June 2025 Starters - Mounjaro (title edited by MNHQ at request of the OP)

[Potterson13]

Hi everyone!

I started MJ around this time last year, but due to costs and unforeseen family circumstances, I fell of the band wagon and took about 6 months off. I’m now a stone heavier than I was. I am back and ready to go again. First pen, back to 2.5mg, arriving tomorrow or Friday.

I found the last thread I was on very supportive so wondered if there’s a few people around who want to join me!

I want to weigh weekly, but I’m too impatient so I’ve been weighing most days.

Hello! I’ve been lurking and reading but the alcohol conversation has really struck a chord and so hoping it is ok I join now. I’m on W2 D3, was petrified of taking the first dose and waited over a week before jabbing - well, it isn’t really jabbing as I don’t feel a thing! No real side effects to note and my digestion appears slightly better than before.

I am also in the daily wine drinking club (sometimes up to a bottle), it was getting me down so much - the in the night guilt, waking up feeling like crap and worried about being a terrible example to dc. Well for the first time since I was 14 (I know, awful) and other than pregnancies, I’m not drinking. I have taken to having a 0% rose with a bit of soda in now and again to feed the habit of picking up a wine glass with my food but I’m starting to think this is a miracle drug for me.

Nice to meet you all and thank you for your honesty about wine and alcohol, it is really nice to not feel so alone.

W1 D3 and I'm a daily weigher. Think I need some new batteries for my scale - can't quite believe what they told me this morning! I'm trying not to obsess but my relationship with the scale isn't always a healthy one.

Like many others I am also in the regularly drinking too much camp with a lot of anxiety over how much I drink. I'm reading quite a bit of 'sober lit' and managed 3 days without a drink last week, and 2 so far this week. I don't want to quit, I want to get it back into proportion and not use it as an emotional prop.

I think I need to up my HRT - my night sweats and anxiety are awful, and I'm also in the slightly achy / cold camp. If I didn't know better from on here I would think that I was coming down with something.

Back on course with my exercise though, I do a fair amount of it but my stats have dropped off a cliff since I gained weight. Be interesting to see what happens with them.

Been really craving some tortilla chips so caved in and had 30g - normally I wouldn't have been able to stop there, but stop I did. The food noise is still there, but like a PP, I keep thinking I've paid so much for this I've got to give it a chance to work!

Hi there. It’s hard to admit isn’t it re the alcohol. I’ve been in denial that it’s an issue so really hoping this will get me back to being able to drink in moderation. I’m on day 3 and am going to try to hold off on any alcohol as long as possible as want to prove to myself I can do it!
Loving this group and the feeling of support and like we are in this together. Thank you everyone xx

I had night sweats last night. I’d actual stopped on the HRT patches as it had stopped and thought I was through that (almost 52) but wondering whether to start using it again?

May wait and see how it goes.

I do a weekly weigh but have a peek about day four - so I can rein myself in if I’m pushing the limits a bit! (hasn’t happened yet with MJ). I think it fluctuates so much if you look daily and it can spoil your morale if it’s not showing a loss.

I was in two minds about posting about my fears surrounding alcohol but I’m so pleased I did. I’m obviously not pleased it resonated with so many people who are feeling the same as it is an awful feeling, but happy that we have each other for support. I also love this group already, thank you everyone!

I’m feeling ok still W1 D5/6. I’m due to jab again tomorrow and still feeling the suppression.

Can I join please? Just ordered my first pen! Been breastfeeding my daughter for two and a half years (!!) during which I've returned to work, been shattered, and put on a lot of weight. Now the heaviest I've ever been at 14st3. Looking to lose three stone. Thanks to all who are sharing their experiences, it's very helpful!

I'm definitely in the same boat with the drinking, I can abstain in the week but I I always feel I 'deserve it' every Friday and Saturday night and it's never just a glass it's a whole bottle. This weekend will be my first without alcohol in quite some time, I'm more scared of what side effects there may be with the jab.

I am leaving for a new job in two weeks and having a leaving 'do' e.g meet at the pub and I'm wondering how to get out of drinking as much without raising suspicion (I really don't want to discuss the jab with anyone outside of family)

On another note, today has been wonderful. Normally on my way to work after the kids drop off my mind is going round in circles. I'm thinking of where to stop off for breakfast, Starbucks? McDonalds? I'll just have a nice breakfast then eat well or nothing at lunchtime. But lunchtime comes and I still get crap either from Greggs or M&S then tell myself its ok I'll have a healthy dinner. Normally do, but the damage is done by then and I'm snacking after dinner anyway. It's a constant cycle but this morning was just quiet. It's like nothing I've experienced, I didn't think of food at all. It's very peaceful.

I have forced myself to eat a pot of protein porridge though and I have a small pot of butterbean stew for lunch.

W1D7
I have been weighing daily but have only seen a 1lb loss so far which is quite disheartening... I've been religiously sticking to my calorie deficit (recording in Chronometer) and for the first time it has felt do-able to stick to it. I know it's a marathon not a sprint, it didn't all go on in a week etc etc but I've seen so many people have amazing loss in the first week 🥹

I don't drink - my mother was an alcoholic- but would have classed myself as fairly addicted to chocolate/sugar. Haven't touched cake/crisps/biscuits/chocolate since Saturday, which is unheard of.

My sleep has been amazing this week, but I started HRT patches at the same time as my first jab so who knows.

The only thing - other than not being hungry - is the headache. I couldn't physically drink more water though 😂

It might be that you were eating healthier than us prior to starting. I ate as much fattening crap as I could in the run up to starting! 😊. Or maybe you haven’t as much to lose? Are you not eating enough? That can stop losses. If you really are eating a healthy diet and not too much/too little it HAS to come off sooner or later.

Hey all, following along to this thread. I start Mounjaro on 23rd May but only took half dose 1.25mg, last week I took 2mg. No side effects at all, which was what I was aiming for as I have two smallies, work full time and partner that travels. Delighted with that. I lost half lb last week and track I would say to lose about 2lb this week I think.. I have changed anything in my lifestyle.. i eat healthy, but I do feel Mounjaro has helped me stop when full and limit snacking. So far things are perfect. I’m debating weather to go to 2.5mg standard dose this week. I will see how the loss goes. I’m super happy to just lose a lb per week ..

enjoying reading everyone’s stories and curios if anyone is doing similar on the micro doses?

Thank you for the reassurance, starting weight is 205lb so definitely need to lose about 3.5-4 stone. Maybe a case of not eating enough in the first 2-3 days but definitely more so in recent days. I will persist!

Hi ladies can I join? I just took my first dose today and was soon nervous about it. Long story short I've piled on over 2 stones in just under a year due to being pregnant then losing my son (born sleeping) at 17 weeks...so I think a lot of comfort eating/stress.
I bit the bullet an bought the pen in a moment of self loathing and pity, I really cant stand how I look and it's affecting my relationship with my husband and son.
Hoping to see a good loss to help pull me out of my funk!
Sorry for the downer message, I've just not told anyone I'm on it and this is my only outlet x

w1d4 I am one of those impatient people who are weighing every day and I appear to be 6lbs down so far. I don't know how much is down to me consciously eating less, or the jag. I haven't noticed a physical change in my appetite - I don't feel either full or hungry - but I'm not thinking about food so much. I have a stinking cold today so had a cuppa soup to feel better.

So sorry to hear about your loss and difficult year @Chellooo . Well done on taking the first steps to making a change - you’ve got this, and we’re here with you! 💪🏻

Hi, can I join? I’m w1d3 and have had no side effects but also no signs of suppression. Still craved brownies last night that I knew were in the kitchen! I’m making a big effort with my diet though and forcing myself to drink lots of water.
I had my thyroid removed last year. Previous to that I put on over 2 stone on the meds and since the operation I’ve gained even more. I’ve tried various diets and joined a gym but just cannot lose the weight and it’s been continuously creeping up. Double whammy with menopause probably not helping. My endocrinologist prescribed me mounjaro a few weeks ago but only just got up the courage to take my first dose. I’m a bit nervous about moving up to 5mg in a few weeks as it’s 3 days before a long haul holiday but I’ll see how the next couple of weeks go.

So sorry to hear what you've been through @Chellooo, I can't even begin to imagine. Well done for doing this for you, and working to improve things. We're all here to help 💕

Hi all! I've just ordered my Mounjaro 2.5mg from Boots today! Waiting for them to approve it. I have been on the fence about it for months because of this engrained sense of 'do it the natural way!' however, 10 years of being an unrecognisable (think Monica from friends in the fat suit) to myself i'm ready to take the plunge and make a real change! Hopefully Boots don't take to long to approve and send it!
Just wondering though, how long in advance to you need to order you next month's injections to get to you in time?
xx

I am cold today. I’m not normally the warmest of people but this is ridiculous. And when I’m cold I look to food to warm me 🤦🏽‍♀️

have tracked what I’ve eaten and still have plenty left for dinner. Want a hot drink but don’t have anything decaf and don’t really want caffeine at this time of day. But needs must I suppose!!! If not just to warm up a bit!

Can I ask what is everyone is doing regarding events such as weddings, meals out and birthdays? My pen has arrived but I wasn’t going to start until next Monday as I have something planned for the weekend. However, I’m impatient and am itching to get started!

Can I join?

I've just been approved for my first pen. It took a while as they wanted extra checks. Finally had notification that my order is on its way.

I'm hoping to finally be free of this belly I've had for 40+ years.

I thought about putting it off at first as I have 2 meals out with friends this week and I'm in Austria next weekend, but then I thought, I'll always find a reason to put it off so just go for it.

I'm still going my meals out - just going to choose smaller, healthier portions and avoid alcohol. Similarly with next weekend, I'll prioritise protein and make sure I stop when I'm full. We need to be able to live life alongside and after MJ, so may as well start challenging ourselves rather than putting it off.

Sure you'll be grand 💕

Big hugs to you @Chellooo hope MJ gives you the boost you're looking for.

Welcome to all the newbies, we've got this 💪 (I'm only Week 1 Day 5)

I'm finding myself not craving sweet stuff, and that's not me at all. I've also noticed my daily calorie intake lowering naturally. I have 135cals left today and I've already eaten my dinner so not sure what to opt for later if I'm peckish, usually I'd be seeing it as my chance to stuff a biscuit but don't really fancy it 😂