May Starters Thread 4 ~ Onwards & Downwards!

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Hoping the lovely bunch of May starters thread 3 finds this new thread. Can't believe we are on 4 in the space of couple of weeks.

Thread 3 is now full so can't post the link for the new one there.

@tostaky its really interesting isn’t it, The individual reactions.

I did my first 5mg jab last week & was nauseous & could hardly manage 2 meals a day!! second one yesterday & I’ve been hungry ever since!! Still managing good choices in the whole but using will power. It’s so odd!!

That’s a good point actually! It would depend on site and amount of fat but yes, you are probably right that most of it is going into fat regardless.

I think it’s absolutely fascinating how we all differ so much.

I have those scales and I have no idea how they work or even if they're accurate!

Thank you, this is good advice. I am going to carry on and absolutely not give up. This thread has been a revelation to me and I hadn’t realised how supportive it was until I actually wrote a post myself. I always hold back from asking for advice, but today I feel that I am definitely going to be a “loser” not a “gainer” and this is due to you all x

Oh gosh, don’t hang back, join in the chat. 🙂

I think that if we can learn to deal with the times that we’re struggling and/or not losing without sending ourselves into a negative spiral then it’s the biggest victory of all, greater than the actual weight loss itself, because it’s changing our habits- and therefore hopefully our lives.

I slept a bit better last night, so I'm not completely exhausted today, thank goodness!
Also, in an attempt to feel less tired I ate more protein yesterday and the scales had moved downwards this morning. Possibly a coincidence, but I think I'll have fish/chicken for lunch every day for a while.
Happy Friday, losers!

Yesterday I saw a 12 for the first time in years on the scales (12st 13.75!) but today it's back to 13. Oh well. Still a downward trend.
SW 14st 8
CW 13st
GW 10st 7 - which will still be overweight according to BMI but I'm an old lady so I think I'll look better with a smidgen of blubber. I'm only 5' 2" so should really be about 8 7

I'm going to wear a dress today - quite an event as I'm generally a trousers person - just for no reason other than I can. It's a size 12. I will be wearing it inside out so that everyone can admire the label

@Apprenantei’m also seeing glimpses of 8…. As in below 90kg… really hoping i’ll be there next week!!

just went for an open water swim with a friend, it was lovely and fresh and a little workout for my arms. Had a protein shake after that and im about to start my working day… life is good! 😌 Happy Friday everyone!

Morning losers! I'm loving the positivity lately. Or as my kids would say, 'the vibes are vibing'!

Here's some advice for today that nobody asked for:

If you have hayfever, for the love of god stop rubbing your eyes. Stop it this instant!
Appreciate your knees!
Eat something nice today.
Don't let the bananas go off.
Give yourself kitty praise, e.g. 'Aren't you gorgeous! Loving the whiskers today!'
Preen.
Give yourself a whackload of praise for being an absolute loser!

Weekly check in, 5 weeks in and exactly 5kg lost. Really happy with this as after the first week it’s been a pretty steady .75kg each week.
Honestly as a long time member of Slimming World, Weight Watchers, Rosemary Conley etc. etc. etc. I am in awe of how well these jabs work.
Also, I love this thread, everybody is so supportive, sharing experiences and helping hands. We are so lucky.
Hoping everyone gets the chance to enjoy some sunshine at the weekend and keep on losing!

@Mounjour @DidILeaveTheGasOn @Gingercar Well jab day and weigh in and I have lost!!!! 77.7 last week and today 76.8. It really is worth reaching out on here, I felt more positive yesterday, and had a rest from the gym, but still ate well and healthily. Even turned down cake at Grandparents day at my grandsons school but did have a small glass of Prosecco. So have a lovely day everyone and thanks again xx

Positive vibes here too this morning. Official weekly weigh-in is another pound off. 11st 13lb. I’m going to work hard at never seeing “12st” again.

Since adding a cardio session and a flexibility session to my week the weight lifting has been squeezed out. So I’m going to add some daily 10-minute weights to firm up my core and glutes.

(big hugs to anyone reading and struggling this morning) .

What a lovely supportive thread this is. Well done to everyone, there seems to be lots of positive news today.

I had my weekly weigh in with SheMed this morning, after 6 weeks I’ve lost 20lbs. I’m delighted and so happy to be on MJ, I couldn’t do it otherwise.

I’m going to stay on 5mg for the next dose, I had 10 days of miserable SEs when I moved up from 2.5mg. Is anyone thinking of going to 7.5mg?

Onwards and downwards you lovely losers.

6 weeks I’ve lost 20lbs

Wow! That’s amazing!

morning all, wk6d1 weigh in and passed the magic 1st loss. 16llbs down 😀 I was stuck for 10 days or so but all your positive messages helped me to keep my focus. Thank you!
ps ‘drink to shrink’ is my new motto. I upped my water content & it really helped. 💦💦

@Merluzzo. That’s amazing well done 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Agree and I had a similar experience and trying to work out if I should go up or stick too :o

Glad everyone is having a good day. It’s my birthday today but too busy to go off track!

Happy birthday @Gingercar ! Hope you have a great day!

If it’s of interest to anyone with sulphur burps . My son started experiencing them occasionally and was able to close it down to Coke Zero . Other colas no effect . Coke Zero = sulphur burps . I hope this can help even one person . Good luck everyone.

Love the ginger kits! 🤣

Happy Friday everyone 🙌🏻

Many Happies @Gingercar Have a fabulous day

im sticking with another month of 5mg as my SEs are pretty present! I’m happy to try next month if the hunger monster returns!