@DidILeaveTheGasOnHave a virtual hug from me. After everything that you’ve had going on, it’s perhaps not surprising that the other side of the mountain, for want of a better description, is an unknown place and perhaps a bit scary. Sticking with the metaphor, you need time to adjust and reset. And - when you are ready - to explore.
What I would say about Mounjaro for me personally, is that it has allowed me to remain in control. I was recently on holiday and delayed my jab. I ate well, having yoghurt and fruit for breakfast, salad for lunch and seafood for dinner. And yes, there was some wine and ice-cream in there two. Unsurprisingly, I came back 2LB heavier, but - and it’s a very very big but - unlike my previous attempts at losing weight, I haven’t let it sabotage my plans. The difference has been knowing that I am finally in control. The two pounds are already gone and I’m back on track.
You are in control too and can definitely do this. If you need to pause a bit and concentrate on eating well, rather than calorie counting, it will be OK. The real goal is your wellbeing.
I also think for all of us, 3-4 months in is a new reality. The maintenance bit before the maintenance if you like. We’ve hit our early goals, and weight loss will naturally slow down. We are also needing to navigate holidays, social events and life in general. Its about learning to adjust to and accept a new normal. Whether we choose to continue with WLI longer term or not, if we want to keep the weight off, this is the bit we need to succeed at.