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Mounjaro starters Nov ‘24 Thread 12 - The one where we pack all of the smaller size clothes into our holiday luggage 🥰

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Mounjaropen · 01/07/2025 21:51

Welcome to thread 12 fellow MN weight loss friends old and new!

Link to previous thread here

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/weight-loss-injections/5340601-mounjaropen-starters-nov-24-thread-11-the-one-where-we-have-no-chub-rub-and-are-wearing-all-the-shorts-as-we-head-into-june?page=40&reply=145390030

Feel free to lurk or post, absolutely no judgement here, just support and encouragement as we list old clothes on vinted, give thanks for MJ as we enjoy a far more comfortable Summer significantly lighter. We now wear ALL the damn shorts 💪🏻

Join us here to celebrate NSV’s, weight loss milestones, maintenance and our lowest stone brackets!

I’m on W35 D2 and on my fourth 7.5mg pen
F in my early 50’s
H 5’ 5.5”
SW 13st 11lb
CW 9st 10.6lbs
GW 9st 7lb
Total loss so far 56.4 lbs

We recommend the Shotsy app to monitor the amount of MJ in the system and pleasing graphs to look at…plus the MeThreeSixty body scan app to monitor inch loss for the weeks where weight loss is slow but you might have lost body fat etc. Both are free.

Feel free to swap recipes that might inspire anyone in a food rut, tips for managing side effects, exercise tips, tips for maintenance, titrating up or down and we love a wellness/supplements/beauty/ style chat too 🥰

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Goldleafcat · 29/07/2025 19:31

Mounjaropen · 29/07/2025 18:28

Well if it helps, I'll share my tale of unnecessary admin I could well do without woe...someone has fraudulently used my personal company details/and or someone in a county council has assumed that my UK based company is the same as an offshore one (similar name) and so has without my knowledge managed to get CCJ's against it....because the 'reminders' and demands went to some random property which I did not know about because I neither owned it/lived in it/rented it so couldn't possibly defend the summons- because I did not have access to it..because it was nothing to do with me...(can you see my frustration here?) First I knew about it was a bailiff's letter to my actual office address on Friday. So yep, I share your pain about any unexpected admin for sure...(not that I have a wedding to organise or anything ) Absolutely sod all response from the council concerned, and I can't phone an actual person either. Obvs.

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Oh bloody hell! Everything crossed you can get it sorted asap

KentishMama · 29/07/2025 19:58

Back from holiday! Two weeks in France with lots of cheese and lots of patisserie, and one skipped MJ dose = 1 kg up. But I've already lost half of it again. I think that's pretty decent actually, and I'm happy.

DH, on the other hand, gained 3 kg and is very unhappy. We've generally eaten similar things while away, but he's had a lot more liquid calories (hot chocolates, milkshakes, wine or cidre), which I avoid. An interesting thing to watch while travelling...

DarkForces · 29/07/2025 20:01

I've joined the new bra club. Been a grown up and got them properly fitted at Bravissimo. They've had a warehouse fire so v short on stock but I now have 2 properly fitting bras and they are £75 richer 😭

LindtCurves · 29/07/2025 21:22

@Mounjaropen what's the praise/ verdict on Vaseline Gluta-Hya body serum? And if you tried the snail slime, how was it? It's on my moodboard but I've not made the leap yet!

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Mounjaropen · 29/07/2025 21:41

LindtCurves · 29/07/2025 21:22

@Mounjaropen what's the praise/ verdict on Vaseline Gluta-Hya body serum? And if you tried the snail slime, how was it? It's on my moodboard but I've not made the leap yet!

Snail essence is absolutely awesome. You need a mist to apply over the top to hydrate before a final moisturiser layer. I apply the snail essence after vit c in the mornings.

Vaseline - I’m only 3 days or so in but I can’t really say there’s a discernible difference…. Will report back after I’ve used them up!

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MsRumpole · 29/07/2025 21:57

Mounjaropen · 29/07/2025 21:41

Snail essence is absolutely awesome. You need a mist to apply over the top to hydrate before a final moisturiser layer. I apply the snail essence after vit c in the mornings.

Vaseline - I’m only 3 days or so in but I can’t really say there’s a discernible difference…. Will report back after I’ve used them up!

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Do you use an HA serum as well? Or does the snail goo do the HA's job?

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Mounjaropen · 29/07/2025 22:23

MsRumpole · 29/07/2025 21:57

Do you use an HA serum as well? Or does the snail goo do the HA's job?

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No HA. The snail essence does that job. No smell either (in case anyone was wondering!)

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Mounjaropen · 29/07/2025 22:25

MagnoliaTreePetals · 28/07/2025 10:18

Me too! I was doing a long drive home yesterday and got very uncomfortable down my righthand side..... Gallstones? MJ complications? appendicitis??? should I divert to A&E????? All faded away the moment I got home, stretched out and started getting suitcases etc into the house and upstairs!
Also, I must get out of the mind set that every ache and pain 'must be my fault' for being overweight/on MJ etc.

The festival we went to was a great success, fortunately I took rations as all the food on offer was either deep fried or something in a bun. Stayed at a hotel (I do NOT do camping anymore), food there was dreadful, so didn't eat very much. Strangely the breakfasts were great, lovely fresh fruit, poached eggs and salmon, which set me up for the day. Hotel wine list was also cheap and cheerful, so only a couple of glasses. Hopefully not a bad weekend and I will get closer to my final/maybe not so final target, only 2lb to go......

I am finding 12.5mg a little harder from the SE point of view. 4 days of feeling background nausea, indigestion. As soon as I lose the last 2lb and get to a healthy BMI I will drop back to 10mg. I still would like to lose 3-5 lb more, but happy to take a slower more scenic route.

Although I am obviously overjoyed to be 4.5 stones lighter, I went through my wardrobe and a little sad that so many of my lovely summer dresses are now just too baggy. I am fairly good at easy alterations, but will decide which ones to take to our local dressmaker to see if they can help with the more complicated ones.

Happy Monday everyone!

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Hope you are feeling better today! SE’s can really kick arse. I do feel grateful I’ve not suffered terribly.

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Mounjaropen · 29/07/2025 22:26

random223 · 28/07/2025 10:19

Weighing in this week with a stay the same. Did have a weekend of indulgence (the dreaded snacking) though so not a bad outcome. Still BMI: 24.9!

Hope you all have a good week.

No gain is a win 👏👏👏🙌

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Mounjaropen · 29/07/2025 22:28

Caplin · 28/07/2025 10:42

Morning all, I'm back from two weeks of hols in Hawaii and the US West coast. Well, I've actually been back a week but the jet lag kicked my butt!

I skipped a jab whilst I was away as I wanted to do some justice to the food (which was amazing), and miraculously I only put on 4lbs, which considering we ate out 3 times a day and drank lots of cocktails every day, is a bit of a miracle! To be fair, I upped my jab just before I left and could barely eat for about 4 days! We also walked about 15k steps most days with the exception of a few days in Hawaii.

I've already managed to drop a couple of pounds in the past week, so only 2 lbs up on my lowest weight.

I did treat myself to some nice new clothes whilst I was away as well, stuff you can't buy here, and managed to squeeze into 32in waist levis :-)

Nice to see everyone doing well and enjoying a slimmer summer! Back on the wagon with two stone to go.....hopefully by Christmas!

Off to do a big Vinted upload.......

Sounds like a fab holiday! Congratulations on the size 32 Levi’s! 👏👏👏 And only 4lbs on after being in the states is a huge achievement in itself! 🙌

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Mounjaropen · 29/07/2025 22:30

MsRumpole · 29/07/2025 12:49

Hello hello! I've been sitting out MJ because of general disorganisation and anxiety. I'm now back. BACK. With a VENGEANCE.

Rumpole news by category:

For the skincare-oriented amongst us: I'm now layering face and eye serums - Vit C and HA in the morning, retinol and HA in the evening. Game changing.

On the MJ front: I realised, and this is quite a lot to process psychologically, that part of the reason I was avoiding my jabs was that I didn't really want not to want to eat. I KNOW. I took it to therapy and am back on track. I used my last 7.5mg pen to move from 2.5mg back to 7.5mg (it ended up slightly out of date but still seems to have worked, I just couldn't bear to throw it away!). I really hated 7.5mg last time but this time I've got the hang of it and it seems ok. Hopefully onward and upward. I've got a new 7.5mg pen to start next week.

(EDT: I was very prone to forgetting to jab, and I've realised I can fit a sealed sharp in my pillbox, so when I'm taking the rest of my supplements I can also do my jab!)

For the sporty amongst us: I can now deadlift 90kg, which is a husband plus a daughter. Good Lord.

EDT 2: On supplements: I'm 3 days into taking Lion's Mane and I have to admit I think it's making a more-than-placebo difference.

Hope everyone's doing well - glad to be back!

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Welcome back! Sounds like you are in full swing! Hope your anxiety has lessened now.
that deadlift achievement is outstanding! 💪👏

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Mounjaropen · 29/07/2025 22:32

Goldleafcat · 29/07/2025 17:34

Welcome back! Fab to hear you’re doing well, and wowzers on the deadlifting! That’s incredible!

I’ve got Lion’s Mane and started taking it, then stopped. I should probably start again! What differences have you noticed? Has it helped with mental clarity?

Please could you share which vit C you are using? I need to introduce this into my routine.

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I use Oskia vit c capsules. Not cheap but vit c is notoriously unstable and oxidises as soon as a bottle is open - hence I like the capsules. I do see the difference in my skin when I am using them.

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Mounjaropen · 29/07/2025 22:34

KentishMama · 29/07/2025 19:58

Back from holiday! Two weeks in France with lots of cheese and lots of patisserie, and one skipped MJ dose = 1 kg up. But I've already lost half of it again. I think that's pretty decent actually, and I'm happy.

DH, on the other hand, gained 3 kg and is very unhappy. We've generally eaten similar things while away, but he's had a lot more liquid calories (hot chocolates, milkshakes, wine or cidre), which I avoid. An interesting thing to watch while travelling...

Welcome back! Holiday food sounds heavenly ! 🥰 Well done shedding it off and for saying no to the empty calories 💪👏

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Mounjaropen · 29/07/2025 22:36

DarkForces · 29/07/2025 20:01

I've joined the new bra club. Been a grown up and got them properly fitted at Bravissimo. They've had a warehouse fire so v short on stock but I now have 2 properly fitting bras and they are £75 richer 😭

Ooh sounds lovely! Although I share your pain in the expense…🙈

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MsRumpole · 30/07/2025 00:00

@Goldleafcat I tend to use whatever TK Maxx has in, which is usually a liquid serum in a dropper, but I agree with @Mounjaropen that the capsules are probably more stable!

evilharpy · 30/07/2025 07:03

Holy shit I appear to have lost 6 stone!!!

MagnoliaTreePetals · 30/07/2025 07:24

evilharpy · 30/07/2025 07:03

Holy shit I appear to have lost 6 stone!!!

WoW!!! Double claxons! That is absolutely awesome.

Goldleafcat · 30/07/2025 07:28

Thank you both on the Vit C tips! @Mounjaropen @MsRumpole

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Mounjaropen · 30/07/2025 07:35

evilharpy · 30/07/2025 07:03

Holy shit I appear to have lost 6 stone!!!

🥳🥳🥳 congratulations!

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Goldleafcat · 30/07/2025 08:53

evilharpy · 30/07/2025 07:03

Holy shit I appear to have lost 6 stone!!!

Cripes I missed this! That is epic!! Well done! 👏

MsRumpole · 30/07/2025 08:59

@evilharpy That's so many stone! 👏

evilharpy · 30/07/2025 09:34

Ahh thanks lovelies! I can't believe that 9 months ago I was 6 stone heavier than I am now, how on earth did I carry all that around every day?!

lovealongbath · 30/07/2025 10:37

evilharpy · 30/07/2025 07:03

Holy shit I appear to have lost 6 stone!!!

I am in awe, well done, 🙇‍♀️ 👏

jay55 · 30/07/2025 11:39

Congrats @evilharpythats tremendous!!
An entire rescue centre of gunnea pigs.

MagnoliaTreePetals · 30/07/2025 17:22

evilharpy · 30/07/2025 09:34

Ahh thanks lovelies! I can't believe that 9 months ago I was 6 stone heavier than I am now, how on earth did I carry all that around every day?!

Next time you are in the supermarket, lift one of those 6 pack 1.5 litre of water. They weight 1.5 stone. You have lost 4 of them!!! You are amazing!