March 2025 starter thread 6

[TheSpoonyNavyReader]

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.
Some of us are now hitting the 12 week mark, some of us are nearly at their goal, some halfway and some still have a way to go, but we are all losing even if it’s half a pound a week. We have all come so far and are making a difference to our health.

Thread 6 blows my mind

hope everyone is well. Good to see so many forging into summer in new clothes! I'm sitting here stubbornly at 9 stone 13. Returned my bras to RIGBY and PELLER cheered on by your support and because I'm a twat swapped them for two in the same size (32F!!!!!) thst also don't fit (band around the chest).
Trying to lift myself out of my slump. Have gone off liking food which is annoying and never want collagen or protein powder again. Decided to force myself back into excercise so it's run, swim, Pilates and strength training beteeen now and Wednesday - see if I can push those endomorphines up into a joyful range. Wild swimming might do it - the middle aged ladies favourite!

Barf moment this morning- have been relying heavily on boiled eggs in lunches as easy, cheap, fast protein....
Whilst boiling some this morning I realised that one must have been in the carton cracked and it was ROTTEN and omg the stench! I don't think I'll be able to go near them for ages now 😪 😢
Any other suggestions for an easy high protein swap???
@Flamethrowers it's high tide here around 4 today so I may have to do some wild swimming sans wetsuit of course 😉

Sorry not been on the threads for a few days now and we are now on number 6! Wow! Well done to all on your losses and big congrats to the boss of me for reaching goal. Weigh day (week 15) and am at 100.8kg (started 3/03 at 118.4kg) so 38 pounds down which is just unreal to me! Tantalisingly close to under 100kg but reckon I’ll stall for a few weeks now (have lost again this week but not surprised as have been away and done 30k steps every day for last 4 days! Feet are on fire!). Still will crack on and remind myself even it doesn’t happen this week I am still 38 pounds down in 15 weeks.

@Flamethrowers Take those back as well!!!!

Thanks for the new thread. Weigh in day for me today.

Pre Start Weight: 15st 6.5lbs
Start Weight MJ: 15st 0lbs
Goal Weight: Undecided

Current Weight: 13st 7.3lbs
Loss on MJ: 1st 6.7lbs (20.7 lbs)
Total loss: 1st 13.2lbs (27.2lbs)

Week 1: 3.1lbs (2.5mg)
Week 2: 2.1lbs (2.5mg)
Week 3: 1.5lbs (2.5mg)
Week 4: 1.6lbs (2.5mg)
Week 5: 1.7lbs (2.5mg)
Week 6: 0.5lbs (2.5mg)
Week 7: 2.6lbs (2.5mg)
Week 8: 0.6lbs (2.5mg)
Week 9: On holiday for week - MJ injection and weighing missed
Week 10: 0.6lbs (2.5mg)
Week 11: 4.0lbs (2.5mg)
Week 12: 1.9lbs (2.5 mg)
Week 13: On holiday for a week, weighing missed (2.5mg)
Week 14: Gained 0.5lbs (2.5mg)
Week 15: 1.0lbs (3.3mg)

After a weekend with friends and lots of food and drink, a 1lb weight loss this week was not surprising (it was over 2lbs on Friday morning ☹️). It’s all still going in the right direction though 😊

I was a bit better at withdrawing my injection from the pen this week so I’m going back to 2.5mg this week to see whether I can continue at that rate. I’d like to stay on as low a dose as possible to make it easier to come off MJ without putting weight back on in the future.

I have had to go to the GP this week as I’ve had a dull ache on my left side for a couple of weeks. I thought I’d pulled a muscle so stopped exercising and then went on holiday but it didn’t clear up. Blood tests were taken and came back normal (so not indicating pancreatitis or gallstones) so the other option is that it’s a bit of inflammation in my bowel which has been triggered by a change in diet - and thinking about it, it probably ties in with me starting to to use collagen powder to increase my protein intake. I have been really focussed on increasing protein and probably not focussed enough on increasing fibre and ensuring I drink enough every day so it’s back to the psyllium husks and logging all drinks to try to help this as a first step.

I’m finding the fibre increase more difficult than protein to implement. I know the foods that are highest but never manage to eat 30g per day it seems. I get to 25g with some effort but often it’s less than 20g. I don’t eat breakfast so that misses some options. Has anyone managed to crack their fibre and protein goals within 1600 calories a day without eating a big bowl of beans or dhal every day?

On another note, I am so impressed by the waist reductions some of you have achieved. I’ve only lost 2 inches and know I should be exercising more to help, but somehow the gym eludes me 🤭

I’ve been using Lidl high protein tortilla wraps 9.8g of protein and 181 calories.

They also do a coconut protein yoghurt that I love - 20g protein and 149 calories. I read on one of the threads here that even though it was processed, they scored highly on being “natural” if that’s not a contradiction.

And to get my protein up otherwise, edamame added to stir fry.

Why did you buy more? Did you not try them on in the shop?

I did! Just having a minor mood slump and it's as if I can't make up my own mind! I'll take one back. I wore one home and sighed with relief the moment it came off. They're such odd salespeople given that they pride themselves on service. Also I think that priding yourself in estimating by eye is good but why not just whip out a tape measure to double check! In more gloomy news my extremely nice and very young cleaner (unsolicited) suggested today I get some men's Regaine for my hair as such a lot it seems to be falling out. It isn't normal, she said. Sigh! Swim was good though.

Oh, bless you. Sorry if I came across as being critical when you’re having a bad time of it 😔 You may have said previously about your background, but, from reading generally about Mounjaro, the right nutrition and supplements do help your body and I have become quite anal about it (as evidenced by my post today) so my Facebook feed is now completely full of reels about high protein/low calorie meals.

I’m assuming you are middle aged and peri/menopausal? Do you take HRT and is your regimen still right for you? Reading about the potential impact on how progesterone is absorbed, I wonder may be that could have an impact on the balance of hormones for a lot of women. I completely get the lack of ability to make a decision but I normally choose to put it off again, and again, and again.

Thank you for the new thread!

I have 2 questions that i need help on.

Can anyone lay their hands on that list of objects that weigh each amount of pounds or kilos? The one you can compare your weight loss to so i have lost a microwave or a puppy or a ryanir suticase? I swear I saw it on one of the threads but can't find it. I think it will make me realise just how much i have managed to lose when i am feeling a bit less confident in myself.

The other question is does anyone have any recommendations for decent swimwear and decent shorts and decent long skirts ((ok so this is a 3 thing question) that would suit someone tall with no waist and the apron belly? I need something supportive in the very lower belly. Not super tight at the top which is all i can find. I am clearly a lot lighter than the last few summers so i need to shop for our holiday in august but i have no idea where to start. I think i need to spend a bit of money on stuff that is better made than the shein and h&m and roman go-tos I have been living with for years but i don't know where from.

@TheSpoonyNavyReader - was about to say i totally get it with the work trips and wine and then saw your next message with your super fitting clothes stuff and decided that was my prompt to try on The Dress that I haven't been able to wwear for at least 7 years. A bit of straining across the bust but I could get it on and it was a little loose around the middle! So happy about that and very shocked as I am slowing down massively with the daily/weekly losses.

@Flamethrowers - I swear they hypnotise you when you walk in the shop. If you have to keep one then do, but don;t feel obliged. You could always write a strongly worded email and get someone else to return them for you. You did so well going back the first time and you can guarantee you won't be going back again so who cares what they think? Easier said than done though, i appreciate!

@ilovegreenbeans - i find the getpro or lidl or graham high protein yoghurt pouches are my go-to for breakfast. They are 25g protein and very tasty. That then buys me some time later in the morning to decide what I fancy. I can also sling one in my bag when i am commuting to work. I do love eggs but that would have put me off too.

SW 17st 4 (28 Feb so one of the earliest march thread people)
CW 13st 10.9
TW 12st 4 but would like to see the 11s

Just had to check my app to get today's weight in and realise i have lost 20% of my body weight. I need to be very happy with that and get over myself today. Work angst is bleeding in to every8ing!

@needtolose70lb it's on the august starters thread I've seen one

@Justformounjaro my fibre is between 25 and 30 each day. I eat a variety of the following Shredded wheat and wholemeal bread for breakfast, wholemeal pitta or a Lidl high protein sandwich thin for lunch, brown pasta, fruit such as apples or pears, carrots, ground flaxseed on yoghurt, peas, spinach.

Hope this helps

@Flamethrowers sorry about your blue funk.keep chatting and you aren’t on your own!

xx

How do people kept themselves regular? I started to only go the day after taking the jab but now thats not even working. Im having to use a laxative which still isnt great.

Good morning lovelies,

anyone else struggling with immense hunger at the end of the week on 7,5? Due my third 7.5 tomorrow and yesterday I again crawed sweets which I also did on the Monday last week but also got an immense hunger burst before dinner . I have barely been eating dinner throughout until 7.5 and got ravenous yesterday and unfortunately caved in with crackers and cheese and some chocolate. Feel so in remorse this morning.
Don’t know how I’m going to not give in today and tomorrow 😢
it’s a taste of what happens when I eventually filter down but didn’t expect this so early on!
splitting jab is not an option as 5-6mg wasn’t working anymore and 7.5 was already not as strong start of this week as last week.
deffo going up to 10mg but anyone else had this on 7.5 and then got better again on 10 mg, as it’s going to be tough going through the next 2 jabs , hopefully 10mg works better on me

I think my issue is that I don’t eat breakfast so I’m missing a third opportunity to pack in some fibre, although I often have granola for lunch. In addition, DP has just been diagnosed as pre diabetic so I’ve cut my portions of wholewheat pasta and noodles, or brown rice in solidarity and not finding enough veg to fill the gap. I’m not a complete fruit dodger but it doesn’t come naturally to eat an apple. I’m going to have to get over that.

@lilymty Increase your fibre and drink (even) more water? It’s becoming a bit of an problem for me too ☹️

Morning all. Weigh in at the end of week 15 here and another 1lb off. Losses are definitely slowing down now but seem to be consistently heading in the right direction.

SW: 14st

CW: 11st 11lbs

GW: 10st 7lbs

My BMI is heading slowly towards the normal range (currently 26.8) which considering I had a BMI of 30-35 for the past decade is fantastic.

I don't track protein or fibre or any macros at all which I probably should. I'm conscious of increasing those things but don't calculate what I'm having. I think it was all too much to think about at one time so I've been focused on eating sensibly as much as possible and getting the weight off but I know I'm going to need to do more toning. Off to yoga tonight and for a walk with a friend this afternoon so hopefully that will help!

Items I've found useful for protein are the Lidl protein wraps already mentioned, Vieve protein water and things like cottage cheese, eggs, mozzarella, nuts, meat and fish etc.

For fibre I take psyllium husk supplements and eat plenty of beans and pulses. If I have bread it's wholemeal. Keep skin on veg etc.

Morning beautiful people
It's schorchio today and I'm in a lovely flowing skirt with my top TUCKED in....omg that would have been unheard of previously.

@lilymty psyllium husk with a probiotic every morning was couple of dried prunes is very useful in regularity. Also helps with lose 💩 as well. Random.

Anyway weigh in today for the start of week 12 and I've lost 2.2lb ♥️

SW 15st 3
CW 13 st haven't been this low for 20 years.
GW 10 stone something, I haven't got that far 🙂

Happy Tuesday everyone

Well, not only did I not take my scales away with me but I also realised far too late into the 4 hour drive that I had forgotten to do my MJ jab on Friday morning. So I had a really lovely weekend but I was hungrier and did eat a bit too much. I also drank a lot of wine (routine hazard when I am with this particular cousin). Now that I’m home I was able to jab last night (I do split dose so yesterday was a normal jab day for me but I did a larger dose to get levels back to normal) but I have gained a few pounds. I’m not too worried as I am also on my TOTM so some will be related to that and with the lovely weather his week it will be easy to eat light.

I really missed my scales though so I’ve decided I’m definitely going to take them on our cruise holiday in July. I might be mad but I will be happy.

@TryingMJthis might sound daft but re:apples have you tried coring and cutting them up? I used to hate eating apples but since I started cutting them up I love them. Also there is a lot of variation in apples types so do change it up if you’re not enjoying them.

Morning, hope everyone is feeling good.
SW - 10st 10lb
CW - 9st 0lb
TW - 8st 10lb then 8st 7lb if I feel I can get there
5 foot tall
BMI - Just into healthy range!
A loss of 2lb, which I'm really pleased with because I've had a few treats this week! (I did see a flicker of 8 st 13lb at one point which nearly made me cry!! I've not seen that weight for around 20 years)
This is going to be my first week of split dosing so I took my 2.5mg yesterday and will top up with 1.25mg on Thursday - all part of my plan to move up very gradually to avoid nasty SE.

@Yellowsubmarine55 hurray for your flowy summer clothes

@soupforbrains scales not required, proud of you

@lilymty and @Justformounjaro similar need to up the fibre here, am adding more baked beans, lentils and chickpeas. Those precooked puy lentils in bags are lovely.

@IngangoolieI saw a recipe last night for high protein/high fibre recipe for a chocolate slice made that could be made with chickpeas or black beans and am tempted to make it for a sweet treat for DP and I.

This morning, I’ve experimented with having whole meal toast and peanut butter for breakfast and got to 28% of my daily intake. At lunchtime, for the first time, I mixed psyllium husks and chia seeds into some Greek yoghurt and now I’m up to 56% of my fibre intake for the day - and it tasted OK.

And I’ve managed to 💩 satisfactorily (TMI, apologies) so the psyllium and water are having the desired effect 😀

💩💩💩🥳🥳🥳

Finally shifted 10% of my starting weight (90kg) and now under 13 stone.

Feels slow at 9kg (20lbs) in 13.5 weeks but I lost basically nothing in a year of calorie counting before MJ so must remember that.

@museumum 🥳 congrats! I lost about the same 😊 it’s slower than some, but it’s objectively a LOT and would be so hard to achieve otherwise.