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January 2025 starters - it's our anniversary!

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HeidiLite · 11/01/2026 07:40

new thread, losers!

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tinyemmy · 12/01/2026 08:16

MummyInTheNecropolis · 12/01/2026 06:17

Hello everyone, I joined this thread back in January 2025 with you all, my start date was 9th Jan. I stopped posting after a few months as I had so much more to lose than anyone else so hopped over to the 10 stone or more thread instead but have popped back in now and again to read your updates. Well done on all of your progress!

I reached my target just before Christmas with a total loss of just over 13 stone: I’ve gone from a BMI of 53.1 down to 24.4, and from a size 24 to a size 10. I wasn’t aiming to do it this quickly, I thought it would take me a good couple of years, but it happened much faster than planned - not that I’m complaining! I did have some hair loss but that stopped a few months ago. Also have plenty of loose skin but it’s nowhere near as bad as I expected. I have taken up lots of exercise including hiking, running, yoga and Pilates which I think has helped.

Overall, I’ve come further than I ever thought possible, my life has changed so much and I feel like a different person. I’m in maintenance now and so far have managed to maintain over Christmas and new year whilst reducing my dose to 7.5 (I never went higher than 10mg).

Thank you all for the support last year when starting out and best of luck to you all as you continue your journeys.

Wow wow wow!!!

26inprogress · 12/01/2026 08:17

Happy new week everyone!
wow @MummyInTheNecropolisthats incredible, massive massive congratulations, so good to hear about how well you’ve done. What an inspiration!!
@myladyjanelet’s keep each other accountable! I have limitations because of my eyes too, so I’m being sensible and not beating myself up about not going out when icy/ missing days/ not being as fast blah!

@DGmaintaininglove the new name, well done on the pull ups!

@BlueLimesI nearly did exactly the same and I get you!! Well done on the run!

@PrepossessingPenelopegreat new name! Brilliant news on the weight loss too, not so much the nausea 😳

@Thelittlestrangerhope the hip better soon, can’t believe your fitness age, that’s incredible!! I wouldn’t worry about the food, as we know it’s up and down and a few days don’t derail your progress.

@tinyemmygreat update, your gym stats are impressive! Hope the ADHD meds help- agree on 2026 being fabulous for us!! Skiing will be great and so much easier with the weight loss and fitness!

@HeidiLitethanks for the article, you should be in the photo! Holiday sounds wonderful!

@Aimingforearlierbedtimessleep so important isn’t it, I need so much and have had a few months of disturbed sleep. I’ve been having pukka nighttime tea before bed and using some magnesium balm I got in the liberty advent before bed which seem to really help, good luck!

@Zempyand @BlueLimeshope London not too tiring and fingers crossed for entertaining witnesses 😂.

I loved reformer Pilates, persuaded dh to go twice a week, he’s amazing really driving me everywhere bless him!

Not jabbing today but weekly weigh in and have dropped 2 more pounds of December weight, so 2 1/2 pounds to get to lowest weight and will see how I feel. After struggling in December I ordered a 10mg jab for my next one so will see how I go, historically not good at extracting doses so may need to go up a dose and see how it goes!

Have a great week everyone, I’ve got a few recruiter calls, next run today and long walk.

26inprogress · 12/01/2026 08:18

HeidiLite · 12/01/2026 07:56

@MummyInTheNecropolis wow! that's amazingly impressive. Size 24 to 10 - like @Zempy says, you must have a lot of people who don't even recognise you. I've lost just 3 stone, and even I had some experiences like that. You must feel like a new person. Any issues with ID photos?

Now, would it be really weird to go to 2026 January group and tell them I'm their Ghost of Xmas Future? :D

Ps I’ve also been looking at the thread, can’t believe this was us and I’m so excited for them! Do it @HeidiLite!!

Jins · 12/01/2026 08:31

@MummyInTheNecropolis that’s amazing! A whole person lost! I’m so pleased for you.

My weight is fluctuating more than I’ve experienced so far now that I’ve returned to normal after the festivities which is weird. I’m actually up 1kg today. I’m probably flushing out toxins from mince pie consumption or something like that. I started my new pen late on Saturday and I always seem to gain a pound the day after a jab.

I’ve had my best ever day on Vinted with 7 sales. Sadly just sewing patterns and a pair of pjs so the coffers are only swelling by £8 and there isn’t much space saving but it’s a good start. I’ve got a few pairs of jeans to list today.

HeidiLite · 12/01/2026 08:44

someone just bought all 5 pairs of gym leggings I was selling in Vinted, new year's resolution I guess. I hope they enjoy wearing them.

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Polkadotdash · 12/01/2026 10:55

@MummyInTheNecropolis that is incredible. 🙌

Who’s changed to @Nedsatomicdustbin???

Polkadotdash · 12/01/2026 10:56

I have a non working day to myself today. First once since before Christmas and I’m doing that thing of being totally indecisive about what to do and wasting the day.

meatyryvita · 12/01/2026 11:25

@MummyInTheNecropolis 13 stone? Seriously!? That's absolutely incredible - well done! You must feel so good!

Thanks for the new thread @HeidiLite .

Wonderful to read all of the anniversary updates - well done us! Mine is not until the 30th of Jan and I'm worrying that I'm stagnating on Wegovy but Thursday's weigh-in will let me know for sure. I've definitely got more of an appetite than I had on Mounjaro but then I'm more active now than I was before. Who knows?

SW 15.10 (30th Jan)
CW 10.10
GW 10 stone or so

Like others, I've never started a year in living memory not having a 'must lose weight' goal. I'm working on toning up the saggy skin for sure but lifting heavier is bearing fruit (DH said he could see I was firming up).

@HeidiLite do it!! When I post my stats, I always include my start date so that later starters can see that it is possible.

Have a great day losers (and @BreezyPeer we're owed some updates! The judgey bench awaits).

Polkadotdash · 12/01/2026 11:43

@hunkydory54 i meant to say they your post about switching back to a lower dose of MJ made my mind up. I don’t want to do another month of stagnation on Wegovy so I’ve asked Bolt about how to switch back to MJ and at what dose.

hunkydory54 · 12/01/2026 12:00

@MummyInTheNecropolis that's amazing and congratulations!

@Polkadotdash I'm attaching a screen shot of my Shotsy progress and you'll see where I was on Wegovy in the dark grey. I'm losing again on 2.5mg MJ and that was over Christmas too. Good luck with the change over. It's definitely been worth it for me

January 2025 starters - it's our anniversary!
MummyInTheNecropolis · 12/01/2026 12:35

Thank you all so much for your lovely comments. I haven’t had anyone not recognise me, though many look shocked when they see me! Haven’t had any issues with face recognition or ID either, but then my face isn’t hugely different - weirdly, it wasn’t all that fat before, my body obviously was but my face not so much. Here’s a comparison photo from last January to late December for anyone who’d like to see the difference.

January 2025 starters - it's our anniversary!
WhatAGoal · 12/01/2026 12:47

I have lurked on the January 2025 threads since the beginning and have read every single post, every single day but never posted (too shy!! 😬)

I couldn't not reply to @MummyInTheNecropolis - that is the most incredible transformation! Unbelievable! Life changing. Congratulations!

I have lost just over 4 stone on MJ with a start date of 10th January last year and have been maintaining since early July. I titrated from 10mg down to 2.5mg and thats where I will be staying for the foreseeable future. Currently weigh 9st 11lb which I have never weighed in my entire adult life. And it feels blinking fantastic!

Congratulations everyone. The support here has been fantastic.

I'll now slip back into lurking mode...... but thank you, all of you, for the help and support I have received here. x

HeidiLite · 12/01/2026 13:03

@MummyInTheNecropolis that is incredible!
And yes some people don't collect fat in their face, I have friend who has a tiny slim face with jawline and one chin at any weight. Me, not so much - look like a pancake whenever a little heavier.

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26inprogress · 12/01/2026 13:14

Wow @MummyInTheNecropolisyou need to sell yourself as face of mj weightloss, you really do look incredible, thanks for sharing!
@WhatAGoal so lovely to hear from you, welcome and massive well done. Maintaining since July is fab!

Thelittlestranger · 12/01/2026 14:01

@MummyInTheNecropolis I congratulated you on the maintenance thread, but here's another one because it is such a huge achievement!!

@WhatAGoal hello! Congratulations to you too. You should be so proud of yourself. Do come in and say hello more often ☺️

MJalltheway · 12/01/2026 14:57

Found you all 👋

@MummyInTheNecropolis that is INCREDIBLE!!! and you look fantastic! I bet you have such a new lease of life not carrying a whole other person all day long.
@WhatAGoal welcome! Don't go back to lurking, make it a New Year's resolution! well done on maintaining successfully for so long.

I managed to get my full length photo and upload it to Pharmulous for review so just waiting to hear back now. inspired by @MummyInTheNecropolis , this is me last Jan and yesterday...

January 2025 starters - it's our anniversary!
HeidiLite · 12/01/2026 14:58

look at that teeny tiny waist, @MJalltheway !

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BlueLimes · 12/01/2026 16:05

Loving the photos 🥰 Amazing!!

myladyjane · 12/01/2026 17:59

@MummyInTheNecropolis that is amazing and inspirational

@MJalltheway I believe the youth say that waist is snatched

Polkadotdash · 12/01/2026 19:22

Riddle me this. I weighed myself this morning as usual. 12st 9lb. Just had to do the stepping on the scales weigh in video for yet another provider. 13 stone. How the fuck have I put on 5lbs in 12 hours???? That must defy the laws of physics. So definitely no progress pictures from me!!!!

BlueLimes · 12/01/2026 19:35

@Polkadotdash you must be as @myladyjane described a while ago- wavy weigher? (I think). Fluctuates a lot during a day (I do too).
You have made progress though !

Polkadotdash · 12/01/2026 19:55

@BlueLimes wavy weigher! I like that. I’m just baffled. I haven’t eaten 5lbs worth of food today for Christ sake! Well at least I know that the new provider will definitely agree to me needing the Mounjaro.

meatyryvita · 12/01/2026 19:56

Loving seeing the comparison photos and the timing is quite funny. DD sent me a picture of me this time last year (before WLI). I knew I was ‘curvy’ but I was clearly delusional (obvs take a sec to admire the epic Percy Pig pyjamas).

meatyryvita · 12/01/2026 19:58

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January 2025 starters - it's our anniversary!
HeidiLite · 12/01/2026 21:03

Here is my before from a year ago and then today. I think we can see some improvement.

January 2025 starters - it's our anniversary!
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