Hello everyone
Joining in if I may now that I've finally caught up with the full thread! I did my first MJ jab on Monday. I actually bought it in May last year but have been on the fence about using it. It expires end of Feb, so it was either throw money in the bin, or go ahead an use it! I've also signed up with Juniper going forwards, already had the first pen from them so I'm going to see how it goes on 2.5mg this month and either stay at that level, or move up to the 5mg they are planning on sending me and keep the extra 2.5mg in hand for when I want to drop down. I'm going to see how it goes each month, as although i have a fair bit to lose, I'm happy to do it gradually and hopefully build up some willpower for myself along the way for when I eventually come off.
SW: 14.5 (I've actually gained 4lbs since the New Year!)
GW: ~11st and see how I feel
I've lost and gained weight many times, normally I lose a lot in the first week or so, then tend to plateau, which is when I get annoyed and go back to my usual ways! I'm hoping the jabs will help me stay with it. I've had a few years of health issues and ended up needing surgery a few times, the last time included a total hysterectomy so I'm in full medical menopause and really struggling to lose weight at all (though luckily managing other symptoms quite well with HRT). I've managed to lose weight with a combination of diet and running previously, but it isn't happening as easily this time round. I was in the shape of my life about 5 years ago, but went from one problem to another, each one getting more serious, and each time I never quite got back to where I was before the next problem hit! I'm hoping this year I get to fully recover after a few shitty years with my physical and mental health.
I've been very worried about energy levels if I'm eating less as I do a fair bit of exercise, 2-3 gym sessions a week lifting weights and lots of running, some swimming and hiking, but generally sedentary outside of that due to work (which can take over my day as I'm self employed and WFH). But so far, if anything I feel I have more energy. Not sure if it's due to eating 'clean' (I haven't had any sugar since Sunday, trying to focus on protein and lots of vegetables!), and I'm drinking a lot more water (also think I'm feeling a bit thirstier, but I'm drinking a lot more so it isn't too bad) or that I'm no longer tricking myself into thinking I need to 'fuel my run/swim/gym session' etc. I haven't had much in the way of side effects, a bit burpy, not bunged up but possibly slower movement in that area! I've been logging my food on MyFitnessPal, which I always do when I start dieting, mostly to keep track of protein, but also good to be aware of calories (so far ~1300 a day). Eating similar to what I was before, but smaller portions, no snacking and lighter on carbs. My downfall is snacking WHILST cooking, but so far this week I've been able be in the kitchen without finding something to nibble on.
Anyway, I've rambled on a bit, so if you've gotten this far, well done! Thank you to all that have already been posting, it has really helped me reading through everyone's experience so far, especially those that are restarting after a break and can steady the nerves of us first-timers. I haven't told anyone I'm doing this, so it's nice to have somewhere to offload.