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!

Also, I'm not trying to track calories for the first week or so at least but I am tracking what I eat so I can see any patterns /problem areas. I might track them later on down the line

I have done it. First jab done.
I have read and re-read that leaflet but just to check I now don't need to store it in the fridge do I? Once I have used it for the first one?
Is that correct?

I do, but it says you don’t have to.

I started today and I'm excited about the future but don't know what to expect.

Hi can anyone tell me how to track calories please ? I will do a more detailed introduction tomorrow with relevant info but because of previous EDs almost 20 years ago im a bit nervous to track , is there a decent app or any tips I should follow how to do it ? I need it breaking down for me like you would a child I know that sounds daft but I don't want to go down a rabbit hole and end up becoming obsessed it's a rocky road so would prefer to use tips from people who have some knowledge and could help me understand how to do this correctly many thanks 🙏

I started a week and a bit ago but am joining this thread as it is all so new still. I ate more today than I have normally been doing so far, and it’s the first day I can kind of feel old hunger pangs breaking through. I went for wevovy rather than mounjaro as I was worried I would find the latter too strong.

Im down around 6lb so far.
SW 13s3
CW 12s9
GW 11s

I’ve not had many side effects other than no hunger at all really, occasional mild nausea if I have Diet Coke or something like that, bit constipated but manageable.

@NeedyTiger I use MyFitnessPal - just a free account. I’m tracking because at first I wasn’t even managing 500 calories a day which didn’t seem sensible.

Another one for MyFitnessPal here - again, just to make sure I’m eating a varied diet and getting good protein rather than restricting

First jab done. Had forgotten and gone to bed 😂 heard someone clattering around downstairs so went to investigate and remembered I hadn’t done it. Was deliberating leaving it a week as it’s my birthday next week and have food related plans but I couldn’t wait another week!!! Had night sweats already so putting that down to weather and not a side effect.

I would like to join you. I’m planning to do my first injection tomorrow. I have a lot to lose - could do with 10 stone in reality, but I can’t imagine doing that so I’m thinking 8 as a long term goal and I’m hoping that 3 stone will be achievable in the not too distant future and will make some noticeable difference!

I have a lot of painful joints and I’m hoping for an improvement in those too.

I’m nervous about starting, but after dithering for months and putting it off until “just after this event/family birthday/dinner out” I have got no reason not to start now!

My stats similar to yours, age 50, 5'5, but 13st 6.7lbs. Day 1 is today, have put it off 2 days already, but run out of excuses now 🙈 Good luck on your journey

I'd like to join, will take my first 2.5mg injection Friday so any side effects I can deal with on the weekend.

5 ft 3
12 stone 6
3 stone to lose

W1 D5 here. All going well except for a bit of gastric discomfort after my main meal, I am eating clean. No desire to snack at all even though I don't have full suppression.

Morning, please can I join you? This is my 2nd week & so far no side effects. I lost 8lbs last week so well chuffed.

Nutracheck is really good, ts a UK based one and the foods are verified so not just anyone can put nutritional values in. Its very straight forward on there,explains it all. I pay for it but isnt expensive. Good luck

Hello all , will be D1W1 for me. I've put the injection off for the past 2 days, which I'm now regretting as have work tomorrow and really hope I don't have any SE 🙈, although probably my brain trying to come up with another excuse to put it off, 🫣 have decided to do this morning so I don't spend the day thinking about it.

Age 50
SW 188
Gw 150

Good morning!

How is everyone feeling today?

I've woken up a little bit hungry but not nearly as hungry as I usually do.

Going to have some Greek yoghurt and fruit for breakfast and a coffee with milk, maybe a glass of orange juice if I feel like it

I did my first jab at 9.30pm last night. Slept fine and feel fine this morning. Not hungry at all yet, will probably have some fruit. I will be going to the supermarket this morning and have put some protein high foods and snacks on my list. I think I'll be using MFP to track my calories and protein.

Woken up feeling hungry! But didn’t feel the midnight munchies as I normally do.

Quick question, is anyone here looking to lose more than 5stone? It feels like a mountain right now 😞

Also, I forgot my stats:
F39
H5’6
W…. 18stone

Morning all

Nobody with significant side effects yet it seems. Long may it continue!
I had a rotten sleep but that's not unusual for me at this stage of my life. Not hungry so having a cup of tea and a small cup of Kefir. I thought this would be high in protein but it's surprisingly low! Lunch is a ham salad sandwich.Dinner is a chicken salad. Goal is really to continue with my usual diet but reduce portions and no snacking!
Hope everyone has a good Sunday

SW 13 stone 8
Age 52
GW 10 stone 8

May I join? Just taken first dose!!

I'm 5ft 2in and also have chronically high blood pressure so starting on lower than usual BMI.

CW - 10st 9lbs
GW - 8st 7lbs

So 30lbs to lose.

Would love to do it within 4 months if I can.

I quit booze 6 months ago so that's a good start. Just need to sort out my diet and exercise - I know what to do but I just need to do it! Going to go to the gym for the first time in months.

Don’t look at it as a mountain @ArwenStewQueen, break it down into bite sized wins and it doesn’t have to be scales related - What would a good first week look like for you? Eating healthily? Not snacking on chocolate/crisps/biscuits/insert empty calories here?
What would a good first month look like? A favourite tshirt fitting better? Clearer skin from all the water drinking?
Find things that work for you but always remember that you already have your first win by starting! You can do this. It’s a marathon and not a sprint so make sure you celebrate the small wins along the way to make the journey feel less daunting. 💪

Today I am celebrating not drinking all weekend, v unusual for me but I have felt better and was way more productive yesterday - what is everyone else celebrating today?

I'm looking to loose around 6/7 stone. I'm 15st9 currently but on a 4ft10 frame. So should be around 8/9 stone. I think 9st is far more realistic than 8st. It's still almost half my weight. If I think about it too much it feels almost impossible so I'm setting smaller goals for now - 1st, 5kg, 2st, 10kg, etc.

Still, a journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step!

This is my last chance saloon before I go for a gastric sleeve tbh. I've struggled with my weight my entire adult life. I'm only 34, but my job has opened my eyes to just how risky being obese is, and while I do have some reservations about mounjaro, it's less scary than the effects of stroke, heart disease and bowel cancer. So this is less about vanity for me and more about health

It's so nice to have this group to share with. My DH knows and is supportive but I'm not telling anyone else. I have a big event later this year so I need to diet.
My stats are
I'm 52
5ft 6ins
SW 16st 4lbs
GW not sure yet, possibly something starting with 11st but I'm going to see how I feel.

I’m still being plagued by diarrhoea since first injection on Thursday.. put that down to eating some fried spicy lamb but stuck to plain foods yesterday.. hope it gets better..I need to go to work on Tuesday!
SW 11s 5
CW 11s 2
GW 10s
I’m 5ft 2