December 25 starters thread?

[cobblers00]

Is there one yet? If not, should this be it? I’m starting tonight, so officially November, but hey! Am so nervous, woke up early this morning with anxiety. Would love tips from anyone who has started before on what / how to eat on first few days..I’m really concerned about debilitating side effects- should you just listen to your body or force yourself to eat chicken?! I keep seeing all these insta posts about eating protein!!

I think some are buying a 7.5mg pen and half dosing the jabs. I plan to make a 5mg last 8 weeks once I’m at goal by doing the same thing and then extracting the golden dose.

Hi, @user1479317972 , both @cobblers00 and I are taking 3.75mg from 5mg pens, by counting clicks (45 clicks).

I was nervous to go up to 5mg too…the thought of all that nausea again. Going up to 3.75mg was very smooth though. You could try it and see how you go.

Yes I count clicks. I tend to decide on dose by my appetite/ side effects rather than the scales.. when I’ve noticed I’m finding it harder to make good choices/ am seeking more snacks/ bigger portions, I’ve gone up. The scales do stick for weeks I find, especially if you’re strength training too as building muscle. Are you tracking what you’re eating to see if you’re still in calorie deficit most days?

How do you do that - do you buy extra needles? If so where from - it’s what I want to do but have no idea how to proceed - so for now I’m still on 2.5mg - I can’t afford monthly 5mg

Hi @PivotPivotmakingmargaritas, yes, I bought some extra needles. These are compatible with all of the Mounjaro pens x
https://www.chemist-4-u.com/carepoint-ultra-pen-needles-32g-4mm-pack-of-100

I managed to pick up two new bras - am so much more comfortable now! And I just listed a bunch of stuff on Vinted and sold two nice items immediately. Happy days!