About to order Mounjaro.

[Justgoodforthegetting]

I’ve just weighed myself for the first time in a very long time.

I’m 17 stone 9lbs. I actually can’t quite believe I’ve let myself get so big.

I’ve been really in denial, telling myself that I’m not really as big as the clothes size I wear, I carry it well, I’m reasonably active etc.

But as it turns out, I am just fat, not only fat but obese. Jesus. I’m noticing little health issues sneaking in as well.
I don’t feel good about myself anymore.

I need to make changes now. I have a young child, how could I be so selfish to do this to myself when I have a young child?

so I’m ordering tonight, I will make these changes happen.

I’m hoping I can post for a bit of accountability and support.

Tomorrow will be my 4th jab.

SW. 91kg
CW. 86kg

57 years old, 5’5”. I read these boards religiously for inspiration and information. Best of luck!

Go for it!

You have nothing to lose apart from fat, weight & inches!

I was in a very similar situation as you in November, Mounjaro has changed my life (and my body). 4.5 stone lighter and only a few pounds away from a healthy BMI.
I have got a lot of support from my 'starters' group and you may find the August 2025 starters group helpful and supportive too.

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/weight-loss-injections/5131982-mounjaro-august-newbie

Please don't be upset or angry with yourself about your journey so far, try and focus on going forwards and making all the great changes that will help you to get where you want to be.
I describe losing weight with MJ as a wind assisted journey. I have still had to make those changes but it is so so much easier with MJ.

I did something similar in last August. Weighed myself and I was well over 17 stone and obese. I didn't act as quickly as you, though and only started MJ in March this year. As of now I'm nearly 3 stone down and about to move into "only" being overweight. Go for it!

And yes, use your starting month thread for support and if like me you've got more than 5 stone to lose, come and join us on that thread too if you want.

Good for you! Wish you all the best. Make sure you join the August starters thread.

@Justgoodforthegetting you might be interested in looking at the long running thread for people who have 5st or more to lose, if that applies to you.

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/weight-loss-injections/5369530-mounjarowegovy-with-5-stone30kg-to-lose-thread-9?utm_campaign=thread&utm_medium=app_share