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Mounjaro -10 stone or more to lose - Thread 4

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TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 06/06/2025 14:28

Come and join us as we carry on with our journeys.
All welcome.

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eibbed999 · 29/06/2025 17:58

Hey there @TheZingyFish - I have no words of wisdom, just wanted to send you a hug. I think we've all had moments like that, and perhaps the realisation that our eating was a way of coping with other problems that don't magically disappear with the fat. Losing the pounds has a way of making you feel a bit exposed, and in my case I wonder what will happen when I'm finally thin (or not huge!). It's not a magic wand that automatically fixes all the other issues. Maybe view it that even from a purely physical perspective, it is positive? And if you are fitter and healthier, you might feel more strong in the face of the things you are unhappy with? As I said - no words of wisdom, just support. Also, you might feel completely different tomorrow!

Doggymummar · 29/06/2025 18:09

I'm sorry you are having a tough time @TheZingyFish losing weight has always coincided with disaster for me which I think subconsciously is why I have held on to this weight so long, but this time I'm gonna lose the weight and not have a disaster, although losing my job has blind sided me as I didn't see it coming. I hope you figure it out, let me know if there's something I can do to support you.

TragicMuse · 29/06/2025 18:29

Lots of love @TheZingyFish

I suppose one thing is that yes, it might expose all the things you’ve hidden to yourself for a long time. But if the time comes for you to think about addressing them, however that is, you can do that with self-knowledge and without have to also deal with weight-based prejudice.

I think many of us probably get it, in a way other people don’t.

TheZingyFish · 29/06/2025 18:40

Thank you @eibbed999 @Doggymummar @TragicMuse for all your kind words.

I find I get in my own head a bit and overthink things. I guess I am just trying to adjust to a potential new life where I’m removing one of my barriers and excuses.

Bilbette · 29/06/2025 19:06

TheZingyFish · 29/06/2025 16:58

Having a wobble at the moment. For too many years I’ve been able to put blame on my weight for my life not being as I wanted it, and then blame on my life for my weight not being as I want. This has almost been a get out of jail free card, and allowed me not to address certain issues.

The weight loss is going great so now I’m worried I’m going to have to address the rest of my life and does the weight loss actually matter in the grand scheme of things. Is making me question whether I want to lose the weight as realistically I can’t see a win. I see lots of people saying how liberating it is but I can’t see what I’ll be liberated to do to be honest so this is in some ways highlighting how dependent up on food my life had become.

I feel like I’m losing my former self, and some of the people on my life seem to like that self better as it fits in with their lives. I don’t have a wide circle of people on my life but just feels like it is getting narrower and narrower.

This post has made me really sad, and it isn’t something I’m prone to doing but I’d hug you if I could

I don’t have any useful advice really but I would say please speak to your GP (or any other healthcare professionals that you may have a relationship with) about this issue and don’t be ashamed or think you are wasting their time, they will have heard it all before and can offer help without judgement

Elle771 · 29/06/2025 19:27

Just caught up on 15 pages 😅🙈 you move fast lovely losers!!!!

Am officially 1 stone down now (May starter with an all inclusive holiday thrown in which stalled me for a week or so!)

So loooooong way to go but reading everyone's posts really motivates me to think if I just keep plodding on ill be there too!

NSV this week has been BUYING SHORTS AND WEARING THEM for first time in 15yrs!! Only in the house and garden mind, and only cheap jersey ones from Asda BUT my God they are comfy and nice in hot weather aren't they?!

TragicMuse · 29/06/2025 20:18

I’ve been thinking about shorts! I think I may have some lurking somewhere!

One of my current NSVs is that I am taking much better care of my skin. I cleanse twice a day, which is unheard of for me, and I’m digging into my stash of serums and tincture and creams. My face is soooo smooth! It’s nice to look after myself in this way.

My thoughts are also turning to what I might want to wear when I am slim. I love Trinny Woodall’s style, her way of thinking about clothes is exciting and interesting. I think I’d like to have the same approach…

I will definitely book a John Lewis personal styling session, I’ve had one before and it was brilliant.

But I do wonder about my style and which it might end up being. And that’s quite exciting.

Lds1 · 29/06/2025 22:13

I'm going to look see if I have any old holiday clothes left that fit if the weather carries in like this!

@TragicMuse I'm hoping I can lean more into my alternative style when I'm a bit thinner, although I did try it out whilst at a festival recently 😊

Iwouldratherbesinging · 29/06/2025 22:21

Oh@TheZingyFish, that was hard to read, you are still the same person, no matter what size you are. I hope that this is just a wobble for you and you can find a way to give that wobble a bigger wobble. Sending love x

TragicMuse · 29/06/2025 22:21

That’s the spirit! Another part of me wants to channel Iris Apfel! (Colourful elderly New York lady!)

friendlycat · 29/06/2025 22:50

TheZingyFish · 29/06/2025 16:58

Having a wobble at the moment. For too many years I’ve been able to put blame on my weight for my life not being as I wanted it, and then blame on my life for my weight not being as I want. This has almost been a get out of jail free card, and allowed me not to address certain issues.

The weight loss is going great so now I’m worried I’m going to have to address the rest of my life and does the weight loss actually matter in the grand scheme of things. Is making me question whether I want to lose the weight as realistically I can’t see a win. I see lots of people saying how liberating it is but I can’t see what I’ll be liberated to do to be honest so this is in some ways highlighting how dependent up on food my life had become.

I feel like I’m losing my former self, and some of the people on my life seem to like that self better as it fits in with their lives. I don’t have a wide circle of people on my life but just feels like it is getting narrower and narrower.

Sending you a hug.
But just think how in losing this weight is actually giving you new beginnings. You’ve been brave enough to decide that you want to lose weight and you will then in turn be brave enough to embrace the change that it gives you.

If you weren’t brave you wouldn’t have decided to do what you are doing. So you are brave and capable and can do other things. Otherwise you would have remained stuck in your previous cycle.

Go brave person. You’re taking a first step and there’s others that will follow.

SingleAHF · 29/06/2025 23:09

Is mounjaro any good for women with stage 4 lipoedema?

Elle771 · 30/06/2025 05:55

@tragicmuse yes the skin! Realised after holiday where I used Sun cream and after sun multiple times a day that my (still v flabby) legs look and feel SO much better with religious daily moisturising so have kept that up since I got home... lovely to have a pamper and nice non-food evening activity 😅😅

GnomeDePlume · 30/06/2025 05:59

@SingleAHF Google suggests that mounjaro isn't a cure but that it can help with inflammation.

@TheZingyFish I think losing a lot of weight does give one pause for thought. So often we are told that obesity is a disease. Whereas my view is that it is a symptom of a number of different diseases. When we lose weight we are managing the symptom not curing the disease.

Manage one symptom and you may see there are other symptoms or see the disease itself.

Sometimes our weight is used by other people to excuse their behaviour. We may make a convenient punchbag, we are fat so we have to take it. We may be the excuse they use for why they haven't climbed mountains or discovered hidden depths.

Losing weight can also require adjustment in group dynamics. We all have our roles to play. My DH has always been The Fat One in his family. Except that hasn't been true for many years. Yet if you were to ask his family the instinctive response would be to say GnomeDH is the fat one.

As The Fat One in a group of friends or family we are often expected to play a role, to be jolly, to be self deprecating, to be a source of comfort. We can still choose to be those things but by losing weight it becomes our choice not a role we have to take.

Us having a choice bothers other people. I think it is going to bother doctors. Losing weight is used to defer treatment. It is going to bother friends and family as we no longer have to play the role assigned to us.

But that is their problem to solve not ours.

FatsiaJaponicaInTheGarden · 30/06/2025 06:18

Love your posts gnome. Always make me reflect ❤️.

I was miffed I seemed to have a kg gain from mid last week (I weigh nearly daily and do really know weight fluctuates etc) and I seem to have had a night of waking to do a " big wee" every 2 hours. I am shattered and have a big work day so a bit worried. As "the morning" starts in 20mins getting kids ready for school etc.

However I seem to have "lost" a kg overnight. Seems chatgpt was right about likely water retention in the heat...

GnomeDePlume · 30/06/2025 06:44

@FatsiaJaponicaInTheGarden the heat does play merry hell with weight loss tracking! We bounce from being desicated husks to water filled sponges and back again in a few hours.

PearlsPearl · 30/06/2025 07:55

SingleAHF · 29/06/2025 23:09

Is mounjaro any good for women with stage 4 lipoedema?

I have stage 4 (I've shared a photo before on this thread). I don't expect it to change my lower half at all but just to reduce the inflammation would be great. I intend to get liposuction on my full legs and hips when I hit 8 stone loss (14 stone).

Janie934 · 30/06/2025 08:22

I've been reading this thread for a while and decided its finally time to join in.

Today I reached the milestone of exactly 6 stone weight loss (22.5% of start weight) - im nearly a year in and have at least the same to go again but I've never stuck to a diet for so long or so consistently before.

I also realised last night that I have a nsv in that my feet are no longer swelling up in the hot weather. Pre mj one of the things that worried me about my weight was that on hot days or days where I was sat at my desk a lot my feet and ankles would get really puffy. Last night I realised that I can't remember the last time that happened.

GnomeDePlume · 30/06/2025 08:52

@Janie934 that's a great NSV.

I too have been far less bothered by the heat. Yes, it's warm but my metabolism still thinks I'm wearing a thick winter coat.

TragicMuse · 30/06/2025 08:59

Hi Janie!

I feel less swollen too! And more able to deal with the heat, not so exhausted by even the thought!

Iwouldratherbesinging · 30/06/2025 09:10

Bought a swimming cozzie from Next yesterday in a size 18! I’m going to brave it on the beach today, I’m both excited and terrified in equal measure but I’m determined to go for a swim in the sea, don’t quite have the heatwave here in the south west.
hubby is still having his daily Cornish pasties, I’m satisfied with a bite, it’s quite freeing. Walking the south west coastal path is a breeze compared to last year and the years prior to that - and yes, I’m wearing shorts too and not a swollen ankle in sight!

Izzydogmum · 30/06/2025 09:12

Weigh/jab day today

SW: 286.2
CW: 271.4
loss this week 1.8lbs

jab 8 today, 3rd at 5mg.
minimal side effects, fingers crossed that remains.
some food noise coming back.

had a bbq last night, normally love it all, yesterday had half a burger, 1 sausage and couldn’t even face the chicken kebabs I had made!
at least I have lunch sorted for today!

hope you are all doing well and enjoying the heat more than we used to! Can’t wait for the chub rub to do one forever!

onwards and downwards!

TidyWasp · 30/06/2025 09:23

@Janie934 hi! Congratulations on your milestone, that's fantastic!

@Iwouldratherbesinging also congrats on the swimming costume, fabulous. Hope you enjoy your swim!

Today I am officially 2 stone down 🎉 only another 10 to go but we won't talk about that yet... Next goal to be less than 20 stone and then onto the BMI chart!

TragicMuse · 30/06/2025 09:38

Instead of BMI bollocks I’ve been looking at waist to height ratio. I prefer it!

Basically, waist measurement should be half your height to be within a healthy range and reduced risk. Less visceral fat = reduced risk.

GnomeDePlume · 30/06/2025 09:45

TragicMuse · 30/06/2025 09:38

Instead of BMI bollocks I’ve been looking at waist to height ratio. I prefer it!

Basically, waist measurement should be half your height to be within a healthy range and reduced risk. Less visceral fat = reduced risk.

That spurred me on to measure my waist. Good grief, I have lost 8 inches!

Anyway, to be healthy height/waist, I need to be 8 feet tall. I need to do some stretching 😀

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