Anyone else just not loving it?

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I’ve been on WLI since mid August. I had about 3 stone to lose, and I’ve managed almost 2 stone of that. The total will take me to the top end of healthy BMI, which for my build I’ll be happy with.

I’ve had a steady average loss of about 1.5lbs a week I think, and I am thrilled with the loss and in lots of ways feel much better for it. I feel like I never would have lost the weight without WLIs as I’ve been really struggling since my last child was born plus hitting 40.

But, I’m feeling constantly meh. Almost constant low level nausea, can’t be arsed with food. I often feel sick after eating and food often tastes odd to the point it can make me gag. I’m absolutely knackered.

I feel the whole experience is sucking the life out of me a bit. I no longer enjoy eating. I used to meet friends for coffee and a light lunch, but I just don’t enjoy it now. It’s crap to have a lovely meal in front of me but not enjoy it.

I’ve got two pens left and my plan is to stagger those out to lose the final stone. I am worried about life after WLI, but I have to admit, I’m looking forward to not feeling so low level rubbish all the time.

I am so glad these medications are available and I’m so pleased it’s been so transformative for so many people, but having heard either amazing success stories or the (quite rare) stories about horrendous side effects, has anyone else felt like me? I don’t feel so awful that I’ve had to knock it on the head immediately, it’s just the constant drain of feeling a bit shit all the time.

I felt exactly like this. I started on MJ in February and stopped at the end of August. I lost 12 kilos, so just short of 2 stone, in that six months but most of that was in the first three months.

I never had any significant side effects as such, but the low mood, low energy, and low level nausea become intolerable. I would describe it as a permanent mild hangover. I also think my diet was getting worse while injecting as I wasn't bothering to eat until I was really hungry and then I would eat whatever was easiest and blandest; I found meal planning and cooking balanced meals almost impossible.
When I stopped I still had a whole pen unused but I got to the point where I thought it was doing me more harm than good. I think it is only in the last couple of weeks that my digestion has got back to normal and my energy levels have started to improve.
I still have 3 stone to loose and I think MJ really set me back.

That’s a shame for you , it sounds really difficult, I can’t blame you for wanting to stop.

did you do all the things required, eat clean, eat your protein, 1g per kg of body weight, limit fats, ensure you got all nutrients, plenty of veg, some fruit etc, drink 3 litres of water a day, and exercise, as the latter gives energy and improves mood as well as helps sleep.

also what dose are you on? If you’re doing all the above, could you be on too high a dose?

Maybe you’re dosing too high? I’ve found taking a lower dose sufficiently takes the edge off my appetite for me to lose weight, albeit slowly, without taking away all the enjoyment of food and with lesser side effects. Just allows me to make sensible food choices, eat smaller portions and not snack between meals. So far I’ve lost two stones but it’s taken 6 months. I’m happy with that and will continue on a low dose.