Mounjaro newbie - advice and results please x

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Hello All!
I know there are lots of MJ threads already, but I completely new to both MN and MJ so please be kind...
Im expecting my pens to arrive today and plan to start tomorrow (Sunday), any advice, motivational results etc would be very greatfully recieved! I know time frame is like asking the length of a piece of string, but it would be good to get how current users are doing as a gauge...

Height 5ft 1
Sw/cw 13st 2
Size 16 (uk)
Gw 10st 7 (this is higher than healthy bmi weight but would love to get here and see how I feel)
Interim GW 11st 7

Excited and nervous...
Thank you all in advance ☺️

F48
5’2”
SW 14st 8lbs
CW 12st 2lbs

I started at the end of April and I’m still on the lowest dose of 2.5. I’ve had some nausea, headaches, fatigue and low mood but all manageable, the physical side effects are only for the first couple of days after jabbing. I’ve always jabbed in my thigh.
My advice would be to take the jab when you have a quiet couple of days in case of side effects. Eat small portions regularly and aim for protein with every meal.
i chop and change suppliers to get the best deal.
good luck!

@catchingzzzedsthank you x amazing results!

I've been on MJ since January

SW 15 st 12
CW 12 st 3
GW 11st

as well as losing 3.5 stone, my BMI has gone from 31 (obese) to 24 (healthy) my waist has shrunk by 7 inches, my hips by 8 inches.

Ive gone from doing zero exercise to working out 4-5 times a week.
It's truly amazing, good luck!

I started in October.

SW 16st 2.7lbs
CW 8st

It’s been easy for me. No side effects or concerns. Been a bit cold but that’s it. I have a new life and a shit ton of new clothes.

Good luck to you. Join the August starters thread so that you can do it alongside other people at the same stage as you.

@MJalltheway wow, that's amazing! Well done and thank you!

Lastly, ignore any scaremongering shit that you read online/in newspapers/etc. Only talk to people that know what they are talking about.

Hello!

I've been on MJ for 18 months and I've lost 7st 12lb. I've got 2st to go. I'm 5' 3"
Started at 20st 2lb and am now 12st 4lb.

Aiming for 10st 2lb. I should be there at Christmas, just in time to put a few pounds back on with all the mince pies etc

@HansHolbein thank you and well done! I shall have a look and see if I can find that thread!

I am not on Mounjaro ( my mother is)
I would advise you to take up strength training and increase your protein .

@TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne thank you 😊 and well done, it's just amazing!

Here you go https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/weight-loss-injections/5378761-august-25-starters

Also, when you get it, read the leaflet. Then read it again. And maybe again for good measure!

Started at the beginning of July 24, at 22st. Now 12st 6lbs, BMI has gone from 50 to 28.

In terms of time frame, you could expect to lose an average of 1 to 2 lbs per week, assuming it works for you and it works from the first week of the starting dose. That's not the case for everyone. So you could be looking at 19 to 37 weeks to get to your target.

@HansHolbein that's amazing 👏!! How are you feeling about the price increase
I too found mj easy. No side effects. Am worried about the cravings coming back. Im on maintenance and the food noise is there and so its much more me having to force myself not to give in.

This is great advice. I have been rather naughty and not made any healthy changes and eaten and drank what I like. I have lost 5 stones in a year. My friend has been more disciplined and cut out alcohol completely and lost 8 stones in a year.

Started in mid may at 13st 3, currently 10st 5. Aiming for 10st ish. Only side effect has been eggy burps when increasing the dose! Hoping I can get to goal weight on current 7.5mg pen, then drop down a dose or two and spread them out so i'm not hit too hard by the impending price rise.

I'm on week 16 and have lost 37lbs. Stay well hydrated and eat all the protein! Good luck!