Mounjaro October starters - Thread 8!

[HansHolbein]

Carry on losers!

BTW - can’t remember how to edit my post now so hope you can translate my typos! e.g. thin hair not think !!

@EVK I'm sorry you went through chemo and hair loss. Im a cancer scientist, now manager so worked in that area for a long time. Did it grow back? No I'm not at menopause, early 40s and I've never had hair loss until mounjaro so I think it's that. I do have to eat low cals to lose as I'm small and my maintenance is 1519 cals so it could be eating under my BMR but I did try more cals for a few weeks and it didn't change the shedding. Yesterday I had a treat day, lots of carbs, half a jacket potato with beans and cheese for lunch and mcdonalds wrap and mozzarella dippers for dinner then some cheese crumbles to snack on. Didn't track it but definitely eat more than usual. It was day 7 so jab day and I'd been ill with covid and eaten less all week. Strangely I didn't gain any weight, I lost 0.5lb lol I'm definitely more insulin sensitive now as I jabbed 6mg yesterday and totally feeling it now, just had a coffee so far today and it's 1.30pm. I'm split dosing to avoid highs and lows so will jab 2.5mg on Monday. It worked well last week and I have more energy now but when I was jabbing 7.5mg I maintained and was hungrier so need 8.5mg is working well.
@HansHolbein how are you doing? You were right about losing a little more to drop the tummy fat. In a week I've only lost 1.3lbs but dropped 2cms off my waist! It's definitely more defined now.
Bmi 23.3 now, 9st 5.6lbs. it's going the right way.
@Bluenose1966 well done on maintaining on a low dose and all the exercise and strength training. I definitely need to do this but im yet to find the energy. When i get to 9st ill cut the MJ down to 5mg and eat more then ill work out.
@Fizzleawayyy1 i live in the north east close to the coast. Its cheap to live here but a lot colder! Today its 11.C max! Hope your week hasn't been too hectic.

Well done everyone on a year anniversary 👏 hope all are OK xx

Thanks for lovely reply @Histoscientist my hair did grow back bit not as strong or as thick as before (although it’s always fine) with menopause starting at 46 along with first round of chemo really - I think that’s done it for my hair. At least I have hair now, albeit thin and very fine!! Shirking follicles and not allowed HRT so have to live with it! It’s a small price to pay for being cancer free though. Great area of work to be in - my 26 mile walk in the summer was to raise funds for research and the progress within cancer field is incredible. I’m short also (5ft 2) so like you to maintain my cals are approx. 1550 and to lose about 11500-1200. I need to track again as easy to clock up over 1500 especially when drinking lots of homemade frothy milk coffees !! Keep drinking the water everyone - it’s easy to let that one slip!

Hi Everyone

Thanks for being so honest @HansHolbein , I understand exactly what you mean. We've spent the last year forming new habits, which include undereating and celebrating the scales going down. I think it will take almost an equally long time to to form good maintenance habits.
It's great to hear everyone doing so well and onto maintenance.
I'm not there yet, but for the first time ever (well since I knew what BMI was) I can imagine reaching a healthy weight.
I kidded myself it wasn't possible for me - I'm 'well built' I've got 'heavy bones' etc.
Well it'll still take a while because my loss has slowed right down, but I'm only 11lbs off a healthy BMI!
I don't think I'll whittle off much more once I hit the healthy range, because to be honest I'm ok with how I look now, and I've got lots of loose / crepey skin and don't want any more!
I think it's true that people struggle with seeing you slim. My friends have started telling me I've lost enough now and should stop, and they're a bit shocked and possibly disbelieving when I tell them I'm still nearly a stone overweight.

So, the scores on the doors:
SW 20st 2lbs
CW 12st 1lbs
GW 11st 4lbs (first time I've ever included a goal, I thought it was pointless as I'd never get there!)

Have a good week everyone

Morning all

SW 17'10
CW 13'0

No movement this week, same weight as last week.

Last jab of 10 today for me, before I stop. Its definitely about time, as I think I am definitely more controlling myself with willpower than with the jabs now. Still feeling some suppression but could eat lots if I wanted to, but sort of forcing myself not to.

I will check in every now and then, but thank you all for the support thus far!

@igivein you have done incredibly well - keep going - I love that you’re feeling so good that you now have a goal weight 🩷 @DeltaAlphaDelta79 plrase do check in as it’s so good to hear how people are managing maintenance- congratulations on getting there 🙌🎊

Morning all, I’ve not posted for ages but have been reading the updates, I wanted to jump on and mark the year anniversary with you too.
We’ve all done so well, and what a change!
This time last year I was desperate to drop weight and so nervous about taking my first dose. Now I’m 5st down, in a healthy bmi and I’ve got my confidence and ‘me’ back.
So a year on I’m on 12.5 and struggling with a plateau/set point.
SW 16.1
CW 11.2
GW 10.8
I want to stay on MJ for a while but now think I might need to taper down as I’m feeling lethargic on 12.5 and the weight loss has stopped. Reading here, a lot of you have tapered down/stopped and still lost that last bit of weight. I have naturally quite low blood pressure but I think I’m one of those where higher doses of MJ can take it a bit too low as I’ve had a few sweaty:shaky moments on 12.5 and think that my body is reacting to this and not losing further weight. Anyone else had this?
My feeling is to drop to 10mg and slowly lower doses from there with the hope that I will regain some much needed energy so I feel like excercising again as that is something that’s stopped off on the 12.5 pen, I think it’s just a little too high for me!

@Tohaveandtohold Thank you. Glad I am not alone. It's really tough, isn't it? Not swapping one extreme for another, you're completely right. I need to let go of this feeling of wanting to keep my weight rigidly in control - because I can't. It's impossible. I did my second 5mg this morning, eating has been easier for the past week, which is good.

@Carridoesntlivehereanymore I don't actually mind the lack of boobs! Understand about the crepey skin - I have some on my arms. I'm hoping it will get a little better with time. My heaviest weight was 20st, so I have to expect some weird skin stuff. Totally relate to the loo roll analogy!

@DeltaAlphaDelta79 Rooting for you! Keep checking in with us. Lots of love.

@Histoscientist Thank you so much. I am so pleased for you in regards to your anxiety and IBS. Amazing. My anxiety a year ago was truly crippling, so I know how you feel. A buffer is a very good plan, always a relief to have some wiggle room. Real shame about the hair. I have also lost a fuck ton, but I think that is due to not eating enough - it's been really shedding over the past 6 weeks . I bought a fake hair bun off Amazon and it looks great! Maybe Wegovy might improve things? Always worth a shot...

My husband is a lovely soul. Love him very much. We had a really good chat about things and I understand where he is coming from. He's so used to me being fat, so it must be a shock to see how I am now - I agree. Well, last time I checked, it was 19 - but it may be lower. It's never going to be easy without MJ - I will probably be on it for life. No chance can I be left to my own devices. I will always be obese, just like an alcoholic will always be in remission. I mean, at least we have MJ. I don't know how long I could have continued with life, to be honest. It was so bad. Your treat day sounds delicious, I love mozzarella! Glad your waist is making an appearance!

@surreygirl1987 Oh god it's the worst isn't it! I have to sit and sleep with a million cushions!

@Bluenose1966 Thank you so much. Actually, I am very happy with my weight. I would say this is the first time in my life that I am actually happy. Everyone else seems to disagree, though! For the first time EVER I don't feel insecure or ashamed and I don't want to lose that. I don't think I need to lose any more weight, not at all - but I do think I was getting a bit addicted to watching the scales go down. I find it very easy not to eat on MJ, which made it even easier. No criticism taken at all - thank you for being frank with me. I've had more boring comments this week about my weight, all from people who have always been slim, and who like, and I find it really annoying. I never, ever comment on other people and the way I look. I need to think of a good response! Thank you very much for your wise words, I appreciate it. Can't believe you're on week 34 of maintenance - that's terrific! You must let us know when the kitchen is complete - how exciting!

@EVK Start weight was 16st 2.7lbs, last time I checked I was a bit under 8st. Regarding goal weight, the goal posts have been moved on that one a lot... Thank you so much for your advice and I am truly sorry for all you have been through. You are a strong woman.

@igivein Thank you so much. Bloody hell your stats are incredible! Crazy. You must feel great. I am so happy for you. I believe you will get there. You will. I am just so happy for us all. Like you, I didn't believe that this could ever happen or even be possible!

@flowerlady2 5st and a healthy BMI, congratulations! You know, it might be worth coming down the doses and seeing what happens. Especially if you are feeling a bit flat. I've come all the way back down to 5mg from 15mg and haven't really noticed a difference. Yes, I did noticed some dizzy spells at the top doses, had to make sure I got up from sitting/lying down slowly.

@HansHolbein I wasn't overly booby to start with...

Hi everyone, I dropped off this thread a while ago but it’s my one year anniversary of starting MJ today and what a year it’s been!
I’m going to be brave and include my very first photo I used to apply for it and a photo from last month, the side profile ones because it shows my bingo wings - I still have them but they are reduced and it’s still a work in progress. I might delete the whole lot later 😂
starting weight 16st 2, BMI 35. Current weight 9st 12, BMI 21.5. I’m 5ft 7. From a size 18 to a 10, even shrunk a shoe size!
I had a maintenance call scheduled for the end of August but I cancelled it as I couldn’t get any MJ and I thought it would be the end of my journey with it and have to go without but I did manage to easily get hold of it in September (shock horror!) - I’m still on 15mg for one more month then will begin to taper down and see what happens.
I have insulin resistant PCOS and this has helped me get a regular cycle for the first time in my entire life at the grand old age of 40. Without MJ I’m not sure what the future would hold and I’m planning on staying on it in some capacity for as long as possible.
If anyone recognises me, I don’t want to know thanks!
And I’d like to thank @HansHolbein for being a total legend on this thread 💐

@TheChosenTwo you look amazing 🤩🙌so happy for you. How wonderful that your PCOS is controlled - I guess MJ is enough like metformin for it to do job.

@flowerlady2 congratulations to you 🙌
sounds like you already know it’s time to taper down, it’s good to listen to your body. Definitely sounds like low blood sugar symptoms. You will be absolutely fine and hopefully get some energy back.

Thanks @EVK - I just feel so well now, I’m so bloody thankful for it.

Morning all

Week 53 - last jab of 10 last week and now going cold turkey.

SW 17'10
CW 12'11

4 stone 13 pounds off so just managed to sneak under my loose target of under 13 stone. I am going to try hard this week to see if I get get a whole 5 stone gone!

Still no significant suppression or side effcts and mainly firing on will power alone.

Will check in periodically and keep you all updated and see your results!

Just catching up with everyone but dont have a huge amount of time to spare - Sorry!

@TheChosenTwo - You look amazing!! well done!! I started a about half a stone heavier then you and im still half a stone heavier but you are my dream weight!!

@DeltaAlphaDelta79 Well done with making progress although its mostly will power and motivation, you got this!

@HansHolbein If you are happy with how you look then that's all that matters! Just remember that not all food is the enemy!

@EVK My hair is horrible, its so thin! iv now got extensions in it to make it thicker although they are not super long ones!

Been super busy here with work, events and now the kids are off for a week! They also had inset days last week.
Having a girls day with my daughter tomorrow in LONDON!
Iv only lost 1lb in the last 4 weeks which sucks ass!!! however after this week is out of the way most work events will be done and dusted and I should be less busy food wise. Happy iv managed to STS through all of this as I feel like the eating out has been constant.
I want to make a real push once we hit next Monday though to shift half a stone by xmas!! as I kind of feel like iv nearly wasted a whole pen on STS which isnt what I want.

Hope everyone has a good week x

Hi all, just checking in. I’m now in Week 55 and have officially lost 6 stone. Im happy with that, now for maintenance, I think that’s going to be the hardest slog!

Well done, that's great. What dose are you on now?

Hello all, suddenly my weight loss has sparked up again and I've lost 4lbs in 4 weeks! I'm now 9st 4.5lbs bmi 23.1 so close to that normal bmi for myself. I even ate 1644 cals Saturday and weighed in 1lb less Sunday morning! My deficit is 1100 or less.
I am using a fat metaboliser powder in my protein shakes. I've also upped my protein so maybe that's it..who knows.

@Fizzleawayyy1 im just on 7mg. I went to 7.5mg Oct- Aug then had a break when on holiday, started back at 5mg and have settled at. 7mg.

Are you planning on staying on 7mg or will you wean off? I cant decide what to do

@Fizzleawayyy1 at the moment I’m thinking of staying on the current dose and trying to maintain. I’m eating less in the week, and then using the calories on the weekend, it seems to be working well.

Well done everyone- @Histoscientist what fat metaboliser are you using ? I’m hanging in there still fluctuating between 8:7-8:10 depending on the - I’d like to get to 8:5/8.6 before Christmas!! Still - life without MJ is ok - it’s a balancing game now.

You are doing great staying that low and being fully off MJ. I lost another 0.5lb this morning, so just in 2 days!
I'm using sealions fat metaboliser powder. They also sell protein shakes and vitamins. It was £5 from their website rather than amazon where its 9.99. I only use half the daily amount but I'm losing continuously even when I've had more carbs or cals. It's definitely fat coming off too according to my scales

@Histoscientist thanks for the info - I think I’ll give it a go. Also, thanks for the encouragement- I need that at the moment. I don’t have ‘food noise’ like I had before MJ which is great but I definitely find myself eating more and more inclined to want something else in the evenings after eating which MJ sorted out for me. So, that’s where and when I’m having to be as mindful as possible. I have tell myself I’m actually full (I feel full) and that I don’t ‘need’ anything else. I think that’s magic which MJ performed for me - that’s what I’m adjusting to being without. I love my healthy diet which I wouldn’t and don’t feel the need to change at all. It’s totally doable but requires attention!!😅. I’m so glad I have this space and all of you for continued support and encouragement 🩷

Yes it's still lovely group here ♥️ I bought some liquid berberine, it definitely helps resolve the tummy rumbles when hungry in last few days or wanting to snack inbetween meals. I'll use it daily when I come off MJ. Berberine lowers blood sugar and suppresses appetite.