Late April ‘25 starters - thread 4

[wlinewbie0425]

Hi everyone -time for thread 4 as we close in on 2 months on our journey!

Sorry but what does NSV mean?

Non scale victory

Happy to post a 2.5lb loss this morning, taking me to a stone and a half.

I'm not liking 5mg as it makes me feel soooo tired and nauseous, but it is working.

Just done my jab and have done it in my thigh - just to see if it makes a difference.

Week 8 weigh in and another 1.5lbs off taking me to a total of 18.5lbs. I'm happy with that slow and steady wins the race! Well done on all the losses and hope everyone has a great week 😊

Great losses everyone. Well done to all of the non scale victories too. We have got this.

I had that too. On week six of 5mg I am finally getting through to the other side of it, so keep going!

Yes the Everyday ones, orange and white box . No movement since but i did take codeine for the past few days for period pain and that blocks you up. 😦

Thank you! And 🤞 they work for you again

well done @BudgieMom @Nearlyhadenough @dozywelshbird !

I weighed yesterday on the body analysis scales and my skeletal muscle has increased, not a lot but at least it's moving in the right direction. Pre-mounjaro I would have rewarded myself with pizza but instead I bought myself some exercise stuff, I'm counting that as an NSV!

Hi all, just checking in briefly to congratulate on achievements and cheer us all on.

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I’m on holiday. I was careful today but I’ve somehow used up most of my calorie allowance. What would be best to eat later if I need something? I have cold chicken, fruit, Greek yoghurt, cheese or toast. I’m going for a walk now so I could also eat those calories

Well, today has been the first Tuesday that I’ve managed to leave the house in four weeks! (I jab on a Monday).

not sure if I’m getting used to 5mg or jabbing in my thigh actually made a difference, but it’s been much better.

I've been on ChatGPT again asking for a weights programme for my flabby arms. It's very kindly done diagrams as well. With a very large lady holding very small weights 🤣 I'll take that as motivation.

But in all seriousness, I'm actually starting to enjoy exercise, and I missed it when I had a extended series of meetings with the toilet over the weekend. How weird is that?

@Nearlyhadenough glad you’ve been able to get out and about!
@Hawkmoth what a great idea to ask chatgpt!

Weighed in this morning and have lost 2lbs bringing my total to 23lbs.
I think I’ve decided to stay on 5mg for another month after doing jab 3 of my 2nd 5mg pen. I’m losing about 2lbs a week which is manageable but if things start changing I can always increase slightly.
I go on holiday at the end of August so want to time things around that. I’m hoping to have lost another 20lbs but that is an ambitious and optimistic target!

Well done @Flowerchild547, @PoisonIvy89, @BudgieMom, @Nearlyhadenough and all the losers and NSVs (I must start the exercise part of being healthy soon - seeing physio tomorrow for arthritic knee and then must crack on with doing it…you’re inspiring me @Hawkmoth!). What did you choose to eat in the end @Zebracat?

Just did my weekly weigh-in. Another 2lb loss which makes 2st in total 🌟🌟. Clothes I haven’t worn for a couple of years are slowing making their way out of the ‘too small’ black bin bag in my wardrobe, and there’s an inner cheer everytime something gets put into the ‘too big’ black bag! (The droopy drawers went directly into the bin though)

Well done @Coventreeand @Flowerchild547on today’s weigh ins. And everyone else over the last week.

Only 0.8lbs for me today. Not gonna lie - the scales are annoying me as they just don’t match up with what I feel is deserved I’ve maintained healthy habits that were seeing great progress for first 5-6weeks. I’ve not seen much change at all in June. I keep hoping for the whoosh after no or little movement for a few weeks.

I took my second 5mg dose yesterday though and so far so good with that, no major side effects. I also ordered another pen as the deal on Monj showed chemist4u 5mg pen for only £99. My previous 3 orders were MedExpress who have been great for me, but the price difference is too great. I don’t like their price match as it’s not actually a price match on your order it’s just a credit for your next order!

I was really impressed with chemist4u. Order placed Sunday evening and they messaged me for evidence of previous order Monday morning and delivered (in a wee lunch bag) Tuesday morning. I will caution that the ice pack was melted but my pen was still very cold. We have efficient Royal Mail here and never miss them as someone is always at home and it wasn’t hot weather. You might want to be cautious is that’s not the case for you as there was only one cold pack and no wool just the thin cool bag in a box. Great value for 2.5 or 5mg right now.

Hello all 😀

Now, I don’t want to jinx anything, but I believe Wegovy may be starting to work… Had my first 1mg jab on Friday and have already lost 1kg. 11.5 lbs down now. 🫰I can finally break the 1 stone before my 2 month anniversary on the 3rd.
Can get into all of my size 14’s now, although some are tight. Not a 16 in sight 😀
Side effects are bearable. Still a bit nauseous and have no energy. Constipation is (just) manageable. Thank to the PP who suggested abdominal massage - game changer!

Morning all, some lovely updates , weight and NSV related.

@wlinewbie0425 can I sit with you? I’m also annoyed at my scales and although I had an admittedly bumpy weekends, I’m still stalled despite very healthy food choices.

I got my period this morning, so am reassured that the bloat of the last few days is due to that… also the crying and existential despair 😂😂😂😂.

i think i need to try harder to exercise. I go for one walk per week with a friend. It’s more of a wander really, if I’m being honest.

my slipped disk issue is preventing me from anything too heavy. And I can’t bear to go swimming- I hate smelly , cold changing rooms and the semi-nudity of it all.

here’s hoping after this period this week, I magically shed a cheeky 2 lb that’s just been dying to come off !

@Coventree a toffee crisp McFlurry! Sorry not sorry.😔😀

Hello all. Apologies for being missing in action for a while. I have had some life stuff to deal with but have emerged intact - and a little smaller!

Well done to everyone for keeping going through the ups and downs - I’ve had some challenges but have managed to keep my eye on the prize. After going down to 3.75 for my last dose of the first 5mg pen, I went back up to 5mg last week and have had a much better experience - no nausea and better appetite.

My official weigh in day is Friday, but I do weigh daily. I wanted to share today’s news - I have dipped into the 10s, 10st 13.4. Which is a total loss of 1st 8.1. I’m thrilled 😁. BMI is now 27.2 and I am wearing some close filling T-shirts rather than trying to hide in baggy ones. I also feel 5 years younger.

Keep on keeping on you lovely lot!

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Well done @AbundanceofKatherines and keep going @wlinewbie0425 and @Ricoletti…hopefully you’re just ‘buffering’ after pressing fast-forward on the weight-loss and the scales will suddenly catch up x

Hi everyone! Lovely to hear all the update, @wlinewbie0425 @Ricoletti like yourself I had times of frustration last month as the scales didn’t really move but then had a whoosh end of last week ( I seem to hold a lot of weight over before/ during and right after period🤪) . Hopefully the same with you both!
I had my weigh in with my prescriber on Friday and as I had lost 7 lbs in the 4 weeks they strongly advised me to stay on 2.5mg pen as I was going on holidays for 2 weeks and said would be a complete gamble if I had side effects. I was reluctant as I had actually done 3mg the previous week unknown to them using the extra dose however I accepted the advise and left with a 2.5mg pen, then I messed up the dosing as I forgot to prime the pen and then primed too much away. Annoying given that error that I won’t have as much left in pen as thought . I plan to just use the syringes now and split the remaining left in 3doses, hopefully enough for 3mg a dose. Then up to 5mg when I get back from holidays and the worry about toilet /SE ruining holidays is behind me.
Overall I have lost 21 pounds in 9weeks so even though the crazy suppression has long gone I am still very blase about eating/ wanting to eat so it’s clearly still working at the low doses.
I am not too worried if I don’t lose any for the next few weeks with holidays, I knew I’d be on MJ for quite awhile so if I have a low month so be it.
grateful to have this forum as I have no one in real life to discuss any of this with as other than my husband no one knows I am on this.

I stopped taking the electrolyte two weeks ago as thought it wasn’t doing much but need to start again with it and vitamins as I find myself so so tired!

Weigh in Wednesday for me! Lost another 2lb taking me to 12.4! The 11s are in sight! Very happy as had a rough week last week and drank too much.

well done everyone on their losses and NSVs @Ricoletti@wlinewbie0425 everything crossed for a whoosh next time! I find the week before period hard! Walking is a good start, also ask the physio what strength moves you can do. I do 10 min strength work outs 3-4 times a week and it does help.

@Zebracat love the defiant flurry - you’re on holiday why not!

Hello all,

W9D5 and I thought I'd pop on as I am one of the few people who have moved up to 7.5mg.

First jab was Friday and I felt awful Saturday - headache / nausea - but it was so very hot here and I spent several hours poolside with all the kids and their various lessons. Felt better once I cooled myself down.

I've finally been feeling some suppression - like full on no interest in food and for days on end! This is very new to me as for the most part the proceeding 8 weeks had been mainly willpower. I have been eating but it's been a struggled at some points.

Will be interesting to see the scales on Friday. I'll be happy with -2lbs. But I always get the fear that I've not lost anything. Will report back in a few days.

Hi, well done on the losses. I'm with the plateau group, had a slight loss but not worth noting down! Im at the sticking point I have got to numerous times in the past on various diets.
I'm definitely in a cal defecit, been going to the gym regularly and drinking a fair bit of water (maybe not as much as in first few weeks where I felt constantly thirsty). So not sure what else to do.

Has anyone on here stayed on 3.75mg from their 5mg pen? I am due to take my 5th dose from the pen which is not the golden dose... it is actually the remainder of the 4 doses (ie the leftover 15 clicks from each dose). Just wondered if anyone has done the same and whether they were able to get the clicks as normal, or needed to use the syringe??