and proved to me why I’ve not shared.

Congratulations! 🥳 that graph is awesome and you’ve done so well despite some very challenging times 🙌

Your kayaking sounds idyllic. What a fab way to exercise!

Mothers do have a lot to answer for, don’t they…🙄

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Mounjaropen · 19/05/2025 08:49

jay55 · 19/05/2025 08:10

Morning

Great to hear some good news from some and sending grit and determination to others.
Im a good 1.5kg down this week. Solidly into the 80s, which I believe means I’m into the 13s in stone which I’ve not seen since my 20s.
My first week on 10mg was interesting. Tuesday and Wednesday suppression through the roof, like week one levels. Wednesday I managed a few bites of salad at lunch, after work I had an ice lolly, nothing fancy a 64calorie supermarket strawberry lolly. Brought it up, along with my lunch a few hours later.
But then little to no side effects the rest of the week. I was starving on Thursday, understandable after 2 days of little to no food. Food noise remained low but suppression eased and Sunday I didn’t have much self control at all and may have eaten several toffees.

Amazing loss! Congratulations 🥳 (although throwing up is not ideal !)

I had a very carb-heavy day yesterday including wine, breakfast naan and fajitas. I’ve got it out of my system now but I do not feel better for having indulged myself tbh. Onwards and upwards this week 💪🏻💪🏻

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Mounjaropen · 19/05/2025 08:50

TeenLifeMum · 18/05/2025 22:56

@Pumpkinforever no wet suits here - shorts and a Tshirt with waterproof shoes. Last summer we met up with friends and the men used the 2 man kayak and friend and I used friend’s 3 man one due to my weight. Dh and I couldn’t use the 2 man together, only by a couple of lbs but didn’t want to risk it over the max weight. Now I’m 2st 5lbs lighter and dh 1st lighter and we can go together in the 2 man. (Plus a dog)

What an amazing nsv!

And I think we all need more pictures of dogs in life jackets in our lives tbh 🥰

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Mounjaropen · 19/05/2025 08:51

Arglefraster · 18/05/2025 20:58

I would agree with CVT recommendation it's a great book - he's also really good talking about ultra processed foods on loads of podcasts if that's more your thing.
The downside is my teenagers now tell me they like emulsifiers & want to eat them because I've talked about it too much 🙄😂

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😂 teens know how to push all your buttons, don’t they?

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SerenePeer · 19/05/2025 08:52

lovealongbath · 18/05/2025 18:27

Has anyone read this…

Food Noise: How Weight Loss Medication And Smart Nutrition Can Silence Your Cravings by Jack Mosley?

I feel I am losing my way and the past few Mondays I have given myself the Come on , re focus talk, but i am not taking heed!
So thinking of buying this to see if it gives me the kick up the butt/motivation I feel I need.

I've read most of it @lovealongbath If you have Spotify, it's on there as an audio book. To be honest I didn't like it. It felt like a massive advert for his dad's Fast 800 programme with lots of fear mongering about the jabs. I didn't feel he wrote it from a place of true understanding about food noise. So it just kind of annoyed me, but maybe I was being hypersensitive.

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Mounjaropen · 19/05/2025 08:53

Pumpkinforever · 18/05/2025 20:38

I still have a couple of Singapore Sling glasses from our trip to Singapore Raffles hotel in the late 90s 🤭

impressed with the bacon naan - Mr M is well trained @Mounjaropen

botox is a consideration here @Goldleafcat You will have to post full details at some stage

another loss so well done @random223

bet the kayak was great fun @TeenLifeMum that’s something I want to have a go at as I get slimmer and can squeeze into a wet suit without looking like Michelin Woman

only my husband and daughter know @BagQueenBee and congrats on the loss

Mr M knows if he wants such delights these days he needs to make them himself 😂

We stayed at Raffles Singapore a couple of years ago. It was delightful. The slings indeed were lush 🥰

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Mounjaropen · 19/05/2025 09:01

MagnoliaTreePetals · 18/05/2025 20:00

Yes, @lovealongbath I read it a couple of weeks ago.
On the whole I would recommend it; It would certainly have been invaluable before starting WLI's as it explains what they are, the possible side effects, benefits, drawbacks and all the important factors about eating lots of protein, exercising and everything one should do while using weight loss medication.

One criticism I have of the book is that as a conclusion, he does push the Mosely Fast 800 diet, saying that rapid weight loss can be a good thing. I think that is because he is a specialist in diabetes and has type 2 diabetes at the front of his mind (and it is possible to reverse type 2 diabetes on the fast 800 diet). Also, the fast 800 and the recipe books are a bit of a family business. All other diet specialists recommend that a steady weight loss of 1.5/2lb a week is healthier than rapid weight loss.
I could be biased agains this aspect of the book though as I do not count calories, and I am losing weight really well without doing so. (also 800 is soooo low to keep to long term, for those who have a lot to lose)

I think the book could be useful to give you encouragement and support. He certainly explains things well and goes into the science as to why we should be making all the right changes while on MJ, and he explains clearly what those changes should be.

More importantly though, in what way do you think you have lost your way? can we help?

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It’s such a shame Michael Mosely is no longer with us because I think if he had continued his investigations into their use, a lot of the negativity surrounding WLI’s might not exist. He has really left a gap in the national ‘people who talk sense and whose opinion we trust’ space IMO.

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Mounjaropen · 19/05/2025 09:03

MsRumpole · 18/05/2025 18:28

I wish people wouldn't say that. It's massively misleading. It's not like you eat the way you always did and MJ eats the pie for you!

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Agreed,although there will always be those on them still eating shite and will be amazed to find that they still pile the weight straight back on after stopping…. which only lends weight to why the NHS can’t roll WLIs out without counselling.

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Mounjaropen · 19/05/2025 09:05

BagQueenBee · 18/05/2025 17:34

Just a quick update from me…

SW 28st 1lb
CW 23st 12lb
Total loss so far 59lb…. Can’t believe that.
Loss this week 2lb

Still on 5mg pens and will continue until need to go up.
Really good suppression, in fact I have same suppression regardless of jab day, which from what I have read other people have less suppression closer to jab day… but I know it effect us all differently.

A collegue asked me this week - Wow you have lost some weight, what have you been doing? It shocked me a bit as out of the blue, I just said oh changed my diet and learning to swim etc…. Just not getting into sharing WLJ info. First time anyone has mentioned my weight loss, but I know some people don’t like to ask.

Hope everyone is doing ok and have a great week x

What a fab loss! Congratulations!

59lbs is amazing 👏👏👏

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Mounjaropen · 19/05/2025 09:08

MsRumpole · 18/05/2025 15:01

Just been reading a thread that really made sense to me, in the sense that I have been there and really understand how tired she is of the struggle.

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/amibeingunreasonable/5337296-ive-lost-52-pounds-but-im-just-kinda-over-it-now?reply=144372787

That's exactly the point where I started to struggle on every weight loss attempt I have ever tried other than MJ.

I'm not going to comment - there's no point, is there? But that's the bit most people can't sustain long term and it just makes me really sad that so many people expect us to have that kind of struggle around food daily, if not hourly.

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I read that thread too. I think a lot of us identify with the slog. She has done so well. I feel like MJ has taken a lot of the slog away which means I’m happy eating what I’m eating and hopeful I will feel the same post MJ.

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Mounjaropen · 19/05/2025 09:09

TeenLifeMum · 18/05/2025 12:20

I’ve ordered one more pen of 10mg then thinking I’ll move to maintenance. Might go for 2.5mg then stop completely - I’ll speak to the online dr for advice. I seem stuck at 10st 4 but I’m not unhappy and maybe that’s just my comfortable healthy weight.

Just back from a 6km kayak up the river. Time to sit in the garden with a book.

Let us know their advice. I think I’m inclined to move towards microdosing for an extended period of time.

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SerenePeer · 19/05/2025 09:10

TeenLifeMum · 18/05/2025 22:56

@Pumpkinforever no wet suits here - shorts and a Tshirt with waterproof shoes. Last summer we met up with friends and the men used the 2 man kayak and friend and I used friend’s 3 man one due to my weight. Dh and I couldn’t use the 2 man together, only by a couple of lbs but didn’t want to risk it over the max weight. Now I’m 2st 5lbs lighter and dh 1st lighter and we can go together in the 2 man. (Plus a dog)

This pic has made my day! More spaniels in life jackets please! My schnauzers would never allow me to put them in life jackets 😆

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Mounjaropen · 19/05/2025 09:26

Oceangrey · 18/05/2025 12:02

Checking in, continuing to lose slowly... I have a big event next weekend and thought I'd conservatively be in the high 10s but I'm still above that. But hey it's fine, I've had to massively take in the dress I'm wearing for it.

I haven't been doing much exercise but this morning I did a weights workout and then persuaded my kids to come for a jog/scooter in the park with me, so I'm feeling better now, definitely a mood booster.

I'm at a conference all next week so there will be many three course dinners, will manage my expectations on any loss! Have tried to order salads and fish options where possible rather than steak, potatoes and sticky toffee pudding!

I'm 5'3
SW 13st 3lb
CW 11st 2lb
GW - unsure, will see how I feel at another stone down and into the 'healthy' BMI range, have never been lower than that as an adult.

Oh, I used to love a conference! No kids to deal with, get to the gym whenever I could, plus unlikely to snack (I refuse to pay mini bar prices for any chocolate treats!) have lots of fun, I’m sure the scales will be kind to you when you get back with those choices!

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Mounjaropen · 19/05/2025 09:28

phyllidafosset · 18/05/2025 11:14

So lovely ladies, a little maintenance update. So far things are not really going as I had imagined, but in a good way! I reported my slight weight increase…I am hungrier on 2.5mg but it isn’t awful. There is more food noise, and I need to try to manage it a little better. I’m not sure when I should eat and when I shouldn’t. BUT the surprise this week was that not only did my weight go back down to stopping levels, it actually dipped below that!?! Only by 0.6lbs, but I am very surprised/pleased to see the downward motion. I am not looking to maintain that, and think it means I need to eat a little more. But it isn’t the instant pile back on the weight I was scared of.

I am scared but I think I am going to stop after this first month of 2.5mg. I haven’t really been buying clothes, and I did decide that all the money that was going on MJ can go on clothes 🤣 Honestly, I have been thinking about waiting because I thought my weight might go up a bit again. Not really the right attitude. But I’m going to keep going and see if my gym habits and HOPEFULLY long term taste changes will make a difference. 🤞🤞🤞

This is such a lovely encouraging post, congratulations on transferring all of those excellent habits into your post MJ life. I think with the amount of Nay Sayers threads about life post MJ we all needed to read this!

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Mounjaropen · 19/05/2025 09:30

random223 · 18/05/2025 11:13

Weekly weigh-in for me
SW 14 st
CW 10 st 10
First GW 10st 3

1lb off this week. Very pleased to be off the 11st plateau/set point. Looking at my BMR, which is only 1200 calories, I think I should be pleased with a pound a week. It does still feel like a long way to go though.

Interesting conversation about whether MJ just affects appetite - I am not sure. I think there is something about fat itself being biochemically active. I definitely struggled to lose weight before even in a calorie deficit. Hopefully maintaining might be better if at a normal weight. I think I will be on MJ longterm.

Congratulations on the loss! Keep going! 💪

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KentishMama · 19/05/2025 09:37

Weighing in:
SW last June: 100 kg
SW Mounjaro/November: 93.1 kg
CW 72.9 kg
BMI 24.1

DH has just taken his 4th jab and is just under 5 kg down too. He can't stop going on about it, and about his lack of interest in food. However, he's definitely still leaning into old habits. DS was desperate for a burger for lunch yesterday, so we went to a fast food place. DS had his burger and was happy. I had a salad with chicken, dressing on the side. No problem. DH had most of a chicken burger and fries meal, with all the fatty sauces. And he is now surprised that he is having digestive issues this morning... I've gently pointed out that fatty food and Mounjaro don't really go together... I guess he's going to learn the hard way... 🤭

Is anyone here really good at figuring out supplements? I'm wondering if I'm overcomplicating mine. I take Calcium and Vit D (needed for bone and joint issues); Vit C & Zinc (immunity); Vit B complex (combating fatigue); Psyllium Husk (digestion); Magnesium Bisglycinate (sleep/digestion, but I accidentally bought Bisglycinate instead of Citrate, so it's not doing anything for digestion, really).
I can't take collagen and a few other things thanks to the cancer situation.
This all feels like a bit of a faff, so I'm wondering if a good multivitamin would basically do the same... ? Or maybe multivitamin + psyllium husk.

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Mounjaropen · 19/05/2025 09:49

KentishMama · 19/05/2025 09:37

Weighing in:
SW last June: 100 kg
SW Mounjaro/November: 93.1 kg
CW 72.9 kg
BMI 24.1

DH has just taken his 4th jab and is just under 5 kg down too. He can't stop going on about it, and about his lack of interest in food. However, he's definitely still leaning into old habits. DS was desperate for a burger for lunch yesterday, so we went to a fast food place. DS had his burger and was happy. I had a salad with chicken, dressing on the side. No problem. DH had most of a chicken burger and fries meal, with all the fatty sauces. And he is now surprised that he is having digestive issues this morning... I've gently pointed out that fatty food and Mounjaro don't really go together... I guess he's going to learn the hard way... 🤭

Is anyone here really good at figuring out supplements? I'm wondering if I'm overcomplicating mine. I take Calcium and Vit D (needed for bone and joint issues); Vit C & Zinc (immunity); Vit B complex (combating fatigue); Psyllium Husk (digestion); Magnesium Bisglycinate (sleep/digestion, but I accidentally bought Bisglycinate instead of Citrate, so it's not doing anything for digestion, really).
I can't take collagen and a few other things thanks to the cancer situation.
This all feels like a bit of a faff, so I'm wondering if a good multivitamin would basically do the same... ? Or maybe multivitamin + psyllium husk.

That’s an amazing loss! Congratulations!🙌

I think you are indeed going to have to let your DH find out how to manage taking MJ for himself, aren’t you?😂

re: Supplements, I’m definitely no expert but I like to think I’m getting most of my vitamins via food plus magnesium citrate before bed and the collagen supplement that I’m taking each day. I do think a multivitamin plus psyllium husk sound sensible though? Maybe have a look at the H & B website in case they have some sort of navigation guide? I was reading at the weekend that the CEO of H & B was commenting that WLI have lead to an increased interest in wellness supplements and that they were doing a roaring trade! I can quite believe it because I never bothered looking at these sorts of things before starting MJ.

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MagnoliaTreePetals · 19/05/2025 09:51

@TeenLifeMum Wonderful photo of your kayaking dog, but an even more wonderful story that you can both now go together in the 2-man. That's a fabulous NSV.

@BagQueenBee I am in awe at how well you have done.

@jay55 Hope you are feeling better. Fantastic to get into the 13's. I am on my 5th week of 10mg and have found each week different from the point of view of SE's.

NSV's: I was walking up a steep hill with the sun directly behind me, I looked down and saw that my shadow had a waistline that curved in where it should! Also, I wacked my elbow on a door frame, & while giving it the magic rub better I could feel my bones.

Still aiming for a 2lb loss this week to get under the next stone level. Just doing the best I can and hoping the scale Gods are kind to me on Thursday.

I got a bit 'Meh' about food last week, which is very unlike me, I love cooking (and eating). I realised I had been cooking/eating the same few things for weeks and I was just bored. So over the past few days I have been making an effort to do a few new recipes/choose different things and my mojo has definitely returned. If I am only eating small amounts I want to enjoy what I am having.

Happy week everyone.

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Mounjaropen · 19/05/2025 11:03

Keep going! 💪 I’m desperate to get down to the next stone bracket so last week was somewhat disappointing for me, but a loss is a loss! I’m having fresh tuna for lunch today and I’m doing DD and DH a lovely pork stroganoff for their dinner later 🥰

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TeenLifeMum · 19/05/2025 11:03

SerenePeer · 19/05/2025 09:10

This pic has made my day! More spaniels in life jackets please! My schnauzers would never allow me to put them in life jackets 😆

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My other spaniel gets cross over Christmas is we walk him without his Santa outfit and loved his cone after a minor op. I think he thought it was a posh collar. Weirdo! Puppy is the most chilled puppy you could meet… again, weird. Apparently my spaniels aren’t normal.

jay55 · 19/05/2025 13:07

@Mounjaropenyou need to give yourself(and your body and the scales) some grace, the losses will slow as you approach goal. And you’ve done so well to have such consistent losses so far.

KentishMama · 19/05/2025 14:04

MagnoliaTreePetals · 19/05/2025 09:51

@TeenLifeMum Wonderful photo of your kayaking dog, but an even more wonderful story that you can both now go together in the 2-man. That's a fabulous NSV.

@BagQueenBee I am in awe at how well you have done.

@jay55 Hope you are feeling better. Fantastic to get into the 13's. I am on my 5th week of 10mg and have found each week different from the point of view of SE's.

NSV's: I was walking up a steep hill with the sun directly behind me, I looked down and saw that my shadow had a waistline that curved in where it should! Also, I wacked my elbow on a door frame, & while giving it the magic rub better I could feel my bones.

Still aiming for a 2lb loss this week to get under the next stone level. Just doing the best I can and hoping the scale Gods are kind to me on Thursday.

I got a bit 'Meh' about food last week, which is very unlike me, I love cooking (and eating). I realised I had been cooking/eating the same few things for weeks and I was just bored. So over the past few days I have been making an effort to do a few new recipes/choose different things and my mojo has definitely returned. If I am only eating small amounts I want to enjoy what I am having.

Happy week everyone.

A shadow with a waistline! Love this! 😂

Caplin · 19/05/2025 15:49

Afternoon all, I’ve been MIA because I hit a plateau and it is getting me down. I have bounced around the same three pounds since Easter. Last week I thought I was back on track as I lost a bit, but this week it was back up.

I have felt snackier, and can eat slightly larger meals than before, but nothing crazy. In a way this would be the ideal balance if I was maintaining.

So it might be time to go up from 5mg in a couple of weeks. I’m nervous as I was really sensitive when I went up to 5mg for ages, no appetite at all, but I’m six weeks away from my twentieth anniversary holiday and had hoped to shed a few more pounds by then.

I know quite a few people have hit a plateau, and I know I will get past it. Just a bit frustrated!

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Mounjaropen · 19/05/2025 16:31

Caplin · 19/05/2025 15:49

Afternoon all, I’ve been MIA because I hit a plateau and it is getting me down. I have bounced around the same three pounds since Easter. Last week I thought I was back on track as I lost a bit, but this week it was back up.

I have felt snackier, and can eat slightly larger meals than before, but nothing crazy. In a way this would be the ideal balance if I was maintaining.

So it might be time to go up from 5mg in a couple of weeks. I’m nervous as I was really sensitive when I went up to 5mg for ages, no appetite at all, but I’m six weeks away from my twentieth anniversary holiday and had hoped to shed a few more pounds by then.

I know quite a few people have hit a plateau, and I know I will get past it. Just a bit frustrated!

Do you track your stats? Anything in the data to give you a clue? What is your exercise level like?

You will get through this, but I know it can be frustrating!

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