Mounjaro 10st (or more) to lose Thread 8

[TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne]

We're getting there.
Slowly and surely, we're losing weight.

Come and join us if you have a significant amount of weight to lose.

Welcome back to all thread regulars.

I’ve lost 4 stone in 18 months and still have at least 7 stone to go. I am a painfully slow loser. I don’t get much appetite suppression but find the jab does give me more will power than not jabbing. I’m thinking of switching to wegovy when my jab runs out.

You're just a little bit heavier than I am.
I'm probably shorter than you, so I expect our BMIs are about the same (I'm 5' 3").

How much more are you thinking of losing? For me I think another stone. That seems about right especially given my age (69).

I'm 5ft6, my BMI is 28.1 (was 50.8)

I'd like to get to healthy which is 9kg away (1 stone, 6ish)

Our BMIs were the same when we started.
I weigh 11st 12lb now so my current BMI is the same as yours.

I'll be happy to lose just another stone.

@TragicMuse Sounds a really enjoyable experience and I can’t wait until I can do the same! I realised trying stuff on from JD Williams, I have no idea what I like to wear. For so many years, like all of us I’m guessing, I have worn what I can find in a large enough size. I’ve liked most of it, and this Summer discovered jumpsuits again by Seasalt which I really enjoyed wearing, and a dress from Live Unlimited has been a favourite. But I have no idea what suits me, what styles I might want to wear age 57 not 32 (the last time I was a 16).

I’m sorry, I thought I was slow at 9 months for 4 stones, it must be really frustrating. I’d try Wegovy, as it doesn’t sound like MJ is doing its best job, why not save money if you can. Good luck and update how you’re finding it x

My last three stone took 10 months to come off.
We're all different. It's better not to lose it too quickly.

I do think ,from my past experience of loosing weight
The longer it takes to come of ,the more chance we have of keeping it of .
In the past ,fast off ,always meant fast back on
Well it did for me
And I'd always given up by this point in time
Slow and steady wins the race

I agree with everyone else about slow and steady, much less likely to put it all back on, and also gives your skin more chance to keep up! I've been losing quickly so far but I'm expecting it to slow down soon which is fine (at least that's what I keep telling myself!!).

We’ve been out for family anniversary. I had a burger. And about 6 chips. But apart from a banana for breakfast that’s all I’ve had today.

It was fantastic and delicious! And I’m full but not painfully so.

Loving everyone's progress pictures!

We've had family visiting this weekend - was a last minute thing so instead of the homemade lentil and veg soup, Heck chicken sausages, eggs, cottage cheese etc which I'd planned to eat this weekend I've been out for 2 meals (one a Buddha bowl which was relatively low cal, another was steak and ale pie and chips) PLUS fish and chips and a bacon sandwich at home!! - they live abroad and always want traditional British comfort food type meals when they're over. I didn't eat all the pie and chips but still - wondering if anyone else can still eat like this on mounjaro? I'm 8 months in, on 10mg and generally eat 3 meals a day and am now never too full to eat like I was for the first 3 or 4 months and can eat even really fatty foods.

I have two 12.5mg pens in the fridge waiting but was hoping to get 10mg doses out of these as I'm nervous about 12.5 then 15 losing their effectiveness when I still have so much left to lose (currently 19st 1lbs down from 25st 5lbs) but feel like if it was working as it should I shouldn't be able to have 2 days of eating like this?!

I lost 15lb in my first week.

Then 9lb the next week.

It's really slowed down, which is normal and to be expected. I'm fine with it being 3lb a month now.

Wow, that is mega quick to start!! Not surprising it's slowed down 😮

Enjoying catching up on everyone’s news and successes. I’ve had a really busy couple of weeks and haven’t been able to follow or post as much as I would like.

I’ve just had my 16th dose of 10mg. I’m going up to 12.5mg next week.

Still averaging about 6-7lbs a month, but less consistently. I don’t really have any food noise, but if I do eat I can eat much more..

I have lots of new clothes, mainly for work, all in “mainstream” sizes but have a long way (4st) to go if I want to approach a healthy BMI. I’ve got two 12.5mg pens so will see how I go with those and try and decide on my end goal and how far I want to go.

I’m finding I’m missing the social aspect of food much more. No real point in treating ourselves to dinner in a nice restaurant and not much cooking or baking at home. I probably avoid it too much because I worry that the occasional indulgence will undo all the good work.

@UsernameShmusername2024 I think that being able to have the occasional treat weekend is fine. The mounjaro will help you to get back into your new normal routine.

I find I can still eat the food I used to eat. The main thing I notice is that I am much less compelled to eat a lot of carby food. I am enjoying my vegetables more. So the main thing which has changed is the balance of my meals.

@OvertiredandConfused it is okay to go out for food. One meal out won't destroy all your good work. You may be surprised by what you want to eat. I have found myself drawn to 'tasty' rather than 'filling'.

@OvertiredandConfused I’m echoing @GnomeDePlume - I still go out for food I just choose differently and eat less. Or different things. I’ve always been a fan of having 2 starters anyway, but that really works with a smaller appetite. And means you can avoid the potato dishes if you don’t want them.

I’ve eaten out for the last 3 weekends and still lost. 2 weeks ago I chose fish and had vegetables as a side.

We went out for dim sum last week, that worked.

And we had burgers yesterday. I ate the burger and not the chips.

It’s all about the choices - but you can still have fun, I promise!

I started work on a new shirt over the weekend. It is quite fitted in style which is a major change for me. But the sizing! Size 28 at the bust, size 34 at the waist.

Dress making sizes are very different from shop sizes. Much less standardisation.

Week 26
SW 24st 9lbs
CW 20st 3.5lbs
Total lost 4st 5.5lbs

Six months in and I feel a lot has changed. I feel positive that this works and is something I can stick with. I’ve had many worries over the six months, especially early on, but have learned to roll with things. I can still enjoy a takeaway/meal out, I just eat less and save money, and I still lose weight. I’ve had one week where I gained weight but this didn’t phase me at all whereas previously I would have gone into panic mode.

One of my downfalls with trying to lose weight would usually be seeing my mother as we would eat out everyday and make bad choices but this hasn’t happened, we’ve eaten out somedays but not made bad choices, we’ve had treats of course, and other days just thought I don’t feel like eating a big meal and had beans on toast for my main meal. I’ve spent 3 weeks with her over the last couple of months and still lost weight. It feels like control.

My body size and shape is changing, I had to buy some new jeans at the weekend, was previously wearing size 28 and could no longer pretend they were just a bit loose. Bought a size 24, although I’m hoping I will need to buy more at Christmas. Fortunately, I work from home 4 days a week so no need to but lots of work stuff as can hide under sweatshirts and baggy jumpers and then see where we are in spring. The one thing I will invest in is bras, I have what I would describe as comedy-big boobs, so they need to be held up in place so this is non-negotiable and have already dropped a size.

This group is such a support, in my early days I was asking daft questions and was so nervous. Food wasn’t just something I ate too much of because I was greedy, it was something I used as an emotional crutch and acknowledging that initially was a big ask, as meant I had to face other things head on. This group made me realise I wasn’t alone in this as I had felt previously, so thank you. Thank you for your support, I wouldn’t have achieved what I have so far and what I will in the future without you.

@Lds1 what a fab waist line

Did a side by side pic today. Apologies it’s underwear shots. 5 stone difference between the two. I do struggle to see the difference but this pic has helped.

(hidden because nobody needs to see semi naked horribleness thrust upon their eyes without choice!)

That’s a huge and epic difference @PearlsPearl! Your stomach, thighs and arms are so different, you’re amazing 🤩 there’s no horribleness there at all!

@Lds1 you look fab! Amazing difference in those photos 🎊

@TheZingyFish isn't is interesting, knowing that we can eat something which isn't very healthy, and not worry about it?
On MJ our minds immediately reset and allow us to go back to eating sensibly.

@TheZingyFish it sounds like you are doing really well. Talking with my DD, she too has talked about no longer having food as a thing to deal with difficult thoughts and feelings. Having to find new coping strategies.

I don't think it is possible to lose a lot of weight without it having significant impacts. Not just on ourselves but on the world around us. Start to lose weight and people will react.

Sometimes this reaction will be positive. Hopefully this will be the majority of the reactions.

But sometimes the reaction may be a bit ambivalent or even negative. How many people have experienced a slightly pitying reaction or even slight hostility?

Losing weight can change a group's dynamics. It isn't simply about not being the 'fat friend/relative'. But it is also saying something about changing the status quo.

By losing weight we are doing something for ourselves and as fat people we are supposed to focus on other people's needs not our own. That can be challenging in a group.

@TheZingyFish you are doing fab. Isn't it a wonderful feeling when you're having to buy smaller sizes

@PearlsPearl wow, what a difference, bloody brilliant 👏 🎉

I'm feeling a bit glum today. Lots going on, all too boring to mention. But, instead of turning to the biscuits & chocolate as I usually would, it's my day off so I've taken myself off to the beach with the dogs. We've just walked 3 miles, and I'm now sat with a skinny latte, watching the waves & giving myself a good old kick up the arse.

Happy Monday everyone , have a fab day 💕